Asus Transformer Book T100TA-C1-GR
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Reviews for the Asus Transformer Book T100TA-C1-GR
4 x Atom. Bay Trail-T is supposed to eradicate the performance disadvantages of its predecessors. It wants to do this with a CPU Turbo and now four cores, but is that enough for the right balance of battery runtimes and reasonable Windows performance? Update 01/30/2014: Review update of the version with 500GB + 64GB flash storage
Source: TLBHD Archive.org version
If you're looking for a 10 inch tablet capable of running all your classic Windows applications, the Transformer Book T100 is one of the best offers for the money. It's not without flaws, but its' cheap and includes a keyboard, so there are plenty of reasons why you'd consider it.
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 03/17/2014
Rating: Total score: 70%
Source: Kitguru Archive.org version
Asus have been pushing the hybrid tablet form factor for a while now and the shift from Android to Windows 8.1 on the Transformer Book T100T is positive. This operating system makes the T100T ideal for those users who are looking for a standalone device. In terms of its physical design, the T100T doesn’t exactly push the boundaries. The product would feel much more exclusive if it featured a metal chassis – the gloss plastic looks nice when you get it out of the box but it soon picks up marks and scratches. That said, considering the price of the T100T we cannot expect the highest levels of quality, especially with the inclusion of a keyboard dock.
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 03/17/2014
Rating: Total score: 80%
Source: Notebookreview.com Archive.org version
Overall, this reviewer finds she reaches for the Asus T100 over alternatives like a 15-inch notebook or an Apple iPad which are also within arm’s reach. The keyboard and track pad give the T100 the versatility of a notebook with all the portability and features of a tablet. It may just be that it is easier to overlook any cons when the price is right, but with the Asus there really aren’t many concessions. Compared to a Chromebook, the Transformer Book offers even greater portability with far more functionality. Hopefully its popularity will motivate other manufacturers to follow suit with affordable hybrid options. With the Asus Transformer Book T100 it’s easy to get the best of both worlds, switching back and forth from notebook to tablet with ease.
Single Review, online available, Very Short, Date: 03/04/2014
Rating: Total score: 60%
Source: Zdnet.com Archive.org version
The 10.1-inch Transformer Book T100 is a well made and attractively priced hybrid Windows 8.1 tablet. However, its moderate specification and small size make it difficult to recommend as your primary Windows device.
Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 02/27/2014
Rating: Total score: 79%
Source: Good Gear Guide Archive.org version
With a latest-generation Intel Atom processor at its helm, the Transformer Book T100 is capable of supplying a swift and mostly enjoyable Windows 8.1 tablet experience. It still struggles with some tasks, such as high-quality Web streaming, which could be a deal-breaker if that's one of your main undertakings.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 02/10/2014
Rating: Total score: 75%
Source: Notebookreview.com Archive.org version
There may be a large number of convertible devices, instigated by Windows 8 and Windows 8.1, but The Transformer Book T100 sets itself apart with solid design, reasonable performance, and a low price. Furthermore, it is almost certain we will be seeing more of these 2-in-1 notebooks with detachable keyboards and touchscreens for the foreseeable future. Asus has a slight upper hand because it was among the first companies to have offered such devices with above average performance at a reasonable price. The Transformer Book T100 is also a device which has more pros than cons. This tablet’s main advantages are its alluring price, great battery life, USB 3.0, a solid display with an impressively sustainable contrast, brightness and color vivacity despite its low resolution, as well as its smart software package which makes the device ready to perform all the tasks (more or less) which made one want to buy it in the first place.
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 02/10/2014
Rating: Total score: 67%
Source: PC Authority Archive.org version
While Microsoft is still trying to convince everyone that Windows RT devices are the spiritual successors to the netbook, Intel has made its feelings clear – ARM isn’t welcome to a piece of the Windows action. The new Atom platform delivers a dramatic performance increase – enough power for casual gaming – and the same great battery life, all at a price that has allowed Asus to sell the Transformer Book T100 for only $600. In our opinion, this represents the death knell for Windows RT. As for the T100 itself, it delivers everything you could ask for, and it’s ludicrously affordable. Snap one up while you can – we predict these will sell out fast.
Single Review, online available, Very Short, Date: 02/10/2014
Rating: Total score: 83% price: 100% performance: 50% features: 83% workmanship: 83%
Source: Stuff TV Archive.org version
This is a machine that gets things done but doesn’t overly scrimp on play ’n ’procrastination points either, and that makes it a cracking all-rounder and an absolute bargain. Needless to say, it finds itself comfortably nestling into our Top 10 list of the best tablets in the world right now.
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 02/04/2014
Rating: Total score: 100% performance: 90% display: 80% workmanship: 90%
Source: Techspot Archive.org version
Pros: For under $500 you get a versatile Windows tablet and a decent keyboard dock for laptop-like functionality. Bay Trail delivers performance and battery life as good as competing ARM SoCs. Cons: A 1366x768 display doesn’t cut it anymore. Glossy design is a massive fingerprint magnet. In its laptop form, the Transformer Book is reasonably heavy.
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 01/29/2014
Rating: Total score: 80%
Source: Gadgetspeak Archive.org version
This can be lighter than an Android Tablet, however it runs Windows 8.1. The transformer part is a near full size detachable keyboard so all your Windows programs should run and it comes with Microsoft Office installed. If you travel a lot then this is a very light unit. For a second PC it is ideal and remember most Windows programs should run without problem.
Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 01/20/2014
Rating: Total score: 90% price: 80% performance: 100%
Source: Stuff TV Archive.org version
This is a machine that gets things done but doesn’t overly scrimp on play ’n ’procrastination points either, and that makes it a cracking all-rounder and an absolute bargain. Needless to say, it finds itself comfortably nestling into our Top 10 list of the best tablets in the world right now.
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 01/18/2014
Rating: Total score: 100% performance: 90% display: 80% workmanship: 90%
Source: T3 Archive.org version
Gadgets like the Asus Transformer Book T100 mean you no longer have to choose between a tablet and a laptop - it's a fully functioning computer so your only choice is keyboard-on or keyboard-off. It's pretty lightweight, comparing well to a laptop with both parts assembled. And it performs well, and at length. On the flip side, the display really doesn't match others out there, so you may tire of its low resolution and average colour palette. And the keyboard is a disappointment in terms of build quality and usability, especially the creaky touchpad. The T100 is also available in wi-fi only configuration, there's no 3G model.
Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 01/14/2014
Rating: Total score: 60%
Source: Digital Versus Archive.org version
The Asus Transformer Book T100TA is kind of different for a hybrid. It has extremely low performance as a laptop (productivity and web browsing will be all you do on it), but excellent performance as a tablet. Considering the price, it would be a great choice as a standalone Windows 8 slate.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 01/10/2014
Rating: Total score: 60%
Source: Expert Reviews Archive.org version
With so many outstanding features, the Asus Transformer T100TA has redefined what we should expect from a £350 laptop. With its improved Atom processor, great screen and long battery life, it sets a new standard for the budget touchscreen hybrid and deservedly wins a Budget Buy award.
Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 01/03/2014
Rating: Total score: 100%
Source: Techradar Archive.org version
The Asus Transformer Book is almost a bargain considering how much less it will cost compared with Windows 8.1 convertibles such as Microsoft's Surface Pro 2 - but you have to make the purchase with realistic expectations to avoid disappointment. The device is certainly waving the flat for Windows 8.1 and opens up the OS to a wider audience by appealing to anyone looking for a laptop, tablet or combination of the two. It works well as both and succeeds in aiming for versatility.
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 12/30/2013
Rating: Total score: 80% price: 100% performance: 60% features: 80% workmanship: 70%
Source: Techtree.com Archive.org version
Netbooks fad went away, then came Chromebooks, which are a whole different deal and now netbooks are back for the Windows 8.1 era and ASUS Transformer Book T100 is the way to go! It’s got great performance for its class, is full blown Windows 8.1, a good screen and behaves well as a tablet too. While the Rs 34,000 price isn’t expensive for such a device, it is Rs 10,000 more than in the netbook range. It is one device I’d heartily recommend to anyone looking for both a Tablet and Laptop.
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 12/09/2013
Rating: Total score: 80% price: 80% performance: 80% features: 80% workmanship: 70%
Source: Engadget Archive.org version
We wouldn't necessarily like the T100 if it weren't for its extraordinarily low price: It looks and feels like a netbook, with a tacky plastic shell, middling display and cramped keyboard. Still, it offers solid performance for the money, allowing you to run full Windows programs when some pricier tablets will only run apps from the Windows Store.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 12/01/2013
Source: PC Pro Archive.org version
While Microsoft is still trying to convince everyone that Windows RT devices are the spiritual successor to the netbook, Intel has made its feelings clear – ARM isn’t welcome to a piece of the Windows action. As for the Transformer Book T100 itself, it’s everything you could ask from a compact, go-anywhere hybrid, and it’s ludicrously affordable. Snap one up while you can – we predict these will sell out fast.
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 11/22/2013
Rating: Total score: 83% price: 100% performance: 50% features: 83% workmanship: 83%
Source: Comp Reviews Archive.org version
ASUS looks to be redefining the budget computing market by providing a very well rounded option for those that want to have a tablet that can also act as a laptop system with a full version of Windows for under $400. The system offers an experience very close to many low cost ultraportable systems but with more flexibility.
Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 11/13/2013
Rating: Total score: 80%
Source: Hot Hardware Archive.org version
That might seem an odd way to launch the conclusion of a review, but I think I need to start there to give my fair opinion on the Transformer Book. From the first Eee PC, through NVIDIA's Ion, and right up through Clover Trail, the very best I felt like Intel's Atom offered was "barely useful."
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 11/11/2013
Source: Liliputing Archive.org version
There’s a lot to like about the Asus Transformer Book T100. It’s small and cheap, gets long battery life, and offers decent performance whether you use it as a notebook or a tablet. It won’t be the best computer for everyone: The keyboard and touchpad are small, the screen resolution might be a bit too sharp when running apps that aren’t optimized for high-resolution screens, but it’s not as sharp as the screens on the latest iPads.
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 11/08/2013
Source: PC Mag Archive.org version
The Asus Transformer Book T100TA is the first Atom-powered consumer PC that we can wholly endorse after the virtual death of the netbook after 2011. It's running a full version of Windows 8.1, so you won't give up any legacy programs, third-party browsers, or plug-ins that you've grown accustomed to over the years. It works all day in the touch-enabled tablet form factor that people have grown accustomed to since the rise of the tablet in 2010. It also works in the traditional netbook/laptop form factor that we recommend for extended typing and work sessions. The Transformer Book T100TA trounces the Lenovo IdeaPad Miix 10, Acer Iconia W3, and even full-sized laptops like the Dell Inspiron 15 (I15RV-6190 BLK) on performance, features, and bang for the buck.
Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 11/06/2013
Rating: Total score: 90%
Source: Pocket Lint Archive.org version
We’re really impressed with the Asus Transformer Book T100. Its 10.1-inch scale works well as either a tablet or a laptop, even if the keyboard does feel a little squeezed up on initial use. It’s something that we got over, though, and given how responsive and bright the touchscreen is you might find you only want to dabble in Windows with your fingers instead. In context to the rest of the market it's a real winner. It might be a touch more cash than a Chromebook competitor, but the Asus has so much more to offer. We think it’s an excellent device and one not to be overlooked.
Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 11/06/2013
Rating: Total score: 80%
Source: PC World Archive.org version
The Transformer Book is not without flaws, however. It feels like a $399 device, for starters—especially its stiff keyboard dock and flakey touchpad. But it’s hard to argue with the battery life and performance for the price. Lenovo makes a great keyboard, but it’s not $180 better.
Comparison, online available, Very Short, Date: 11/05/2013
Rating: Total score: 80%
Source: PC World Archive.org version
The tablet looks and feels like so many other slates. It’s a 10-inch slab of screen with a few ports and buttons on its edges. The buttons are hidden behind the curve of the tablet so you can’t see them when you look from the front. It makes for a clean look, but they can be tricky to find by feel. On the left side of the top edge, you’ll find the lock button. Moving around the corner to the left edge there’s a volume rocker and a start button. The Windows logo in the center of the bottom bezel does nothing.
Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 11/05/2013
Rating: Total score: 80%
Source: Pocket Lint Archive.org version
The 1366 x 768 resolution screen might not be Full HD, like the Nexus 7, but for this price point we think that's a fair enough compromise. The 32GB on-board eMMC storage also isn't a total knockout, but there's a microSD slot so you can add in an additional 64GB at minimal cost.
Single Review, online available, Very Short, Date: 10/31/2013
Source: Computer Shopper Archive.org version
Well, Asus wants to drop your jaw. The new Transformer Book T100T is $399 including the keyboard. The people who brought you the netbook bring you its 2013 equivalent—a $399 mini laptop/detachable tablet with a 10.1-inch touch screen and 11-hour battery life. With Windows 8.1 and Microsoft Office preinstalled, it shoots to the top of our list of tablet values.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 10/22/2013
Rating: Total score: 80%
Source: Laptop Mag Archive.org version
The ASUS Transformer Book T100 is one of the better bargains in tech today. For a starting price $150 less than Microsoft's Surface 2 -- which doesn't come with a keyboard and runs the stripped down Windows RT OS -- you get full Windows 8.1, a keyboard dock, more than 12 hours of battery life and Microsoft Office.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 10/21/2013
Rating: Total score: 80%
Source: T Break Archive.org version
Despite its few flaws, the Asus Transformer T100 is a capable tablet and laptop. It won’t win any performance crowns compared to more capable processors in its Core i3, i5 and i7 bigger brothers but it is definitely a more welcome improvement over the netbooks we used to chastise for their sluggish processors and overall experiences. Were it not for the clunky touchpad, the T100 would have been perfect. The T100 is a serious contender for the budget laptop and tablet market and at only AED 1699 for the 64GB version, it could start a new trend of affordable Windows based tablets just like how Asus started the netbook craze a few years back.
Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 01/20/2013
Rating: Total score: 83% price: 90% performance: 75% features: 85% workmanship: 80%
Foreign Reviews
Source: Stiftung Warentest - Heft 08/2014
Single Review, , Length Unknown, Date: 07/01/2014
Rating: Total score: 100%
Source: PC Go - Heft 5/2014
Single Review, , Length Unknown, Date: 04/01/2014
Rating: Total score: 89%
Source: e-media - Heft 8/2014
Single Review, , Length Unknown, Date: 04/01/2014
Rating: Total score: 80%
Source: Connect - Heft 4/2014
Single Review, , Length Unknown, Date: 03/01/2014
Rating: Total score: 73%
Source: Chip.de DE→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 02/03/2014
Rating: Total score: 79% price: 65% features: 75% display: 67% mobility: 87%
Source: Chip (Print) - Heft 2/2014
Single Review, , Length Unknown, Date: 01/01/2014
Rating: Total score: 79% features: 76% display: 67% mobility: 87% emissions: 82%
Source: PC Magazin - Heft 01/2014
Single Review, , Length Unknown, Date: 12/01/2013
Rating: Total score: 96%
Source: Hispazone ES→EN Archive.org version
Positive: Very attractive price; excellent autonomy.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 06/24/2014
Source: Tuexperto ES→EN Archive.org version
Positive: Very light and compact design; long battery life; good price.
Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 04/09/2014
Source: Tabletowo PL→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Very Short, Date: 11/12/2015
Rating: Total score: 81% display: 70% mobility: 90% workmanship: 90% ergonomy: 75%
Source: Tablety PL→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 04/09/2014
Rating: Total score: 83%
Source: Notebook-Center.ru RU→EN Archive.org version
Positive: Excellent color of the display; light; high quality glossy plastic case; high performance of the mobile processor. Negative: Poor webcam.
Single Review, online available, Length Unknown, Date: 02/07/2014
Source: Wikitech HU→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Very Short, Date: 02/19/2014
Rating: Total score: 90% workmanship: 80% ergonomy: 100%
Source: Dinside NO→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 11/07/2013
Rating: Total score: 67%
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The Asus Transformer Book T100TA-C1-GR is yet another very affordable laptop/tablet hybrid released by Asus. The tablet is sized at 10.1” making it one of the larger tablets of its class. The Transformer Book comes with a 1366 x 768 screen resolution but unfortunately does not feature true HD. TGraphics and display are best described as 'enough'. It has great contrast, wide viewing angle (178 degrees) and decent colors. When required, the tablet can be connected to a portable keyboard and can be used as laptop.
When needed for mobility, the keyboard can be disconnected and become a tablet. The ease of switching between the laptop and tablet is definitely the key selling point of this laptop. The Transformer Book is equipped with Intel’s latest Bay Trail quad core processor, 64 GB hard disk space and 2 GB of RAM. However, just a quick comparison with other tablets out there will tell that these specifications do not make this tablet a workhouse. It is sufficient for basic usage but do not expect it to run high end software and applications.
All in all, the Asus Transformer Book T100 is in no context a terrible tablet. The functionality it provides, capable of serving both as a laptop and as a tablet is unparalleled and more than makes up for its lack of processing capabilities. The Asus Transformer Book T100 is perfect for people who are looking for a device centered on web browsing and simple document editing.
Intel HD Graphics (Bay Trail):
Integrated GPU for tablet and notebook Bay Trail SoCs. Based on the Ivy Bridge GPU with four Execution Units and support for DirectX 11.
Only some 3D games with very low demands are playable with these cards.
» Further information can be found in our Comparison of Mobile Graphics Cards and the corresponding Benchmark List.
Intel Atom: The Intel Atom series is a 64-Bit (not every model supports 64bit) microprocessor for cheap and small notebooks (so called netbooks), MIDs, or UMPCs. The speciality of the new architecture is the "in order" execution (instead of the usual and faster "out of order" execution). Therefore, the transistor count of the Atom series is much lower and, thus, cheaper to produce. Furthermore, the power consumption is very low. The performance per Megahertz is therfore worse than the old Pentium 3M (1,2 GHz on par with a 1.6 GHz Atom).
Z3740: Soc with an integrated quad core Atom processor clocked at up to 1.86 GHz (Turbo), an Intel HD Graphics GPU and a dual channel LPDDR3-1067 memory controller.» Further information can be found in our Comparison of Mobile Processsors.
10.10":
This is a standard display format for tablet computers or small convertibles. You see more on the screen than on a smartphone but you can't use big resolutions well. On the other hand, mobility is not a problem.
» To find out how fine a display is, see our DPI List.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.
81.11%: This rating is slightly above average, there are somewhat more devices with worse ratings. However, clear purchase recommendations look different.
» Further information can be found in our Notebook Purchase Guide.