<p>The new Asus Transformer.(Photo: Asus)Story Highlights$1,299 Asus Transformer can run both operating systemsDocked in base station it functions as all-in-one touch-screen desktopLift the screen out of the dock to use it as an oversized tablet</p><p>Windows 8 and Android make strange bedfellows, yet Microsoft's and Google's operating systems are shacking up inside the versatile new $1,299 Asus Transformer AiO P1801 PC/tablet hybrid.</p><p>I've had a chance to check it out ahead of its April 12 sales date.</p><p>Docked in its PC Station base station, the Transformer functions as a small all-in-one touch-screen desktop computer, complete with a wireless keyboard and mouse, 1-terabyte hard drive, built-in CD drive, 3-in-1 memory card reader, Bluetooth and full complement of connectivity options, including ethernet, HDMI, microphone input and four USB 3.0 ports.</p><p><a href="http://www.usatoday.com/story/tech/columnist/baig/2013/03/07/asus-transformer-review/1969239/">Keep reading...</a></p><p>Read also:</p><p><a href="http://www.forbes.com/sites/jasonevangelho/2013/03/07/android-windows-join-forces-for-asus-transformer-all-in-one-desktop-tablet-hybrid/">Android, Windows 8 Join Forces For ASUS Transformer All-In-One Desktop ...</a> (Forbes)</p><p><a href="http://mashable.com/2013/03/07/asus-transformer-aio-p1801/">Asus Transformer AiO is Part Android, Part Windows 8</a> (Mashable)</p><p><a href="http://www.pcadvisor.co.uk/news/desktop-pc/3433996/asus-mammoth-tablet-desktop-hybrid-combines-android-windows-8/">Asus&#039; mammoth tablet, desktop hybrid combines Android, Windows 8</a> (PC Advisor)</p><p>Explore: <a href="http://news.google.com/news/more?ncl=dwEa0NdvMn7AwjMcGZj1luCAlFK4M&ned=us">81 additional articles.</a></p>