In conjunction with the release of the Windows 8.1 update by Microsoft, ASUS Malaysia has announced the availability of the ASUS Transformer Book T100 at local tech stores and resellers nationwide for retail price of RM 1,299 (32GB model). The new Windows 8.1 tablet / laptop hybrid device is now on sale starting today, October 18.
To recap, the ASUS Transformer Book T100 features a 1.33 GHz quad-core Intel Atom Bay Trail-TZ3740 processor and a 10.1-inch IPS screen with a resolution of 1366 x 768 and wide 178-degree viewing angles. The tablet / laptop hybrid comes with 2GB of RAM and two choices of storage sizes – 32GB or 64GB.
It has a front-facing camera of 1.2 MP, but no rear camera though. On the tablet, there is a micro-USB port, a micro-HDMI port, a microSD card reader as well as a 3.5 mm audio jack. A USB 3.0 port can be found on the detachable keyboard dock. The device can runs up to 11 hours with a 31Whr battery.
More details in the press release below.
ASUS Announces Transformer Book T100 with Detachable Tablet Display Compact ultraportable powered by the new Intel Atom quad-core processor features a 10.1-inch HD display that can be used as a lightweight Windows 8.1 tablet
Kuala Lumpur (17th October 2013) — ASUS announced on the availability of Transformer Book T100, a 10.1-inch ultraportable laptop with an Intel® Atom™ ‘Bay Trail’ quad-core processor and a detachable HD display that can be used as a standalone Windows 8.1 tablet. With a slim design and durable finish, Transformer Book is not only one of the lightest laptops currently available at just 1.07kg, but also one of the lightest 10-inch tablets around, at 550g.
High-performance laptop and lightweight tablet combined
ASUS Transformer Book T100 is an extremely compact ultraportable for people who want the productivity features of a laptop with the easy portability of a tablet — and the flexibility to switch between the two in an instant.
Transformer Book features the new Intel Atom Z3740 quad-core processor for smooth multi-tasking performance and incredible energy efficiency, and lasts for up to 11 hours on battery power. The lightweight keyboard dock features precision-engineered keys designed for comfortable extended use, plus a multi-touch touchpad with full Windows 8.1 gesture support.
Just 10.5mm thin in tablet mode, the T100’s 10.1-inch display has a crisp 1366 x 768 resolution and features IPS technology for wide 178-degree viewing angles with excellent daylight visibility. Capacitive multi-touch gives fine fingertip control in tablet mode, while exclusive ASUS ‘Reading Mode’ technology adjusts the display automatically to make the screen easier to read for long periods.
ASUS Instant On and SonicMaster Audio technology
Transformer Book also features ASUS Instant On technology for the kind of instant response that people have come to expect from tablets. Transformer Book wakes from standby in an instant and lasts for up to 14 days in standby mode.
ASUS SonicMaster audio technology gives true-to-life sound, and Transformer Book also features USB 3.0, 802.11a/b/g/n dual-band Wi-Fi and Bluetooth 4.0. Transformer Book is also bundled with Microsoft Office Home & Student 2013 with full versions of Word, Excel, PowerPoint and OneNote.
AVAILABILITY & PRICING
ASUS Transformer Book T100 is available from 18th October 2013.
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