At that price point for a 2 - in - 1 powered by a Kaby Lake Intel i7 processor, 256 GB SSD, and 8 GB RAM, it's hard to ignore that the price includes
the Transformer Keyboard Cover and Asus Pen.
However, included in the box with our review unit was
the Transformer Keyboard Cover without any sort of sleeve attachment to hold the pen while not in use.
Not exact matches
While it's no speed demon, the Asus
Transformer Mini (T102HA - D4 - GR) is an inexpensive alternative to the Microsoft Surface Pro tablets, considering that you get a
keyboard cover without having to shell out an additional $ 129 for it.
The Asus
Transformer Mini (T102HA - D4 - GR)($ 399) is an entry - level detachable - hybrid Windows tablet that comes with useful accessories, like a
keyboard cover and a pressure - sensitive stylus, that cost extra with some other tablets.
A
keyboard cover is a bit less stable than the clamshell - style body of the Asus
Transformer Book T100HA, our last top pick, but the tablet form factor favors portability over typing comfort in any case.
It's also sold without any sort of
cover or accessory
keyboard, meaning it's not quite as productivity - friendly as our Editors» Choice Asus
Transformer Book T100TA (64 GB), which pairs a 10 - inch tablet with a docking
keyboard, offering a bit more versatility.
It's also relatively heavy — 1.98 pounds without the
keyboard cover, compared with 1.75 for the Asus
Transformer Mini (including its
keyboard cover), 2.2 pounds for the Miix 320, and 1.69 for the Core m3 Surface Pro.
The
cover and
keyboard — the TranSleeve Vivo ($ 49.99 list) and TransBoard ($ 129.99 list for
cover and
keyboard bundle), respectively — take their names from Asus»
Transformer line of Android tablets, which is a little confusing, since Asus» VivoTab and VivoBook devices are a different product line.
The
keyboard is similar to the earlier
Transformer Book T100 models in design but there's one thing to note... «a more notable sense of flex and bounce while typing, accompanied by a hollow rattling sound that is less noticeable but cheaper - sounding than that of the Surface Pro type
cover.»
The Asus
Transformer T100TA with its included
keyboard dock, is continuing on as our Editors» Choice for entry - level hybrid tablets, and the now venerable Microsoft Surface Pro ($ 999) remains our high - end / performance Windows 8 tablet EC, because of its ultrabook - level performance and versatile
keyboard covers system.
Anyone who did not like the Touch
Cover or the Type
Cover on Microsoft's Surface models might be pleased with Asus»
keyboard for
Transformer Book T100, however, despite being evidently better, it still includes many practical flaws.
The tablet trio's headliner is undoubtedly the 12.6 - inch Asus
Transformer 3 Pro, billed as «the world's most versatile PC», and going straight for Microsoft Surface Pro 4's jugular (not to mention the larger iPad Pro) with an integrated metal kickstand, backlit
Transformer Cover Keyboard, 3K resolution display, Harman Kardon - powered stereo speakers, up to seventh - gen Intel Core i7 processing muscle, 1 TB SSD, and 16 GB RAM.
Rather than having a wireless
keyboard or one that behaves like a «
cover» case, the Asus
Transformer Book T100 uses a full laptop - style hinge.
Winner: Asus
Transformer Even if you purchase the iPad with a wireless
keyboard, you are still left with a tablet that needs a
cover.
Asus Eee Pad
Transformer is having a micro-SD slot (which supports SDHC), mini HDMI and the docking port, but the two USB ports are on the
keyboard (hidden away behind
covers), along with a full size SD / MMC memory card slot, 3D stereo with max bass response with SRS premium sound.
The Asus
Transformer Cover Keyboard backlit.
A
keyboard cover is a bit less stable than the clamshell - style body of the Asus
Transformer Book T100HA, our last top pick, but the tablet form factor favors portability over typing comfort in any case.
The Asus
Transformer Mini (T102HA - D4 - GR)($ 399) is an entry - level detachable - hybrid Windows tablet that comes with useful accessories, like a
keyboard cover and a pressure - sensitive stylus, that cost extra with some other tablets.
While it's no speed demon, the Asus
Transformer Mini (T102HA - D4 - GR) is an inexpensive alternative to the Microsoft Surface Pro tablets, considering that you get a
keyboard cover without having to shell out an additional $ 129 for it.
ASUS doesn't divulge the weight of the
Transformer Cover Keyboard, simply noting that the tablet weighs 800g.