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When the ASUS Transformer came out, it WOWed the tech world with its incredible engineering by being able to use as a tablet and notebook when docked to a keyboard, then came the ASUS Zenbook, an Ultrabook that takes on Apple's lightest and slimmest Macbo...
Stunning premium design, Useful accessories in package, Fantastic performance, Good screen quality on both tablet and laptop mode, Huge touchpad to perform Windows 8 gestures easily, Nice speaker output...
Mediocre battery life, 4GB RAM not upgradable, No SD Card slot, WHY?, Awkward dual screen operation...
quote_right]We love the concept of it – dual full HD screens that allows switching between tablet and laptop usage in a seamless way, beautifully designed hardware with powerful internals.[/quote_right]We have a love and hate affair with the ASUS TAICHI...
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The laptop/tablet hybrid is a great idea on paper—who doesn't want the best of both worlds? We've seen this idea work in the form of Samsung's ATIV Tab 7 and the Sony VAIO Duo , and now we have Asus' take on this genre-bender: the Taichi 21 (MSRP $1,599.9...
Good idea, bad implementation Asus touts the Taichi 21 as the world's first dual-screen laptop/tablet hybrid. While that is very true, no one was asking for it. It would be one thing if the Taichi 21 revolutionized the tech world, but that just isn'...
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chip.com.my Updated:
2017-09-07 01:50:21
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The ASUS TAICHI is one of the most unique entries out of the convertible Windows 8 notebook crop. Instead of a swivel screen or a flexible hinge, the TAICHI slaps on a second screen as the notebook cover instead, giving you back-to-back screens. It's undo...
Unique dualscreen design, Speedy performances, Surprisingly slim, IPS panel screens...
Inside screen is not touchscreen, Battery Life...
The ASUS TAICHI is undoubtedly a unique notebook which harmoniously balances the Windows 8 experience through its fascinating dual-screen design, but sadly a few flaws take away from the wholesome experience.(previously published in issue May 2012)...
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gadgetshow.channel5.com Updated:
2017-09-07 01:50:23
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Is it a notebook? Is it a tablet? Nope: the folding Asus Taichi is both. Unfortunately, as you’ll see in the video review above, it’s a jack of all trades, and master of none. The keys are slipper, making typing tricky, and the screen quality just does...
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Instead of producing an intricate hinge mechanism to turn the ASUS Taichi 21 from a laptop into a tablet, ASUS has simply slapped an extra screen on the back of the lid. It's a far cry from the Dell XPS 12's balletic, spinning display, but there's much...
The Asus Taichi 21 is a clever, dual-screened design, but despite a high specification and luxurious design, this hybrid laptop/tablet just falls shortPerformanceBattery LifeFeatures & DesignValue for MoneyOverallSpecs$1750 AUD(pricing info)...
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ASUS has a recent history of coming up with pretty thoughtful ways (Transformer and Slider) of converting tablets to notebooks, and vice versa. These transformation methods allow devices to switch seamlessly between notebook and tablet form factors.The la...
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apcmag.com Updated:
2017-09-07 01:50:31
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Asus We're used to seeing interesting designs when it comes to Windows 8 tablets and convertibles, but the Taichi takes the cake for originality. Sitting in front of it with the lid open, it appears to be yet another run-of-th...
Zippy CPU and specs decent amount of storage...
Twin displays no GPS/mobile data...
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pcauthority.com.au Updated:
2017-09-07 01:50:42
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Asus is no stranger to innovation: its range of Transformer Pads was the first to successfully fuse the Android tablet and netbook. Now it's attempting to repeat the feat with Windows 8. Enter the Taichi 21, Asus' unique take on the Windows 8 convertible...
Poor battery life and ergonomics hold this convertible tablet back...
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It's an exciting, stylish, well-built and thought-provoking Ultrabook Convertible. The ASUS Taichi 21 contains two screens and can be used as a tablet, or a very mobile Ultrabook. Read the full review below. Many thanks to notebooksbilliger.de for provid...
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itreviews.com Updated:
2017-09-07 01:50:47
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Hybrid ultrabooks are getting weird. There’s been a “try it and see” attitude displayed by most manufacturers lately as they grapple with the “tablet-ification” of laptops and the various design problems that come with it. Nowhere is this more evident tha...
The Asus Taichi 21 offers a unique dual-display design, but the end result is a good ultrabook combined with a middling tablet, at a fairly high price...
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The Asus Taichi is a brilliant idea – a tablet on the lid of a laptop, it aims to make the most of Windows 8's new touchscreen interface. Other devices force you to go through contortions, such as the Lenovo Yoga, which flips around so its screen can b...
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thunderbaylive.com Updated:
2017-09-07 01:50:48
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Lisa Gade compares the Asus Taichi 21 and the Sony VAIO Duo 11 Windows 8 convertible tablets – Ultrabooks. They're similarly priced and have 11.6″ full HD 1080P IPS Gorilla Glass displays, Intel Core i5 and i7 ULV CPU options, fast SSD drives and backlit...
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v3.co.uk Updated:
2017-09-07 01:50:48
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Taiwanese computer firm Asus became a better recognised and more established player in the laptop and tablet markets in 2012, thanks to the innovation of its Transformer Pad series of Android tablets such as the Transformer Prime and the Transformer In...
Unique notebook to tablet dual-screen design, high-end finish, powerful internal specifications...
Fiddly screen-switching control, non-touch internal display, three-hour battery life, high price...
The Asus Taichi is a brilliantly designed and stylish looking device, which is very lightweight and portable. But for £1,000 for the lowest configuration, it's a little pricey for a notebook with a bonus tablet function...
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techradar.com/au/ Updated:
2017-09-07 01:50:55
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Anything one screen can do, two screens can do better. Such is the thinking behind Asus's latest premium notebook-tablet hybrid, the Asus Taichi.The second screen fitted to the lid of the 1.25kg (2.76lbs) chassis enables you to turn this ultra-portable la...
Dual 1080p screens, Bang & Olufsen audio, Comfortable, backlit keyboard, 256GB SSD, Windows 8...
Average battery life, Only 4GB RAM, Dim screen, Huge price tag...
Asus has elevated itself to such a position that we are genuinely excited whenever a new product appears in its lineup. In the case of the Asus Taichi, our excitement is completely justified. It's a completely different approach that, if not for Windows 8...
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stuff.tv Updated:
2017-09-07 01:50:55
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There’s nothing Asus loves to do more than stick a screen, keyboard or even a whole tablet where gadget laws say it simply shouldn’t go. Take the Taichi – it’s like it was made specifically to show off the s...
Two dispays are better than one, Sexy looks, Bold approach to Windows 8...
Screens prone to smudges, Not powerful enough for gaming, A tad bulky...
A beautiful Ultrabook maverick that confirms two HD screens can definitely be better than one...
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Asus is no stranger to innovation: its range of Transformer Pads was the first to successfully fuse the Android tablet and netbook. Now it's attempting to repeat the feat with Windows 8. Enter the Taichi 21, Asus' dual-screen Windows 8 convertible tablet...
A bold, dual-screened vision of the convertible tablet, but ergonomic niggles and mediocre battery life see it fall short of the mark...
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When we first starting testing the ASUS Taichi 21, we hated it. It came to us without its proper drivers installed, which meant that it was a major chore to effectively use the two screens on this unique, 11.6in, hybrid Ultrabook. However, ASUS dropped...
Easily use it as a notebook or as a tablet, Dual Full HD screens, Solid build and firm keyboard...
Top-heavy design, Can get noticeably warm, Touchpad not great...
The ASUS Taichi 21 is a hybrid Ultrabook that ships with two Full HD screens. Open the lid to use it as a laptop, close the lid to use it as a tablet. It's easy to use and it provides a very good tablet experience. It's not perfect though: we think it nee...
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Windows 8 is designed to work well on both laptops and tablets, so it was only a matter of time before we saw a hybrid of the two. The Asus Taichi is like no laptop we've seen before; as well as a normal 1080p screen on the inside, there's a 1080p touc...
The extra screen is a neat idea but ultimately the Taichi is a jack of all trades and master of none...
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Asus has long stuck its neck out with off-the-wall products that few other manufacturers would dare to make (the PadFone 2 is a good example). The Taichi is cast in the same mould, although alongside some of the weird and wonderful Windows 8 products...
We can't provide a definitive verdict until we've run our benchmarks on the Taichi, but it's safe to say that it's well built. We're not convinced that there's a need for two screens, though - Dell's XPS12 Duo and Lenovo's Yoga (and other convertibles)...
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Asus has been seriously innovative the last few years, starting off a winning creative streak with the original Asus Eee Pad Transformer which culminated in the Transformer Infinity , to be followed by the no less revolutionary PadFone and its gorgeous su...
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Note: we have now completed a full review of the ASUS Taichi 21 Windows 8 hybrid Ultrabook...
Use it as a tablet or as a notebook...
Battery life is sure to be low...
The ASUS Taichi is an innovative device that can be used either as a laptop or as a tablet. It has two screens, both of which are Full HD and based on IPS technology, and it will be available in Intel Core i5 or Core i7 configurations...
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Anything one screen can do, two screens can do better. Such is the thinking behind Asus's latest premium notebook-tablet hybrid, the Asus Taichi. The second screen fitted to the lid of the 1.25kg (2.76lbs) chassis enables you to turn this ultra-portable l...
Dual 1080p screens, Bang & Olufsen audio, Comfortable, backlit keyboard, 256GB SSD, Windows 8...
Average battery life, Only 4GB RAM, Dim screen, Huge price tag...
The Asus Taichi stands up as a supremely desirable piece of consumer tech that acts as a sterling showcase for Microsoft's Windows 8 operating system. Both power and usability are first class, and the design - as we've come to expect from Asus - really i...
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evogadget.com Updated:
2017-09-07 01:50:56
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The demand for hybrids seems to be high. As such, Asus have released Taichi 21 which we'll analyze here...
And that concludes our benchmark of the Asus Taichi 21. It didn't make a lasting impression on us, but if you are all for a hybrid – which is half tablet and half laptop – to use for the first time, this one will do...
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More Info ASUS reveals TAICHI convertible notebook / tablet with dual 11.6-inch and 13.3-inch displays ASUS TAICHI dual-screen Ultrabook coming in November for $1,300, 13-inch version to follow a month later ASUS TAICHI shipments reportedly pushed to at l...
Innovative design, Great viewing angles on both displays, Fast performance, Supports pen input, Good sound quality...
Short battery life, Interior screen doesn't support touch, Runs hot, Some touchpad issues...
The TAICHI has an inventive dual-screen design with fast performance, wide viewing angles and decent audio. But we'd rather wait for a second-gen model with better battery life...
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Since Windows 8 launched last fall, we've seen a slew of convertible Ultrabooks, but we've never seen anything like the ASUS Taichi 21. This 11.6-inch wonder has a second screen on the back of its lid. Close the lid and this second display serves as a tab...
Unique dual-screen design, Bright, colorful displays, Great sound, Extremely light, Supports pen input...
Short battery life, Laptop screen lacks touch, No SD Card Slot, Thick bezel for main display, Touchpad sometimes jumpy...
The ASUS Taichi 21 breaks the mold for Windows 8 hybrids with its dual-screen design, but its short battery life is a dealbreaker...
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computershopper.com Updated:
2017-09-07 01:50:42
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Windows 8 has certainly ushered in a renaissance in hybrid or convertible laptop/tablet designs. In the last several months we've seen a screen that spins (), a screen that slides (), a screen that folds all the way around (), and a screen that twists...
Two excellent IPS displays, Impressively thin despite extra screen, Solid ultrabook design and performance...
Expensive, Interior screen lacks touch, Gorilla Glass on lid adds weight, Disappointing battery life...
Asus adds yet another variation to the hybrid laptop/tablet by sticking a touch screen on the outside of the lid as well as a conventional screen in the usual spot. It's an interesting idea, but expensive, and you'll definitely miss touch input on th...
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Hybrid ultrabooks are getting weird. There's been a "try it and see" attitude displayed by most manufacturers lately as they grapple with the "tablet-ification" of laptops and the various design problems that come with it. Nowhere is this more evident tha...
Dual-display combines laptop and tablet functionality. Gorilla Glass on lid is stylish looking. Quality construction. Intel Core i7 and 256GB solid-state drive.
Dual-display seems needlessly redundant and doesn't always work smoothly. Trackpad required driver update to be usable. Short battery life. No touch on interior screen...
The Asus Taichi 21 offers a unique dual-display design, but the end result is a good ultrabook combined with a middling tablet, at a fairly high price...
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Whether or not you're a fan of Windows 8, you have to admit that it has inspired laptop makers to get seriously creative with their designs. Some of it is an effort to take advantage of the operating system's features and functions, but a lot of it is cle...
Innovative design and concept, Light for a laptop even with two displays, Full HD resolution on both displays, Outer display is touch and stylus-enabled...
Short battery life, Heavy for a tablet, Uncomfortably high temperatures on the bottom, Few ports, No apps to take advantage of dual-screen design, Performance goes down in Dual-Screen Mode...
Oh Asus, you tried so hard to impress us with the Taichi 21 – and it worked … at first. The idea behind this hybrid is cool and different, and we want to like it. We wish the battery life was a little longer, the bottom was less toasty, and the Taichi h...
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insidehw.com Updated:
2017-09-07 01:50:48
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ASUS Taichi 21: Ultratablet Rotating displays, touch-sensitive displays, tablet/notebook transformers… All of these were mere concepts a few years ago, yet they’re increasingly invading the store displays of today. Other than the Lenovo Yoga notebook...
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twitter: @lisagade) We've waited a long time for the Asus Taichi Windows 8 convertible Ultrabook-tablet, first announced in June 2012, well ahead of Windows 8's official Oct. 26, 2012 launch date. Delayed a few months, the computer is just now hittin...
Gorgeous, slim, very light, dual 1080p IPS displays, good performance, Gorgeous, slim, very light, dual 1080p IPS displays, good performance, Gorgeous, slim, very light, dual 1080p IPS displays, good performance, What's...
Inner display doesn't support touch, short battery life, expensive, Inner display doesn't support touch, short battery life, expensive, Inner display doesn't support touch, short battery life, expensive, Inn...
After the June announcement's shock and awe wore off, the Asus Taichi seemed flashy rather than brilliant. After all, few of us really have use for two displays and those displays add weight and reduce durability (the lid is a piece of glass). Sure, i...
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Following the Pads, Asus announced the Taichi at the Computex trade show in Taiwan in June, a sturdy and high-end looking hybrid device like no other we've seen before, powered by Intel low voltage third generation Core processors and running the ful...
Unique notebook to tablet dual screen design, high end finish, powerful internal specifications...
Fiddly screen-switching control, non-touch internal display...
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Two Windows 8 convertible tablet -Ultrabooks priced within $100 of each other. Both offer Intel core i5 and Core i7 ULV CPU options with Intel HD 4000 graphics and a fast 128 or 256 gig SSD. They both have 1080p 11.6...
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April 11, 2014 Update : Users have been reporting driver issues relating to touchscreen functionality and other peculiarities after upgrading the Taichi 21 or Taichi 31 to Windows 8.1. Users may find the link here helpful if problems persist.) Does the...
Low weight, slim casing, High-end aluminum looks, Adapter VGA/RJ45 included, Compelling input devices, Matte FHD screen, Bright FHD screen, High contrast, Backlit keyboard (3 levels), Extreme application performance due to very swift SSD...
Few interfaces, Limited extendibility, Inner screen dims on battery power, Short battery life, Long recharge times, CPU throttling at simultaneous GPU load...
The Taichi could be revolutionary - it can in fact revolutionize using a Windows PC. Of course, the user has to be open for this and the high-end convertible makes that easy. But first things first.The Taichi 21 is almost on a par with the ZenBook categor...
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