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ASUS T100HA 10.1" Transformer Book $342 Harvey Norman

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ASUS T100HA 10.1" Transformer Book $342 Harvey Norman
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Riczter on 06/02/2016 - 15:27 harveynorman.com.au (1938 clicks)
Last edited 11/10/2016 - 18:52 by 1 other user

They've upgraded these since the T100TA, they now boast up to 12 hours battery life, the new Type C USB 3.0 Connector, and a faster Cherry Trail Quad Core Intel Atom Z8500 CPU up to 2.24GHz and the associated increase in performance to the integrated graphics.

Unfortunately it is still somewhat crippled by only 2GB RAM (soldered), and a very meh screen but its fine for general use.

These used to be a bargain at $450 https://www.ozbargain.com.au/node/130839.
For $342 for the upgraded model seem like a pretty stellar deal.
Today only so get it while you can.

Remember to take advantage of Harvey Normans $25 newsletter signup offer and see if officeworks stocks the same model to get a price match.

Product Page: http://www.asus.com/au/2-in-1-PCs/ASUS_Transformer_Book_T100…

Specs:
Processor: Intel® Atom™ x5-Z8500 1.44GHz Processor (2MB Cache, Up to 2.24GHz)
Memory: Soldered OnBoard Memory 2 GB
Hard Drive: 64 GB - eMMC SSD
Display: 10.1" WXGA LED Backlight Touchscreen (1280 x 800)
Graphics: Intel HD Graphics (micro HDMI)
Optical Drive:
Wireless: 802.11n & Bluetooth 4.0
Lan: None
OS: Microsoft Windows® 10 64Bit

Computing 10.1inch ASUS Computer Laptop Tablet

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  • UncommonName on 06/02/2016 - 15:31

    SSD swapable?

    • Riczter on 06/02/2016 - 15:35
      +5

      No the hard drive storage is soldered onboard eMMC flash memory as far as i am aware, slower than an SSD, sort of like a soldered on SD Card but a little faster. Not user changeable as far as i know. best bet for increasing storage is add a 128GB or 200GB fast MicroSD card thanks to the MicroSD Slot

      • UncommonName on 06/02/2016 - 15:38
        -6

        Nope then.

      • Jackson on 06/02/2016 - 22:11
        +1

        I thought you were going to say "thanks to TA" for a second

  • sonicentropy on 06/02/2016 - 16:05
    -5

    1280x800 LOL..

      • Faulty on 06/02/2016 - 19:15
        +4

        Woah there, calm down horsey.

      • deanylev on 06/02/2016 - 22:40
        +1

        Well, this has a MUCH higher pixel density than a 15.6" 1366x768 display, I'm sure at $342 you wouldn't be complaining if a laptop had one of those.

        • [Deactivated] on 06/02/2016 - 22:48
          +3

          It's higher PPI than a 1080p 15.6inch screen, 141.2 compared to 149.5.

        • deanylev on 06/02/2016 - 23:00
          +2

          @dyl: Holy moly I didn't even think of that. They definitely wouldn't be complaining if it had one of those.

    • Shwayne on 06/02/2016 - 23:59

      Upgrade from my MSI Wind u100, 1024x600 LOL.

      At least it's >720p, and at 10" that's a lot more detail.

  • StevePER on 06/02/2016 - 16:40
    +1

    There is a slightly different version of this laptop on Amazon with 4GB RAM and SSD for ~$436 delivered. I bought one a couple of months ago and it seems pretty reasonable.
    http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B014854RGK

    • GreenGuava on 06/02/2016 - 16:52

      Are you sure that model has an SSD? The official spec sheet says eMMC, though admittedly the text in the description refers to SSD. See http://store.asus.com/us/item/201508AM070000885/A38616

      • Jackson on 06/02/2016 - 22:12

        People are always making that mistake though

      • StevePER on 06/02/2016 - 23:27

        Amazon told me it had an SSD and I believed them. Is there any way to check without opening it up?

        • Riczter on 07/02/2016 - 02:41
          +1

          eMMC is a type of SSD (Solid State Drive). You can be almost certain that it does contain eMMC, as thats what they all have. Technically they didn't lie to you, you just had a different perception/understanding of what you were getting.

        • nathand on 07/02/2016 - 23:49

          They Obi-Wan'ed your arse.

  • [Deactivated] on 06/02/2016 - 17:44
    +1

    All Aboard the Night Train!!!

    It's Cherry Trail btw.

    • Riczter on 06/02/2016 - 18:48

      ah whoops good spot

  • jazoom on 06/02/2016 - 17:59
    +3

    "These used to be a bargain at $450" … 2 years ago.

  • Loki556 on 06/02/2016 - 18:25
    +3

    Screen in the T100 was really bad, I sold mine 1 week after buying it. Is this one much better or still rubbish?

  • smash210 on 06/02/2016 - 21:18
    +1

    Don't want to ask a stupid question but is this touch screen?

    • Riczter on 06/02/2016 - 21:25
      +1

      yes it is :) I've heard stupider questions on here its ok. But yes the keyboard is removable allowing you to use it in tablet mode with touch screen.

      • CandyMan on 06/02/2016 - 22:50

        No such thing as a stupid question

  • Chopel on 06/02/2016 - 21:34

    slot in 128Gb microsd and good to go for extra space (music, movie, etc) :)

    • REDRUM on 06/02/2016 - 22:08
      +2

      Careful though, I was planning on doing the same with the X205TA I bought last year, unfortunately the SD card slot only runs at something like 12Mbps, SUUUUUPPPER slow. It is sadly much quicker to use a USB2 SD adapter… I assume this netbook will be the same.

      • The Terratronie on 07/02/2016 - 06:01

        well then…. so much for me buying a X205TA this week, im so glad i read this!!

  • tony2023 on 06/02/2016 - 21:51

    The reviews killed my interest

    • ozdesi on 06/02/2016 - 22:12

      You will find it hard to find a 2-in-1 windows machine at this price
      There is one similar HP machine if you like that in HN bargain posted recently

      • Xizor on 06/02/2016 - 22:40

        Anything around the $300 mark is always going to have significant trade-offs. Same is the case for the Lenovo 100s i bought… but the price, $209.. that made it brilliant.

  • freefall101 on 06/02/2016 - 22:51

    anyone ever tried one of the many chinese 2 in 1s compared to this? Tend to have 4GB RAM and 1080p screens for around the same price.

    • GameChanger on 06/02/2016 - 22:54
      +3

      And full of spyware.

      I wouldn't touch a Chinese tablet/computer if I had sensitive data on it.

    • ozdesi on 06/02/2016 - 23:46

      4gb ddr2 833mhz RAM and 100nits 1080p crappy panel good luck with that

  • barghunt1 on 06/02/2016 - 23:41

    1280 x 800 screen.

    Unfortunately there aren't many options for 10 inch windows tablet with a good ipad like screen.

  • Shwayne on 07/02/2016 - 00:06

    How do I get the $25 voucher from the Newsletter?

    • Shwayne on 07/02/2016 - 00:18

      FML, expired whilst waiting for the $25 voucher. -_-

      • Moral hazard on 07/02/2016 - 06:52
        +2

        Probably a good thing.

        I had the previous version and returned it because with 2gb ram it's unusable.

        Not worth $350.

        These things should be priced at around $200 to be a bargain.

        • SaberX on 07/02/2016 - 14:49

          Sold my acer iconia a501 tablet - had only 1 gb ram. haha 2gb would be heaven. Not sure though with current day android OS and the like how 2gb would run though.

  • newby2010 on 07/02/2016 - 12:36

    Hi Freefall101.

    Silly me bought one of those Chinese Spy machines with crappy 1080p screen on a 11.6" touchscreen display. Yes, I was a bit sus to start off with.

    http://www.gearbest.com/tablet-pcs/pp_261673.html

    Had it for a month. Extremely happy. Bought it to replace an aging 10" netbook and my aging eyes. I couldn't mistake it for an i3, but it is pretty bloody quick surfing the net with multiple tabs and browsers opened while playing a HEVC 8Gb file. This was running in Win10-64bit. That was my bit of testing.

    Have not installed Handbrake to test video conversion. May be later for a laugh, but don't want to set the thing on fire .. yet.

    For a bit of fun for the kids, I reboot to Android for them to play games.

    The only thing is, it can only drive an external Hdisk at USB2 speed via the USB3 plug. Sticks go quick at USB3 speed. The battery should last the long flights at about 8 hours playing time.

    For your info

  • SaberX on 07/02/2016 - 14:51

    Does this come with the keyboard as pictured above?

    Silly question but this usb c thing that is the latest gen usb connection - for all of us with the standard usb plugs still (usb 2/3) do you just buy a converter plug? Going to be a pain while everything transitions whereby previously all usb cords have worked for a number of years over many devices :(

    I miss the days of the 9"-10" netbooks for $200-350 back when it was all the rage. Sure you can get a convertible tablet now adays but somehow the price seems to be well north of 400-500+ i find for a decent ram/specs one as opposed to the old netbook days…

    • Riczter on 07/02/2016 - 14:58

      Yes comes with the keyboard. Not sure about the usb c situation, I would hope in comes with an adaptor but i see no mention of it.

      • SaberX on 07/02/2016 - 14:59

        ahh ok, no worries thanks anyway. Adapter probably costs a fair bit i assume :(

        • Riczter on 07/02/2016 - 15:02

          $3 from hong kong, $6 for local, $15 for hub. From Ebay

  • newby2010 on 07/02/2016 - 17:35

    Ah the keyboard IS EXTRA .. careful if you are looking at US$ too. I bought a good tablet cover/stand (hard to find) and use an existing wireless keyboard and mouse. Works a treat. Love that right click.

    Mine is just a USB 3 connection - not a problem. Just don't use the ultra fit thumb drive to fit in, it overheats on idle and the system will eject it. Currently using Cruzer Fit (usb2) much slower but no problem as extra storage. Work with all the many thumb drive that I have, just not the Ultra Fit.

    Not a $200 Netbook with 2Gb, that can only run win10 with a ten second delay on every click — OMG. This thing is worth the extra money, it is actually quick. And 1080p touchscreen and not 600p on the netbook.

    • Riczter on 07/02/2016 - 22:04

      you must be looking at something else. We are looking at the one linked in the OP from Harvey Norman that DOES come with the attached Keyboard

  • Riczter on 07/02/2016 - 22:04

    Also for the record i am NOT associated with Harvey Norman, dunno how to change it now.

    • barghunt1 on 08/02/2016 - 10:38

      Maybe you could let the moderators of this site know and see if they could remove the associated branding you accidently clicked on.

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