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Asus Transformer Book Trio
PRICE 98,099/
SPECIFICATIONS 11.9-inch (1980 x 1080) IPS LCD, Intel Atom with 2GB RAM + Core i7 with 4GB RAM, dual storage, dual cameras, Android 4.2 + Win 8, 1.67kg Premium look & feel, dual OS, dual processors, fantastic display, great battery life Expensive, screen has limited tilt angle when docked with the keyboard
Considering the number of devices and operating systems around, some users may have faced the dilemma of whether to go for an Android tablet or Windows laptop. With the Transformer Book Trio, you don't have to choose.
The Trio can be used a standalone Android tablet or as a Windows 8 laptop. Remove the display to use it like a standalone Android tablet (it has its own battery and storage). Meanwhile, you can connect the dock to a monitor/TV and use it as a separate Windows 8 machine.
This is unique to the Trio because it has two sets of hardware — one in the tablet and another in the keyboard dock. The detachable 11.6-inch display unit houses an Intel Atom processor, 2GB RAM, 16GB of storage and runs Android 4.2. It also has a microSD slot for expansion along with dual cameras. As expected, performance was fantastic with games, apps and multimedia.
The keyboard dock runs Windows 8 and is powered by an Intel Core i7 processor, 4GB RAM and 500GB hard drive. The dock adds two USB 3.0 ports, micro HDMI port and DisplayPort. Like most hybrids, screen angle is limited when docked.
We instantly loved the stunning full HD display and excellent build quality. Sound was also outstanding. The dedicated hotkey to switch between Android and Windows switches between the two instantly.
In tablet mode, we got over 5 hours of battery backup that went up to 12 hours in laptop mode. The only problem is the steep price. You can easily get a powerful Android tablet like HP's Slatebook x2 plus a powerful Windows Laptop from Dell, HP, Asus or Lenovo for a lower price.
SPECIFICATIONS 11.9-inch (1980 x 1080) IPS LCD, Intel Atom with 2GB RAM + Core i7 with 4GB RAM, dual storage, dual cameras, Android 4.2 + Win 8, 1.67kg Premium look & feel, dual OS, dual processors, fantastic display, great battery life Expensive, screen has limited tilt angle when docked with the keyboard
Considering the number of devices and operating systems around, some users may have faced the dilemma of whether to go for an Android tablet or Windows laptop. With the Transformer Book Trio, you don't have to choose.
The Trio can be used a standalone Android tablet or as a Windows 8 laptop. Remove the display to use it like a standalone Android tablet (it has its own battery and storage). Meanwhile, you can connect the dock to a monitor/TV and use it as a separate Windows 8 machine.
This is unique to the Trio because it has two sets of hardware — one in the tablet and another in the keyboard dock. The detachable 11.6-inch display unit houses an Intel Atom processor, 2GB RAM, 16GB of storage and runs Android 4.2. It also has a microSD slot for expansion along with dual cameras. As expected, performance was fantastic with games, apps and multimedia.
The keyboard dock runs Windows 8 and is powered by an Intel Core i7 processor, 4GB RAM and 500GB hard drive. The dock adds two USB 3.0 ports, micro HDMI port and DisplayPort. Like most hybrids, screen angle is limited when docked.
We instantly loved the stunning full HD display and excellent build quality. Sound was also outstanding. The dedicated hotkey to switch between Android and Windows switches between the two instantly.
In tablet mode, we got over 5 hours of battery backup that went up to 12 hours in laptop mode. The only problem is the steep price. You can easily get a powerful Android tablet like HP's Slatebook x2 plus a powerful Windows Laptop from Dell, HP, Asus or Lenovo for a lower price.
KARAN BAJAJ
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