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Help me replace my laptop with something brand new...

So, right now, I have a desktop PC and a laptop PC that I use on a regular basis. The desktop is my master system and is good for another 2 years definitely. My laptop has been aging and we're on the verge of a revolution in small PCs.
I have a Dell XPS M140 that I upgraded to 2GB RAM. It has 80GB of hard disk space, CD/DVD burner, and Windows 7. It's getting old and I wondered if everyone could chip in some advice for a replacement.
I spent like $600 on it originally, so I'd like to stick with that price or less. I use it to browse the web and watch internet videos on it while I play XBox360 or when I have people over. I use it to feed to my TV when I have a movie to watch (movie file, not a DVD). I also take it with me on any vacations in the hotel room to keep connected to the internet.
For a replacement, I'm looking for the following...
-CD/DVD drive
-video out
-at least 120GB of disk space
-ability to run Windows 7 Ultimate with Aero
-ability to have 2GB of RAM at least
-USB ports
-Wifi (of course)
-A good processor
-HARD keyboard
-multitouch screen
-$600 or less
Preferred but optional
-ethernet port
-webcam
-4 USB ports
There may not be anything out there just yet that meets all the requirements, but if anything's close, let me know.

I have a Dell XPS M140 too. Great system. I loved the battery life -- 7.5 hours when I bought it like 3 or 4 years ago. But now its old and I rarely use it.
I've migrated to a Samsung N120 netbook. The keyboard is great even though its smaller form factor. The portability is excellent. It's so comfortable to use even with the 97% sized keyboard and 10" screen that I am still able to do most of my programming on it. So it can be used every day for hours with no eye strain or me wanting to throw it cause the keyboard is awkward. I love it.
I've run Windows 7 on it and it runs great once I upgraded it to 2GB. I did go thru the Windows Services and set to manual/disable some of those that I don't need (heavy networking ones) that made it a little faster. It can run OSX too as a side benefit. You can pop in a 640GB in here for cheap if you feel comfortable taking it apart.
I know there is going to be complaints about the processor speed...its a slow Atom. For daily browsing use its not that much difference than the M140's 1.73ghz P-Mobile. I do agree that its slow on Youtube videos and having multiple flash animations on the same page. The newer generation of netbooks are faster and will probably do a better job. Also Adobe is releasing a new version of Flash very soon that they have tweaked and stating would allow the Netbook to view Youtube without the jitters.
If you already have a desktop that is powerful enough for the heavy lifting tasks (photoshopping/video editing/filesharing/etc) then if I were you I would look into a netbook for its portability and convenience. It can still photoshopping btw, just going to take a little longer with the filters and handling large image sizes. And of course it is harder on the small screen.
You can get a great netbook in the $300-350 and get an external slim DVD burner for $50. If you do a lot of traveling or working away from home like at a cafe or just like having it on your lap surfing while you are in front of the TV, a 10" netbook is the way to go.

for the touchscreen thing,
i think you should buy additional hardware such as DUO.

Hmm. Very interesting! Thanks for the feedback.
I really appreciate that another M140 user out there has spoken. I haven't found anyone with this "XPS mini"!
When I upgraded to Windows 7, I can't believe how smooth everything ran. It really sold Windows 7 for me. Yeah, my desktop was faster but, wow, it turned by old M140 into a new PC. I haven't done much programming since college and even then, I did more making Counterstrike maps on their CAD-like interface software than anything.
I was really considering netbooks and your advice fits in well. I like the idea of add-on hardware like DUO to make anything touchscreen, but I would like to be ahead of the game with my new purchase. I felt like even my M140 purchase was behind the game. My desktop was nicely fit with a quad-core masterpiece at the time. Now it's commonplace.
I think a netbook fits my needs perfectly, but maybe I'm waiting for the next wave to include multitouch netbooks. The technology is definitely there, and fortunately it shouldn't be that expensive. I was waiting for someone to post the latest Eee multitouch PC, but I know that the processor is child's play.
I guess I see myself owning 3 systems...
Desktop PC - currently fulfilled need
Multitouch PC - for portability and ahead of the game portacomputing
Slate Phone - I know there's phones and then there's slates, but I won't be buying a replacement for my Rhodium until a nice slate phone arrives (with slide out hard keyboard, of course)
These 3 systems will practically make me have a mess in my pants. We're on the verge of #2, but I know I might have to wait 2 years for a good #3.
I'm staying away from virtual keyboards forever. I know how they are and I know what they can do, but I cannot accept 30 wpm slower. Unacceptable.
Great advice guys, and I really do appreciate your input. Tablet PCs are going to erupt soon, to prove that the iPad is garbage. And I just can't wait for the results. I dream of a day when I can just pop out my multitouch netbook in the comfy Hyatt hotel bed and respond to the next great XDA post.

I actually was looking tonight and there really isn't anything out there right now. I really hope this market picks up. The closest thing is the newest Eee PC, with a processor at 1.66 MHz. My M140 is at 1.73, so I can't go lower. Let's hope for a nice push in products...
Dell should hit this up. The only Multitouch tablet they offer is over $2k!!!!

I bought a LOADED HP tx2000z two years ago because I thought that I'd actually use the touchscreen/wacom digitizer. Boy was I wrong. 2000 bucks later, I honestly wish I would have bought a macbook pro over this POS.
Using a mouse or keyboard still is faster. Windows is not designed well for using a touch screen. Plus, that tiny swivel point where the screen connects to the rest of the computer isn't quite as strong as I had once thought, and all the wiring inside of it, over time, starts to get shorts in it. My sound crackles as I swivel the screen. Also, HP doesn't have the best of build quality in general. However, the digitizer does do an excellent job of speeding things up in photoshop.
My advise: Stay away from laptops with touch screens. Unless you spend the majority of your time in photoshop, it won't be worth it.

got the earlier tx1270 little brother of tx2000z
it get too hot to use in tablet mode and it's too fat and it makes too much noise
speedfan say the gpu is 89c in idle
the heat caused the wifi to stop working
but it was good for reading eComics on if I could stand the heat
I'm not put off tablets yet though
what laptop to get is really down to what one use it for
if it's surfing in the sofa netbooks are great and got long batt
but some people like to game on their laptops in which case they end up having to pay
a lot
got 2 dell work laptops both ugly and plastic'ish but better quality then crappy hp
and got a acer very underpowered one but manage with xubuntu
gf got a new macbook pro cost an arm and leg and kidney but the build quality is pretty good
osx remind me of linux really in a closed platform version though
if I were looking to get a laptop now I would look at tablets without combi keyboard option like the hp got
otherwise I would look at asus eebooks or whatever they are called

Hmm, good points. I guess my consideration for getting something with multitouch is basically to make sure that I'm consistent with the market. If that's what people are buying, I want to have my copy, just in case software erupts for it.
But I'm surprised at the story about the shoddy HP hardware.
I could, however, see how I can use a touchscreen with Windows 7. I won't touch Apple products because they don't suit my needs, but I guess that's why I won't spend $2k on a tablet PC. It sounds like it's just not worth that much.

Rudegar said:
got the earlier tx1270 little brother of tx2000z
it get too hot to use in tablet mode and it's too fat and it makes too much noise
speedfan say the gpu is 89c in idle
the heat caused the wifi to stop working
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I've had the SAME exact problems with my tx1219. Too loud, too hot, wifi stops working, and also the touchscreen is horrible.
I've only worked with the tx2000 for 10 minutes, so I can't comment on the problems, but the the touchscreen was really good on it.

yeah tx2000 and up have vacom active digtizer and some got capative with dual touch
but I don't trust their quality so even if they look good on papir I don't want to pay that much with such a high risk of being ripped off

[Q] Are you getting an Android Tablet this year? Which one?

With so many tablets coming out over the next few months, it seems to be a task just to find out which is the best value. We have some dual-cores, which are about 2X as much as the Archos 101 tablet; Google employees stating that Android's current state is not meant for the tablet form-factor; Android 3.0 (Gingerbread) on the horizon, which should be optimized for tablet-use.
The ones that I know about (and I'm sure I'm missing some)
Samsung Galaxy Tab
Archos 101
Archos 71
eLocity
Folio
So with all that said, for those of you planning on buying an Android tablet, which are you going to get? Are you going to be looking for one thing in particular (i.e. dual-core, or the first Gingerbread tablet), or are you just going to get the first one out?
I'm a little torn right now. With Google TV coming out soon (expected within one month), I honestly don't know if I can find the money for all of these gadgets, including getting the first dual-core 3.0 phone. I'm in need of other peoples' opinions.

Yesterday I was 100% certain I was going to get a Galaxy Tab. I woke up this morning and my RSS feeds are telling me it won't have voice capabilities, so now there is a 0% chance I will be picking one up. Even with the 4 carrier blitz, I suspect the Galaxy Tab will be a flop, but who knows..
I'll probably just get a Windows Phone 7 phone and wait for HTC's Q1 2011 tablet. Hopefully there will be native VOIP in Android by that time and I can get a Wi-Fi only tab off-contract for less than $300. I think the 7" form factor is the way to go too.

A part of me hopes WP7 flops just so I'm not tempted to get one. We'll find out soon.
I'm also with you that 7" seems to be the way to go. I'd still like to do a side-by-side comparison with a 10" though.

Tired of waiting.
When I heard Google saying that Froyo wasn't for tablets I realized I'd be waiting a while for an Android based tablet. Or I'd be looking at a Chrome OS tablet and I said screw it and bought an iPad.

Ipad is a little too large, and Tab is a little too small. I want something 9x6, just like a steno pad. I also wouldn't mind Chrome instead of Android as the operating system.
PS: Video chat and VOIP over wifi only? WTF is Samsung thinking? Why would Android owners buy a 3G model when our phones are freakin' hotspots?

Notionink Adam

Since the launch of iPad, sometimes I stop and think - why the hell would anyone need a tablet, and what exactly is this oversized phone good for?
Its functionality is lacking severely when compared to any normal laptop, but these things still require a bag to carry them around, because of their size. And if I want some productivity and have to carry a bag anyway - I'll most definitely be taking my laptop with me. For anything else, I have my phone that doesn't require a bag. So what's good in them? What can you do with one? Surf the web and watch videos? That's all?

Jack_R1 said:
Since the launch of iPad, sometimes I stop and think - why the hell would anyone need a tablet, and what exactly is this oversized phone good for?
Its functionality is lacking severely when compared to any normal laptop, but these things still require a bag to carry them around, because of their size. And if I want some productivity and have to carry a bag anyway - I'll most definitely be taking my laptop with me. For anything else, I have my phone that doesn't require a bag. So what's good in them? What can you do with one? Surf the web and watch videos? That's all?
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With my Nexus, I would say I use it 5% of the time as a phone (SMS, calls), the other 95% of the time is spent surfing the web, playing games, and watching videos. I feel like I am an ideal candidate for a person who would find a tablet extremely useful. It's not about productivity for me, and when it is I go straight to my laptop. For me it's about the leisure time, killing time, comfortably -- and not having to squint when reading webpages.
I think a tablet would be simply my home go-to device. If I'm the type of person who would rather surf the web on my phone vs. my 17", 5 lb laptop (due to size, weight, convenience), then I'm definitely the type of person who would prefer a 7-10" tablet over my 3.7" phone.

bigmout said:
Ipad is a little too large, and Tab is a little too small. I want something 9x6, just like a steno pad. I also wouldn't mind Chrome instead of Android as the operating system.
PS: Video chat and VOIP over wifi only? WTF is Samsung thinking? Why would Android owners buy a 3G model when our phones are freakin' hotspots?
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I bought a wifi iPad because of my N1! I agree 9x6 would be nice. But, games on a bigger screen and books is what did it for me.
I think Google should pick ONE manufacture and create devices like they did with the n1. Android is getting to be a little to all over the place, especially now that tablets are becoming something the general public wants. If Google wants Android or Chrome on tabs, they need to figure it out now.
I love Google products but I also would rather spend my money on something I know will work great and look great. I would like to see my Android apps on a bigger screen, but not if they look like crap.

I'm looking at the Archos 101, as long as I can fenagle the Android market onto it.
Jack_R1 said:
Since the launch of iPad, sometimes I stop and think - why the hell would anyone need a tablet, and what exactly is this oversized phone good for?
Its functionality is lacking severely when compared to any normal laptop, but these things still require a bag to carry them around, because of their size. And if I want some productivity and have to carry a bag anyway - I'll most definitely be taking my laptop with me. For anything else, I have my phone that doesn't require a bag. So what's good in them? What can you do with one? Surf the web and watch videos? That's all?
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I'll have it on a dock in my living room....it will serve as a toy for my 3-year-old daughter (she loves my n1...even more than my mom's iphone! xD), laptop "replacement", as well as my universal remote once I get my Google TV set-top box.

Honestly I do not get Tablets

"What a tablet gains in mobility it loses in utility."
To me that sums up a Tablet. I do not get where it fits in to the degree that Apple has sold 55M of them in 2 years. Smartphone sales are through the roof, and phones are getting bigger and more capable. The only thing tablets have on smartphones are bigger screens. And phones have gsm voice capabilities whereas most tablets do not. So where exactly do tablets fit in if you own a smartphone and a laptop?
High end smartphone - does everything a Tablet does in a more mobile package but is less comfortable to use for some tasks due to smaller screen
Tablet - a "gsm voiceless" smartphone with a bigger screen but limited in function compared to a laptop
Laptop - a true computing device that is the least mobile of all but does more functions that all
So if I own a new iPhone 5 with a 4" screen and a Macbook Air, why do I need an iPad? Or I am just not with it?

I don't get them either, but I want one so badly I feel ill.

I want one because I don't call or send texts. My last call was 3 years ago and my last text was 2 years ago Mobile phone are not used for calling anymore!

nicksti said:
"What a tablet gains in mobility it loses in utility."
To me that sums up a Tablet. I do not get where it fits in to the degree that Apple has sold 55M of them in 2 years. Smartphone sales are through the roof, and phones are getting bigger and more capable. The only thing tablets have on smartphones are bigger screens. And phones have gsm voice capabilities whereas most tablets do not. So where exactly do tablets fit in if you own a smartphone and a laptop?
High end smartphone - does everything a Tablet does in a more mobile package but is less comfortable to use for some tasks due to smaller screen
Tablet - a "gsm voiceless" smartphone with a bigger screen but limited in function compared to a laptop
Laptop - a true computing device that is the least mobile of all but does more functions that all
So if I own a new iPhone 5 with a 4" screen and a Macbook Air, why do I need an iPad? Or I am just not with it?
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My Phone does everything I need yes, but reading books and watching films is a pain on my phone.
Laptops are too big/bulky imo, phones are too small (mainly when reading PDFs or watching films that have a massive letterbox), not to mention battery life on a tablet is far better than both

sleepingsword said:
My Phone does everything I need yes, but reading books and watching films is a pain on my phone.
Laptops are too big/bulky imo, phones are too small (mainly when reading PDFs or watching films that have a massive letterbox), not to mention battery life on a tablet is far better than both
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Totally agree with you there and why I appreciate having my Galaxy Tab 10.1. A lot of the print magazines I subscribe to went all digital and consuming these on my phone is not useful nor sitting at my desktop computer. I suppose having a light laptop like the Air would change this behavior.
One thing a tablet exceeds with is the touch screen interface which most laptops cant compete.
Anyway, my 2 cents

Apple excels at creating demand for products that a consumer never knew they desired or needed, lol. I agree with OP, I actually bought a Galaxy Tab 10.1 wifi, and after the first few weeks never picked it up again and ended up selling it. I suppose the uses for the device vary greatly among all, but for me a tablet is just too large to be lugging around to work and back. The phone, although with a smaller screen is always with me and more of a convenience than a tab ever will be.

Tablets are like netbooks, only difference netbooks had no restrictions like an iPad and you could use an decent office suite on it.
I don't get tablets either, but its more meant for using internet if you do not wish carry your notebook because its heavier.
But for me I do not mind carrying my notebook, even though it weights 2,62kg so yes its heavier then a tablet, but it also got much more power then a tablet.
My gf also said to me: You don't need an iPad you already have an notebook. Notebook plus smartphone is best combo for me, the smartphone for on the go and notebook when I can sit somewhere down like at home.

What is it that you'd like a tablet to do with regards to the "limited functionality"?

I am not taking away that there are some pros with tablets. But then there more than enough cons.
Doing simple inputs are easier on a touchscreen, simplified device. Tablet wins here. Doing more complex inputs (more intensive data entry like typing up long emails, or forums ) are better suited for laptops. Sure you can add a bluetooth keyboard but then you are adding bulk which defeats the purpose of the mobile tablet.
Maybe tablets suit people with a more outdoorsy lifestyle. Hanging out in Cafes, Parks, airports, etc. I would not be surprised that there are a few people that bought into a tablet and it is now collecting dust. I also know some people love them.

nicksti said:
"What a tablet gains in mobility it loses in utility."
To me that sums up a Tablet. I do not get where it fits in to the degree that Apple has sold 55M of them in 2 years. Smartphone sales are through the roof, and phones are getting bigger and more capable. The only thing tablets have on smartphones are bigger screens. And phones have gsm voice capabilities whereas most tablets do not. So where exactly do tablets fit in if you own a smartphone and a laptop?
High end smartphone - does everything a Tablet does in a more mobile package but is less comfortable to use for some tasks due to smaller screen
Tablet - a "gsm voiceless" smartphone with a bigger screen but limited in function compared to a laptop
Laptop - a true computing device that is the least mobile of all but does more functions that all
So if I own a new iPhone 5 with a 4" screen and a Macbook Air, why do I need an iPad? Or I am just not with it?
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You're obviously just not a tablet kind of person. That's fair enough. I use mine a lot, but I don't have a laptop - I have a desktop PC at home. Saying that, I'd be less inclined to take my laptop out with me than I would a tablet. It just about sits comfortably in my pocket (7" Galaxy Tab) and it keeps me entertained for hours on end with no effort at all. The battery lasts longer than a laptop, which is a plus, but of course a laptop is generally better than a tablet at most things. It just all depends on whether or not you can see a use for a tablet in your life, and you obviously can't.
Just don't get one

Won't pick one up until windows 8 arrives. If I'm blowing that much, it better function as a computer.

Archer said:
You're obviously just not a tablet kind of person. That's fair enough. I use mine a lot, but I don't have a laptop - I have a desktop PC at home. Saying that, I'd be less inclined to take my laptop out with me than I would a tablet. It just about sits comfortably in my pocket (7" Galaxy Tab) and it keeps me entertained for hours on end with no effort at all. The battery lasts longer than a laptop, which is a plus, but of course a laptop is generally better than a tablet at most things. It just all depends on whether or not you can see a use for a tablet in your life, and you obviously can't.
Just don't get one
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But you see, your tablet is your mobile convergent device. I would take a wild guess that you have a desktop with a nice, hi-res, big screen with specs that are nicer than the average laptop. So you have a phone and a desktop without a mobile computing stopgap.
Also, I am not blind to the usefulness of a tablet. I am not suggesting it is not for anyone. 55M in sales from Apple + say 30M from all the rest combined.... I am surprised the marketspace is that big with laptops getting more portable and smartphones having such a high penetration.

Its a happy medium
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I don't like them either. It would be nice if someone would give it as a gift, but spending my own money for it won't happen. If I want mobility, I'll use my phone; If I want to do work or watch movie, I'll do it on my laptop.

In less than a month I will be buying my first tablet and I cannot ####### wait....
There are so many times a day that I need to quickly nip online to do something but it's often not worth booting up the laptop for and is a pain in the ass to do on my phone.
I don't want to have to carry a laptop to work just to be able to do a few minor things on my lunchbreak but a tab will do just fine..
It won't be an Ipad though....
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My macbook pro over heats like no tomorrow, so my transformer fits in perfect when I need to watch netflix or youtube... By the way my macbook pro isn't old it's 2011 model...

I use my iconia daily for uni. Far more portable than my laptop.
I get where you are coming from though. I know a girl with an iPad because other people said its the best lol
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Honestly I don't get Smartphones today. Battery is crap, they're not that smart in utmost basic features, and they can't even call. LOL

My battery works great..
I have a notebook that is pretty large (alienware M17x) and it is more than a tablet can think of being.. it takes it a matter of no more than 15-20 seconds to boot and load.. so, not bad on quick needs..
Like the Jack's films video
IPad= big iPod touch
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I have a Razr Maxx and a Toshiba Quosmio 17" gaming laptop. I needed something in the middle. Laying down on my bed right before going to sleep my Acer Iconia A500 is perfect for checking emails or maybe even checking out some youtube. Also, i love the fact that i can just throw it in a bag and gives me 8-9 hours of usage, enough for a flight from Connecticut to California and back. And reading the occasional ebook.

Love my Nexus 7

I don't have any screen issues, or lifting issues, or sound issues. It arrived in perfect condition.
I find I rarely use my laptop anymore, this is the perfect device to surf, read, watch, email, text (gvoice), video conference, etc.
Great Tablet at an untouchable price.

Like you I agree...I did have screen lift but I fixed it myself...I never turn on my lappy now...nexus 7 is really I would say an under rated device...its capable of a lot!

agree with you ~ nexus 7 really impressive...the only problem for me is insufficient memory due to Im a gamer, lot hd game and it take lot of memory but I had odder a 32gb pendrive +otg cable for HD video ~

I actually just recently sold my laptop because I never used it. Now granted it was collecting dust before I brought my N7, but after purchasing this tablet I had no reson to keep it. I do all my major stuff on my i7 desktop rig so the N7 filled that portable void perfectly! Couldnt be happier!

I love mine too! Just hope that more apps for tablets come out soon on the marketplace.

For apps check out lilypad HD. You can float an instant messenger on top of everything else.
My wife is thrilled now that I got this. No more is my laptop in my lap lowering my sperm count.
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Same here. Arrived in the first batch and everything is perfect. I love the n7 for gaming. I've never stayed hooked on a mobile game till dead trigger on the n7. If it were easier to use for calls I'd hook up a Bluetooth set to it and leave the phone at home....

Love mine as well.I use it more than expected.
Mine came perfect on the first pre-order shipment and has been rooted since day two.With an assortment of stick drives storage is no problem.I load up movies on a 32gb drive and save internal storage for apps and tv shows,music ect from the playstore.I use a 4g mobile hotspot whenever I need internet access when I am away from home or work.
My netbook has not been turned on since the N7 shipped.This tablet has replaced it very well and is much more portable and useful to me.

same here i love it

Xeniel said:
I love mine too! Just hope that more apps for tablets come out soon on the marketplace.
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Android isn't iOS. There doesn't have to be separate "tablet apps". All 4.0/4.1 apps work well on tablets.

Te4fZ
nerfman100 said:
Android isn't iOS. There doesn't have to be separate "tablet apps". All 4.0/4.1 apps work well on tablets.
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Not really, apps like Facebook look horrendous while Flixter look awesome. You basically have phone apps stretched and it looks terrible. Anytime apps get updated for tablets you can clearly see the improvements and a better user experience. Google gets a failing grade for not forcing developers to design their apps for tablets. iOS has one up on Google in this category.

Would you recommend this tablet?

Hello I'm trying to find a tablet to use for school (so pretty much watching videos, Google, and games). I handwrite all my notes but the keyboard is a nice bonus. I got the Nexus 7 but i personally think it's too small. I'd like a 10" tablet, I was planning to wait for the galaxy tab pro 10, but i'm impatient. I found this tablet online at a local computer store for $380 for an open box or $410 new. It has great specs and a wqhd screen (I haven't seen it in person) but it seems like an awesome tablet. I have bought computer parts from asus before and there quality control and rma services are pretty good, not sure about tablets though. my only gripe is with all the "problem" threads and lack of development. No offense to the people that do work hard on this tablet.

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Hello I'm trying to find a tablet to use for school (so pretty much watching videos, Google, and games). I handwrite all my notes but the keyboard is a nice bonus. I got the Nexus 7 but i personally think it's too small. I'd like a 10" tablet, I was planning to wait for the galaxy tab pro 10, but i'm impatient. I found this tablet online at a local computer store for $380 for an open box or $410 new. It has great specs and a wqhd screen (I haven't seen it in person) but it seems like an awesome tablet. I have bought computer parts from asus before and there quality control and rma services are pretty good, not sure about tablets though. my only gripe is with all the "problem" threads and lack of development. No offense to the people that do work hard on this tablet.
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Yes - it is one of the best tablets out there right now.

Thread with similar info is already here:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2602905

Yes, this is the best iteration of the Transformer line, since it's inception. I have the iPad 4 and this blows it away. Amazing screen and speed. If your not getting a keyboard , you won't be disappointed.
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michael74195 said:
Hello I'm trying to find a tablet to use for school (so pretty much watching videos, Google, and games). I handwrite all my notes but the keyboard is a nice bonus. I got the Nexus 7 but i personally think it's too small. I'd like a 10" tablet, I was planning to wait for the galaxy tab pro 10, but i'm impatient. I found this tablet online at a local computer store for $380 for an open box or $410 new. It has great specs and a wqhd screen (I haven't seen it in person) but it seems like an awesome tablet. I have bought computer parts from asus before and there quality control and rma services are pretty good, not sure about tablets though. my only gripe is with all the "problem" threads and lack of development. No offense to the people that do work hard on this tablet.
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Yes, I would recommend it if you found one that was defect-free. Asus' quality control is horrendous, so you really need to buy from somewhere with a good return policy (like Amazon). Only downsides to the tablet itself that I can think of:
1. The screen isn't very bright compared to competitors if you would use it a lot in direct sunlight.
2. It is a bit larger than it needs to be due to the large bezel. However, it really needs this bezel to match up with the size of the keyboard dock.
It also works great with the keyboard dock if you manage to get one of those defect-free. However, the likelihood of that is quite low right now as they produced 100% defective units until the end of October, and those units are still polluting online retailer's stock (even Amazon). So I'd wait at least a month or more to buy the dock if you are interested in that. It's really great for remote desktop apps like Splashtop. I use it to remotely control my desktop on my local network (with almost no lag - it feels just like I'm in front of my much-faster-than-any-laptop-or-tablet desktop).

Yes, performance it very good. we will roms soon with better tweaks and performance.

not defective
ssiemonsma said:
they produced 100% defective units until the end of October
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A product cannot be 100% defective, even if the rate is high by any standards.
Mine seems to be doing fine. What is the defect you are talking about?
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michael74195 said:
Hello I'm trying to find a tablet to use for school (so pretty much watching videos, Google, and games). I handwrite all my notes but the keyboard is a nice bonus. I got the Nexus 7 but i personally think it's too small. I'd like a 10" tablet, I was planning to wait for the galaxy tab pro 10, but i'm impatient. I found this tablet online at a local computer store for $380 for an open box or $410 new. It has great specs and a wqhd screen (I haven't seen it in person) but it seems like an awesome tablet. I have bought computer parts from asus before and there quality control and rma services are pretty good, not sure about tablets though. my only gripe is with all the "problem" threads and lack of development. No offense to the people that do work hard on this tablet.
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Not only is this tablet best deal for the money and sports one of the fastest tablet CPUs, with a keyboard dock it "transforms" into an ultrabook, compete with USB port, SD port, and extra 7 hours of battery life.
The device is absolutely insane, and I plan to tap its full potential by installing Ubuntu Linux on it as a second OS, turning it into a tablet/"desktop on the go"
My only gripe is that there is a small gap at the edge seam that joins back and front panels, but it does not matter for any practical puproses.
The only worthy alternative that I know is a Acer C720 Chromebook: for just $200 it is very lightweight, and runs both Chrome OS and Ubuntu, but it does not transform to a tablet

ssiemonsma said:
Yes, I would recommend it if you found one that was defect-free. Asus' quality control is horrendous, so you really need to buy from somewhere with a good return policy (like Amazon). Only downsides to the tablet itself that I can think of:
1. The screen isn't very bright compared to competitors if you would use it a lot in direct sunlight.
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You know the ASUS outdoor mode, do you? With it activated it is as bright as my TF201 and this is brighter than most if not every other tablet out there.
To activate outdoor mode either tap on the star symbol left of the brightness slider in quick settings or go to the settings / display menu.

muposat said:
A product cannot be 100% defective, even if the rate is high by any standards.
Mine seems to be doing fine. What is the defect you are talking about?
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Not only is this tablet best deal for the money and sports one of the fastest tablet CPUs, with a keyboard dock it "transforms" into an ultrabook, compete with USB port, SD port, and extra 7 hours of battery life.
The device is absolutely insane, and I plan to tap its full potential by installing Ubuntu Linux on it as a second OS, turning it into a tablet/"desktop on the go"
My only gripe is that there is a small gap at the edge seam that joins back and front panels, but it does not matter for any practical puproses.
The only worthy alternative that I know is a Acer C720 Chromebook: for just $200 it is very lightweight, and runs both Chrome OS and Ubuntu, but it does not transform to a tablet
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The V11 4130 is also a great option, since has same battery life as the 701, great display, bigger display but same size as 701 due to smaller bezel and comes with Microsoft Student full version. Also a full x86 app platform for games and emulators. Hulu works fine too (well, if you watch Hulu it is nice).
If wanting an Android specific device, the 701 seems tops.