Excellent tablet, just missing a couple features!
920143
UPDATE 2: Fortunately for most of you, your can be refunded through your cardholder agreements if you purchased this with a Mastercard or Visa credit card. Unfortunately for myself, after contacting my bank and Mastercard, my debit card did not offer this protection at the time of purchase, to extend the warranty by another year. I have learned my lesson, I will use a credit card from now on when buying tablets and other electronics.

UPDATE: I have changed my review from 4 stars to one star. The device lost touch screen functionality. The touch screen is erratic, slow, and will simply refuse to register with my commands. After researching in the Kindle Help Community, this is a common problem, for them to fail 1.5-2 years after purchase. With only a 1 year manufacturers warranty, I was 6 months out of date. I decided to contact support and was offered a $20 credit towards a new one (Currently on sale for 179.00). I declined the offer, especially if the device will fail a year and a half later, from now. I will now be looking at my cardholder agreement and seeing if I can contact MasterCard for a forceful refund. We'll see how that goes.

Very enjoyable little tablet if you have Amazon prime. For those that have trouble with the amazon market for apps, just download them on your phone and copy them and send them to your Kindle, it is very easy! I like the display. I took away 1 star for getting rid of the HDMI port and not having a rear facing camera.
1418237
I purchased this tablet after doing research on a number of tablets.  I was looking for one that would play flash without a lot of hassle, and give me as full an experience for a computer as possible within a tablet.  Asus has made one fine tablet with this Vivotab Smart.  One immediate downside is that the latency on the response on the touch screen sometimes bothers me especially given that one cannot always tell if the tablet reacted to the touch or not.

This tablet has a full version of Windows 8 (not RT) which gives me a lot more flexibility in terms of what I can run or not run on a tablet.  It comes with 64 gb of space but for much less than the iPad.  The screen resolution is excellent and everything I need for what I was looking for.  It also comes with a front and rear camera with the rear camera at 8 megapixels.

The tablet falls between the higher end Windows Surface Pro and the Windows RT machines.  It does use Window apps, which leaves out a few apps I would like to have but are only available on the iPad.  When searching for a tablet, I found that with all I looked at, I would have to give up something and this was the tablet that, for me, had the least to give up.
3719842
I purchased this tablet over an iPad since it seemed to have most of the same features, size, and capabilities and I couldn't be happier with it.  I'm only giving it 4 stars because it doesn't carry any of the Google apps which I use for everything else.  If you want a simple tablet for video, games, or browsing this is the one you're looking for.  Can't beat a tablet like this for under $100!
2131732
I own this tablet along with a "smart cover" and Android BT keyboard. I also own the 10" version and Surface Pro 2. The Note 12.2 gives the tablet form new, and much needed, purpose. The screen size is now just the right size to do true multi-windowed multitasking. When used with the smart case, it easily rests in my lap or on a table. Combined with a BT keyboard, the tablet shows its real strength---working with documents, emails...anything requiring more attention than finger poking.

I ditched the Magazine UI and went with Nova Launcher, but Magazine is headed in a good direction. I really wish Samsung would get rid of the bezel buttons. Additionally, charge time is too slow. I've read that the LTE version of this tablet will have faster charging due to its Snapdragon processor so maybe it's a limitation of the Samsung processor on the Wifi version.  Due to the buttons and charging, I have to give 4 instead of 5 stars.

Overall, this tablet seems best suited to those who prefer using a BT keyboard. Even if you don't use a wireless keyboard the onscreen keyboard is excellent. With the increased screen size the keyboard is now big enough that I can touch type at speeds close to using a real keyboard, and that's a first for any tablet I've used. It even has the control c and v shortcuts for copy paste!
2500097
Overall I really like my Kindle HDX 7" very much.  To be clear, the only reason I gave it four stars out of five is due to the ads and the smaller screen.  I find myself wishing I could afford the 8.9" for some of the apps.  If possible I would have given it 4.5 stars with those small faults in consideration, but they do not allow it and I think they are something buyers should consider/ be aware of.  Be sure of what size you need or want and I suggest looking at one you can hold and play with before deciding on the 7" or 8.9".  For me I did not need a big screen and the 8.9" is a considerable jump in price with little gain in overall performance.

With that being said, the screen is awesome and crystal clear, very easy to look at in a wide variation of light.  The touch screen is accurate and responsive.  In a white screen there is a noticeable blue tinted border but that is explained in the descriptions or by the manufacturer due to the use of blue LED's that they credit the sharpness of the screen, most visible in a white screen, such as e-reader mode. The small size does have its benefits in that I can slide it in pockets of my flannels, or hoodies when relaxing around the house, dressed for warmth in recent cold spells.  Carrying it around the house and it is hardly noticeable to have it in my hands, but this also makes the soft-touch "rubbery" back finish very nice to have, otherwise it seams like it would be easy to let it slip out of your grip.

More or less it is very easy to use and self-explanatory for changing settings or working between apps.  I have used the wi-fi to connect to local access and it has worked perfectly; fast to recognize local sources.  Videos load quickly (depending on access speeds) and is also extremely clear.  The battery seems to drain a bit quicker than I would prefer, but to power the screen in such a thin and tiny case then I am not really surprised or terribly upset at this.  Sometimes you need to understand the balance of space and weight savings with the amount of internal space, and with that being said, this thing is amazingly light, and thin with the slanted back edges adding to the streamlined appearance.

Some users may complain about the power and volume buttons on the back, but really there is enough "feel" to tell you which buttons are which and once you get used to them their easy to use.  The key board is smallish, obviously, but if you are used to a smart phone then this seems a snap to type on.  I have seen protective cases with built in keyboards for it, if that is a preference.

Perhaps my biggest gripe of all is the ads that show whenever you turn it on or some other functions (some are probably app related).  If possible I would advise people to pay the extra bucks to void the ads.  I bought mine through the local Air Force Base AAFES where I feel I got a good price, but now I need to find out how I can turn off the mildly irritating ads.

Over all, gripes included, for well under $200 I would say this is possibly the best small size, budget, tablet on the market and I am happy with it.  I am putting the origami case on my Christmas list to provide protection and a stand, and plan to use this as an alternative to using a more expensive computer when I am traveling.
989839
I bought this tablet for my son, and he loves it.  The speakers are great for a tablet of this size.  The displays hd picture is amazing. The only things that it's missing for five stars are 1. Bluetooth and 2. Google Play Store!
1239928
*READ INSTRUCTIONS AT END OF MY REVIEW ON HOW TO PROPERLY INSTALL AND AVOID POSSIBLE HEADACHES*

This is an excellent tablet. I did my research before buying it and I was convinced it was perfect for my needs. Many people will say that it doesn't work properly or that the it's frustrating to get it to work. It is not, if you know how to follow instruction and do a quick Google search if you have questions or concerns. Tested on a Windows 7 laptop.

The tablet is quite slim and slick and the black color allows it to blend well with my desk and the rest of my equipment. I've tested it on CS6 and Sketchbook Pro and I have to say the pressure sensitivity is top notch, there's no apparent lag, keys and buttons work properly (although remapping some of them is a good idea since some presets aren't very useful).
However, there are issues when using dual-screens. While CS6 works perfectly with the tablet on Dual-screen, SBP (and several free drawing applications) simply don't work as they should. [*A workaround is to open the program with one active screen, then switch to dual-screen and it should function as it should.*]. Speaking of Dual-screen, if you want the tablet to ONLY function with your main screen, switch the monitor settings on the Tablet's Control Panel to "Monitor 1" or the one you want it to be used on.

The Pen seems a bit cheap but feels really comfortable in my hands and doubt it'll break easily. It's buttons are also remappable. Comes with 3 replacement nibs. Not sure when to replace my current one (I guess they wear down and degrade after time).

CD drivers worked right of the bat. It installs a control panel for the tablet accessible via icon tray, there you'll be able to adjust all the setting for the tablet. It also comes with software, but the only useful one is the PenNotice that allows you to write/draw over what's displayed on the screen. But if you don't care for that, you could simply not install them. I tried the UC-Logic drivers from their site but it seemed to have broken pressure sensitivity on CS6 (could be an isolated incident, not sure) and their "New Dual-Screen" drivers did not seem to fix the issue I mentioned earlier. So go ahead and stick with CD drivers if they seem to be working for you.

It has it's flaws but they are nearly negligible. But as drawing tablet, it's incredible and price simply can't be beat.

* INSTALLATION
1) DO NOT PLUG IN THE TABLET YET!!! Most if not all complaints stem from people plugging in the Tablet first which installs generic and useless drivers that interfere with the Tablet's own drivers.
2) Alright, pop in the disc, autorun, and install the drivers. RESTART computer.
2) NOW plug in the tablet to finish installing final components.
3) Open up the Tablet's Control Panel located on the icon tray. UNCHECK "Support Tablet PC Feature". If you don't, you might experience lag or unresponsiveness from the tablet so make sure you do so.
- If you still experience issues. Try the following.
1- DISABLE "Tablet PC Input". To do so Open Start Menu, search for "Component Services" Look for it and disable it.
2- You may have Wacom or other tablet drivers. Uninstall them. You may need to uninstall Monoprice (UC-Logic) drivers too if you want to replace them with newer versions. Simply uninstall them all, restart PC, Follow Installation steps again.
3- GOOGLE. If everything's done correctly up to this point, it has to be working, if not, do a quick search. Or perhaps you got a lemon and simply have to replace it (it happens).
3206416
Nice tablet. Functionality is great, but the User Interface leaves something to be desired. The menu system has odd redundancies ( home page has your apps and at the top is a carousel of most recently used apps. The apps are just as easy to access as the carousel and would be more "front page" witbout the redundant carousel.). The menu is kind of clumsy too.
The power, speed, graphics and sound are all top notch,  which makes this well worth the price.
2152906
I bought this tablet to replace my bulky laptop that I'd be carrying for years, since I mostly just needed something light for some coding and writing. In that regard, this tablet is perfect. It's extremely light, easy to carry, with a big enough screen to easily see what I'm typing but not too big as to become cumbersome to hold in one or two hands if I have the keyboard dock detached. Overall, I love this tablet. I'ts been absolutely great for what I need it for, but there are some issues I wish Asus had dealt with prior to me purchasing it.

Pros:
Extremely lightweight
Preinstalled with a FULL version of Office 2013
Fast with a full version of Windows 8.1, not the RT nonsense.
Screen has a good range of brightness, good for brightly lit classroom or watching Netflix before bed.
Keyboard dock doesn't add much weight, types reasonably well once you get used to it.
Sound isn't bad for the speakers being in the back, headphones are definitely your friend though.
Touch screen is very responsive, very little delay in commands if any.
Wi-Fi works perfectly, able to stream relatively quickly and with few lags or pauses for buffering depending on your connection speed.
2GB RAM seems to be plenty, even with Spotify, Chrome, and some coding applications open. Almost never lags or slows down noticeably.
USB 3.0 port on the keyboard dock is very useful, as is the MicroSD slot on the tablet itself.
Physical Sound, Lock, and Desktop keys function very well, not overly hard to press or reach.
Charges within ~3 hours from almost dead to full charge with the 2.0 amp adapter provided, can probably go faster with a higher amperage charger. I usually charge it overnight, no big deal for me.
Battery does last an extremely long time, I can go all day before needing to charge it with some light to moderately heavy usage (coding, Spotify, Chrome, Amazon Instant Video/Netflix, etc.)

Cons:
Touch screen is very responsive, just not always perfectly accurate for trying to do certain file and window operations, like double clicking or dragging certain items.
Mousepad on keyboard dock is somewhat flimsy, I would recommend a Bluetooth mouse for it.
Does come preinstalled with some bloatware, though nothing majorly annoying and can be easily enough removed.
Docking section doesn't always want to seat correctly when adding to the tablet, can usually fixing by pressing down on whichever side isn't fully connected or removing tablet and re-docking again.
Dock section feels somewhat loose after a couple months of use, but not majorly so.
With keyboard attached, tablet becomes rather top heavy, prone to tipping over when tilted fully back.
Small rubber grips on keyboard don't fully make contact when tablet is fully tilted, making it somewhat difficult to use on slanted, smooth surfaces.
Charging port can seem difficult to plug cable into, I usually plug it in at a very slight downward angle, usually makes it easier to plug in for charging.
Plastic back does feel a little cheap, but doesn't majorly affect overall build quality of the tablet.

Overall, this is a great tablet for a student that doesn't need a heavy-duty laptop, but still wants something that's relatively capable while still being small and compact. For the price, some compromises will have to be made, but it's an excellent value for the price and I would highly recommend it as a small, compact Windows 8 tablet that can still run many things just as well as a full laptop counterpart.
1734999
I had no idea what to expect with this tablet. The price point is intriguing for a widescreen 10.1 inch tablet. It uses an uncommon processor and although I like Asus laptops for value, their tablets were unknown to me.

After using and more importantly enjoying this tablet, I am impressed and it is worthy for consideration for an Android tablet. It does have a few limits. The screen is very good but not great. I do have an iPad 3 and I felt it was just a tad less high def. And the pixel density does bear that out, it is 240. BUT there is plenty to like about the screen: very accurate colors and good color depth. It is a very good screen especially at the price. But not great.

Performance: Very quick web surfing, very quick download and install of apps. Video apps: not as responsive as web surfing but still very enjoyable. Netflix, Watch ESPN, HBO Go all work well. But there are times when video seems to go down in quality which happens rarely with my iPad across the same exact wireless network. Games: good performance, and the screen is a little better with games than video.

Speakers: very good tablet speakers and very good speaker control. There is an easily accessible speaker interface with different speaker modes, music, movie, talking, etc. These modes matter. Movie mode works great for videos and music for, well, music. While the volume isn't exceptional it is more than good enough and no distortion even at full volume. Much better speakers than the iPad.

Build: VERY impressed. The MeMO pad feels good. In fact the textured back feels so good in the hand I really can't recommend getting a cover. It is that good. It is also lightweight for the size. I didn't think .2 of a lb or so can make a difference, it does. The MeMO is a pleasure to hold for long periods and use.

Interface: I like it. You swipe downward from any screen and it brings up a lot of useful controls. You can build folders and various screens can have different functions and layouts. Unfortunately this is hard to learn about (more later). There are a number of Asus apps from drawing, to video production, to backup, etc. Good virtual keyboard, responsive and accurate.

Camera: I don't use tablets for video or pictures. But I tried it out and the back camera takes decent pictures and video. If this is something you do you will not be disappointed.

Cons: Although I like screen I am going to also put it on the con. The screen is the heart of any tablet to me. Tablets are visual machines. It is a very good screen. But if the Fire HDX lives up to its spec...that has to be a consideration. Video playback on various apps seems to degrade at times more than my iPad.

Summary: Wow. Very few compromises, especially considering the price. This is an excellent value. Speaking of value, the 32GB is an absolute no brainer at $20 more. You get about 11.5 usable gigs with the 16GB. Micro SD is nice of course but good to have more system storage. If you want an Android tablet that does everything well, is pretty fast, and has an enjoyable if not top of the line screen, for a very competitive price, you should consider the MeMO pad. It really shows how overpriced iPads are, especially the non-retina mini which was and is a complete rip-off. Competition is paying off in the Android tablet market, there is a lot of value to be had, and the MeMO 10 is definitely value laden.
1701832
If I could give this tablet a 4.5 stars I would.  The tablet market may not be perfect yet but this tablet is my number one choice for the $$$ without a doubt.  I rate myself "medium" on the techy level (I can not code or hack) and I don't have a ton of patience, but I was able to ROOT and flash the vegan tab ROM and now this thing is simple and very fast and smooth.  If you don't know what rooting or ROMing means then it is all explained in detail in the xda developers forum, just google it.  It took a little time but I was able to add a 16gb mini sd and install some custom apps like ES Explorer, a new media player, angry birds etc. and I could not be happier. It does take a little time to figure out how to do it all but the price and the fun of customization makes this tab with all its great hardware a great choice. I paid $379.
1359323
Purchased this for my wife for Christmas.  Really like the tablet, display is great and the functionality for reading books, getting on-line to the Internet and e-mail is really good.  The additional keyboard is great for e-mail also, that's what convinced me to buy this tablet.  The only thing missing is sync for contacts in Outlook.  I had some trouble finding it on the Internet but Asus has a utility for this! My initial reaction was great; however,the instructions are abismal and of course we can't get it to work.  So I created trouble tickets with ASUS Support it can't be that big a deal, support will be able to get me through this easily.  WRONG, I've had no response from them what-so-ever in a week and a half.  This is totally absurd and abismal lack of any support what-so-ever!

My view at this point would be to avoid this like the plague due to lack of support from ASUS.  I suppose I should have know better than to buy brand X but I really liked the additional keyboard for connectivity and e-mail...

How frustrating :-(
4309602
Xoom is an excellent tablet. I like Google openess is designing their OS.
Pros
- Has a fast  NVIDIA Tegra 2 dual-core mobile processor,overall Honeycomb 3.1 is fast and pretty snappy.
- The display is sharp and the colors are great.
- Has all the ports, SD cards, USB, HDMI etc
- All the goolge services works well.
- Flash on demand, I like the fact that I can load pages pretty fast without flash and tap it when I want to see flash content. Give users choices and not force it like ipad(no flash)
- I don't have to go through itunes to add music to the device. just copy the mp3 files and they will show up on the misic player. I am impress with how OS organizes mp3 files.
- All my mails, contacts, and apps gets back up on google cloud. it will sync with my other android phone.
- this is a google experience tablet. I am hoping I will get the OS upgrade first and fast. No extra UI, running stock Android.

Cons
- Power button on the back of the device? WTF was Motorola thinking?? Although I got use to it.
- The Power charging pin does not go all the way in. Feels like it is about to come out when I charge the device. But so far working well
- The device is heavier and thicker compare to ipad2 and Samsung Galaxy Tab 10.1.
- I wish it comes with more than 3250 mAh battery. But it lasted me 8-10 hour of wifi browsing and video play back. good enough.
- Apps that are optimized for Android Tablets are limited. But hopefully that will change in the future.
- Some of the apps that are not for tablets only open in portrait mode.

Note
-This tablet is designed for Landscape mode. Some of the rendering on portrait mode in the browser does not feel as good as in landscape mode
3390195
I own the 16 GB metallic gray version of this tablet. I will keep this brief and split it into pros and cons.

PROS -
Very thin, very light
Android is very responsive and powerful
Customization is very easy, especially compared to iOS
Fantastic screen - bright, vivid colors, and great viewing angles
Outstanding battery life - easily get 1 and a half days of use
Great price

CONS-
No USB, HDMI, or SD Card ports
App selection is lacking, both in quantity and quality
Accessories are very pricey
Some build quality issues*

*On my tablet, and on many others, the screen has had some issues where "Newton's Rings" appear after the tablet gets too warm. They can be described as oily looking marks between the Glass and Actual LCD display. It is similar to pressing down on a calculator display. This is a common issue. What happens is that some internal part warps (not quite sure which part) from the heat, and causes the LCD to touch the glass. It does go away after the tablet cools down and doesn't cause permanent damage, but it is annoying. People who live in very hot areas (Texas, Arizona, etc.) might want to be careful using it outdoors or leaving it in a hot car.
4113624
I've owned my tablet since the spring of 2015 and I am really impressed with it. Having owned all sorts of name brand and no-name tablets, this is one that I can honestly say is a great tablet. It runs smoothly and the unlocked network connection makes it very useful while travelling. 1GB of ram is very good for this tablet and I have many apps loaded for all sorts of tasks from document creating and review, picture editing, network tools, VOIP, email, internet tv, movies, music, and other tasks. 16GB of onboard storage is more than enough, but it also supports 64GB modules which really makes taking movies with you while on vacation, or downloading them, a real pleasure. The rear digital camera is excellent and the front webcam is good but choppy (but it is a webcam). You can take clear pictures and videos as needed. The bluetooth makes file transfer between devices a breeze, and the wireless connectivity has a very good internal antenna for connectivity as many cheap tablets have poor wireless reception. I use mine every day and can easily get 6.5 hours of wireless internet use, sometimes even up to 8 hours. The lifetime data really comes in handy while travelling-no more looking for a free wifi hotspot. And I can even set it up as a wifi hotspot for other devices if needed, as it's come in handy a few times already. Additional data packs are cheap and easily purchased online. Since it's unlocked I can even put in my own cell phone sim card with unlimited data, setup the APN, and then create a wifi hotspot wherever I need it, nice! Charging is fast and super easy using any microusb cell phone data cable and charger or computer usb port. There are programs on this that run much better than on many name brand tablets I've had. The only bad point is the volume of the speakers is not that loud, so you can use the speaker boaster program to make it louder, but it's not needed when in public as you can always plug-in a stereo headset and listen in private.
1817895
While this tablet works wonderfully, I just can't believe (my stupidity for missing this in description), that it doesn't have a camera except a front facing one.  I have no desire to take selfies!!  I have also realized that the volume buttons do not work, except by doing it through settings.  I have had it since Christmas, so maybe too late to exchange or return.  I bought my daughter the one below this one, and it has the camera.  My charger also goes in at an angle and makes it hard to plug in, but I don't know if that is a fault or if it is the way it is supposed to be.  I did give a good rating, as all other things work great, stays charged a long time and is great for reading books!
2583126
First off, let me say that I like this tablet.  Great design great image quality.  Great sound.  Great device for Amazon content (if you are a Prime member, a lot less so, if you are not).

This is a tablet with good specs.  It has the best interface for Amazon content (better than any Amazon app available to competing tablets/platforms.).

The functionality of this tablet in regards to the Amazon ecosystem really should be included in the Amazon apps for iOS/WindowsRT/Android.

Cons:  This OS really should be just an app.  You feel like it isn't really a fully functioning tablet.  I considered converting this to a full android tablet, but didn't because I have enough tablets (android and ios) in the house and there is no value in adding another.  That saved this from the hack-monster.

Takes forever to charge.  Can't understand why when it's battery life is less than good.  Not a fan of the power button location.  It is position right at where you would hold the tablet.  Also not a fan of the power port and the micro hdmi port.  Makes it impossible to charge the device while using with oem Amazon stand case (nicely done case, btw).

 I take this with me when I'm out and expect to have a lot of down/waiting time.  It really is a quite capable media device and the Amazon content is really well done. I can live with the closed ecosystem and recognize this as a great media delivery device, but my biggest issue with it is the Silk browser and it's constant crashing and inconsistent performance (not sure why a proprietary browser was necessary with all the great available browsers out there (especially for an android based tablet...why reinvent the wheel?)...and to exclude Google's Chrome browser from the list of available apps (you can side load (why should you have to?), but can't access Google Play).

That really doesn't make much sense, but I suspect that Amazon is using that proprietary browser to collect consumer data on its unsuspecting customers, in a way not possible through another browser it doesn't own.

 Watching movies or reading books on the device is great, but not having a consistent browser is what keeps this device home, most of the time.  I can live with the limits of the closed Amazon environment, if I have access to a well executed browser (that's where the meat of my usage is).  I won't hack this to make it better and will not side load a real browser.  I just, very often don't consider using it because of the horrible browser experience (the browser always eventually crashes).  I will take it with me if I have room for two tablets (the Kindle for entertainment and a real tablet for everything else (usually everything else wins out and the Kindle just lives on my treadmill...a shame, really, for what should be a pretty good device).