This was posted 9 years 9 months 11 days ago, and might be an out-dated deal.

Related
  • expired

ASUS Vivotab Note 8" Tablet with Wacom Stylus 32GB $199USD, 64GB $229 (+Shipping $9.33) @ Amazon

550
ASUS Vivotab Note 8" Tablet with Wacom Stylus 32GB $199USD, 64GB $229 (+Shipping $9.33) @ AmazonAffiliate
Go to Deal
Cashback
kazines on 15/07/2014 - 20:58 amazon.com (2352 clicks)
Last edited 15/07/2014 - 22:11 by 2 other users
This post contains affiliate links. OzBargain might earn commissions when you click through and make purchases. Please see this page for more information.

I was checking out a foreign bargain site and came to this
I wont link it as it is in another language

Direct Link:
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00HWHQKFI/ref=ox_sc_act_ti…
For some reason the OzBargain keeps shortening the address and it directs to a different seller
(due to the waiting period I assume)

Dispatch will be in 1-4 weeks depending on the item
Shipping to Melbounre Victoria is approximately US $9.12

Again 32GB US $199, 64GB US $229

Staticice shows MSY 32GB $359 being the cheapest

  • Integrated Wacom active stylus with incredible 1,024 pressure levels (included)
  • Pre-installed full license MS Office Home & Student included. Win 8.1 full version.
  • 8" IPS HD 1280x800 Display.
  • Intel Baytrail-T Z3740 Quad-Core 1.3 GHz.
  • 32GB or 64GB solid state storage. 2GB DDR3L
  • 1.2MP front camera, 5MP rear camera. 802.11 a/g/n. Bluetooth 4.0. 1x microUSB, 1x microHDMI, 1x microSDXC slot.
  • 8 hour battery life ( more like 5 )
Computing ASUS Tablet

Related Stores

Amazon US
Amazon US

closed Comments

  • dan1985 on 15/07/2014 - 21:13
    +11

    Don't need one, but bought one due to the stylus potentially overcoming the problems using drop down menus I have using excel via citrix for work.

    I now have a macbook, a work laptop, a work tablet an iPad, a Transformer Book T-100 and a Vivtoab. I have a problem…

    Must steer clear of ozbargain….

    • Axelstrife on 15/07/2014 - 21:16
      +6

      you bought a tablet for a bonus stylus?

      • scrimshaw on 15/07/2014 - 21:41
        +6

        Wacom styluses are awesome. Hence, tabs that come with it's own proprietary stylus generally guarantee you will get a good stylus experience.

        Other third party styli = crap and do a fairly half assed job. Expensive too if you want a decent one that's self powered.

        • grab_ur_freebies on 15/07/2014 - 22:21

          So the accuracy of the handwriting recognition of the Wacom is better than it is on the synaptics on Dell Venue 8 Pro?

        • ProspectiveDarkness on 15/07/2014 - 22:28

          @grab_ur_freebies:

          Handwriting recognition? Hmmmm, potentially. The main selling point of Wacom is pressure sensitivity, though I don't know how much that factors into the recognition software. However, the biggest complaint a lot of people have with the Dell is the stylus, so that isn't encouraging in itself.

        • grab_ur_freebies on 15/07/2014 - 22:40

          @ProspectiveDarkness:

          Thanks for the input. Already have the Dell. The active stylus for it is ,~$28-$35 on eBay, together with the Venue bought at $299 it actually works out to be the same cost as the Asus. The synaptics stylus also req. 1x AAAA batt.

          May have to offload the Dell soon & replace it with this. Very tempting indeed.

          Also, does the Asus have palm rejection in the digitiser?

          On a side note: is the experience of buying from Amazon US generally good? I've only bought from Amazon UK before & the shipping to NSW was pretty fast (under 10 days).

        • eug on 15/07/2014 - 22:50

          @grab_ur_freebies:

          I was deciding between the Asus and Dell Venue 8 Pro a few months ago. I'm a Wacom guy too - it just works properly, although it looks like Ntrig 2 onwards works pretty well (the Surface Pro 3 abandoned Wacom for Ntrig).

          That was what made me interested in the Asus, even though I much preferred the Dell's design. But after reading through the VivoTab Note 8 threads on tabletpcreview, I decided to skip the Asus. Too many complaints about the Wacom digitizer not tracking well, the screen coating being rough, driver and build quality issues, screen with average black levels, etc.

          The Dell was great - good screen, solid build quality, slimmer design… but had a crappy Synaptics digitizer. There have been three revisions to the Dell stylus (A00, A01, A02) and it has gotten progressively better… but still don't compare to a good Wacom one.

          At $400 I would skip it. But the latest posted deal had them for US$144 used or US$159 manufacturer refurb as-new plus $25 shipping - cheap enough for me to give it a try. The stylus is extra though.

          Buying from Amazon US is fantastic. And it costs less for them to ship an item from the US all the way to Australia than it does for me to ship the same item across town here.

        • grab_ur_freebies on 15/07/2014 - 23:01

          @eug:

          At $400 I would skip it. But the latest posted deal had them for US$144 used or US$159 manufacturer refurb as-new plus $25 shipping - cheap enough for me to give it a try. The stylus is extra though.

          I actually got mine at the time this deal was posted.
          I believe the standard price is still $299+free shipping. Guaranteed brand new w/ Dell warranty.

          I haven't bought the stylus yet as I don't really need it for what I'm using it for atm.

        • eug on 15/07/2014 - 23:03

          @grab_ur_freebies:

          I believe the standard price is still $299+free shipping.

          Mmm nah it's $398.99. I checked before buying the refurb one. I just hope it doesn't develop any problems!

          http://www.dell.com/au/p/tablets-touch

        • bjdchwr on 15/07/2014 - 23:05

          @eug: A02 version is almost flawless - better battery life, less drawing errors, etc.

        • grab_ur_freebies on 15/07/2014 - 23:10

          @bjdchwr:

          Is it anywhere near the 1yr stated battery life though? I've read of the older revs burning through a batt in a few weeks.

        • eug on 15/07/2014 - 23:17

          @bjdchwr:

          A02 version is almost flawless

          That's good to hear. I think it's still worth paying the extra $10 or so and getting it direct from Dell though, just in case.

          Dell in the US seems pretty good about it. People on tabletpcreview mentioned they've been sent new revisions of the pen without them asking for it. I wonder if that has happened here.

        • grab_ur_freebies on 15/07/2014 - 23:25

          @eug:

          I think its $40+free shipping on official Dell site.
          On Dell's eBay store is $35 atm. Was also under $30 when the eBay 15% & 20% off deals were on. Unsure if they will ship the A02 rev. though.

        • Diji1 on 16/07/2014 - 09:50
          +1

          @grab_ur_freebies: Never had a problem with any order from Amazon US. Often times they ship goods that arrive faster than AU retailers, 3 days has been their best shipping time so far to me in Adelaide.

          In short Amazon are excellent in my experience.

        • Jackson on 16/07/2014 - 16:52

          I have an Asus TF810c with Wacom Stylus, however I haven't heard of palm rejection. To be honest I am not an artist and it doesn't like my hand resting on it, rendering it useless to me. Any idea how to check?

        • eug on 16/07/2014 - 17:01

          @Jackson:
          If the stylus is hovering above the screen (the dot appears), the touchscreen will be disabled. That's palm rejection.

          I'm quite sure the Asus does. I haven't seen a Wacom tablet without it.

    • ProspectiveDarkness on 15/07/2014 - 21:47

      I've also been considering it due to the Wacom stylus, but the giant Asus logo on the front bothers me and the resolution wouldn't be an upgrade from my 2012 N7. Hmmm.

      • scrimshaw on 15/07/2014 - 21:51
        +2

        This runs full Windows 8, x86 though so comparing it to an Android device is an apples and orange comparison.

        Stylus are generally not used all that much on Android though. If styluses were that important, we'd see more tabs with native stylus built in, but only Samsung Note tabs seem to be the only ones you can get your hands on.

        • ProspectiveDarkness on 15/07/2014 - 21:56

          This runs full Windows 8, x86 though so comparing it to an Android device is an apples and orange comparison.

          I'm very much aware of that, I was merely speaking in terms of the display. I've been hanging out for a W8 tablet with both 1920x1200 res and an active digitiser, but it looks like none will be out until later this year at the very earliest. Apparently OneNote on Android doesn't even support S-Pen's, so that's a fair disincentive from the Notes in itself.

        • eug on 15/07/2014 - 23:23

          @ProspectiveDarkness:

          I've been hanging out for a W8 tablet with both 1920x1200 res and an active digitiser, but it looks like none will be out until later this year at the very earliest.

          The ThinkPad 10 is available now. Just be prepared to pay thinkpad prices. :)

          1920x1200, Wacom, 2 and 4GB RAM models, aluminium build. Nice.

          Apparently OneNote on Android doesn't even support S-Pen's, so that's a fair disincentive from the Notes in itself.

          Yeah that's a major disadvantage. When I had my Notes I was never totally satisfied as all the Android note-taking apps are pretty poor when compared to OneNote.
          Hopefully Microsoft starts supporting styluses on Android. The Note 12.2 looks interesting.

        • ProspectiveDarkness on 15/07/2014 - 23:47

          @eug:

          Damn, that's exactly what I had in mind… only about $300 more. At that price, with a 1200p resolution, an Atom and only 2GB of RAM… you may as well go with the Surface Pro. Though I guess this model has its upsides too. Shame. Thanks for the tip-off, though, hadn't heard of this model and I'll definitely look for a sale if it ever comes to a retail store.

        • Diji1 on 16/07/2014 - 09:53

          Speaking for myself I dodn't buy a Note model for the stylus but I was pleasantly surprised by how much I used it for jotting down er … notes like shopping lists, recommendations, I found it really handy.

          Though not enough to buy another Note device just for the stylus.

  • Axelstrife on 15/07/2014 - 21:14

    Looks like free shipping to me.

    • Shonky on 15/07/2014 - 21:17
      +8

      Not to Australia. Amazon Rookie.

      But only $10 shipping for me to Brisbane…

      • Axelstrife on 15/07/2014 - 21:24

        haha never bought off amazon other then kindle books lol.

  • kazines on 15/07/2014 - 21:34
    -8

    Come on…
    almost 200 clicks on the link
    and I get one + vote…

    • Shonky on 15/07/2014 - 21:36

      Why not link to the specific seller's item:
      http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00HWHQKFI/ref=ox_sc_act_ti…

      And I gave you a + since it seems so important to you…

      • kazines on 15/07/2014 - 21:42
        +1

        cheers i will update right away LOL

    • ProspectiveDarkness on 15/07/2014 - 21:43
      +6

      You only posted 45 minutes ago, calm down. Most of those views are probably from non-account holders anyway, since they currently outnumber us 4:1.

    • mousie on 15/07/2014 - 22:33
      -8

      You should focus your energy on saving money at maccas if you want positive votes and attention.

  • ProspectiveDarkness on 15/07/2014 - 21:48

    You updated to the wrong seller, BTW. I'm assuming you didn't mean to link to the $280 version from 'uShopMall'?

  • sonic2011 on 15/07/2014 - 22:24

    tempted…

  • tc4101 on 15/07/2014 - 22:32
    +1

    After using a w8 tablet made me appreciate my android tablet/phablet so much more. If you wanna use the w8 for a media/shopping/browsing then stick to android tab. Google maps, eBay app YouTube app, commbank app, Gumtree app, the list goes on. The w8 media experience is just a glorified browser.

    Then i question people who want to use full blown w8 on a 8" tablet. W8 is just not customized at all for the finger. Never has since xp when I tried, and nothing has changed 6 years later on w8.

    To make it usable u need to change zoome to 200% and large font it. But then it screws with the rest of the windows bars.

    Other than for note taking in lectures using one note, there are better devices to get for most people.

    • eug on 15/07/2014 - 22:39

      Then i question people who want to use full blown w8 on a 8" tablet. W8 is just not customized at all for the finger.

      What do you mean? W8 is absolutely finger-friendly. Are you trying to use legacy apps with your finger?

      I find navigating around a W8 tab a lot quicker and smoother than an Android tab. You can definitely find more apps on Android though. If the main use is to surf the net, check email, watch some videos, use MS Office, I think a Win8 tab is excellent for that. For "fancier" stuff, an Android tablet would be the way to go.

      Never has since xp when I tried and nothing has changed 6 years later on w8.

      I've used touchscreen tablets/laptops from XP all the way to Win8 and a LOT has changed. If you don't see the difference, I can confidently say you didn't use them much.

      • tc4101 on 15/07/2014 - 22:44
        +2

        native windows programs don't have touch to scroll. So the only way to scroll down is using the scroll bar on the side.

        YouTube app , ebay app is the mobile website are just examples.

        Chrome can't do copy and paste. Have to use explorer.

        Bing maps…. Nuff said.

        Any wonder why a fully blown w8 tab with waicom is so cheap? Its gotta do with Windows isn't touch friendly.

        • ProspectiveDarkness on 15/07/2014 - 22:45

          Any wonder why a fully blown w8 tab with waicom is so cheap? Its gotta do with Windows isn't touch friendly.

          It's more to do with the manufacturer trying to compete with the pre-established base of budget Android devices out there, but anyway.

        • eug on 15/07/2014 - 22:52
          +2

          native windows programs don't have touch to scroll.

          What do you mean by native windows program? What's an example?

          Why are you using native windows programs, then saying Windows 8 isn't touch-friendly? You're not using Windows 8 programs - of course they won't be optimised for touch.

        • scrimshaw on 15/07/2014 - 22:52
          +2

          It's also cheap because there is no licensing cost for Windows for makers of tablets lesser than 9 inches.

          If they made it 10.1 inch, the vendor must pay Microsoft money to put their software on their device.

        • tc4101 on 15/07/2014 - 23:01
          +1

          @eug:

          Well it is a w8 machine and one program that I use for work is windows only. But virtually unusable because touch is not practical as scroll with a mouse can not be simulated with touch.

          Yes what do I expect from a native windows app when it isn't supposed to be used on a 8" tab?

          Your right. That's what I'm telling people, don't buy it if your gonna want to run windows .exe programs.

          Then on the other hand don't use it if you want to use it for the touch optimzed apps. Shopping, media, etc Because they are non existent or just a mobile version of the webpage..hence why the surface RT failed.

          So they lose on both sides.

          The only w8 tab that's decent and people seem happy with is the surface pro, especially for uni students who take notes.

        • eug on 15/07/2014 - 23:14
          +2

          @tc4101:

          Well it is a w8 machine and one program that I use for work is windows only. But virtually unusable because touch is not practical as scroll with a mouse can not be simulated with touch.

          Mmm that isn't Windows 8's fault. :)

          That's what I'm telling people, don't buy it if your gonna want to run windows .exe programs.

          I mostly agree with that. It's going to be a challenge to use. I bought it for that purpose though, knowing that it isn't the easiest thing to do. One of my laptops was a Fujitsu P1610 which is an 8.9" convertible tablet. I found that fairly usable with XP and W7, so I decided to give 8" a try. Fortunately the software I would run doesn't have lots of small buttons.

          Then on the other hand don't use it if you want to use it for the touch optimzed apps.

          There are people who aren't interested in a million and one apps and really just want to do email, watch youtube videos, some MS Office, and surf the net. That is literally all they're interested in. There are a few people at work like that - I've recommended Win8 tablets to them and they're happy with them.

          Because they are non existent or just a mobile version of the webpage..hence why the surface RT failed.

          I think RT failed because there's no reason to buy an RT tablet when an x86 tablet costs the same, has the same battery life and size/weight, and can do everything RT does AND maintain x86 compatibility.

          The only w8 tab that's decent and people seem happy with is the surface pro, especially for uni students who take notes.

          Transformer T100, ThinkPad Tablet 2, Asus ME400C…

        • Diji1 on 16/07/2014 - 10:00

          @eug: An example is any non-Metro application that takes up more than one screen. So basically most applications.

          The major problem from my perspective is there's not much reason to use Windows unless you can use legacy application given that Android/iOS exists with it's huge number of applications that are designed for touchscreen operation. And since legacy applications do not provide a good user experience using touchscreens there's no reason for me to use Windows on a touch screen at the present time.

        • eug on 16/07/2014 - 12:38

          @Diji1:
          An example is any non-Metro application that takes up more than one screen. So basically most applications.

          Can you give an example that you have used?

          The major problem from my perspective is there's not much reason to use Windows unless you can use legacy application given that Android/iOS exists with it's huge number of applications that are designed for touchscreen operation.

          For more advanced users, sure. I definitely couldn't use a Win8 tablet as my main tablet. Too few apps, and non-customizable UI.

          But there are many kinds of users in this world. A Windows tablet would suit some them perfectly. I'm sure of it because I know several.

          All they want to do is surf the net, send emails, watch some videos, Skype, and some MS Office. Their main computer is a Windows desktop. They really don't care about games or much else. I think for them, a Windows tablet is perfect as they are already familiar with Windows and Office, the UI is consistent across brands (unlike Android skins), etc.

      • Mister Plod on 15/07/2014 - 23:08
        +1

        Are you trying to use legacy apps with your finger?

        If (most of) their apps were actually good, people wouldn't have to do this.

        I use my T100 with keyboard dock for familiar programs rather than the many bad windows apps (chrome's metro mode is the only exception).

        I can't even imagine using a full windows tablet without a mouse/keyboard; that's what RT is for… or just get an Apple/Android tab!

    • [Deactivated] on 15/07/2014 - 22:52
      +1

      cant agree more but its not that great for note taking as well. the screen is too small. the stylus not really sensitive.

  • Herbse on 15/07/2014 - 22:37

    This looks like a great deal!
    So these run full proper Windows. I can install whatever program I want, photoshop etc?

    • tc4101 on 15/07/2014 - 22:39

      Yeah u can. But it'll be a bit laggy for Photoshop

      • grab_ur_freebies on 15/07/2014 - 22:47
        +1

        Plus storage is limited. Best to grab a high speed 64GB microSD (class 10 UHS-1) for around $40-50 courtesy of PCbyte deals from francesca.

  • jashjash on 15/07/2014 - 22:46

    Anyone know if the MS Office license is built in, or a key included on a piece of paper in the box?

    I'd like to give the license key to a relative would would need it more on a laptop, than I'd need it on this device.

    • [Deactivated] on 15/07/2014 - 22:49

      the key would be included in a piece of paper but i dont think u can use the key on other device

  • [Deactivated] on 15/07/2014 - 22:49
    +1

    bought one last time for 459 from msy for note taking. sold for 340 at gumtree. the screen is too small,the stylus not that sensitive,its hard to navigate windows 8 in 8 inch screen. not happy at all. the quality not that great. if you are looking for tablet for note taking, i suggest get at least 10" tablet. the screen not that clear as well.

    • eug on 15/07/2014 - 22:56
      +3

      I went to Computer Alliance with the sole purpose of buying it, but changed my mind after playing with it for about 15 minutes.

      The screen was quite disappointing - the oleophobic coating felt like .. it wasn't there. It smudged very easily which made the screen harder to see. It wasn't very bright either, which didn't help. The anti-glare coating was pretty poor as well, if there was one at all.

      All that said, there are quite a few people on tabletpcreview who like theirs, so it's still worth a look at.

  • tanastra on 16/07/2014 - 09:18

    all windows 8 tablet with less than 11 inch are useless, and only good for watching movies/games. hardly productive when half keyboard covering your screen for typing anything (its a joke… microsoft!!!)

    • Herbse on 16/07/2014 - 11:07

      It's not Microsofts fault that manufacturers make a 8 inch tablet. All the Microsoft tablets are 10inches+.
      It's like blaming Google for slow Huawei phones..

      • hugs on 16/07/2014 - 12:21

        It kinda is — Microsoft have a small-screen incentive, where Windows licenses are cheap (or even free!) and they'll throw in a copy of Office Home & Student for free.

        That being said, this thing is still way more productive than an iPad.

    • eug on 16/07/2014 - 12:11

      hardly productive when half keyboard covering your screen for typing anything

      so … all tablets less than 11 inches are useless then?

  • defiant on 16/07/2014 - 16:43

    I bought this tablet 2 months ago and am very happy with it. I primarily use it for onenote, and synchronize it with onenote for Mac and onenote 2013 running within parallels on my macbook. Mainly use it in lectures and small tutorials where I am often standing around a computer with other students.

    I think it excels for specific applications.

    I wanted a small, light tablet, ability to use onenote 2013 full version, Wacom (or similar active digitiser to allow accurate note taking) without paying a premium price. There were not many other devices that fit this criteria (see previous comments re dell venue stylus)

    I agree the included stylus is not great, but the Microsoft surface stylus works well (and has a useful built in eraser). Other limitations/negatives are small screen whist navigating windows, suboptimal stylus response at screen edges, relatively lower resolution than other devices.

    In summary, I think this is a bargain if it fits your needs. Thanks OP for posting, maybe I'll buy a spare!

  • hlov on 16/07/2014 - 17:52

    I have one, and I used for taking notes in OneNote everyday, it's my big PDA. The specs are wrong it doesn't have hdmi.
    The office license comes in a card so you can use it in other computers.
    I used as an e-reader, the nook books app is good for epubs and theres a good german epub reader for DRM content.
    The device has also a GPs chip and the Nokia maps works like a charm and the maps are only.
    I have been lucky as mine doesn't have any issue at all, w I just wish the screen was full HD, after using the ThinkPad 8, oh boy big difference.
    The browser experience is super as well, was watching the world cup on sbs before.

Login or Join to leave a comment
Login Join