ASUS VivoTab 8
Table of contents:
- ASUS VivoTab 8 Specifications
- Complete Windows 8.1 Entry Tablet
- ASUS VivoTab 8, price and availability
Without big announcements ASUS has sneaked an interesting VivoTab 8 tablet onto its website. Detached from the note-taking component of the VivoTab 8 Note, the ASUS VivoTab 8It seems the Taiwanese manufacturer's commitment to enter the market for computers with Windows 8.1 at a low price. And if it accompanies it, it may be one of the best offers to consider.
The 8, 8 millimeters thick and 330 grams in weight of the ASUS VivoTab 8 fits a full Windows 8.1. Of course, on an 8-inch screen in the style of the one offered by other manufacturers. Although high specifications are not expected, the new ASUS tablet seems gifted enough to run everything that makes sense to run on a device with these characteristics.
ASUS VivoTab 8 Specifications
The ASUS VivoTab 8 is a small tablet but powerful enough to run Windows 8.1. Its 8-inch IPS display and 1280x800 pixel resolution is accompanied by a Intel Atom Z3745 processorand 1 or 2 GB depending on the market in which it is available. 32 GB internal storage and Micro SD slot complete the main specifications.
But as a good tablet there are many other features to consider. So we have two cameras, front and rear, 2 megapixels; the usual suite of sensors, including GPS; WLAN 802.11 a/b/g/n and Bluetooth 4.0 connectivity; in addition to the micro USB port and the headphone jack. For its part, the battery will try to provide up to 8 hours of continuous use.
| Screen | 8'', IPS, 1280x800 |
|---|---|
| Processor | Intel Atom Z3745 Quad-Core, 1.86 GHz |
| RAM | 1 or 2 GB |
| Storage | 32 GB, expandable with microSD card |
| Drums | 8 hours, 15.2Wh |
| Cameras | 2 Mpx rear and 2 Mpx front |
| More Features | Micro USB connection, headphone jack, GPS and Bluetooth 4.0 connectivity, WLAN IEEE 802.11 a/b/g/n |
| Dimensions | 124.9 x 211.7 x 8.8mm |
| Weight | 330 grams |
Complete Windows 8.1 Entry Tablet
The above features are enough to move Windows 8.1 full smoothly on the 8-inch VivoTab 8. They are not the cutting edge of the technology but they are enough to meet the requirements of a good part of the Windows applications that can be taken advantage of on that screen size, whether they are Modern UI or desktop.
One of the latter is Office, whose tools Word, Excel, PowerPoint and OneNote come installed as standard with one year of Office 365 subscription included These apps, like others, could use an accessory like the available Wireless Keyboard Cover.
ASUS VivoTab 8, price and availability
Given the lack of official announcement, the price and availability of the ASUS VivoTab 8 is not yet known. The tablet and its features are listed on the web, along with the range of colors available (black, white, purple and gold), but nothing is said for how much or when it will go on sale.
What is clear is that if ASUS wants to compete with its new rivals the price of the ASUS VivoTab 8 must be adjusted and be around 200 euros or lessWe will see if that figure is met and we will keep you informed about the final price and availability.
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