Search
Search titles only
By:
Search titles only
By:
Home
Forums
New posts
Search forums
What's new
New posts
Latest activity
Members
Current visitors
Κανονισμός Λειτουργίας
Σωματείο AVClub
Log in
Register
Search
Search titles only
By:
Search titles only
By:
New posts
Search forums
Menu
Install the app
Install
Reply to thread
Home
Forums
Ειδικές Κατηγορίες
Windows Platform
Tablets
Asus Transformer Book T100HA
JavaScript is disabled. For a better experience, please enable JavaScript in your browser before proceeding.
You are using an out of date browser. It may not display this or other websites correctly.
You should upgrade or use an
alternative browser
.
Message
<blockquote data-quote="alextrela" data-source="post: 1057489176" data-attributes="member: 34998"><p><strong>[PLAIN]Re: Asus Transformer Book T100HA [Cherry Trail X5-4GB RAM-USB C][/PLAIN]</strong></p><p></p><p><strong>Asus Transformer Book T100HA Convertible Review</strong></p><p><a href="http://www.notebookcheck.net/Asus-Transformer-Book-T100HA-Convertible-Review.151966.0.html" target="_blank">http://www.notebookcheck.net/Asus-Transformer-Book-T100HA-Convertible-Review.151966.0.html</a></p><p></p><p></p><p><strong>Verdict</strong></p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p><strong>Six months ago, our review of the Asus T100 Chi revealed a legitimate contender in the budget convertible market with a few major missteps. Namely, we resented the cumbersome individual charging requirements for the keyboard base (and delayed initialization upon attachment), lack of RAM, small and sluggish eMMC storage, lack of maintenance, cramped keyboard, and LCD panel color reproduction. The T100HA resolves nearly all of these, and it costs roughly $100 lessβimpressive from the outset.</strong></p><p><strong></strong></p><p><strong>β</strong></p><p><strong>Asus throws yet another sucker punch at the Chromebook competition with a $299 Windows convertible that gets a lot of things right.</strong></p><p><strong></strong></p><p><strong>The keyboard base and tablet are now connected via a physical data port (and thus no charging of the base is required, and no initialization delay applies). 4 GB of RAM was included in our review unit, as well as 64 GB of faster (as much as 40-50% on average) eMMC storage. The LCD panel now features a respectable 84% sRGB coverage, and far better accuracy out of the box than did the T100 Chi. And port selection has seen a significant upgrade to include a USB 3.1 Type-C port and a full-sized USB 2.0 port on the keyboard base (in lieu of the micro-USB on the previous model). </strong></p><p><strong></strong></p><p><strong>Of course, however, thatΚΌs not the full story. While for the most part the T100HA represents a substantial improvement over its predecessor, there are a couple of areas where it actually regresses. Specifically, the LCD panel has seen its resolution downgraded from 1900x1200 resolution of the T100 Chi to just 1280x800, which is pedestrian at best for tablets of this size. Secondarily, the speakers are now weaker and tinnier than just about any weΚΌve heard in any recent machine. Finally, however, and perhaps most importantly, the new keyboard base actually feels quite a bit flimsier (and manages to flex even under fairly moderate typing pressure), producing a hollow sound with each stroke. The original T100 Chi keyboard we found to be quite serviceable in spite of the price point, so this is a disappointment. </strong></p><p><strong></strong></p><p><strong>Still, though, letΚΌs not kid ourselves: this is a $299 MSRP machineβand at that price point, the total package is invariably impressive. Sure, you could spring for a Microsoft Surface 3 and score a few more amenities, such as superior build quality, a nicer screen, and potentially a better CPU, but youΚΌll also be spending over $200 more for that packageβand there are some areas where the T100HA is actually better, such as port selection. This is another serious punch thrown by Asus, and itΚΌs one which should have plenty of would-be Chromebook owners thinking twice about their purchase.</strong></p><p><strong></strong><span style="color: gray"></span></p><p><span style="color: gray"></span><span style="color: gray"></span></p><p><span style="color: gray"></span></p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="alextrela, post: 1057489176, member: 34998"] [b][PLAIN]Re: Asus Transformer Book T100HA [Cherry Trail X5-4GB RAM-USB C][/PLAIN][/b] [B]Asus Transformer Book T100HA Convertible Review[/B] [URL]http://www.notebookcheck.net/Asus-Transformer-Book-T100HA-Convertible-Review.151966.0.html[/URL] [B]Verdict[/B] [B]Six months ago, our review of the Asus T100 Chi revealed a legitimate contender in the budget convertible market with a few major missteps. Namely, we resented the cumbersome individual charging requirements for the keyboard base (and delayed initialization upon attachment), lack of RAM, small and sluggish eMMC storage, lack of maintenance, cramped keyboard, and LCD panel color reproduction. The T100HA resolves nearly all of these, and it costs roughly $100 lessβimpressive from the outset. β Asus throws yet another sucker punch at the Chromebook competition with a $299 Windows convertible that gets a lot of things right. The keyboard base and tablet are now connected via a physical data port (and thus no charging of the base is required, and no initialization delay applies). 4 GB of RAM was included in our review unit, as well as 64 GB of faster (as much as 40-50% on average) eMMC storage. The LCD panel now features a respectable 84% sRGB coverage, and far better accuracy out of the box than did the T100 Chi. And port selection has seen a significant upgrade to include a USB 3.1 Type-C port and a full-sized USB 2.0 port on the keyboard base (in lieu of the micro-USB on the previous model). Of course, however, thatΚΌs not the full story. While for the most part the T100HA represents a substantial improvement over its predecessor, there are a couple of areas where it actually regresses. Specifically, the LCD panel has seen its resolution downgraded from 1900x1200 resolution of the T100 Chi to just 1280x800, which is pedestrian at best for tablets of this size. Secondarily, the speakers are now weaker and tinnier than just about any weΚΌve heard in any recent machine. Finally, however, and perhaps most importantly, the new keyboard base actually feels quite a bit flimsier (and manages to flex even under fairly moderate typing pressure), producing a hollow sound with each stroke. The original T100 Chi keyboard we found to be quite serviceable in spite of the price point, so this is a disappointment. Still, though, letΚΌs not kid ourselves: this is a $299 MSRP machineβand at that price point, the total package is invariably impressive. Sure, you could spring for a Microsoft Surface 3 and score a few more amenities, such as superior build quality, a nicer screen, and potentially a better CPU, but youΚΌll also be spending over $200 more for that packageβand there are some areas where the T100HA is actually better, such as port selection. This is another serious punch thrown by Asus, and itΚΌs one which should have plenty of would-be Chromebook owners thinking twice about their purchase. [/B][COLOR=gray] [/COLOR][COLOR=gray] [/COLOR] [/QUOTE]
Verification
Post reply
Home
Forums
Ειδικές Κατηγορίες
Windows Platform
Tablets
Asus Transformer Book T100HA
Top
Bottom
This site uses cookies to help personalise content, tailor your experience and to keep you logged in if you register.
By continuing to use this site, you are consenting to our use of cookies.
Accept
Learn more…