More of a clever proof-of-concept than a practical product, the Asus Taichi still delivers on its basic promise, combining two displays for a unique take on the laptop/tablet/hybrid genre. Read more
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The good: The Asus Taichi 21 offers a clever implementation of a dual-screen design in a slim Core i7 chassis.
The bad: Only one of the screens is touch-enabled, which feels like a major oversight. There are probably only a handful of situations where you'd need an outward-facing display.
The bottom line: More of a clever proof-of-concept than a practical product, the Asus Taichi still delivers on its basic promise, combining two displays for a unique take on the laptop/tablet/hybrid genre.
Pros: The fact that it has two screens isn't just an excellent concept, but very practical for any college student or professor. Also, the digitizer pen is great for taking notes. Note that a digitizer is far more capable than a stylus.
Cons: The battery life isn't so good, but the power cord is very small and can be carried everywhere.
Summary: I've read many reviews which unfortunately don't even mention the digitizer which comes with this device. Note that this is a pressure sensitive digitizer different than a normal ...
Summary: I've read many reviews which unfortunately don't even mention the digitizer which comes with this device. Note that this is a pressure sensitive digitizer different than a normal stylus. This is a perfect device for students because it allows them to use Microsoft One note to take notes in college classes which are usually power point/PDF based lectures. It's good for professors because the digitizer allows them to showcase something on the screen and avoid having to keep switching to the white board. Many reviewers are fixated on the fact that the inner screen is not touch. However, I believe this is actually a good thing because it keeps the screen you use to do most of your work, clean and smudge free! And plus when you're using the keyboard chances are that you're using windows in classic mode anyway (and you get a multigestured touch pad) and you wouldn't need touch in classic mode! Touch is only good when you're in metro mode! So all and all, if you're deciding on a device, why not get one with two screens?!
Description:You've seen notebooks and tablets. But you've never seen anything like the ASUS TAICHI 21. Featuring Windows 8, 3rd generation Intel Core processor and 11.6" IPS Full HD dual displays, it offers the performance of a notebook when you need it, and the convenience of a tablet when you don't.
Microsoft Office Preloaded Includes a pre-loaded image of select Microsoft Office 2010 suites. Purchase an Office 2010 Product Key Card or disc to activate preloaded software on this PC.
Miscellaneous
Color Silver aluminum
Features InstantOn
Included Accessories Stylus, USB Fast Ethernet adapter, Carrying case
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