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ASUS Transformer Book T100 $469 eBay Group Buy
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Good review here: http://www.anandtech.com/show/7428/asus-transformer-book-t10…. When looking a benchmarks compare it to the VivoTab Smart which is on sale at a few places now but a lot slower. Value wise, this also comes with the keyboard and Office.
what are the Specs ?
Processor & Cache Memory Intel Atom Processor Z3740 (Quad Core, 1.33 GHz up to 1.86 GHz)
Operating System Microsoft Windows 8.1 and Office Home & Student 2013
Memory 2GB DDR3 SDRAM
Storage 64GB SSD
Display 10.1" IPS 1366x768 Multi-Touch Screen
Video Graphics Intel HD Graphics
Optical Drive N/A
Card Reader Yes Micro SD Card Reader (Tablet)
Video Camera Front Facing Camera
Fax/Modem/LAN/WLAN Integrated 802.11 b/g/n
Intel WIDI Supported
Bluetooth
Interface Micro HDMI (Tablet), USB 3.0 (Dock) Micro USB 2.0 Port (Tablet)
Audio Built-in Microphone
Built-in Stereo Speakers
Battery Pack & Life 2 Cell, upto 11 Hours Battery Life
Dimension & Weight 26.4 x 17 x 2.36 (CM)
1.08 KG (with 2 cell battery)
Warranty 1 Year Global Manufacturer Warranty
i bought one from last deal, pricematched at officework. Pretty good portable laptop. easy to carry to uni
Can you upgrade anything on it? Like the RAM maybe?
No I think they are not designed to open.
Pretty neat little set-up, I also pricematched one at Officeworks a month ago, though I replaced it yesterday with a Surface RT, which meets my needs just as well, so will end up selling my T100.
I do recommend it though, never had any issues with it.
how come you decided to replace it with Surface RT? Lighter/slimmer? Although the T100 tablet itself is quite light I believe
lol replaced full Windows with RT, you are the first one.
I think he don't know what RT is?
…backwards compatibility…human style.
though I replaced it yesterday with a Surface RT, which meets my needs just as well
Surface RT still is a powerful device, especially if all you're doing is word processing, browsing and checking emails
I think he do know what RT is….
I replaced it because it is a limited use tablet, and really the design of the Surface is hard to ignore.
The tablet is used primarily when I travel to access work emails (Outlook), connect with work (Lync), deal with any work related stuff (Word + Excel) - so in summary, work - and then watching movies/tv on the plane - plus the obligatory web surfing.
I was at first scared of RT, however full windows is only necessary if I need desktop apps, and the only thing I don't have on my office and home PC's is spotify and torrents, which I can easily use my Lenovo Yoga Tablet or android phone for.
The T100 is a nice unit, but is a bit clunky, and just doesn't have the sleekness on the surface.
Things like the sound the keyboard makes, the toughness to open and the overall feel of it were enough to put doubt in my mind that I really liked it. Plus once you have a built in kickstand in a tablet (my Yoga 8 Tablet and now the surface) you wonder how you lived without one.When I first turned the surface (Windows 8 RT) on and used it for about six hours, I noticed a lot of little annoying things that made me see why there is a backlash against it.
I did this deliberately, so when I updated to 8.1 RT overnight and played with it today, I could see the difference. And it's huge.
The additiona of Outlook, the 50/50 split screen and general speed improvements are brilliant.So in summary, I think I do know what RT is, and for my uses, it suits me just fine.
He's not the first, I sold my ASUS VivoTab Smart (x86) and replaced with a Surface RT for the same reasons.
As bomber_bloke says, the design and build of RT is too hard to ignore.
Like many others I thought RT was pointless especially when I bought my VivoBook the RT was the same price. After using an x86 tablet and enjoying it, I realised most of the apps I use are Mail, Music and Internet Explorer. File management is nice which is covered nicely in Desktop mode. The full-size USB is actually a big advantage over other tablets despite how small microUSB connector are, it' just one less thing I need.
I watch movies but there are enough MKV player out now and VLC is coming out soon.
The VivoTab is actually worse than the T100 but the build quality while not bad was not great either. Screen attracted fingerprints like nothing I've ever seen and the speakers were so quiet a pair of earbuds would do a better even if they weren't in your ears. With the Surface RT, the integrated stand is awesome and the sleek premium finish makes it attractive. Screen is also much better and although I haven't had the RT long enough yet reviews suggest battery life is better too (as would be the sensors/WiFi).
Considering how many apps are now web-apps and that there is still Remote Desktop functionality, I can't actually think of too many x86 apps I need on the go. And I am a power user and have been for many years..
Judging by superforever's past comments, I don't think it's worth trying to convince him.
Yeah we are just kidding, the RT build quality is better and screen also better. If people don't need desktop apps it will be OK.
Actually when I use my Win8 ultrabook I seldom go to desktop but for me I would go for full Windows instead because I may need to bring it to work and don't know what I may need.
I still don't understand why we are paying $100 more in AU comparing to US for the same product.
Wish Amazon could ship to AU more often.http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00FFJ0HUE/ref=s9_hps_bw_g1…
You have to add tax and exchange difference on that.
US->AUD exchange rate + GST + don't like Australia
Considering tax, and the fact that this is a physical item that needs to be shipped, $100 is actually pretty tame.
Is this with Australian warranty or grey import?
Sold by seller "futu online" — their items seem to be all in Sydney rather than grey imported.
…could still be grey import
Does anyone know if this will come with an Australian tax invoice?
Thank OP, just got one price beat at Officeworks subiaco , wa. 1 left
How do u attach photos in this post? I got receipt n box photos.
N thanks ow sales rep for great service n happy bargaining in ozbargain too .Just about to ask anyone have experience price match at OW with eBay Group Buy?
Thanks but I could not insert it into this post threads after uploaded into my aacount files folders . Any further help please ??
After you upload the photo it will give you a web link, you can just post that web link here.
Please share the receipt with us. Thanks
My mate just brought this.
He's really happy, i was going to sell my Samsung ativ smart pc pro for it.
Thanks!
Why is OzBargain on the recept? OZB has nothing to do with the sale. Why mention it?
Will your name appear in the receipt if you pay with credit card?
No names just card numbers
We need the date on the receipt. Thanks
Lol I am not doing this right. Went to ow and jb hifi pitt street sydney, they won't price match….
eh… really? what did they say? was possibly thinking of popping after work
Ow said it's from WA and also won't match receipt… zzz…it's their own receipt…
Jb hifi said is nearing Christmas and won't price match..
nearing Christmas
wow… these excuses :|
Didn't mean to be cheeky, but the photos with the date on it turned up upside down and I got to get back to work.
Good luck guys
lol ok thanks :)
Comes with Office 2013 Home & Student. A lot faster compared to the original Clover Trail tablets and excellent battery life.