Asus Transformer Book Trio
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Average of 2 scores (from 5 reviews)
Reviews for the Asus Transformer Book Trio
Source: Tech2.in.com Archive.org version
The Transformer Book Trio is a very compelling proposition if you’re hunting for a workhorse hybrid PC. With ability to use the notebook as a Windows 8 PC and the screen as an Android tablet – at the same time; is something that hasn’t been done before. This alone makes the Trio one of the best hybrids in the market right now. If we have to nit-pick then the battery life of the base station could have been better, the trackpad buttons are unusable and a backlit keyboard would have been a neat addition at this price. If you don’t fancy the detachable design then the Lenovo Ideapad Yoga 13 is another well spec’ed hybrid at this price.
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 01/16/2014
Rating: Total score: 80%
Source: Good Gear Guide Archive.org version
ASUS has an interesting product in the Transformer Book Trio, but it's hard to recommend something 'interesting' over something that's useful. Don't get us wrong, you can do a lot of stuff with the the Trio, but it's a product that feels messy in the way it works. For the most part, the only reason we used the Android tablet was because the PC Station ran out of battery power.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 12/02/2013
Rating: Total score: 60%
Foreign Reviews
Source: 01Net FR→EN Archive.org version
Positive: Design; dual system Android and Windows 8; modern hardware platform.
Single Review, online available, Very Short, Date: 06/05/2013
Source: PC Lab.pl PL→EN Archive.org version
Positive: Convertible; good quality; high-resolution screen; high flexibility; decent speakers. Negative: Shaky mount the screen and touchpad problems; performance of the HDD; battery life; high price.
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 01/10/2014
Source: Zoom RU→EN Archive.org version
Positive: Quite impressive power; battery life (about 15 hours); full HD IPS display.
Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 06/24/2013
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11.60":
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.
70%: This rating is poor. More than three quarters of the models are rated better. That is rather not a purchase recommendation. Even if verbal ratings in this area do not sound that bad ("sufficient" or "satisfactory"), they are usually euphemisms that disguise a classification as a below-average laptop.
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