As part of the event Intel Developer Forum (IDF) in 2013, ASUS has demonstrated two ultra-mobile devices Transformer Book T100 and Transformer Book Trio. Both new items presented are hybrid devices. They can be used as a tablet as well as in the case of connection of laptop keyboard unit.

Model ASUS Transformer Book T100 is equipped with a 10.1-inch HD touchscreen display (1366×768 pixels) IPS-based matrix and a 4-core processor Intel Atom Z3740 (Bay Trail). The device contains 2 GB of RAM, 32 or 64GB of flash memory, a slot for memory cards microSD, micro-USB port and micro-HDMI. In the keyboard unit is available an additional full-port USB 3.0. Duration of work in offline mode declared at 11:00. Tablet weight of 1.2 pounds (about 0,544 kg) and the total weight of the keyboard sets – 2.4 lbs (about 1,088 kg).

The device runs on Windows 8.1 and is preconfigured package Microsoft Office Home & Student 2013 with full versions of Word, Excel, PowerPoint and OneNote. Additionally it is reported that the market will go and modification Transformer Book T300 with a 13.3-inch Full HD display and an Intel Core fourth generation. The device ASUS Transformer Book T100 will be available from October 18, priced at $ 349 and $ 399 for a model with 32 and 64 GB of memory. 

Model Transformer Book Trio is functionally similar to the Transformer Book T100. It also includes a block of the tablet and the keyboard unit. But in this case, the keyboard unit available its own processor and memory. Thus, the scope of application of the device significantly expanded. Keyboard unit can be used as a full-fledged single desktop computer by connecting a monitor or TV. The tablet has a 11.6-inch IPS Full HD display and a 2-core processor Intel Atom. The device runs on Android. In the keyboard unit is integrated processor Intel Core fourth-generation Mini DisplayPort interfaces are available and Micro-HDMI to connect monitors. In this case, use Windows 8. When connected to the tablet block the user can switch between Windows 8 and Android 4.2 by pressing a single button. For more detailed specifications, terms and price of the start of sales of the device will be announced.

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During the event, IDF 2013 Dell has revealed a new tablet running Windows 8.1, and announced its intention to revive the brand Venue in the plates. Earlier, under this brand Dell to produce smartphones running Windows Phone 7.

It is known that the tablet bude targets both the corporate segment, and the casual user. His exact specifications currently being kept secret. According to preliminary data, the device will receive an 8-inch screen, a 22-nm processor Intel Atom Z3000 ( Bay Trail ) and the module provider. According to the resource SomputerWorld , the official announcement tablet Oct. 2 in New York during a special event.

Vice president of Dell PCs and tablets Neil Hand (Neil Hand) also hinted that the new tablet Venue may not be the only novelty presented on October 2.

It should be noted that the Dell Venue will be the first tablet of the company, focused on ordinary people. The range of American products currently available models XPS 10 running Windows RT and Latitude 10 with Windows 8, but both of them are aimed at the corporate segment.

During the IDF their tablets based on the platform Bay Trail also demonstrated Toshiba and ASUS. It is noted that tablets based on Intel Bay Trail will be able to work at least 8 hours of video playback Full HD resolution and weighs just 400 grams

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