ASUS VivoTab™ RT | 3G | Lite Review

ASUS VivoTab™ RT | 3G | Lite Review

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  • ASUS Launches VivoTab™ RT

ASUS VivoTab™ RT is one of the first tablets with Windows RT and Office Home & Student 2013 RT Preview. Measuring just 8.3mm thin and weighing a mere 525g, VivoTab RT is one of the thinnest and lightest tablets available, yet packs a 10.1” Super IPS+ display and powerful NVIDIA® Tegra® 3 quad-core processor. Its optional mobile dock provides a keyboard, multi-touch touchpad, USB port and up to 16 hours battery life.

ASUS VivoTab™ RT | 3G | Lite Review screenshot 1

First Windows RT-based tablet in the ASUS lineup

2012/10/24
ASUS today announces ASUS VivoTab™ RT, its first Windows RT tablet. VivoTab RT features a mobile dock that transforms the tablet into a notebook for increased productivity and longer battery life. VivoTab RT uses the powerful NVIDIA® Tegra® 3 quad-core processor for smooth and responsive use with Windows RT. Available from October 23, 2012, ASUS VivoTab RT prices start at US$599 for the Wi-Fi version. A 4G LTE model will also be available in the US via AT&T and a 3G model will be available in select European countries via Vodafone. Full pricing and availability details will be released nearer the launch date.

 

VivoTab RT hardware and software features

Microsoft Corp. and ASUS worked closely together to create one of the first Windows RT tablets on the market. With its metallic design, 8.3mm profile and 525g weight, ASUS VivoTab RT is one of the thinnest and lightest 10.1” tablets available. VivoTab RT features the powerful NVIDIA Tegra 3 quad-core processor and is available with either 32GB or 64GB of onboard storage.

ASUS VivoTab RT has a ‘hidden hinge’ design for a sleek, streamlined look and fully adjustable screen angle when used with the optional mobile dock. When docked, VivoTab RT becomes an ultra-portable productivity tool with keyboard, multi-touch touchpad and USB port, plus up to 16 hours’ use with the dock’s built-in battery. VivoTab RT with Windows RT comes preloaded with Office Home & Student 2013 RT Preview for productivity at home and on the move. With its innovative tablet and mobile dock design, VivoTab RT delivers an excellent combination of performance and portability, both for work and play.


ASUS VivoTab RT


  • Windows RT
  • Office Home & Student 2013 RT Preview
  • 525g ultra-light metallic design
  • Up to 16 hours of battery life, new stylish hidden hinge and tapered design with the Mobile Dock
  • NVIDIA® Tegra® 3 Quad-core CPU for superior power efficiency with the highest performance
  • Quad-speakers with ASUS SonicMaster Technology
  • Increased visual clarity with ASUS TruVivid Technology
  • Corning® Fit Glass for improved scratch resistance
  • Crystal clear 8MP auto-focus camera with 5-element lens, large F/2.2 aperture & back-illuminated CMOS sensor 
ASUS VivoTab™ RT | 3G | Lite Review screenshot 2

Specifications

Operating SystemWindows RT
Office Home & Student 2013 RT Preview*4
Display10.1" WXGA (1366x768) Screen
Super IPS+
Multi-touch Support
CPUNVIDIA® Tegra3™ Quad-Core, 1.3 GHz
Memory2G
Storage32GB/64GB eMMC *1
32GB 36 Months ASUS Webstorage Space *2
Wireless Data NetworkWLAN 802.11 b/g/n@2.4GHz
Bluetooth V4.0
Camera2 MP Front Camera
8 MP Rear Camera
Auto focus (rear) with Flash
AudioStereo Speakers
InterfaceTab:
1 x 2-in-1 Audio Jack (Headphone / Mic-in)
1 x micro HDMI
1 x Micro SD Card Reader(SDXC)

Mobile Dock:
1 x USB 2.0 port
SensorG-Sensor, Light Sensor, Gyroscope, E-compass, NFC, GPS
ApplicationSuperNote
Guide
Vibe Lite
ASUS Camera
MyLibrary
MyDictionary
Asus WebStorage
Amazon Kindle
BatteryTab only:
9 hours; 25Wh Li-polymer Battery *3

Tab with Dock:
16 hours ; 25Wh(Tab) + 22Wh(Dock) Li-polymer Battery*3
Dimensions262.5 x 170.9 x 8.3 mm (WxDxH)
Weight525 g
Mobile DockDock only:
Dimensions: 262.5mm(W) x 169.9mm(D) x 10.2(H)mm
Weight: 538g

Tab with Dock:
Dimensions: 262.5mm(W) x 170.9mm(D) x 18.7(H)mm
Weight: 1036g
Note*1: May vary by SKU and country.
*2: Please visit www.asuswebstorage.com for more details.
*3: Battery life tested by playing 720p video playback, Brightness:100 nits, default volume with headphones.
*4-1:Office Home & Student 2013 RT Preview will update to Office Home & Student 2013 RT. For further details, please go to http://office.com/officeRT
*4-2:Graphics processor supports DirectX 9. Some games and programs may require DirectX 10 for superior performance and graphics. Check windows.com/WindowsRT for details.





ASUS VivoTab RT 3G

Specifications

Operating SystemWindows RT
Office Home & Student 2013 RT Preview*4
Display10.1" WXGA (1366x768) Screen
Super IPS+
Multi-touch Support
CPUNVIDIA® Tegra3™ Quad-Core, 1.3 GHz
Memory2G
Storage32GB/64GB eMMC *1
32GB 36 Months ASUS Webstorage Space *2
Network Standard
DC-HSPA+ UL:5.76 Mbps/DL:42 Mbps
Wireless Data NetworkWLAN 802.11 b/g/n@2.4GHz
Bluetooth V4.0
Camera2 MP Front Camera
8 MP Rear Camera
Auto focus (rear) with Flash
AudioStereo Speakers
InterfaceTab:
1 x 2-in-1 Audio Jack (Headphone / Mic-in)
1 x micro HDMI
1 x Micro SD Card Reader(SDXC)

Mobile Dock:
1 x USB 2.0 port
SensorG-Sensor, Light Sensor, Gyroscope, E-compass, NFC
ApplicationSuperNote
Guide
Vibe Lite
ASUS Camera
MyLibrary
MyDictionary
Asus WebStorage
Amazon Kindle
BatteryTab only:
9 hours; 25Wh Li-polymer Battery *3

Tab with Dock:
16 hours ; 25Wh(Tab) + 22Wh(Dock) Li-polymer Battery*3
Dimensions262.5 x 170.9 x 8.3 mm (WxDxH)
Weight535 g
Mobile DockDock only:
Dimensions: 262.5mm(W) x 169.9mm(D) x 10.2(H)mm
Weight: 538g

Tab with Dock:
Dimensions: 262.5mm(W) x 170.9mm(D) x 18.7(H)mm
Weight: 1073g
Note*1: May vary by SKU and country.
*2: Please visit www.asuswebstorage.com for more details.
*3: Battery life tested by playing 720p video playback, Brightness:100 nits, default volume with headphones.
*4-1:Office Home & Student 2013 RT Preview will update to Office Home & Student 2013 RT. For further details, please go to http://office.com/officeRT
*4-2:Graphics processor supports DirectX 9. Some games and programs may require DirectX 10 for superior performance and graphics. Check windows.com/WindowsRT for details.

 

ASUS VivoTab RT LTE

Specifications

Operating SystemWindows RT
Office Home & Student 2013 RT Preview*4
Display10.1" WXGA (1366x768) Screen
Super IPS+
Multi-touch Support
CPUNVIDIA® Tegra3™ Quad-Core, 1.3 GHz
Memory2G
Storage32GB/64GB eMMC *1
32GB 36 Months ASUS Webstorage Space *2
Network Standard4G:
LTE:
Wireless Data NetworkWLAN 802.11 b/g/n@2.4GHz
Bluetooth V4.0
Camera2 MP Front Camera
8 MP Rear Camera
Auto focus (rear) with Flash
AudioStereo Speakers
InterfaceTab:
1 x 2-in-1 Audio Jack (Headphone / Mic-in)
1 x micro HDMI
1 x Micro SD Card Reader(SDXC)

Mobile Dock:
1 x USB 2.0 port
SensorG-Sensor, Light Sensor, Gyroscope, E-compass, NFC
ApplicationSuperNote
Guide
Vibe Lite
ASUS Camera
MyLibrary
MyDictionary
Asus WebStorage
Amazon Kindle
BatteryTab only:
9 hours; 25Wh Li-polymer Battery *3

Tab with Dock:
16 hours ; 25Wh(Tab) + 22Wh(Dock) Li-polymer Battery*3
Dimensions262.5 x 170.9 x 8.3 mm (WxDxH)
Weight535 g
Mobile DockDock only:
Dimensions: 262.5mm(W) x 169.9mm(D) x 10.2(H)mm
Weight: 538g

Tab with Dock:
Dimensions: 262.5mm(W) x 170.9mm(D) x 18.7(H)mm
Weight: 1036g
Note*1: May vary by SKU and country.
*2: Please visit www.asuswebstorage.com for more details.
*3: Battery life tested by playing 720p video playback, Brightness:100 nits, default volume with headphones.
*4-1:Office Home & Student 2013 RT Preview will update to Office Home & Student 2013 RT. For further details, please go to http://office.com/officeRT
*4-2:Graphics processor supports DirectX 9. Some games and programs may require DirectX 10 for superior performance and graphics. Check windows.com/WindowsRT for details.

 

 

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