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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 27 พ.ย. 2016
- Microsoft's Surface devices set a new standard for Windows laptops and since the Surface launched OEMs have risen to the challenge with an amazing range of Windows devices now available. I love the form factor of the Surface Pro 4 but if you want something a little smaller then the ASUS Transformer Mini is a device worth looking at.
Specs
The ASUS Transformer Mini is a 10.1 inch two in one tablet PC with detachable keyboard and pen, think Surface Pro 4 but smaller and cheaper. The specs of the device are very much like the Lenovo Yoga Book I recently reviewed: Atom X5 processor, 4GB RAM and 128GB eMMC storage which means this device isn't a desktop replacement but it is a small ultra-portable laptop. As a tablet is performs very well, 4GB of memory means opening lots of tabs in Microsoft Edge doesn't slow down the device and its fast switching between apps. The Atom processor does a good job keeping Windows running smoothly and apps like Word, Excel work well. One of the benefits of having the Atom X5 processor is great battery life, ASUS say 11 hours and I have found that to be about right for general use like Facebook, browsing and email even playing Minecraft didn't significantly reduce the battery life.
Build
The ASUS Transformer Mini has a Magnesium aluminium alloy case that makes it feel like a premium device and it has some features not found on other devices small tablets. First off as well as having the standard tablet ports of Micro-USB, Micro-HDMI and Micro-SD card slot it also has a full-sized USB 3 port which is a great addition.
Windows Hello
Another nice feature is a Windows Hello compatible finger print reader which I actually prefer over using a camera for Windows Hello. You just tap your finger on the sensor located around the back and it signs you in. It's a fast and simple way of signing into Windows and I wish all devices had this.
Keyboard
The keyboard connects to the tablet with a magnetic clip just like the Surface Pro does and it has a nice soft covering over it. They key travel is 1.5mm and is combatable to type on, my main issue with they keyboard being that the keys are a little small for me which is a compromise ASUS have had to make to keep the device small.
Screen
The screen is very clear and bright; the resolution is 1280 x 800 which is a little lower than some of the other devices I have recently tested but with the small 10.1 inch screen the resolution isn't a problem.
Pen
Coming with the device is a Pen which works supports with Windows and apps like OneNote and Windows Ink. It supports multiple pressure levels so you have very fine control with the pen. The addition of the pen makes the Transformer Mini a great note taking device.
Conclusion
The ASUS Transformer Mini is an excellent small tablet that can convert to a laptop, the keyboard while small it is usable and the addition of the pen makes it an interesting package. At around £500 on Amazon this isn't the cheapest tablet around but for the package you get it is good value for money, the pen and keyboard are included unlike Microsoft's devices. - วิทยาศาสตร์และเทคโนโลยี
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Good news everyone! Surface pen 4 is useable on Transformer Mini
Hi Ian, great review.
I am on the fence about this one.
I am wondering if you have tried Steam in-home streaming with it?
I would definitely watch a video showing that. It would sway me to get one if the results were good (enough).
Thanks for the vid.
I wish you would show drawing in photoshop lol. I'm getting one of these for school (I have small fingers so the keyboard will be fine for me) but my spouse wants to get one to use to do texture work for models so he's not stuck in the office.
when you use the stylus on Onenote does it sense your hand on the screen when you write with they stylus. Aka does the screen write when you rest you had on it using the stylus?
nice tab
When you close the tablet and keyboard, is there anything keeping both together or will it flap around? Where the keyboard meets the webcam bezel.
Great review, could you to do a test only about the pen, test drawing, handwriting, drawing shapes, sencitivity, etc, please. Thank
Gonzalo Ramirez
Nice
Hi Ian can you try kodi on it and see what it's like at streaming content from there, as just like it but unsure to buy unless I know it can run kodi fine cheers
Nice review! How about the sound comes from this device? Does it clear and loud? Thanks!
The sound was good, not that loud but clear
Many thanks, Ian! I just asked a friend of mine in the United States to buy one for me. I'm expecting to get the device soon right now. And honestly, your video really saved my time!
I see review on amazon , after 40 days of usage this laptop need to pressed by power button in 30 seconds to turn on ,and then after you release the button this laptop completely shut down
Is it true ?
Can you play sims 4 on this device?
It's not the 103HA model, because it has a fingerprint reader.
How's the speed? If I wanna use it to prepare PowerPoint, word documents, read pdf files and excel? Google drive? Thanks for the review!
Slow.
LIKE! But you should work on white balance and better camera angle in your future videos 😛
I am planning to buy this tablet. One question, I used to have the surface pro 3 as my secondary tablet, will this downgrade in specs be very noticeable? especially the screen res.
The processor is slow than the pro 3 and the screen isn't as good
The thing is I use the tablet for normal day use such as typing, web surfing, and sometimes coding (i.e., Matlab), which the surface is a bit too powerful to do those things on a daily basis and a bit too heavy. I want to know if the asus mini will be able to replace my surface and still do the same work?
would it be good for producing music like using reaper , fl studio one 3 , or mixcraft 7?
For audio production it should be right on par with the top dogs,but it's lighweight in terms of size and weight so,it would be better since it's capable of that in this formfactor.
anyone know the pressure sensitivity specs for the pen and the lag?
1024 levels www.asus.com/Notebooks-Accessory/Asus-Pen/
does the stylus allow you to highlight pdf documents ?
yes via the correct app
Ian Dixon Thanks I would appreciate the name of the app if you know it.
It comes with Drawboard PDF which can highlight via the pen, just tested it and it works well
Ian Dixon Excellent thanks Ian, much appreciated. Great review.
is it good for students ?
Can you do a gaming test in this tablet, PLEASE.
Mohammad Asef Nouri It’s REALLY bad, I own one and it sucks, it goes to 10-20 fps...
what even Well it’s not a gaming tablet simpleton
how does it work with Photoshop
it works good!
Can you use the keyboard while it's disconnected from the computer
no you can't
finger scanner works well?
yes it works well
Can you say more about the battery?
12 hours seems to about the normally with it
Fan?..
Can it run linux, without compatibility issues?
not tested that
Does it stutter or lag while using it?
Jasmohan Singh Narula
No, but I do and let me tell ya, it ain't fun at all.
And where did u get it
I got it from ASUS but its also available on Amazon
he said acer transformer mini in the beginning
slow charging? truth?
Please test some Steam games on this.
The review unit has gone back now but I could test a game on the Lenovo Yogo Book which has the same specs, which game?
I would like to see some light games. My two first choices would be Final Fantasy X HD and Sonic Adventure 2, if it could be possible. Virtua Tennis 4 and Sonic Racing Transformed would be great to see too. Thanks for your answer and your time.
Damn, I jest read this after posting my comment. Oh well...
i can hardly understsnd this kid proubley because I'm in the us
Funny how you call him a kid when you can't spell. Also if you're from the us it doesn't mean to be deaf...