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Asus VivoTab RT LTE review

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6.9/10
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The Asus VivoTab RT LTE currently has an Informr score of 6.9 out of 10. This score is based on our evaluation of 13 sources including reviews from users and the web's most trusted critics.

Asus was making full touchscreen tablets with optional keyboard docks before it was cool. They did it with Google’s Android, and now they’re doing it with Microsoft’s Windows. One of their first Windows-powered creations is the Asus VivoTab RT LTE. It comes with a 10.1-inch touchscreen display and can be attached to a separate keyboard dock for easier typing and extended battery life. Just how good—or bad—is this attempt at yet another Windows RT tablet?

The VivoTab RT LTE tablet, as its name suggests, comes with Windows RT pre-installed. As you may already know, this is a special version of Windows that isn’t compatible with so-called “legacy apps” a.k.a. normal, desktop Windows programs like the ones that are currently available for Windows 7. It only supports modern Windows applications that can be downloaded from the Microsoft Windows Store.

This tablet is built to Microsoft Windows 8 spec: there’s an 8MP rear camera with LED flash, an NVIDIA quad-core Tegra 3 chip, 2GB of RAM, 32GB of internal storage, and USB 2.0 connectivity. Bluetooth 4.0 and 802.11n Wi-Fi are both available as standard, while 4G LTE connectivity is available as an option. And it even comes with 8GB of free Asus WebStorage for three years. Clearly, it already has most any possible hardware concerns taken care of. And it can even be purchased with a bundled keyboard dock. The only issue that most reviewers have with this accessory is the fact that it offers a rather cramped typing experience. This has to do with its actual width and that of the tablet itself. Still, the chiclet keys are excellent for touch typing. And it beats typing on the on-screen virtual keyboard any day.

So with the hardware looking fairly good, it all comes down to the software. To really know whether or not you’ll like it, you may have to try it out for yourself. It’s important to understand that at launch, you just can’t expect it to be on the same level as Apple’s iOS and Google’s Android, which have both been around for many years now. Third-party apps are scarce, and there may be a learning curve up ahead. In the end, it will get the job done, but only if you're willing to give it a chance.

Need to Know: Asus VivoTab RT LTE

1. Uses the quad-core NVIDIA Tegra 3 chip with 2GB of RAM as standard. (The Good)

2. Comes with built-in Wi-Fi and Bluetooth as well as optional 4G LTE connectivity. (The Good)

3. Windows 8 app support is limited to only modern apps in the Windows Store. (The Bad)

4. Selection of apps at launch is very scarce. (The Bad)


Windows
Operating system
Operating system
Windows
1.3 GHz
Processor
Processor
1.3 GHz
10.1"
Screen Size
Screen Size
10.1"
8+ MP
Camera
Camera
8+ MP
25 WHr
Battery


What the Critics Are Saying...


Pocket Gamer
Pocket Gamer

Somewhere within Earn to Die 2 are the ingredients for some exhilarating 'one more go' jeopardy-based gameplay, but the recipe used here is downright repulsive

- Giles Armstrong, Pocket Gamer
148Apps
148Apps

Earn to Die 2 needs more variety to really enthuse, and what’s there just isn’t enough to keep you coming back for a long time.

- Jennifer Allen, 148Apps
PhoneNews
PhoneNews

The VivoTab RT makes sense for a many. Those who want a truly secure tablet for users that perform over ninety percent of their tasks in either Internet Explorer or Microsoft Office. Considering that Microsoft has made both apps actually quite adequate, it may make sense for you to buy one. Just do...

- Christopher Price, PhoneNews
TabletPCReview
TabletPCReview

In the upcoming avalanche of tablets with various versions of Windows, Asus has the advantage of having a good reputation, built on its devices with the Android OS. It has managed to maintain this level of credibility with the VivoTab RT -- this is a practical 10-inch tablet and notebook hybrid. It...

- Dragan Petric, TabletPCReview
Expert Reviews
Expert Reviews

The uncomfortably compact keyboard makes typing a challenge for long periods of time and there’s presently a lack of good software. Microsoft's Surface might be thicker and heavier, but its keyboard covers are far easier to type on and its build quality is far superior. If you're determined to...

- Tom Morgan, Expert Reviews


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Screen Size
10.1"

The Asus VivoTab RT LTE's screen size is 10.1 inches with x pixels resolution.

Processor
1.3 GHz

There is a Nvidia Tegra 3 Quad-core 1.3 GHz processor (CPU).

OS

The tablet runs on proprietary operating system firmware.

Camera
8+ MP
You can take photos or capture video with the tablet's onboard 8+ MP camera. There is also a secondary front facing camera with 2+ megapixels resolution.
Storage
32/64 GB

Internal memory is 32/64 GB. An external, MicroSD, MicroSDHC (up to 64 GB) expansion slot is available for increased storage capacity.

Battery
25WHr

The tablet is powered by a Lithium Polymer (Li-Pol), 25 WHr battery. Asus's performance ratings are 10 days standby time, 9 hours Wi-Fi surfing.

VivoTab RT LTE Specs

Overview
Release Date November 17, 2012
Regions Available USA
Operating System No

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Processor Nvidia Tegra 3 Quad-core 1.3 GHz
Internal Storage 32/64 GB
RAM 2 MB
Hearing Aid Compatible No
TTY/TDD No
SAR Body: 0.558 W/kg
Manufacturer Warranty 1 Year
Accessories Included AC Charger, Data Cable, Manual
Cellular
Networks
GPRS, EDGE, HSPA+, LTE
Mobile / Cellular Data
4G/LTE
Wi-Fi Calling No
Voice over LTE (VoLTE) No
SIM card size
Micro-SIM
Dual SIM No
Connectivity
USB Micro-USB 2.0
USB OTG Support No
GPS Type A-GPS
Infrared No
Bluetooth 4.0
Bluetooth Profiles HSP
Bluetooth Audio Codecs SBC
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n
Memory Expansion Slot Yes
Expansion Slot Info MicroSD, MicroSDHC (up to 64 GB)
NFC Yes
Camera
Main Camera
Resolution / Aperture
8+ Megapixels
Zoom
Yes
Flash
Yes (LED)
Additional Main Camera Info
Auto focus, F/2.2 aperture
Video Recording Formats
3GP / 3GPP, H.264 / AVC, MPEG-4
Video Recording Parameters
Full HD (1920 x 1080 pixels)
Front Camera
Resolution / Aperture
2+ Megapixels
Additional Front Camera Info
No
Video Recording Parameters
Display / Screen
Type Color
Technology LCD (IPS)
Colors 16.7 million
Resolution x pixels
Pixel density 155 pixels
Size 10.1 inches
Sensors Ambient Light, Motion / Accelerometer, Gyroscope
Backlit Illumination Yes
Zoom / Magnification Yes
Screen Orientation Lock Yes
Multi-Touch Yes
Fingerprint-Resistant Coating No
Additional Display Features Capacitive touch screen
Power & Battery
Type Lithium Polymer (Li-Pol)
Battery Capacity 25 WHr
Removable Battery No
Wireless Charging No
Fast Charging No
Battery Charge Time 4 hours
Video Playback Time Up to 9 hours
Internet Use (Wi-Fi) Up to 9 hours
Internet Use (Cellular) Unknown
Standby Time Up to 10 days
Mixed Usage
Physical Characteristics
Material Plastic
Colors Black
Dimensions [H x W x D] 26.2 x 17.1 x 0.8 cm (10.3 x 6.7 x 0.3 in)
Weight 535 grams
Water Resistant / Waterproof Unknown
Rugged design No
IP Rating No
Headset Jack 3.5mm
External Speakers Stereo
Input / Navigation
Touchscreen Yes
Sleep / Wake Key No
Home Key Yes
Physical keyboard No
Text-to-Speech No
Screen Reader No
Keypad/Screen Lock Yes
External Volume Control Yes
Fingerprint Sensor No
More
Additional Information Graphics: Yes
Backlit Illumination: Yes
Zoom / Magnification: Yes
Screen Orientation Lock: Yes
Predictive Text Entry: No
Keypad/Screen Lock: Yes
Web Browser: Yes
Email Client: Yes
Email Protocols: POP3, IMAP, SMTP, Microsoft Exchange
PC Synchronization: OTA
TV Out Info: HDMI
DLNA Support: Yes
Audio Formats: MIDI, MP3, MP4, eAAC+, AAC+, AAC, WAV
Video Playback Formats: 3GP / 3GPP, H.264 / AVC, MPEG-4
Streaming Video: Yes
Custom Ringtones: Yes
Vibration Alert: Yes
Viewable document types: DOC, DOCX, PDF, PPT, PPTX, XLS
Games: Downloadable
Apps: Downloadable, Pre-installed
Included Software / Apps: -
To-Do / Task List, Calendar, World Clock, Alarm, Calculator, Maps, NotePad, Voice Memos / Recorder

Other Names (AKA): Asus VivoTab RT 4G, Asus TF600TL
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