Asus Transformer Book Trio TX201LA-CQ004

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Reviews for the Asus Transformer Book Trio TX201LA-CQ004

60% Review: Asus Transformer Book Trio
Source: Gadgetguy Archive.org version
While an intriguing concept, the Trio feels like a computer suffering an identity crisis, and it’s just a little confusing why you’d want both Android and Windows in a laptop together, because you don’t really need both in the same body. If you use Windows 8 apps on a tablet, chances are you’re less likely to rely on an Android tablet, and vice versa. Android tablets are also relatively inexpensive, and while the $1599 price isn’t terrible for the Transformer, it’s not a fantastic price for an 11 inch computer that just so happens to bundle two products into the one form-factor.
Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 05/29/2014
Rating: Total score: 60% price: 60% performance: 60% features: 60% workmanship: 70%

60% Asus Transformer Book Trio review
Source: T3 Archive.org version
The £900 price tag seems a lot, but it’s not bad for three devices in one. Neither the desktop PC, laptop or tablet are outstanding on their own, but as a three-in-one package, the Transformer Book Trio makes a decent triple threat.
Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 05/06/2014
Rating: Total score: 60%

67% Review: Asus Transformer Book Trio TX201LA
Source: PC Authority Archive.org version
While the concept of the Transformer Book Trio TX201LA is nominally more convenient than carting around a Core i5 laptop and 11.6in tablet, its weight negates that advantage. There’s no price saving either, even though the two parts are sharing a screen. I’d rather pick out a laptop to run Windows and a separate tablet for Android.
Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 05/02/2014
Rating: Total score: 67% price: 50% performance: 67% features: 83% workmanship: 83%

100% Where Windows Meets Android
Source: Digital Versus Archive.org version
Asus pulled it off and fused three products into one unique device that costs the price of an entry-level ultrabook. However, just because we gave it five stars doesn't mean it's absolutely perfect: it could use an SSD and better intercommunication between the two systems... But for a first attempt, it's a definite win!
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 04/04/2014
Rating: Total score: 100%

80% Asus Transformer Book Trio TX201LA review
Source: Expert Reviews Archive.org version
At £900, the Asus Transformer Book Trio TX201LA might seem overpriced, but you’re getting two products in one device for the price of one laptop. Neither device is particularly exceptional on its own, but the combination of the two makes this one of the best value hybrids available.
Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 03/21/2014
Rating: Total score: 80%

67% Asus Transformer Book Trio TX201LA review
Source: PC Pro Archive.org version
As a concept, we can see some appeal in the Transformer Book Trio TX201LA. The hardware is well designed, the display is excellent, and the fact that the Android and Windows halves of the device work entirely independently raises some interesting possibilities. However, there's a glaring issue, namely that this is neither an outstanding Windows laptop nor a great Android tablet – and, at £900, it simply isn't affordable enough for us to forgive its flaws.
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 02/28/2014
Rating: Total score: 67% price: 50% performance: 67% features: 83% workmanship: 83%

This THREESOME is a HANDFUL: It’s the Asus Transformer Book Trio
Source: Reg Hardware Archive.org version
So, does three into one go? Pretty much, yes. Having a fully functional Android tablet and a Windows 8.1 PC in one package and both with a fine 1080p display certainly has its attractions. Cough up a few hundred quid for a monitor and it becomes an even more flexible package. There are a few slightly rough edges, like the wonky file sharing hotspot and the absence of a keyboard backlight on the cheaper i5 machines. And the batteries could be little more beefy. But there’s no denying that with one of these in your backpack you have got all the bases covered for work or play or anything in between.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 02/05/2014

Foreign Reviews

60% Asus Transformer Book Trio : un hybride 3-en-1 attirant mais pas au point
Source: 01Net FR→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Very Short, Date: 02/14/2014
Rating: Total score: 60%

80% Asus Transformer Book Trio : brelan gagnant
Source: Erenumerique FR→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Very Short, Date: 01/20/2014
Rating: Total score: 80%

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Intel HD Graphics 4400:

ULV integrated GPU (GT2) with 20 EUs found on certain Haswell CPU models.

Non demanding games should be playable with these graphics cards.

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

4200U:

Haswell-based ULV dual-core processor clocked at 1.6 GHz with Turbo Boost support up to 2.6 GHz. Offers an integrated HD Graphics 4400 and a dual-channel DDR3 memory controller.

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.

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.

71.75%: 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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