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I purchased an Asus Transformer a while ago and have been enjoying it. I did get the keyboard dock with it not only for the keyboard, but for the extra battery time and the USB ports that it provides.

I would have to say that it was a very good purchase. While I did have the battery drain issue with the dock (which was repaired by Asus under warranty), the unit has performed in ways that I did not initially expect. Sure I can check email and access the internet, but after a bit of tweeking I can also securely access the company intranet servers. While that may not sound like much, it truly is a big deal for me and my work as I can access the needed resources to complete tasks from anywhere that wireless service exists.

I do tether my tablet to my phone when needed, and this works very well as others can attest to. The USB ports allow me to attach a USB wireless mouse which I use when I am remotely connected to my desktop. Although there is the ability to attach a 3G dongle for access, since I don’t own one, I haven’t used this functionality.

I never thought of myself as an e-reader kind of person, but have found myself using the tablet to look at various books (and some magazines). In addition, I do stream Netflix (while I still have it) and music with WinAmp (now that it is fixed). The tablet is really as close to a laptop replacement as I can get without using a netbook. The dock gives about 16 hours of power depending on what I am using it for during that time.

I have seen the Asus Transformer Prime and would suggest that if you can afford one, dive in…

The Motorola Atrix is a new phone that I had the chance to use at CES. I was sold on it after only fifteen minutes of use, and I was really impressed with the thought that Moto put into the docks that will be available. The laptop dock in particular held my attention for a period of time due to its innovation. I want one…

However, I was disappointed that AT&T has put the price point so high ($500) for the laptop dock, that I may just abandon the idea all together. I have been on the same network since 1996 going through multiple carrier purchases (Nevada Bell, Pacific Bell, SBC, Cingular, & AT&T) and have been a loyal customer. Granted I have suffered through the bad customer service with AT&T, and the dropped calls (which are getting more frequent), and this phone was AT&T’s saving grace for me. Until I saw the price for the laptop dock. Sure I could do without it and have a nice phone, but I use my phone for work and would like to not have to carry around a heavy laptop with my phone. This would have been a great solution for me.

Many have suggested that AT&T is just testing the waters, but after killing the ‘unlimited’ data plan (another thing that I use) and requiring another fee for tethering if you buy the laptop dock through them (another $20 a month) they have effectively killed my interest in this phone. Thanks AT&T! Sprint is sounding nicer by the day. Maybe even Verizon (don’t bet on it).