Asus has introduced Windows 8 iterations for its popular Android-running Transformer tablets: the Vivo Tab. The VIVO Tab has an 11.6-inch Super IPS+ display, has a slick and elegant design, is powered by the powerful next generation Intel Atom CPU, and has a stylus for note-taking. The Vivo Tab RT looks exactly like its counterpart, but is smaller with a 10.1-inch screen, lighter by 154 grams, has half the storage space, is powered by a Nvidia Tegra 3 quad-core CPU, and runs on Windows RT which comes with Microsoft Office 2013. The optional keyboard dock, which turns the device into a fully-fledged notebook when attached, provides additional battery life.
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- The Vivo Tab, which was among ASUS devices showcased at IFA 2012, also has 10-point multi-touch display, 2GB RAM, 64GB of solid state storage, 1.49 pounds (675 grams) weight, 8.7mm thickness, 8MP rear camera with autofocus and LED flash, 2MP front camera, and NFC sensor.
- Asus president Jerry Shen said the company plans to use the price of Apple's new iPad as reference for its own Windows 8 tablets. The entry level iPad is priced at $499 and Microsoft's own Surface RT tablet is rumored to be priced at $199.
- Windows 8 devices are slated for release at the end of October.
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With a thickness of just 8.7mm and weighing 675g, the Vivo Tab is a slick looking device, exhibiting Asus' growing experience in tablet design.- Stuart Miles, Pocket-Lint
Of course, being Asus products, both Vivo Tabs come with battery-packing QWERTY keyboard docks, just like the Transformer Pad range, new Transformer Books and the office-favourite Asus Coffee Mug. Even Asus' QWERTY keyboard docks come with QWERTY keyboard docks these days.- James Rivington, Tech Radar
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Asus Vivo Tab and Asus Vivo Tab RT - Transformers go Windows 8
The name comes from the Latin verb "to live", with Asus describing the new tablet devices as ideal for work and play.
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ASUS Vivo Tab and Vivo Tab RT bring Windows 8 to Transformer universe
The docking keyboard you’ll be working with in both units is unique to the unit and will be coming with a full QWERTY set of keys, trackpad, 2 USB ports, and more battery power than you’ll know what to do with.
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Asus Vivo Tab and Asus Vivo Tab RT pictures and hands-on
The Transformer line has been successful for Asus, helping to drive its Android tablet business, so it's no surprise to see the same concept being applied for Windows 8, for those eagerly awaiting the October launch of Microsoft's OS.?
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IFA 2012: ASUS Announces Tablets ASUS Vivo Tab and Vivo Tab RT, Rebranded Tablet 810 and Tablet 600 (Video)
No idea when these models launch, but they’re expected to show up at the same time with Windows 8, at the end of October.
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IFA 2012: Asus launches two Vivo Tab Windows 8 tablets... again
For a start, Asus' Windows 8 tablets are to be called the Asus Vivo Tab and the Asus Vivo Tab RT. That may not impress many marketing execs as a brand name (Vivo means 'to live'), but it is at least better than Tablet 810 and Tablet 600 which is what Asus was calling them last time we spoke.
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Video demo of the new Asus tablet shows off Windows RT and some damn sexy hardware
Things to look out for: Office 2013′s icons along the bottom of the screen when in ‘Desktop mode,’ and the lack of lag in the operating systems response. The Office icons matter as they are the only apps, along with Internet Explorer if I recall properly, that will run in desktop mode in Windows RT. The lack of lag is important as the Vivo Tab RT has the power of modern smartphone, essentially.
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Asus president looks to new iPad for Vivo Tab pricing
While there isn't an official price yet, the company's comments have at least set expectations well above the $200 range.
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