Please convince me that I don't need this Asus Transformer Pad keyboard bundle

[blackdogdeek]

Hi AT,

It's father's day on Sunday so the tech bug is biting again and it's got its sights on this bundle:

http://www.microcenter.com/product/446006/Transformer_Pad_TF103C-A2_-_Black

highlights:

WXGA IPS HD 10.1" 1280x800 Display
Intel Bay Trail-T Z3745 1.33GHz Quad-Core CPU
1GB RAM & 16GB Storage
Android 4.4 Kit Kat OS
MicroSD expandable to 64GB
dockable keyboard

I already have a Nexus 7 2012 and a first gen iPad, but the former still feels small for video and the latter is quite slow comparatively. I really should be able to get by with my current stable of devices but this price ($179.99) is really getting difficult to ignore.

HALP!

 

[richierich1212]

What are you looking to use this for? What's your budget if we convince you otherwise?

 

[blackdogdeek]

I'll probably use it to watch HBO GO, Netflix, read and surf while in bed instead of using my phone or the Nexus 7.

Keep in mind I don't really have a need since I have an OPO and a Nexus 7. It would just be nicer to use this device instead of those I think.

I guess my budget is <=$200.

 

[richierich1212]

If you don't need it now, and your current devices at fine, I would just save up for something nicer such as an iPad Air 2, or Samsung Galaxy tab S/or Pro. The specs of these will last way longer than a bayrail Windows tablet/keyboard with that resolution.

 

[Red Storm]

You have a Nexus 7, so ultimately you're paying ~$180 for a couple more inches of viewing space.

 

[jhu]

Don't do it! Think of all the hungry African kids you could feed if you donated the money instead. Won't you think of the children?

 

[blackdogdeek]

You have a Nexus 7, so ultimately you're paying ~$180 for a couple more inches of viewing space.

And the dockable keyboard.