Here's our breakdown of everything you need to know about the Asus Transformer Book T100TA.

Pros

The Asus Transformer Book T100TA has a Quad Core Processor and 2048 MB of RAM, and also has a HDMI connector for TV-out (Micro HDMI (Type D)). The solid bay trail performance, long battery life, included keyboard, and preloaded MS-Office are all included. The affordable price though is perhaps the Transformer Book's biggest advantage.

Cons

The Asus Transformer Book T100TA unfortunately does not have a rear camera. It lacks GPS (Global Positioning System) and has a screen with low pixel density (155 PPI). The cramped keyboard, stiff and inconsistent touchpad, and awkward placement of the "Start" button make it less user-friendly. It also takes quite a bit of time to charge.

Specs

The Transformer Book has an Intel HD Graphics processor and Intel Atom Bay Trail-T Z3740 system chip. It comes with 32 GB of built-in storage and storage expansion options with microSD, microSDHC, and microSDXC up to 64 GB.

Talking Points

The T100TA is one of the first ever hybrid tablets that can replace both a netbook and a mobile tablet. It also has the ability to become the user's primary PC, and all without breaking the bank.

While revered for its affordability and versatility, the Asus Transformer T100TA has not been completely immune to criticism. There have been concerns over the quality of its build, as many people have complained that, though powerful enough, it is not substantial enough in size to be used at all times.

Price

The Asus Transformer T100TA is priced at US$ 399.00.

Conclusion

The Asus Transformer Book T100TA gives users a bright and usable PC at an inexpensive price. It is a natural successor to the netbook and is a thoroughly functional Windows 8.1 hybrid tablet. It is perfect for those who are looking to avoid all the compatibility issues that disturb tablets running on mobile OS like Windows RT, Android, or iOS.