Obviously, though, if you buy into the Transformer lineup, you're presumably doing so with the hopes of buying that signature keyboard dock too.

ENGADGET: ASUS Transformer Pad 300 hands-on Hands-on

Back when we reviewed the mid-range Transformer Pad TF300, many readers were upset to learn that they couldn't re-use their OG Transformer dock, meaning if they wanted to upgrade they'd have to buy a new tablet and a new keyboard, to boot.

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Once, before dual voltage became the standard for consumer electronics, there was plentiful physical evidence of the fact that if you plug in across systems without a transformer, the result is either a flame-out or a non-starter.

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If we can get one in to review, we'll take that and our original Transformer Prime outdoors and see which display is easier to make out.

ENGADGET: ASUS Transformer Pad 300 hands-on Hands-on