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ASUS R1F – First Tablet from ASUSTeK Lab (page 13)

Category: Mobile

by Alexander Britvin

[ 07/03/2007 | 10:36 AM ]

Conclusion

If you have been waiting for ASUS to release a tablet notebook, you should be quite satisfied now. The R1F is an excellent mix of optimal weight/size parameters and superb ergonomics. This transformer supports both keyboard- and stylus-based data input and features an advanced hardware configuration as well as a long battery life (which can be increased further thanks to the modular design).

The first Tablet PC with the ASUS brand is targeted at active, hard-working people whose activities are not limited to the office. Tablet PCs is exactly the class of notebooks that can offer such users a maximum of functionality.

The only downside of this machine is its low gaming performance, but true businessmen have more serious games to play.

Highs:

• Exciting transformer design
• Turnable screen with two degrees of freedom
• Balanced weight/size parameters and ergonomics
• Superb performance in office applications
• High-quality not-glassy LCD matrix
• Rich accessories
• Handwriting input and stylus-based navigation
• Wide wireless capabilities
• Fingerprint scanner
• Modular construction
• Reasonable price

Lows:

• Additional battery is not included
• Stereo speakers are blocked in the tablet mode
• No IEEE1394 (FireWire) interface
• The screen is not fixed in the limiting points