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Asus have been selling many different products in Australia for some time now. One of the pivotal moments for Asus as far as Android goes, was when the teamed up with Google in June 2012 to bring us the original Nexus 7. And, as they say, the rest is hist...
Compact and versatile, Great sound – Quad Stereo speakers (tablet and keyboard combined), Good battery life (combined), Quick change button from Android to Windows...
No 3G/4G sim-card slot, Android Jellybean 4.2.2, Screen dim on full brightness, Screen too small for Windows Desktop, Track pad sloppy, Detached tablet is too big and form factor uncomfortable to hold...
I was very much looking forward to receiving the Asus Transformer Book Trio and it is definitely an interesting device. I understand where Asus were trying to go with the Trio, but unfortunately I don't think they quite got there.I think the tablet is nic...
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Asus tends to experiment with computer concepts more than most companies, and in its latest idea, has merged Android and Windows for a unique combined computer. Does it work, or is it merely a computer with an identity crisis?Two computers in one that som...
Combination of Android and Windows is intriguing, Built very well, Great screen...
Battery life could do with some work, Keyboard has a little too much travel, Trio concept for three computers in one is only relevant if you keep keyboard section on the desk, Shared files between Android and Windows can be a little complicated to setup a...
While an intriguing concept, the Trio feels like a computer suffering an identity crisis, and it's just a little confusing why you'd want both Android and Windows in a laptop together, because you don't really need both in the same body.If you use Windows...
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While Asus has created countless Windows and Android devices, the Transformer Book Trio TX201LA is the first to unite the two platforms. Part-tablet, part-laptop, this 11.6in device teams an Atom-powered Android tablet with the body of a Haswell-equipped...
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Updated: 2015-02-25 03:52:29
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We've seen hybrid laptop-tablets hybrids before, but the Asus Transformer Book Trio has a third skill – it also works as a desktop PC. Plug a monitor into the keyboard base, and hey presto, you've got a workstation. Most hybrid devices – like the Microsof...
Quick switching between OSs, Lovely build quality, Three gadgets in one...
Iffy trackpad, Screen not fantastic, Bulky...
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While Asus has created countless Windows and Android devices, the Transformer Book Trio TX201LA is the first to unite the two platforms. Part-tablet, part-laptop, this 11.6in device teams an Atom-powered Android tablet with the body of a Haswell-equippe...
Great concept, but money can be better spent...
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digitalversus.com Updated: 2015-02-25 03:53:08
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Just before the opening of this year's Computex Taipei exhibition, Asus unveiled two new computers. The first is no less than a tablet/laptop/desktop hybrid called the Transformer Book Trio, and...
Innovative concept that works well, Good screen, Battery life...
System would be faster with an SSD, Low quality audio, Not for gaming...
Asus pulled it off and fused three products into one unique device that costs the price of an entry-level ultrabook. However, just because we gave it five stars doesn't mean it's absolutely perfect: it could use an SSD and better intercommunication betwee...
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We’ve seen our fair share of detachable tablets and keyboard docks, but the Asus Transformer Book Trio TX201LA is unlike any hybrid device we’ve ever seen. Not only is there a complete Windows 8 system hidden inside its keyboard, there’s also an entire An...
Great value hybrid with powerful hardware, excellent screen, but average battery life...
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In the computing word, the term “hybrid” is often synonymous with “compromise” or “expense”. In the case of the Asus Transformer Book Trio , neither applies: it is a fully-capable computer with separate hardware for both an Android tablet and a Windows la...
The Asus Transformer Book Trio includes Android as more than an afterthought, but it is certainly not the main attraction here. Rather, it's a value-add in a market where Android is increasingly commoditized, and presented...
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While Asus has created countless Windows and Android devices, the Transformer Book Trio TX201LA is the first to unite the two platforms. Part-tablet, part-laptop, this 11.6in device teams an Atom-powered Android tablet with the body of a Haswell-equipped...
Fusing an Android tablet with a Windows 8 Ultrabook is an impressive feat of engineering, but it's far from an ideal partnership...
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theaustralian.com.au Updated: 2015-02-25 03:53:57
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The PC market has been on the wane for quite some time despite the industry's efforts to tempt consumers with convertible notebooks and Windows 8 tablets.The popularity of Android tablets and iPads in additon to longer upgrade cycles has played a part in...
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Hybrids are all the rage these days. Why not have your laptop double as a tablet, especially if you're promised great all-around performance?Asus' newest contender in the hybrid category is the Transformer Book Trio (MSRP $1499.99), which offers a twist o...
Aside from some performance hiccups caused by a slow hard drive, the Asus Transformer Book Trio is a fairly solid device. You won't get the most comfortable keyboard, but you do get a decent amount of power in an 11.6-inch laptop. And did I mention you al...
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No matter what sort of tablet you prefer, be it an iPad or an Android slate, there will be times when you will also need a good old-fashioned Windows laptop too. Asus, which has form when it comes to cooking up strange combo designs - witness the PadFone...
So, does three into one go? Pretty much, yes. Having a fully functional Android tablet and a Windows 8.1 PC in one package and both with a fine 1080p display certainly has its attractions. Cough up a few hundred quid for a monitor and it becomes an even...
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In general, whether you're talking about PCs, peripherals, TVs or audio, tech usually matures over time. They start out as innovative ideas, often hatched by a bright-eyed, young enthusiast in a garage or dorm room, grow into a business within a cocoon of...
Solid build quality, Switching between Android and Windows is painless, Tablet is easy to dock and remove, Strong CPU performance...
Heavy and bulky for its size, Battery life is average at best, Slow storage performance, Fidgety touchpad, Not a good value...
The Trio is the result of three years of creative thinking and innovation from Asus, and in some ways it's an excellent device. Transitioning from Android to Windows is easy, and the hardware paired with each OS is quick enough to provide an enjoyable e...
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Apple CEO Tim Cook aimed a swipe at convertibles during the company's recent iPad Air and OS X 10.9 Mavericks launch. "Our competition is different," he said. "They're confused. They chased after netbooks. Now they're trying to make PCs into tablets and t...
Windows 8 and Android, Laptop, tablet or PC, Lightweight tablet...
Chunky when docked, Lackluster keyboard, Dock bit fiddly...
There are two big compromises with this approach to a hybrid device. The first is cost. This is an expensive device and you may find yourself asking whether you'd be better off going to get a more standard Windows Ultrabook and topping that up with a reas...
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techradar.com/au/ Updated: 2015-02-25 03:54:11
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Apple CEO Tim Cook aimed a swipe at convertibles during the company's recent iPad Air and OS X 10.9 Mavericks launch. "Our competition is different," he said. "They're confused. They chased after netbooks. Now they're trying to make PCs into tablets and t...
Windows 8 and Android, Laptop, tablet or PC, Lightweight tablet...
Chunky when docked, Lackluster keyboard, Dock bit fiddly...
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ASUS has come up with a hybrid Ultraportable computer that it touts as being a 3-in-1 device, rather than a standard 2-in-1. The Transformer Book Trio, as it's called, is essentially an Android tablet that can sit in a keyboard base (which then makes it a...
Separate Android tablet and Windows 8 PC units, Full HD screen...
Felt sluggish during general use, Base has a hard drive rather than SSD...
With the Transformer Book Trio, ASUS gives you a device that can be used as an Android tablet, a Windows laptop or desktop PC. It's a product that continues the company's fine traditional of innovation, but we don't think it's ready for the mainstream jus...
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The new model, like Transformers before it, consists of an Android tablet with a battery-life-extending keyboard dock but this time also adds full Windows 8 laptop and PC capabilities into the mix too. The way this works is that a full ultrabook spec...
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Since Windows 8 hit the streets with it's touch friendly interface, manufacturers have been attempting to create devices that engage users on-boarding them into the Windows ecosystem.ASUS provides a relatively unique product in the Transformer, one that a...
The ability to utilise both operating systems widens the range of available applications, Battery in tablet can lengthen laptop operating life, Deskbased and portability...
Difficulty in transitioning between Windows and Android OSs, Heavy compared to ultra book alternatives...
The Transformer is the latest iteration from ASUS of their innovative two part portable device, but maintaining integration between Android and Windows requires active manual activity by the user. As Windows 8 increases both its market penetration and cap...
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ASUS has definitely made a name for themselves over the years as they continue to combine multiple devices into one, easing the headache of consumers who can't decide between purchasing device ‘A' or device ‘B'. Their PadFones and Transformers are the fir...
Switching between OSes is easy, Solid build quality, Full HD display...
Pricey, A little on the heavy side, Average battery life...
In our books, the ASUS Transfomer Book Trio TX201LA is actually quite a good solution for those of you who can't figure out whether you want an Ultrabook or tablet. But it does come with a costly price tag and we're only talking about the version with In...
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ASUS first introduced their concept of transforming a tablet into a notebook, with the ASUS Eee Pad Transformer Android tablet. Essentially, it was a tablet that you can latch on a keyboard dock, thus turning it into a laptop-like device. Apart from the k...
Good Effort, But Not the Best of Both WorldsThe ASUS Transformer Book Trio is one of the few machines out there which literally has the capabilities of two devices in one form factor.The ASUS Transformer Book Trio is an interesting hybrid notebook that co...
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The Trio is no sleek, ultraslim runway model – like the Macbook Air or the Acer Aspire S7 . But true to its 'transformer' name, the Transformer Book Trio can work either as a laptop, a standalone tablet, or a fully functional desktop machine.In terms of c...
Multi-mode gives users options, Great IPS screen, Compact design...
Iffy keyboard, Not as thin as we would like it to be...
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Building on the strengths of its Transformer AiO, ASUS has unveiled the Transformer Book Trio , a three-in-one device that can function as a Windows 8 notebook or desktop PC. With the screen detached, it operates as an Android Jelly Bean 11.6-inch tablet...
First Look on the ASUS Transformer Book TrioBuilding on the strengths of its Transformer AiO, ASUS has unveiled the Transformer Book Trio, a three-in-one device that can function as a Windows 8 notebook or desktop PC. With the screen detached, it operates...
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Building on the strengths of its Transformer AiO, ASUS has unveiled the Transformer Book Trio , a three-in-one device that can function as a Windows 8 notebook or desktop PC. With the screen detached, it operates as an Android Jelly Bean 11.6-inch tablet...
Hands-on with ASUS Transformer Book TrioBuilding on the strengths of its Transformer AiO, ASUS has unveiled the Transformer Book Trio, a three-in-one device that can function as a Windows 8 notebook or desktop PC. With the screen detached, it operates as...
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First announced the Computex trade show last June, the Asus Transformer Book Trio ($1,499, as tested) is three devices in one. It's a laptop, it's a tablet, and it's even a desktop PC (sort of). The Transformer Book Trio%displayPrice% at %seller% is the n...
Combines tablet convenience and laptop productivity. Has both Windows and Android capability. Decent performance in both operating systems.
Expensive. Awkward union of tablet and laptop with hardware switching. Kludgy file sharing between laptop and tablet. Tablet portion occasionally failed to turn on during testing...
The Asus Transformer Book Trio is an intriguing concept that weds an Android tablet and a Windows PC, but the ambitious 3-in-1 design falls short...
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With PC sales slipping at what seems an ever-increasing rate while tablet sales blossom like springtime, it's clear that a good number of users are discovering they can do all their computing on their iPads, tablets, or even their big-screen smartpho...
Attractive, smart design, Combines Windows and Android well, Nice 1080p IPS screen...
Heavy in laptop mode, Expensive, Short battery life, Disappointing keyboard and touch pad, Scanty tablet storage...
Asus gets a lot right with the design of this Windows and Android convertible laptop/tablet. But it's definitely not cheap at $1,499; the battery life is short; and a few features are underwhelming...
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Is the Transformer Book Trio TX201LA the allrounder? The device manufacturers and Microsoft have been working hard to transfer Windows computers in the portable world of touch laptops for two years. Windows was treated to the more or less unsuccessful til...
2 individually usable computers, Good input devices, Solid, quality chassis, Decent battery runtimes, Excellent runtime with Android in dock, Bright, high-contrast screen, Ample storage capacity, DisplayPort & HDMI, Wireless AC...
Sluggish hard drive...
Does Asus have the all-rounder in its product line with the Transformer Book Trio TX210LA? It is in fact a very appealing idea Users do not need an extra Android device because their portable Internet tablet is part of the PC. Simply detach it and go - li...
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Having an established presence in Android and Windows, Taiwan based Asus has been relentless when it comes to developing a wide array of products for its portfolio. Seriously though, they have their arms in everything! From standalone tablets, to snazz...
Ability to quickly switch between Android & Windows 8.1, Three distinct configuration modes, Solid metallic casing, Armed with an array of ports...
Expensive, Disappointing battery life with the tablet, Weak brightness output with the display, Larger and heavier than most fullsized tablets, No backlighting with the keyboard, Audio output is soft and weak...
Before you go out thinking that this is the dream setup, you’ll want to know its pricing first. Considering that this is stuffed with hardware that’s akin to some high-end laptops, its price reflects that to the teeth, as the Asus Transformer Book Trio...
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Should your next laptop be Windows or Android? ASUS Transformer Book Trio has both!After hearing so much about this techno-marvel, I finally received a review unit from ASUS Singapore to find out how well it works in real life.The Transformer Book Trio is...
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Switching from Windows to Android could be slow if the system is busy...
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With PC sales slipping at what seems an ever-increasing rate while tablet sales blossom like springtime, it's clear that a good number of users are discovering they can do all their computing on their iPads, Google Nexus 7 tablets, or even their big-scree...
Attractive, smart design, Combines Windows and Android well, Nice 1080p IPS screen...
Heavy in laptop mode, Expensive, Short battery life, Disappointing keyboard and touch pad, Scanty tablet storage...
Asus gets a lot right with the design of this Windows and Android convertible laptop/tablet. But it's definitely not cheap at $1,499; the battery life is short; and a few features are underwhelming. Read More…...
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