Asus VivoTab

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ASUS VivoTab 11.6" (ME400)

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

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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

ModelsVivoTab [9] VivoTab RT [10] VivoTab RT 3G [11] VivoTab RT LTE [12] VivoTab Smart [13] VivoTab 8 (M81C) [14]
Operating System Windows 8 Windows RT Windows 8 Windows 8.1
Display11.6" WXGA (1366x768)10.1" WXGA (1366x768) Super IPS+ with Multi-touch Support10.1" Multi-Touch WXGA (1366x768) IPS Panel8" LED Backlight WXGA (1280x800), IPS, 10 finger multi-touch support
ProcessorDual-Core Intel Atom® Z2760 (1M cache, 1.80 GHz)Quad-Core NVIDIA® Tegra3™ 1.3 GHzDual-Core Intel Atom® Z2760 (1M cache, 1.80 GHz)Quad-Core Intel® Atom™ Z3745 (2M cache, up to 1.86 GHz)
Memory2 GB1 GB or 2 GB
Internal Storage64 GB eMMC32 GB or 64 GB eMMC64 GB32 GB
Bluetooth V4.0
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n@2.4 GHz802.11 a/b/g/n
Network StandardN/ADC-HSPA+ UL:5.76 Mbit/s/DL:42 Mbit/s4G LTEN/A
Front Camera2MP
Back Camera8MP2MP
Dimensions (width x depth x height) (mm)294.2 x 188.8 x 8.7262.5 x 170.9 x 8.3262.5 x 171 x 9.7211.7 x 124.9 x 8.8
Weight (g)675525535580330

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