Conclusion
If you have been waiting for ASUS to release a tablet notebook, you should be quite satisfied now. The R1F is an excellent mix of optimal weight/size parameters and superb ergonomics. This transformer supports both keyboard- and stylus-based data input and features an advanced hardware configuration as well as a long battery life (which can be increased further thanks to the modular design).
The first Tablet PC with the ASUS brand is targeted at active, hard-working people whose activities are not limited to the office. Tablet PCs is exactly the class of notebooks that can offer such users a maximum of functionality.
The only downside of this machine is its low gaming performance, but true businessmen have more serious games to play.
Highs:
- Exciting transformer design
- Turnable screen with two degrees of freedom
- Balanced weight/size parameters and ergonomics
- Superb performance in office applications
- High-quality not-glassy LCD matrix
- Rich accessories
- Handwriting input and stylus-based navigation
- Wide wireless capabilities
- Fingerprint scanner
- Modular construction
- Reasonable price
Lows:
- Additional battery is not included
- Stereo speakers are blocked in the tablet mode
- No IEEE1394 (FireWire) interface
- The screen is not fixed in the limiting points
