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Taking the hybrid design pioneered by its Android-powered Transformer tablets, and adding Windows RT, the ASUS VivoTab RT takes the fight to Microsoft's own-brand tablet with gusto. At a glance, you'd barely be able to tell the VivoTab RT from its An...
With the 32GB tablet coming in at $699 (the 64GB isn't widely available yet at time of writing), the VivoTab RT doesn't seem cheap until you factor in the included mobile dock. The price is about the same as the Surface and optional Type Cover, but it'...
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techlife.net Updated:
2014-04-17 01:18:54
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On the surface, Windows 8 and Windows RT look almost identical. In fact, unless you know the device, there's initially very little to give away which version of Windows you're using. And that's exactly the way Microsoft wants it.One surprise was the VivoT...
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digitalversus.com Updated:
2014-04-17 01:18:57
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Microsoft isn't the only one making Windows RT devices, you know. Lenovo has the Yoga 11 convertible laptop that we'll be reviewing tomorrow (1/2/2013), and Asus has the Vivo Tab...
Excellent screen contrast and maximum brightness, Battery life, Good rearfacing camera, Slim design, Relatively light (tablet and tabletdock)...
Windows RT can be frustrating, Physical keyboard could be better, Some hangs and slowdowns in the OS and the apps...
Although it has the same basic flaws as the Microsoft Surface (largely due to the rather limited Windows RT OS), the Asus Vivo Tab RT still has plenty of qualities, such as smooth general navigation (most of the time), Office 2013 (albeit a limited versio...
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channelpro.co.uk Updated:
2014-04-17 01:18:57
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Asus harnesses its expertise to deliver the best Windows RT tablet yet, but the immature OS and high price diminish its appealRating: 3Average: 3 (1 vote) Microsoft risked irking its PC partners with the release of the Surface, but going by the VivoTab...
With the 64GB tablet coming in at £549 on its own (the 32GB isn’t widely available yet), and the Mobile Dock an extra £115, the VivoTab RT doesn’t come cheap. Granted, that’s about the same price as the Surface and optional Type Cover, but it’s still a...
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Asus has a tradition of producing tablets with keyboard docks, but its Transformer tablets have always used Google’s Android operating system. The Asus VivoTab is the first Asus tablet to use Windows RT, the cut-down version of Windows 8. It's a major...
The keyboard dock provides lengthy battery life, but the VivoTab can't compete with Microsoft's Surface...
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Microsoft risked irking its PC partners with the release of the Surface, but going by the VivoTab RT TF600T, Asus isn't bothered in the slightest. Instead, the Taiwanese manufacturer has let its hardware speak for itself. Taking the hybrid design pioneere...
Asus harnesses its expertise to deliver the best Windows RT tablet yet, but the immature OS and high price diminish its appeal...
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uk.hardware.info Updated:
2014-04-17 01:18:57
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Microsoft released an ARM version of Windows 8 called Windows RT, and that's the version that runs on the ASUS VivoTab RT. Also known as the ASUS TF600T, we will take a closer look at that tablet today. We recently compared the Intel Atom Z2760 x86 pr...
The ASUS VivoTab RT is a very good Windows RT tablet that looks great and has a nice finish. We don't have any complaints in terms of software or hardware. Nevertheless, we still can't think of a good reason to buy a Windows RT product. Windows 8 laptop...
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The Asus VivoTab RT is a 10.1in laptop/tablet hybrid PC that runs on Microsoft's new Windows RT operating system.It's essentially a Windows version of the Google Android-based Asus Transformer range ; complete with the same connectivity options and keyboa...
With the popular Transformer series under its belt, Asus is arguably the king of the hybrid tablet. The Asus Vivo Tab RT has caused its crown to slip a little, but it still remains a reasonable hybrid for the asking price, provided you can get to grips wi...
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Amongst the influx of Windows RT-based tablets now making their way to market, is Asus’ VivoTab RT. The big question is whether tablets can successfully make the jump to Microsoft’s newest operating system and still win users over. On the surface (abs...
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ASUS is well renowned for its Android-based Transformer series of tablets and the company has used much of the same formula to create the Windows 8 RT-based Vivo Tab RT. While the idea of the detachable keyboard dock remains innovative, the Vivo Tab RT...
Bright and clear screen, Great battery life, Light design...
Limited Windows RT apps, Lacklustre performance, Questionable build quality...
While its detachable keyboard dock remains a good idea and provides stellar battery life, the ASUS Vivo Tab RT has build quality issues, a cramped physical keyboard and is let down by a limited and frustrating Windows RT platform. At this price, it's r...
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ASUS is well renowned for its Android-based Transformer series of tablets and the company has used much of the same formula to create the Windows 8 RT-based Vivo Tab RT. While the idea of the detachable keyboard dock remains innovative, the Vivo Tab RT...
Bright and clear screen, Great battery life, Light design...
Limited Windows RT apps, Lacklustre performance, Questionable build quality...
While its detachable keyboard dock remains a good idea and provides stellar battery life, the ASUS Vivo Tab RT has build quality issues, a cramped physical keyboard and is let down by a limited and frustrating Windows RT platform. At this price, it's real...
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If you travel a lot, the Asus Vivo Tab RT will make sure you are both productive and entertained. The bright HD display ensures watching movies, playing games and surfing the net are all enjoyable, while there’s the Office suite for working, loads o...
Quadcore processor; Bright, sharp responsive display; 64GB of expandable storage, along with SkyDrive; Dock offers double the battery life as well as a physical keyboard...
A little awkward to type with dock; Windows 8 too simple and has the odd quirk; Shortage of decent apps as yet.
The Asus Vivo Tab RT is a really portable device with loads of features, as well as some major power and the excellent keyboard dock. The Windows 8 RT OS is user friendly but does have a few odd quirks, and there need to be more apps available...
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techradar.com/au/ Updated:
2014-04-17 01:19:10
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A Windows RT tablet for the masses, the 10.6-inch Asus Vivo Tab RT is also powerful, with its Nvidia Tegra 3 processor and Microsoft Office 2013 apps.Built from the ground up for Windows RT, Asus's new 8.3mm thick tablet is a do anything device for work...
Good design, Decent performance, Good quality 10.6inch screen...
Use of proprietary ports and adapters, RT edition limits software you can install...
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The Asus Vivo Tab RT is an interesting tablet that can be equipped with a clamshell notebook dock, and the 32GB version is priced at $599 in the US complete with dock (which converts to around £375 over here, though as ever, when officially announced the...
Excellent battery life, Mechanical keyboard on dock, Tablet is nice and light...
Some trackpad issues, Only 2.4GHz WiFi, USB requires dongle or Mobile Dock...
The Asus Vivo Tab RT certainly scores well when it comes to battery life, innovation, and portability. Usability, on the other hand, is a more mixed bag. It comes with Office RT, a must-have program for workers and students, but the 3,000 app selection...
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Asus comes to the Windows tablet party with a strong tablet pedigree, which is just one of many reasons I looked forward to seeing the Asus Vivo Tab RT. The company already has shown a talent for innovative design with its Transformer Pad series of And...
Tablets are all about the experience of software married to hardware. The Asus Vivo Tab's solid hardware provides the makings of a good experience, and Windows RT is a good foundation for that experience. But Windows RT's many software quirks and omiss...
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Come October 26 2012, there will be a number of OEMs offering Windows 8 tablets and the Asus Vivo tablet could be a tempting proposition for users who want a device which combines a big screen and long battery life.When docked the tablet takes the form of...
Windows 8 tablets are going to be flooding the market in come October, and it's going to be hard to differentiate between them. The Vivo Tab has what looks to be a superb display and two batteries, which is likely to help it stand out from the crowd...
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T3.com
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2014-04-17 01:19:10
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Asus has not been resting on its laurels, following up on the frankly rather lovely Asus Zenbook ultrabook and the undeniably ingenious Android-powered Asus Transformer HD the company has announced a brace of Windows tablets in a similar vein at IFA 2012...
Obviously it's very early days for Windows 8 apps, with the OS still not officially launched, and Asus is tied to Microsofts' launch plans with this product.Asus Vivo Tab RT availability: October 2012Asus Vivo Tab RT price: TBC...
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A Windows RT tablet for the masses, the 10.6-inch Asus Vivo Tab RT is also powerful, with its Nvidia Tegra 3 processor and Microsoft Office 2013 apps. Built from the ground up for Windows RT, Asus's new 8.3mm thick tablet is a do anything device for work...
Good design, Decent performance, Good quality 10.6, inch screen...
Use of proprietary ports and adapters, RT edition limits software you can install...
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At IFA 2012 , Asus started a new tablet family. The Asus Vivo Tab and Vivo Tab RT are the Windows 8 counterparts to the Android-powered Transformer mob, and they offer several design improvements over those popular keyboard'ed tablets, and some more besid...
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Intro Asus was arguably the first to popularise the convertible clamshell tablet with its original Asus Transformer running Google's Android OS, which culminated in the superb Asus Transformer Pad Infinity . As such, it should have a pretty good idea how...
Stylish and metal-clad, Unmatched battery life, Brightest screen in class, Full-size Wacom stylus...
Atom still performs poorly, No integrated stylus slot, No full-size SD card reader...
The Asus Vivo Tab TF810C is probably the best Atom-based Windows 8 convertible tablet/laptop we've looked at and, if you can live with its limited specs, the hybrid we would most recommend. Its beautiful IPS screen goes brighter than those of rivals, it's...
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The Asus VivoTab RT is a 10.1-inch laptop/tablet hybrid PC that runs on Microsoft's new Windows RT operating system.It's essentially a Windows version of the Google Android-based Asus Transformer range ; complete with the same connectivity options and key...
With the popular Transformer series under its belt, Asus is arguably the king of the hybrid tablet. With the release of the Asus VivoTab RT its crown has slipped a little, but it still remains a resomable hybrid for the asking price, provided you don't mi...
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The hardware specs are there with this tablet, but a couple of software shortfalls might have you looking at your alternative options.If you're interested in a new Windows tablet that's not the Surface, check out the Asus VivoTab RT.Asus honed its tablet...
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Amongst the influx of Windows RT-based tablets now making their way to market, is Asus' VivoTab RT. The big question is whether tablets can successfully make the jump to Microsoft's newest operating system and still win users over. On the surface (absolut...
Excellent build, Beautiful screen, Comfortable to hold and use for long stretches, Excellent keyboard dock...
Audio not the loudest, Screen particularly susceptible to glare...
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chip.com.my Updated:
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The ASUS VivoTab is what happens when you combine the best of ASUS' own Transformer tablets with Windows 8 goodness. The results are simply splendid, and the VivoTab is one of the best convertible Windows 8 experience out there. But if you, say, want some...
Slim, solid design, Excellent screen, Long battery life...
Keyboard feels cramped, Soft trackpad buttons...
The ASUS VivoTab RT might be a stripped-down version on paper, but if you're looking for a more basic Windows 8 tablet built with quality, this is definitely the tablet to go for. Not only is it solidly made, it also features a fantastic screen, smooth p...
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tbreak.ae Updated:
2016-12-14 05:19:48
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When I first spotted the ASUS Eee Pad Transformer tablet in our offices many moons ago, I was very impressed with it. Here was an Android tablet that was not only responsive and built well, but it also came with an optional keyboard dock to turn the table...
So does the ASUS VivoTab measure up as a Windows 8 tablet that can quickly transform into a functional laptop? The answer is a mixed bag – while the keyboard dock is an excellent idea, it's actual usability is hampered by uncomfortable keys and the fact...
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ASUS VivoTab RT MRP: Rs 62,000When Microsoft launched Windows 8, it also launched Windows RT, which is a version of the operating system designed to run on devices powered by ARM processors rather than those based on the x86/x64 architecture. Microsoft's...
Lightweight and portable, Good looks and build quality, Excellent battery backup, Office RT preinstalled, Good bright IPS screen.
Sluggish while multitasking, Windows RT lacks in apps, No USB port on tablet, Expensive...
The ASUS VivoTab RT is a convertible that sports an excellent design with good build quality. It can instantly switch to a tablet from a laptop without breaking a sweat. It is great as a portable tablet alone, while the keyboard dock only adds to increas...
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I've written previously about the importance of physical keyboards for getting real work done, so it was with great excitement that I unpacked the Mobile Dock accessory for the ASUS VivoTab RT. Essentially a gigantic battery with a Chiclet QWERTY keyboard...
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The Microsoft Surface with Windows RT might be the most recognizable Windows 8 tablet on the market – both from aesthetically and from a name ID standpoint – but there are a number of other devices as well. The ASUS VivoTab RT is one of these. My last lap...
The ASUS VivoTab RT isn't the absolute best Windows RT tablet on the market, but it's a pretty darn good one. You've probably noticed by now my repeated references to the Surface. While it might not be fair to repeatedly refer back to the other device...
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Microsoft pointed the way for the other tablet manufacturers with the Surface RT and clearly shows just what is possible with the new Windows RT operating system. It is now up to the engineers and product designers from the innumerable device manufacturer...
Precise touchscreen, Workmanship / choice of materials, Work speed, Battery life, Bright screen...
No digitizer pen, Current price, Full-sized USB port only in dock or via adapter...
Asus' VivoTab RT in review at notebookcheck.comThe die is cast - Asus shows greatness and scores across the board with its first Windows RT tablet. The device features well-chosen materials of construction, first-rate workmanship and a compact size at an...
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vrworld.com Updated:
2014-04-17 01:18:59
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This will be a multi-part review that will focus on the different aspects of Windows 8 tablets and will be entirely written using these tablets. We will compare the two most capable tablets from both Windows 8 versions, Windows 8 vs. Windows 8 RT. We...
Considering all of the positive and negative aspects of both of these tablets, it is quite evident that Windows 8 is a touch operating system and should only be experienced with a touch environment. I personally did not like Windows 8 until I started t...
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Microsoft might be leading the cavalry at the moment when it comes to spreading the word about its new tablet-optimized platform in Windows RT, but that doesn’t mean they’re necessarily going to be the class leading contender when it comes to hardware...
Sleek and sturdy design, Better camera performance than the Surface RT, Convertible design, Phenomenal battery life with the keyboard dock...
Keyboard layout is a bit cramped...
Before we get into the nitty gritty, we’d like to point out that Asus is offering a special promotion on the VivoTab RT, which enables any buyer of the tablet to get the keyboard dock for free. Yes folks, you heard that right! If you pick up the table...
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The ASUS VivoTab RT is the first tablet I've tested with Windows 8 RT on it. If this is the type of device that Win8 RT tablets will bring, then Microsoft is going to be hugely successful, and both Apple and Google need to get their game together ASAP.Tha...
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Convertible tablets have been around in one form or another for years. In the past, most relied on resistive touchscreens limited to stylus input. Those machines were a little on the portly side, with fancy hinges that allowed the screen to twist and then...
The VivoTab RT is one sweet little system. It's remarkably thin and light even with the keyboard dock attached, and both components combine solid build quality with a certain elegance. They gel nicely, too; the tablet and dock can be attached and separat...
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Asus comes to the Windows tablet party with a strong tablet pedigree, which is just one of many reasons I looked forward to seeing the Asus Vivo Tab RT. The company already has shown a talent for innovative design with its Transformer Pad series of An...
Tablets are all about the experience of software married to hardware. The Asus Vivo Tab's solid hardware provides the makings of a good experience, and Windows RT is a good foundation for that experience. But Windows RT's many software quirks and omis...
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If you've been waiting for the other shoe to drop in the tablet market, today is the day. We're a few days ahead of Microsoft's Surface and Windows 8 launch on October 26th but the folks at ASUS (and other OEM partners) have been given the green light...
Fast, smooth, efficient tablet OS, Well planned tablet UI, Nice, bright 10-inch display, even if not as high res as some, Impressively fluid multitasking and app switching, Good battery life...
Lack-luster camera performance and app, MS Store/Apps still being fleshed out, Spotty support currently for Flash in IE10 for Win RT...
Performance Analysis: Though we weren't able to fully quantify the numbers in dedicated benchmark tests, the ASUS Vivo Tab RT offered a very responsive, fluid and satisfying tablet experience overall. Switching between applications and multitasking in ge...
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The Asus Vivo Tab RT ($599 list bundled with Mobile Dock) is an interesting slate tablet that can be equipped with a clamshell notebook dock. It makes a little more sense for most business and consumer users than the Sony VAIO Duo 11 (D11213CX) PCM1:$1,19...
Very good battery life. Mechanical keyboard on dock. Dock includes supplemental battery. NFC built in. IPS+ display. Includes Office RT. Very light.
Some Trackpad issues. Only 2.4GHz Wi-Fi. USB requires dongle or Mobile Dock. Cramped keyboard...
The Asus Vivo Tab RT tablet adds a clamshell laptop dock to the mix, which both extends battery life and adds a few rough edges...
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Microsoft's Surface has captured all the buzz among Windows RT tablets, but ASUS hopes to steal the spotlight with the $599 Vivo Tab RT. Both devices have the same quad-core Nvidia Tegra processor, 2GB of RAM and 32GB of solid state storage, and both...
Bright and vivid display, Long battery life with docking station, High-quality camera, Thin and light design...
Sluggish SSD, Netbook-size keyboard, Touchpad doesn't yet support Windows 8 gestures, Limited app selection...
The ASUS Vivo Tab RT offers a bright display, thin and light design and long-lasting docking station with its own battery, but the Windows Store needs more apps.
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computershopper.com Updated:
2014-04-17 01:19:10
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The technology scene has been anticipating the release of Microsoft's Windows 8 operating system for over a year, but the OS will hold few actual surprises when it finally enters the world. (Preview versions have been circulating for some months.) But on...
Price includes keyboard dock, Strong and fast performance, Good-looking display, Decent battery life, Finally, a strong touch interface in Windows...
No dedicated USB port, Some quirky screen-rotation behavior, Slightly cramped key spacing on keyboard dock...
One of the first Windows RT-based tablets, the VivoTab RT is thin, light, and gorgeous, with the new tablet version of Windows running well on its Tegra 3 processor. If you're looking for a new-gen Windows-based slate for productivity use, this is a soli...
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With the Vivo Tab, Asus joins more than two dozen other cutting-edge laptops, tablets, and hybrids running some version of Windows 8 this holiday season. (It's actually the first model sporting Windows RT that Digital Trends has reviewed.) With Windows 8...
Great battery life, Solid hardware construction, Powerful specs, Comes with Microsoft Office, Keyboard dock works well...
Windows RT lacks software, Random shutdown issues, Microsoft Office not touch friendly, Windows button difficult to press, Windows RT not ready for prime time yet...
Asus has made a great tablet with a decent keyboard dock, but it's hampered by Windows RT, which is just too new of an operating system to be of great value to most of you. There just aren't enough apps or software that can run on this tablet, leaving y...
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Asus comes to the Windows tablet party with a strong tablet pedigree, which is just one of many reasons I looked forward to seeing the VivoTab RT. The company already has shown a talent for innovative design with its Transformer Pad series of Android tabl...
Stylish design, Useful keyboard dock, Keyboard's key design less comfortable than on previous iterations...
Windows RT OS stumbles in some mobile use scenarios...
Asus' latest tablet is stylish and benefits from Microsoft Windows RT's strengths, but also trips up on some tablet basics...
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Update: The Vivo Tab RT's price was initially listed incorrectly. It's $599 for a 32GB tablet / dock combination, and $699 for 64GB...
Light, thin form factor, Excellent battery life, Above-average speaker...
Windows RT has some serious flaws, Keyboard and trackpad are too small, App ecosystem is basically non-existent...
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The ASUS Transformer line of tablets have consistently been among the strongest contenders in the Android tablet world, so when it was announced that they would be one of the launch partners for Microsoft's Windows-on-ARM push, big things were expected. A...
Unfortunately, we can't evaluate products within a vacuum. The existence of Surface clearly puts all third-party manufacturers on their heels. Having had the opportunity to play (however briefly) with Surface at the launch event in June, it's simply the o...
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As you probably know today ASUS officially debuts the ASUS Tablet 600 in an official event. Well, I must say that we already had it for testing purposes for a week or two and we already teased you about it. Some of you guessed what the model was and yes...
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Windows 8 doesn't debut until the 26th, but we can give you our first real taste today. Asus' VivoTab RT arrived at the Benchmarking Sweatshop on Friday, giving me the weekend to play with one of the first ARM-based Windows devices. This system is new gro...
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Theinquirer.net Updated:
2014-04-17 01:19:10
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The Vivo Tab is Asus' first device in a long line of hybrid devices that runs the full version of Microsoft's upcoming Windows 8 operating system (OS). When connected together, the tablet and keyboard dock transform into a notebook, which in theory r...
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When Microsoft first announced its plans to make Windows 8 an operating system that would work on tablets and traditional PCs alike, many considered the plan ambitious. Now that the OS is here, the Vivo Touch RT is the first third party, ARM-based tablet...
For now, the Vivo Tab RT is only worth it for the person who is heavily invested in the Microsoft product ecosystem. This is a fine first generation Windows RT product and the promise is there. But the stripped down OS still has some refinement to undergo...
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After months of previews, keynotes, press events, and hands-on meetings, October 26th is finally upon us, and for Ars that means one thing: it's time to stop just looking at the often-bizarre new PC designs that Windows 8 and Windows RT have inspired, and...
Excellent build quality, IPS display has vivid colors and viewing angles that pair well with Windows RT's colorful interface, Windows RT and the core Windows apps perform very well, Decent battery life when docked, though both the dock and tablet came in...
Keyboard dock's trackpad doesn't support new Windows 8 multitouch gestures, The cramped keyboard and thickness and weight when docked remind us of netbooks, in a bad way, Pricing may be too close to that of Intel Atom tablets running full Windows 8, Lack...
EnlargeAndrew CunninghamThe VivoTab RT is a pretty good way to kick off our Windows 8 and Windows RT hardware coverage. Its slightly cramped keyboard and husky docked profile are reminiscent of netbook-style design compromises, but its build quality is ex...
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The VivoTab RT (TF600T) is a lightweight tablet running on the latest Windows RT. Its hardware spec is similar to its Android-based Transformer series.– NVIDIA Tegra 3 quad-core 1.3GHz processor – 2GB RAM – 32GB user memory – 10.1″ Super IPS+ Display, 136...
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 2 GB Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n) Windows RT Grey Tablets (VIVOTABRT-G1B003R)")
