Transformer Chi: The new family of two-in-one PC from Asus
Asus has a new range of 2-in-1, configurable from tablets and portable, characterized by small size and high operating autonomy. The whole matching, where possible, high-resolution screens. And tradition for Asus to organize, on the day before the official opening of the CES in Las Vegas, hold a press conference during which are announced new products to make the appearance on the market in the following months.
Also in this edition 2015, the tradition has been respected, with the announcement of three new portable systems 2-in-1 and 2 new models of smartphones family Zenfone.
We start from the 2-in-1, leaving the Zenfone to another news. The top model is Transformer Book Chi T300, a model 2-in-1 based on the Intel Core family M (M versions core at 1.2GHz or M 5Y71 5Y10 to 0.8GHz), and for this reason can maintain an overall thickness of the screen content only 7.6 millimeters. Significant highlight how the keyboard part is completely detachable, contributes more with a thickness of 8.9 millimeters.
The 12.5-inch diagonal screen is available in two different versions: Full HD 1,920 x 1,080 or 2,560 x 1,440 pixels WQHD from. The system memory is available in quantity of 4 Gbytes or 8 depending on the version; Onboard storage is based on SSD 64 or 128 Gbytes of capacity and complete the equipment WiFi 802.11a / b / g / n and a 2 MP front camera.
The prices announced by Asus start at $ 699 plus tax in the North American market for the model with Full HD panel, and $ 799 for the one with a resolution of 2,560 x 1,440 pixels.
Transformer Book Chi T100 offers a design similar to that of the model T300 Who combining smaller: thus we find a 10.1-inch diagonal display, always with IPS panel, capable of a resolution of 1,920 x 1,200 pixels obviously with touch functionality. The Intel Atom Z3775 belongs to the family Bay Trail-T, with a clock frequency of 1.46 GHz; the memory system varies from 1 to 2 Gbytes of capacity while the local storage is guaranteed by eMMC memory 32 or 64 Gbytes.
The overall dimensions are contained: thickness of 7.2 mm for the tablet and 6 mm for the detachable keyboard, and a weight of respectively 570 grams and 510 grams. 2 MP front camera and 5 MP rear complement the technical equipment. The official price in North America is starting at $ 399 plus tax for the input configuration.
A close we find Transformer Book Chi T90, model that offers the same technical specifications of Transformer Book Chi T100 matching them to a 8.9-inch diagonal display with a resolution of 1,280 x 800 pixels, keeping the IPS technology. Thickness of 7.5 mm for the tablet and 9 mm for the keyboard, and a weight of the two components of respectively 400 grams and 350 grams. For Transformer Book Chi T90 price list indicated starts from $ 299 plus tax in the US.
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