Vivobook out October 26th

[hpfabe]

According to the email I just got from Asus, the VivoBook is out October 26th.
They all say the same date, and $599.99
(These preorder links were provided by Asus)

Amazon.com: ASUS VivoBook X202E-DH31T 11.6-Inch Laptop: Computers & Accessories

ASUS VIVOBOOK | B&H Photo Video

Newegg.com - ASUS X202E-DH31T Notebook Intel Core i3 3217U(1.80GHz) 11.6" 4GB Memory DDR3 1333 500GB HDD 5400rpm Intel HD Graphics 4000

ASUS X202E-DH31T Notebook PC - 3rd generation Intel Core i3-3217U 1.8GHz, 4GB DDR3, 500GB HDD, 11.6 Display, Windows 8 64-bit at TigerDirect.com



Operating System: Windows® 8 Home Premium (64 bit)

Processor: 3rd Gen Intel® Core™ i3-3217U (1.8GHz)

Memory: 4GB DDR3

Display: 11.6" LED Backlight HD display (1366 x 768) capacitive touch panel with multi-touch functionality


Storage: 500GB HDD

Graphics: Intel® GMA HD

Battery: 2 cell with up to 5 hour of battery life¹

[goodintentions]

Does it transform? I'm dying to get a w8 tf.

[hpfabe]

Does it transform? I'm dying to get a w8 tf.

Yes it does. Slightly different hinge mechanism though.

[MA83]

I don't believe it does. You'll either get a Vivo Tab RT or wait for the Vivo Tab to be released. The VivoBook is a touch screen laptop.

[zeo]

Yes, it does.

ASUS and You. Incredible Together.

Did you read the link? It's a notebook with touch screen, it doesn't turn into a tablet!

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Ever wonder what a notebook would be like if it had a touchscreen? So did we. Enter the ASUS VivoBook X202E.

[hpfabe]

Did you read the link? It's a notebook with touch screen, it doesn't turn into a tablet!

quote...

I deleted it when I discovered my error. You must have replied while I was deleting it. I thought it was a standard optical drive offering, compared to the TAB RT and TAB.

[hawkeye62]

Well, I bought a VivoBook from Staples for $499. I am giving up on the Atom Clover Trail. Acer, Asus, HP and Samsung are all having problems with the Clover Trail tablets. I have heard rumors of a Clover Trail bug. Who knows if or when the bug can be fixed? Anyway, the next generation of Atom, named Bay Trail, which has been designed specifically for tablets should be out late this year. Meanwhile I am getting some good hands on experience with Windows 8 on a touch screen. The first post in this thread shows the VivoBook specs. Very similar to the Asus TF810C except for the obvious, i3, 500 GB hard drive, fixed keyboard and 5 hour battery life. The instant on from sleep works very well. The touch screen and touch pad are smooth as silk. Windows 8 with touch screen is a pleasure. All things considered, I am extremely pleased with the VivoBook and Windows 8 touch. When the next generation of Windows 8 tablets come out later this year I will take another look.

I should add that the VivoBook build quality is excellent. The keyboard with the touch pad looks just like the photos I have seen of the TF810C. The size is almost identical except the Book is slightly thicker. I believe the only physical difference between the Book and the TF810C that would be noticed in a side by side comparison would be the tablet dock part of the hinge.

Regards, Jim

[natter.jang]

I have some pros and cons point about asus vivobook s400

Pros :
- good value for money
- Aluminum casing
- Good keyboard
- Multi-touch display

CONS :
- Display dark and low contrast
- Battery life could be longer

read more detail at Asus vivobook reviews