PRESS RELEASE
First Windows RT-based tablet in the ASUS lineup
London, United Kingdom (October 23, 2012) - ASUS today announces ASUS VivoTabTM RT, its first Windows RT tablet. VivoTab RT features a mobile dock that transforms the tablet into a notebook for 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, ASUS VivoTab RT is one of the thinnest and lightest 10.1" tablets available. VivoTab RT features the powerful NVIDIA Tegra 3 quad-core processor and is available with 64GB of onboard storage.
ASUS VivoTab 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 RT with Windows RT comes 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
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Operating System |
Windows RT Office Home & Student 2013 RT preview |
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CPU / Modem |
NVIDIA® Tegra® 3 quad-core / Icera410 |
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Size / Weight |
263x 171x 8.3mm/ 525g |
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Memory / storage |
RAM: 2GB DDR3L (low voltage) Storage: 64GB |
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Connectivity / Network |
802.11 b/g/nWi-Fi Bluetooth 4.0 Wi-Fi Direct (Optional) 3G: DC-HSPA+ |
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Display |
10.1" (1366x768)with 178° viewing angle Scratch-resistant Corning® Fit Glass Outdoor-readable Super IPS+ technology Capacitive multi-touch |
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Camera |
Rear: 8MP auto-focus with LED flash Front: 2MP with LED indicator 1080p HD video recording |
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Interface |
2-in-1audio jack (headphone/mic) 1x Micro HDMI 1xmicroSD card reader (SDXC) Internal mic Quad-speakers with SonicMaster audio technology |
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Battery |
Tablet only: 25Wh Li-polymer for up to 9 hours use With Dock: 25Wh+22Wh Li-polymer for up to 16 hours use |
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GPS |
Supported |
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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.
