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CES 2014:- Asus launches 8 inch Windows tablet with Wacom Stylus

Recently, we told you about Lenovo ThinkPad 8 tablet that was announced at CES earlier. Now this time Asus comes up with a 8 inch tablet too. But the Asus Vivo Tab 8 does not stand solid in front of Lenovo ThinkPad 8.  But the different thing is Asus Vivo Tab 8 comes with a stylus from Wacom. The Wacom Digitizer Stylus offers over 1000 level of pressure sensitivity. According to the company it provides natural writing and drawing experience at high speed, accuracy. It comes with Microsoft Office Home which include Microsoft Word, Excel power point and OneNote. This tablet comes with SonicMaster audio technology which provide better sound quality according to Asus. Asus wants to target professional users by launching this tablet with stylus and useful applications. The company has not mentioned pricing and availability of this tablet.

CES 2014:- Asus launches 8 inch Windows tablet with Wacom Stylus

Asus Launches Transformer Book Trio ‘Three-in-One’ Ultraportable In India

Asus on December 11, 2013 announced the Transformer Book Trio ” Three-in-one” ultraportable. With the combination of Windows 8 and Android, Transformer Trio enables to provide user an amazing experience that too to three people at the same time. The Transformer Book Trio features a two-part dockable design that can be used as one person as a laptop and two persons as a separate tablet and desktop PC.
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Asus Launches Nexus 7 (2013) in India for Rs. 20,999 and Rs. 27,999

Google announced the Nexus 5 in India amongst the first wave countries to get the device and was made available on Play Store last month and now we have the Nexus 7 (2013) launched here in India by ASUS. Nexus 7 was listed on Play Store along with Nexus 5 which was shipped by Google itself. The new Nexus 7 as we know packs the brilliant Full HD Display on a 7-inch tablet giving the best of multimedia experience to enjoy.

Apart from this it also packs the Snapdragon chipset, unlike last time when they had Tegra 3 running on the previous version. It comes in WiFi only and WiFi + 3G variant. Build on the same design the new Nexus 7 feels lighter and looks better having the polished looks.

Nexus-7

Google Nexus5 and Nexus 7 finally available to buy at Indian Play Store

We previously reported that Nexus 5 is available at Indian Play Store, but now after a month of speculations and anticipation Google started taking orders for Nexus 5 and along with Nexus 7 tablet too. Although the 16GB model of Nexus 7 will be available after 26 November. As reported on website Leaves warehouse by November 26, 2013. But the 32GB versions will be shipped in two business days as said on play Store. The 32 GB model is also available with Wi-Fi and LTE. The Nexus 5 is available in black and white colour.

Google Nexus5 and Nexus 7 finally available to buy at Indian Play Store

Asus Launches Transformer Book T100 and Fonepad 7- Video Review And Features

Asus & Intel in a joint event in New Delhi India have launched two new products on 29th October 2013 including an Ultraportable Transformer Book T100 and next generation Fonepad 7 at Rs. 34,099 and Rs. 17499 respectively. Both these devices will go on sale in India from November 2013.

Asus Transformer Book T100 Video Review And Features

Asus Transformer T100 is a hybrid tablet cum laptop device which is powered by Windows 8.1 OS and Intel Quad Core Atom processor. It has a 10.1 inch display and weighs around 1.1 Kg (tab at 550 g and dock at 520 g). The efficient Z3740 Bay Trail family processor helps to extract up to 11 hours of battery life from this device.

It offers Intel Gen7 graphics, has 2GB RAM, 1.2 MP front camera and full capacitive multi-touch touchscreen. It is a portable machine designed for usage for users who like a light weight machine on the go and at the same time use it as a full features PC by connecting it to the dock which adds full size keyboard to it.

Asus Transformer T100 Review

Asus Upgraded Variant of FonePad Now Goes Online For Rs. 17,999

Few months back Asus launched the FonePad tablet in India for 15,999 with Intel Atom Z2420 1.2 GHz processor with 1GB RAM and 8GB internal memory which can be expanded further via microSD card up to 32GB as its technical specifications. Recently Asus refreshed this FonePad for markets like India with better specs and more memory which appeared online on e-commerce websites for Rs. 17,999.

Asus FonePad

This refreshed variant includes a 7-inch LED display offering 1280×800 pixels resolution same as that on the original model but they have upgraded the chipset from 1.2GHz Intel Atom Z2420 to the 1.6GHz Intel Atom Z2460 which has the same PowerVR SGX540 GPU and 1GB of RAM. It also comes with voice-calling support on 2G and 3G cellular network. On the software front, the tablet runs on the Android 4.1 Jelly Bean out of the box but can be upgraded to version 4.2 later when the update is available. Apart from this one major change is in the internal memory which was 8GB earlier and now has been boosted to 32GB. So users can install a 32GB microSD card slot and get up to 64GB storage on this tablet. Other features remain the same including 3-megapixel rear camera, 1.2-megapixel front facing camera, 4,270mAh battery, and Wi-Fi, Bluetooth support.

Specifications:

  • 7inch 1280×710 pixels resolution IPS display
  • Intel Atom Z2460 chipset with 1.6 GHz processor
  • 1GB RAM
  • PowerVR SGX540 GPU
  • 32GB internal memory
  • microSD card expandble option
  • WiFi/3G/Bluetooth support
  • 2G with voice calling
  • 4,270 mAh non-removable battery
  • Micro sim card slot

Asus FonePad
Image Source : Indiatimes

Comparison

Comparing with the recently launched Samsung Galaxy Tab 3 in India this might look like a deal with better specifications but the user base and believe in the brand shall make a difference. Let’s see what Asus can do.