Asus Transformer Book T100TAM [T100TAM-DK002B]

One of the most affordable hybrids on the market, it is positioned as a simple device to meet the simple needs of the average home user.

Younger, yes remote

Transformer Book T100 is the youngest model in Asus' line of hybrid laptops. Its older counterparts have similar characteristics, but differ in a larger screen size (classic 11.6" for the T200 model, 12.5" for the T300FA and 13.3" for the T300LA). The Windows 8.1 tiled interface fits well into the concept of a younger gadget, and the ability to upgrade to Windows 10 will expand its touch features... Despite the low resolution of a 10-inch IPS-matrix screen, the pixel density, as for this class of devices, is at an acceptable level — 155ppi. This means that the individual points from which the image is built will not be striking.

Reliability

But the reliability of the design at first glance is not very. And this applies to both the tablet and the keyboard unit. Under the onslaught of fingers, both parts of the laptop flex strongly and do not inspire much confidence. The docking station performs only the role of a keyboard — apart from the keys and one USB 3.0 connector, there is nothing else on it. The remaining connectors (micro-USB, micro-HDMI, micro-SD connector) are located on the right side of the tablet. The docking of both parts of the device occurs mechanically, and not magnetically, as with the closest competitors in the class.

energy efficiency

The minimum configuration of a hybrid laptop (with a 32 GB eMMC drive, half of which is not available to the user) costs around $200, a version with a 64 GB drive (of which only half is also available) costs about $300. Naturally, for such money it is not necessary to hope for high performance of the device. It will only perform the most basic tasks. Therefore, a bundle of a low-cost 4-core Intel Atom Z3735 processor with 2 GB of “RAM” looks logical. Most of the time, the processor runs at 500 MHz and accelerates only under load. Thanks to this, almost no energy is consumed and the laptop can live without recharging in reading mode for almost 12 hours.

Convenient bundle

First of all, Asus Transformer Book T100 will be of interest to those who are looking for a convenient bundle with full-fledged Windows on board and a long battery life. Both the tablet and the laptop are a new trend of our time, to which the hybrid is fully consistent.