Asus VivoTab Smart (64GB, black)
Manufacturer: Asus Part number: CNETVivoTab Smart
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Asus VivoTab Smart (64GB, black) price range: $419.99 - $653.88
- Reviewed by: Dan Ackerman
- Reviewed on: 02/25/2013
The good: The Asus VivoTab Smart ME400 is as inexpensive as Atom Windows 8 tablets get, and the add-on keyboard/touch-pad combo is excellent.
The bad: The keyboard doesn't actually attach, which can be a hassle, and the folding magnetic cover takes practice to set up properly.
The bottom line: In a sea of hard-to-distinguish Atom-powered Windows 8 tablets, the Asus VivoTab Smart ME400 stands out a bit thanks to clever accessories.
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10 stars
Great for what it is - a full Windows 8 10" tablet
by JP_Legal on April 26, 2013
Pros: Runs full windows 8 and the full version of MS Office, including Outlook.
Runs Adobe Acrobat Pro.
Costs less than $450.
Battery life of 9-12 hours in real world use.
Cons: Need to add a 32 or 64 gb micro sdhc card to have enough storage to be useable.
Takes 4 hours to charge from 255 to full while tablet is on.
Summary: I bought this tablet in February 2013 to act as my secondary laptop when traveling and commuting to work. It is very light and small. I need it to run ...
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Summary: I bought this tablet in February 2013 to act as my secondary laptop when traveling and commuting to work. It is very light and small. I need it to run the full version of MS Office, especially Outlook. Adobe and some legal programs that are only Windows based, so only a full W8 tablet would suffice.
After adding all my software, I had only 15 gb of space on the tablet ssd, so I bought a Sandisk 64 gb sdhc card and loaded all my data files on it (about 34 gb), which works great for data storage - doesn't slow it down.
For $515, including the 64 gb card, it is a deal.
I didn't buy the keyboard, because, like most people find, in tight airplane or commuter seats, it is just easier typing on the tablet screen.
I find it is so capable and easy to use, that I now use it 3x more often than my Lenovo 14" W8 laptop, which has been my traveling companion for the past few months (I use a W8 desktop in the office and at home).
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8 stars
Windows 8 Atom Tablets represent real competition.
by adrianedsmith on April 4, 2013
Pros: Full Windows 8 - all your favorite Windows applications.
Thin and Lite.
Atom copes surprisingly well with common business apps.
Web Browsing is pretty slick.
Good quality display.
Competitive battery life.
Price is nice.
Cons: Windows 8 Desktop is a bit cramped on this 10" screen.
Windows 8 "Modern" apps are immature and a bit scarce.
Micro USB - you need (not included) OTG adapter for many accessories.
Summary: Overall quite pleased. Also own Android and Apple tablets but with this I can do more...
Summary: Overall quite pleased. Also own Android and Apple tablets but with this I can do more...
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2 stars
Accessories make this Tablet, what accessories?
by OBaldy1 on March 17, 2013
Pros: ATOM - pretty nippy compared to netbooks I've used. This is what the Atom should have been. On comparing it with friends Surface RT's I'd say this is a better performer.
Hardware seems pretty good.
Cons: Accessories, Accessories, Accessories!!!!
Lack of updates/Drivers from ASUS
Case is a little creaky, but I'd say ok at the price point.
Speakers are on the back exactly where you want to hold the device. A stand should help with this, if it arrives
Summary: I agree with everything the reviewer says in the review regarding the Vivo Tab Smart, it's a really nice little device, I've bought one and it's currently ...
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Summary: I agree with everything the reviewer says in the review regarding the Vivo Tab Smart, it's a really nice little device, I've bought one and it's currently my favourite toy. But as the review states, it's the accessories that bring it all together.
That's where the problem's start, the accessories aren't available in the UK, not even from the ASUS store, hell I emailed them and they couldn't even tell me if they would be release this side of the Atlantic. For a device that relies on it's accessories to stand out this is a bit of a problem.
I wouldn't recommend anyone purchase this device until these are made available, I constantly bang into situations where a keyboard would be handy, or even a cover that fits properly, I think this is a pretty poor show from ASUS.
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- Manufacturer: Asus
- Part number: CNETVivoTab Smart
- Description: With an ultra portable 10.1" design, enjoy the incredible multimedia experience with the IPS panel and ASUS SonicMaster technology every moment! With incredible light and 9.7 mm slim design make the ASUS VivoTab Smart the great tablet on the go! With an 8 MP camera with LED flash, back-illuminated CMOS sensor and auto-focus function, ASUS VivoTab Smart helps to clearly capture every moment. A 2 MP front and 8 MP rear auto-focus camera with flash allow for easy video-chat and astonishing digital photography. Now you can use your ASUS VivoTab Smart to take videos in brilliant 1080p HD to capture your vivid life.
General
- Packaged Quantity 1
- System Type Slate Tablet PC
- Mechanical Design No keyboard
- OS Provided Windows 8
- Included Service 32 GB ASUS WebStorage (3 years)
- Notebook type Ultrathin,
Budget ,
HD display Processor / Chipset
- CPU Intel Atom Z2760 / 1.8 GHz
- Number of Cores Dual-Core
Memory
- Flash 64 GB
- RAM 2 GB ( Provided memory is soldered )
- Technology LPDDR2 SDRAM
- Speed 800 MHz
Storage
- Optical Drive None
Display
- Type 10.1 in Yes - IPS
- LCD Backlight Technology LED backlight
- Max Resolution 1366 x 768 ( HD )
- Widescreen Yes
- Image Aspect Ratio 16:9
Audio & Video
- Graphics Processor PowerVR SGX545
- Camera Yes
- Resolution 8 Megapixel (back), 2 Megapixel (front)
- Image Sensor Type CMOS
- Camera Features LED lighting,
Auto focus - Sound Stereo speakers , Microphone
- Audio Features ASUS SonicMaster
Communications
- Wireless 802.11n,
Bluetooth 4.0,
NFC
Navigation
- Receiver GPS receiver
Battery
- Technology Lithium polymer
- Capacity 25 Wh
- Run Time 8.5 hour(s)
Connections & Expansion
- Interfaces Micro-HDMI,
Headphone/microphone combo jack,
Micro-USB 2.0 - Memory Card Reader Card reader ( microSDHC ),
( microSD ) Software
- Software Included Vibe Lite,
Amazon Kindle,
MyLibrary,
MyDictionary,
ASUS Camera,
SuperNote - 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 Black
- Features G-sensor,
Ambient light sensor,
Hall sensor,
Gyroscope,
Digital compass Dimensions & Weight
- Width 10.3 in
- Depth 6.7 in
- Height 0.4 in
- Weight 24 oz
Manufacturer Warranty
- Service & Support 1 year warranty
- Service & Support Details Limited warranty - 1 year
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