Asus launches mad phone, tablet, and laptop hybrid running Windows 8.1 and Android

Asus has announced the Transformer Book V, a device that wants to be all things to all people. We're used to Asus bringing out hybrid and all-in-one devices, but the Book V combines three different devices with two different operating systems, squeezing them into one all conquering machine. Microsoft promotes its newly announced Surface Pro 3 as the device to replace a separate tablet and laptop, but Asus has taken this a step further and added a phone into the mix. As you can imagine, the end result looks more than a little bit mad.

The smallest component is the smartphone. It has a 5-inch touchscreen with an unknown resolution, and is equipped with a quad-core Intel Atom processor, although whether this is the latest Moorefield chip isn't confirmed. The phone runs Android 4.4 KitKat, will connect to 4G LTE networks, and has a 2500mAh battery inside. 

Slot it into the tablet dock and Android will be transferred over to the big screen, just like Asus' PadFone range. However, at the touch of a button, the tablet will switch over and run Windows 8.1. Yes, the Transformer Book V's big 12.5-inch screen will let you use both operating systems and access both application stores, which Asus says makes it a "highly mobile entertainment and productivity powerhouse."

The Book V's versatility doesn't stop there either. The pack comes with a full QWERTY keyboard dock, complete with a hardware button for switching between the operating systems, and a touchpad for easy navigation. The press release seems to indicate the laptop has its own Intel Core processor, and doesn't need the phone to operate. It also mentions 1TB of storage space, but it's not clear whether this is all onboard the device, or includes some of Asus' cloud storage space.

Asus hasn't provided a complete spec list for the Transformer Book V yet, nor has it told us how much it'll cost. We expect more details to emerge during the Computex trade show, which takes place over the coming week.
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