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Transformer Book T100 review: This hybrid fills both its tablet and notebook roles well |
November 05, 2013
Asus has been in the tablet and keyboard dock game for a while now. After several generations of Android based tablet and keyboard dock combinations, the T100 brings the sometimes schizophrenic interface of Windows 8 to its logical home on a hybrid tablet/notebook.
The tablet looks and feels like so many other slates. It's a 10-inch slab of screen with a few ports and buttons on its edges. The buttons are hidden behind the curve of the tablet so you can't see them when you look from the front. It makes for a clean look, but they can be tricky to find by feel. On the left side of the top edge, you'll find the lock button. Moving around the corner to the left edge there's a volume rocker and a start button. The Windows logo in the center of the bottom bezel does nothing.
ROBERT CARDINDon't bother pressing the Windows logo on this tablet's bezel: It's non functional.
The ports and other slots all live on the right edge of the device: There’s a Micro SD card slot at the top and Micro HDMI, Micro USB (for charging the tablet), and a headphone jack near the bottom. Two large slots on the bottom of the tablet line up with guide posts on the keyboard dock and the dock port itself. A button on the hinge of the dock releases the tablet when you don’t need the keyboard. It also partially blocks the Windows logo, which explains why touching it doesn't deliver you to the Start screen.
The 10-inch screen runs a rather low 1366 by 768 pixels. Many higher-end and even mid-range tablets now come with 1080p screens. Despite the low pixel density, the only time I noticed pixels in regular use was when reading while lying on my stomach, putting the screen pretty close to my face. The screen was very clear on the desk or in my lap. The panel is bright and has excellent viewing angles. The brightness also turns down enough for reading comfortably at night without the need for sunglasses.
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