Additionally, the Eee Pad is called the Transformer because it comes with an optional docking station with a full QWERTY keyboard, touchpad, ports, and the docking station even boosts battery life because it has a battery built in. (blog.the-ebook-reader.com)
There could also be an optional docking station and a pen based input for the Slate 8. (goodereader.com)
It seems though Gigabyte intends for you to not hold the device exclusively, but using the optional docking station. (goodereader.com)