ASUS has announced the VivoTab RT, their first RT-based tablet. Read on for details.
ASUS has announced the VivoTab RT, their first RT-based tablet. Here is how ASUS describes the product:
ASUS VivoTab™ RT is one of the first tablets with Windows RTand Office Home & Student 2013 RT Preview for the perfect combination of productivity and entertainment. Measuring just 8.3mm thin and weighing a mere 525g, VivoTab RT is one of the thinnest and lightest tablets available, yet it packs a 10.1” multi-touch Super IPS+display and powerful NVIDIA® Tegra® 3 quad-core processor. VivoTab RT models will be available in Wi-Fi, 3G and 4G and its optional mobile dock provides a keyboard, multi-touch touchpad, USB port and up to 16 hours battery life for all-day use.
And now the announcement:
ASUS LaunchesVivoTab™ RT
First Windows RT-based tablet in the ASUS lineup
London, United Kingdom (October 23, 2012) — ASUS today announces ASUSVivoTab™ RT, its first Windows RT tablet.VivoTab RTfeatures a mobile dockthat transforms the tablet into a notebookfor increased productivity and longer battery life. VivoTab RT uses the powerful NVIDIA® Tegra® 3 quad-core processor for smooth and responsive use with Windows RT. A 3G version of the VivoTab RT will also be available in the UK through Three and Vodafone. Final pricing and availability will be released closer to the launch date which is expected to be for the key holiday sales season.Please check with each operator for their tariffs and exact on-shelf dates.
VivoTab RT hardware and software features
Microsoft Corp. and ASUS worked closely together to create one of the first Windows RT tablets on the market. With its metallic design, 8.3mm profile and 525g weight, ASUSVivoTab RT is one of the thinnest and lightest 10.1” tablets available. VivoTab RT features the powerful NVIDIA Tegra3 quad-core processor and is available with 64GB of onboard storage.
ASUSVivoTab RT has a ‘hidden hinge’ design for a sleek, streamlined look and fully adjustable screen angle when used with the optional mobile dock. When docked, VivoTab RT becomes an ultra-portable productivity tool with keyboard, multi-touch touchpad and USB port, plus up to 16 hours’ use with the dock’s built-in battery. VivoTab RTwith Windows RTcomes preloaded with Office Home & Student 2013 RT Preview for productivity at home and on the move. With its innovative tablet and mobile dock design, VivoTab RT delivers an excellent combination of performance and portability, both for work and play.
Specifications
Operating System Windows RTOffice Home & Student 2013 RT preview CPU / Modem NVIDIA® Tegra® 3 quad-core / Icera410 Size / Weight 263x 171x 8.3mm/ 525g Memory / storage RAM: 2GB DDR3L (low voltage)Storage: 64GB Connectivity / Network 802.11 b/g/nWi-FiBluetooth 4.0 Wi-Fi Direct(Optional) 3G: DC-HSPA+
Display 10.1” (1366×768)with 178° viewing angleScratch-resistant Corning® Fit GlassOutdoor-readable Super IPS+ technology Capacitive multi-touch
Camera Rear: 8MP auto-focus with LED flashFront: 2MP with LED indicator1080p HD video recording Interface 2-in-1audio jack (headphone/mic)1x Micro HDMI1xmicroSD card reader (SDXC) Internal mic
Quad-speakers with SonicMaster audio technology
Battery Tablet only: 25Wh Li-polymerfor up to 9 hours useWith Dock: 25Wh+22Wh Li-polymer for up to 16 hours use GPS Supported Sensor G-Sensor, ambient light Sensor, gyroscope, e-compass, NFC (1) May vary by SKU and country.
(2) Battery life is measured with 720p video playback, brightness at 100 nits and default volume with headphones
(3) Office Home & Student 2013 RT Preview will update to Office Home & Student 2013 RT. For further details, please go to http://office.com/officeRT.
Here are some product shots:
No pricing yet, but at least this one has 3G connectivity! Is this the RT tablet for you? Sound off in the comments.
