Asus Transformer AiO Series

Asus Transformer AiO P1801

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Average Score: 82.2% - good

Reviews

80% Review: ASUS Transformer AiO P1801
Source: Techtree.com Archive.org version
The ASUS AiO P1801 is a unique and stylish computing gadget with excellent performance in Windows 8 as well as Android. It is unique because there is none other of its kind to pose a challenge. It works as an excellent desktop PC, thanks to its powerful 3rd generation Intel Core i5 quad-core CPU and NVIDIA GeForce GT 730M discrete graphics card, while the Android tablet is also speedy with the NVIDIA Tegra 3 quad-core processor. The beauty of this device is that you can use it as a Windows 8 PC with the touchscreen tablet, and you can simply unplug the tablet while it is still switched on and opt to either use it with Android or with Windows 8 streaming over Wi-Fi, thus giving you excellent mobility inside you house or office. The TV tuner adds to its entertainment value, but ASUS should have incorporated a Blu-ray drive instead of the stale DVD writer to really drive the point home.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 06/10/2013
Rating: Total score: 80% price: 70% performance: 80% features: 90% workmanship: 80%

70% Asus Transformer AiO P1801 Review
Source: Tech2.in.com Archive.org version
This particular variant of the Asus Transformer AiO powered by Intel Core i3 processor is priced at Rs 86,999. A Core i5 variant is also available, which is priced at Rs 92,999. The Transformer AiO is a great concept, but it’s a bit too large. It would have been nice if the display was a 12-inch tablet and the PC Station was one-third the size with the same configuration. In that case, the tablet would have made more sense as a portable device. For the price of this all-in-one PC, you would be better off with an iPad or an Android tablet and a regular all-in-one PC.
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 06/04/2013
Rating: Total score: 70%

Foreign Reviews

96% Asus Transformer AiO P1801 im Test: Schlepp-Tablet für zuhause
Source: Mobicroco DE→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 06/07/2013
Rating: Total score: 96% features: 100% workmanship: 93% ergonomy: 91%

90% Asus Transformer AiO: un equipo que combina Windows y Android
Source: PC Actual ES→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Very Short, Date: 06/12/2013
Rating: Total score: 90% price: 79%

ASUS Transformer AiO
Source: MuyComputer ES→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Very Short, Date: 03/13/2013

Review: ASUS Transformer AIO P1801
Source: Hispazone ES→EN Archive.org version
Positive: Economic model and high performance; IPS display; Windows 8 & Android OS.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 03/25/2013

75% Asus Transformer AIO : la tablette chez Gulliver
Source: Erenumerique FR→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 06/03/2013
Rating: Total score: 75%

Обзор планшета-моноблока ASUS Transformer AiO P1801 — в карман не положишь
Source: 3DNews.ru RU→EN Archive.org version
Positive: Stylish design. Negative: Low brightness and strong reflective screen; relativity expensive.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 07/16/2013

ОБЗОР ASUS TRANSFORMER AIO P1801: САМЫЙ НЕОБЫЧНЫЙ МОНОБЛОК
Source: Hi-Tech Mail RU→EN Archive.org version
Positive: Good screen. Negative: Quite large and heavy; relatively weak graphics system.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 06/14/2013

Asus Transformer P1801-B068K

Touch is becoming a highly desirable in any device, and most leading brands have their touch screen all-in-one offerings out there in various different permutations. With their usual enthusiasm for finding new solutions Asus has decided that what every home needs is a giant 18.4 inch Android tablet that can dock into a desktop PC-like configuration and run Windows 8. If that sounds confusing, then that’s one of the major drawbacks of the Asus Transformer P1801-B068K. The 18.4 inch tablet is not only big, but it is also heavy with 2.5 kg without the docking station. Once docked, the entire configuration weighs in at 6.5 kg, making it one of the heavier desktop replacements out there.

There is plenty to like about this device. The touch experience is fluid and completely problem free. Unlike most touch enabled laptops, you get all the benefits and all the apps of the touch friendly world of Android AND you also get a full Windows 8 experience when the tablet is docked. There is an option to run Windows 8 with the included remote desktop software when the tablet is not docked, but it is frustratingly slow. The solution essentially consists of two devices, and it is possible to buy a dedicated monitor for the docking station to use it only as a desktop PC and maintain the tablet as a heavy portable device for entertainment use around the house. The Asus Transformer P1801-B068K provides a delightful look into the possibilities of all-in-one desktop and portable devices of the near future, with unique features that make it difficult to compare to other devices and this is what makes the device attractive.

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Price comparison

Average Score: 70% - average

Reviews

60% ASUS AiO Transformer P1801 Review
Source: Think Digit Archive.org version
The PC market is in a very confused state right now, everyone says the market is dying, tablets are gaining in popularity at an alarming rate and smartphones are the norm. ASUS seems to have taken that confusion to heart when they came out with this AIO Transformer. It's a very confused device and while it might have a very specific use-case, it doesn't seem to make much sense, practically speaking. Should you spend your hard-earned cash on it? Maybe not. Read on to find out why.
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 08/01/2013
Rating: Total score: 60% price: 50% performance: 70% features: 70% workmanship: 80%

Foreign Reviews

80% Prise en main Asus Transformer AiO (P1801-B068K)
Source: 01Net FR→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Very Short, Date: 04/09/2013
Rating: Total score: 80%

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Asus: ASUSTeK Computer Inc. is a major Taiwanese computer hardware manufacturer based in Taipei, founded in 1989. Under the Asus brand name, the company manufactures a wide range of products, including laptops, desktops, motherboards, graphics cards, monitors, smartphones and networking equipment, complete systems and PC components for end users.

Under the ROG (Republic of Gamers) brand name, ASUS manufactures gaming laptops known by gamers for their powerful specifications, dedicated graphics cards, high refresh rate displays and advanced cooling systems.

Beyond gaming, a wide range of notebooks are offered for different needs and budgets, from ultra-slim and lightweight ultrabooks to versatile 2-in-1 convertibles and budget-friendly options. In 2023, Asus had a 7% global market share of the PC market.

Customer satisfaction with ASUS notebooks concerns performance, the features, and the good price-performance ratio of ASUS notebooks. However, as with any brand, there are occasional reports of problems such as overheating, driver compatibility, or build quality issues.

Modern games should be playable with these graphics cards at low settings and resolutions. Casual gamers may be happy with these cards.

NVIDIA GeForce GT 730M:

Rebranded GeForce GT 645M/640M with minimal improvements to power consumption. Can also be based on the slower GK208 chip (only 64 bit memory interface).

» Further information can be found in our Comparison of Mobile Graphics Cards and the corresponding Benchmark List.

Intel Core i3 (Desktop):

3220:

A Core i3 series processor with two CPU cores and Hyper-Threading clocked at 3.3 GHz. Integrates an HD Graphics 2500 GPU and a dual-channel DDR3 memory controller.

AMD Athlon Neo X2:

L335: Entry level dual core processor for small and thin subnotebooks. Based on the old K10 / K8 mixture produced in 65nm and compareable with a 1.2-1.3 GHz Core 2 Duo (performance wise).

» Further information can be found in our Comparison of Mobile Processsors.

» To find out how fine a display is, see our DPI List.

6.5 kg:

A laptop with this weight is comparatively heavy and less designed for mobility than for use at the desk. Therefore, the devices tend to shine less with battery life than with a large screen and higher performance.

6.5 kg:

78.71%: This rating is not earth-shattering. This rating must actually be seen as average, since there are about as many devices with worse ratings as better ones. A purchase recommendation can only be seen with a lot of goodwill, unless it is about websites that generally rate strictly.

» Further information can be found in our Notebook Purchase Guide.

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