Asus VivoTab
VivoTab is a series of Microsoft Windows hybrid tablet computers designed by Asus. It is a sub-series of the Vivo series by Asus. The name is derived from the Latin word "to live"[1] and, along with Asus's Transformer series of convertible devices running Windows, is a primary competitor to the Microsoft Surface.
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The family is made up of the VivoTab, VivoTab RT, VivoTab RT 3G, VivoTab RT LTE, VivoTab Smart, and later on the VivoTab Note 8.[2] All of the tablets come with Windows 8 (or Windows 8.1 on the Note 8), a 3-year subscription to Asus WebStorage. They have high definition screens advertise ultra-portability and extended battery life, and the ability detachable tablets. VivoTab RT has an MSRP of $599 USD (32 GB) and $699 (64 GB)[3]
Asus VivoTab
The Asus VivoTab is a convertible laptop powered by a 1.8 GHz Intel Atom Z2760 Dual Core CPU, 2 GB of RAM and 64 GB(SSD) of storage. The display is an 11.6" Corning Fit Glass display, with a capacitive touch screen, and a WACOM digitizer. The tablet has two cameras (2 MP front and 8 MP rear with flash), Wi-Fi and Bluetooth 4.0 connectivity, mini-HDMI output, a microSD card slot, and a 10.5 hour battery life.[4]
The detachable keyboard dock accessory contains an additional battery (increasing the tablet's battery life to 19 hours) and a USB port.
Asus VivoTab RT
Asus VivoTab RT was the ARM version of the VivoTab, running Windows RT. It featured a smaller screen than the VivoTab (10.1"), and Super IPS+ technology. This tablet is powered by the Nvidia Tegra 3 processor. This tablet also has a keyboard dock accessory, which includes a battery. It was discontinued in 2013 because of the low sales of Windows RT devices.[5][6]
Asus VivoTab Smart
Advertised as the faster version of the VivoTab, it features a multicolored keyboard that triples as a screen cover and stand. It has a shorter battery life than the original VivoTab (8 hours).[7]
Asus VivoTab Note 8
This is the first small Windows 8.1 tablet from Asus, with a display size of 8 inches. It was announced in January 2014, and launched in February. It features an integrated Wacom digitizer stylus and is powered by a quad-core 1.8 GHz Intel Atom processor.[8]
Comparison of VivoTab Specifications
Models | VivoTab[9] | VivoTab RT[10] | VivoTab RT 3G[11] | VivoTab RT LTE[12] | VivoTab Smart[13] | VivoTab 8 (M81C)[14] |
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Operating System | Windows 8 | Windows RT | Windows 8 | Windows 8.1 | ||
Display | 11.6" WXGA (1366x768) | 10.1" WXGA (1366x768) Super IPS+ with Multi-touch Support | 10.1" Multi-Touch WXGA (1366x768) IPS Panel | 8" LED Backlight WXGA (1280x800), IPS, 10 finger multi-touch support | ||
Processor | Dual-Core Intel Atom® Z2760 (1M cache, 1.80 GHz) | Quad-Core NVIDIA® Tegra3™ 1.3 GHz | Dual-Core Intel Atom® Z2760 (1M cache, 1.80 GHz) | Quad-Core Intel® Atom™ Z3745 (2M cache, up to 1.86 GHz) | ||
Memory | 2 GB | 1 GB or 2 GB | ||||
Internal Storage | 64 GB eMMC | 32 GB or 64 GB eMMC | 64 GB | 32 GB | ||
Bluetooth | V4.0 | |||||
Wi-Fi | 802.11 b/g/n@2.4 GHz | 802.11 a/b/g/n | ||||
Network Standard | N/A | DC-HSPA+ UL:5.76 Mbit/s/DL:42 Mbit/s | 4G LTE | N/A | ||
Front Camera | 2MP | |||||
Back Camera | 8MP | 2MP | ||||
Dimensions (width x depth x height) (mm) | 294.2 x 188.8 x 8.7 | 262.5 x 170.9 x 8.3 | 262.5 x 171 x 9.7 | 211.7 x 124.9 x 8.8 | ||
Weight (g) | 675 | 525 | 535 | 580 | 330 |
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- Asus kills VivoTab RT, will stop making Windows RT devices | Digital Trends
- AnandTech | ASUS Reports Disappointing VivoTab RT Sales, Stops Making RT Tablets
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- "ASUS VivoTab RT LTE | Tablets | ASUS Global". ASUS Global. Retrieved 2017-06-04.
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