The best convertible ultra portable laptop/tablet!
592007
Got this two days ago...

Pros:
- As advertised, you get a powerful Windows tablet and a powerful ultrabook at the same time!
- Good battery life with smart priority in charging mode (tablet gets charged first always)
- High performance, incl. fast boot time
- 1080p FHD resolution with relatively bright screen
- Terrific design and build quality overall
- Impressively thin in the laptop mode and powerful as a tablet-
- Overall weight is considerably lighter than prior X-series tablets

Cons:
- Screen fonts are too small (had to adjust the display setting quite a bit to get it right)
- Screen is not as bright as expected (subjective issue)
- A upper right portion of the tablet can get quite warm
- Windows 8 is still cumbersome to use
- Screen is too glossy (putting on an anti-glare screen protector helps but also causes the screen to be a bit grainy; may take it off after using it for a while)
- Apps are not optimized to use the pen input fully yet

If you want a high-performance tablet+ultrabook combination, this is it for now!
4828912
Love everything about my new Asus 21 Taichi Laptop/Tablet. Learning Windows 8 is not the challenge I thought it would be, UTube has been a great resource for tutorials. The interfacing of the programs and apps on this computer is exceptional. I love the ease of use that even a grandmother can master.  It is convenient to carry with me due to its thinness and very low weight. This will be my new travel ultra-book as well as my lounging around the house computer. Asus you have done it again!! Thank You!
913962
The problem with ultra portable is they don't have dvd/cd media readers. Now a days everyone has an external one. Trouble is if you want to run a disc at work or school you are up the creek. This computer is as light as a laptop should be. (I have and ASUS laptop that is top of the line but just too darn heavy to lug around.) This Toshiba is exactly what I wanted. Here are the pros:
1. Extremly light (I can carry it with one hand while it is open.)
2. Has a DVD tray (no need for an external one:)
3. Amazing Battery life 6 hours more or less while running the dvd drive continously.
4. 6gb ram for $699.99 which usually only gets you 4gb of ram.
5. HDMI connection

The cons:
1. the keyboard has a slippery feel.
2. The laptop feels like if you dropped it; it would shatter
3. Non lighted keyboard.

Considering everything I would buy it again.
1609904
This laptop is super sleek and light. Its amazing how this little machine compares in specs to many of the gargantuan laptops but this one is better, its SUPER light and great as a portable machine.  As a student I needed a portable device but didn't want to settle for less-than-great specs.  This machine has everything I need and its great looking!  BUY THIS LAPTOP!  I searched for 3 months until deciding on this one.  Don't let its little size throw you, its super packed and is better than most out there.  This ones a keeper.
2885967
This tablet has to be one of the best technological investments I have ever made. It has an amazing screen and is really fast. I recently bought a case for it with a bluetooth keyboard and its like having a portable laptop I can carry in my purse! I also like the stereo speakers on the sides and the camera is great! I can use most of the same apps I had on my phone so I could free up space on it. I have used Samsung phones for years and was always impressed by the quality....this tablet is just as terrific. I have had the unit for a couple months now and everyone that I know has commented on it.......I rarely touch my laptop computer anymore. Very happy and would recommend it to anyone!
120056
This ASUS Transformer Book Flip Laptop is a nice device to have when you need the benefits that come from using a full size key`board at the same time you are looking for the ease of use of a tablet.

I travel a lot as part of my job and normally take both my Dell Latitude laptop to do work on and my Kindle Fire HD for books and videos. Needless to say the combined weight of both devices only adds to the heavy burden that I need to carry. I have been looking at tablets to reduce the weight, but do not feel comfortable when I need to do a lot of work and have to use the on-screen keyboard.  The ASUS Transformer Book Flip Laptop is a excellent compromise.

The size of the notebook is 7.90 x 11.70 x 0.70 and weighs only 2.6 pounds. The screen size is 11.6 and the Intel HD graphics processor results in a clear and crisp picture with good definition and deep rich colors. It has a 1.6 GHz Intel Celeron D processor and uses Windows 10 as its operating system. It comes with a single Lithium ion battery and a power cord that has a micro miniature connector on one end and a wall plug on the other.

With respect to ports, it has a USB Type-C port, USB 3.0 port, micro HDMI port and a MicroSD card slot on the left side and USB 2.0 and a headphone / microphone jack on the right.

The Wi-Fi capability is adequate and I have not had a problem connecting to my wireless network at home or when I logged on to a local hot spot.

The amount of storage is limited. They state that there is 64 GB, but after loading Skype and a few other small Apps it now says that I have used 28.9 out of 57.9 GB. They do provide you with free storage on the cloud with Asus Webstorage, however, and I also plan on getting a micro SD card to  give me some extra space.

The thing that I like about this is that it can operate as a standard laptop with a good size key board and easy to use touch pad, but then if I fold the screen over it becomes a tablet. It can also operate in tent mode as well.

One thing that has been causing me some trouble is that it does not seem to always recognize when it is in tablet mode. When I flip it from laptop mode to tablet mode and then open up Edge and tap on the search area, the on-screen keyboard does not always appear. I need to go to the ease of use section and open up the keyboard section and play around with the settings to get it to work. This does not happen every time, but enough to be a little frustrating. I am not sure if this is a problem with the sensor that detects when it is in laptop mode or tablet mode or maybe it is a software glitch.

Other than this glitch I like this and plan on taking it on the road this week to try out.  It will not replace my Latitude, but it is a good second computer to have when you want to keep the load light or for use on vacation or other less intensive uses.

If it were not for the issue with the keyboard in the tablet mode, I would give the laptop 5 stars.
3750500
I bought it as a gift for my girlfriend. I live outside the US so was sincerely nervous about having it delivered bc if something went wrong with the hardware, I could not use the warranty. This is a really nice laptop, not just the design but the performance. It behaves just perfect, my gf uses it for AutoCAD civil engineering projects and it runs more than fine, and she can take it to the working site since the battery lasts. The easy weight doesnt add that heavy weight to her purse either. We all love it at home, the touch is so responsive. the screen is made out of glass, so if used outdoors, please buy a an anti-glare screen protector. I recommend a green onion supply Brand, its almost buble free, very nice. Oh ! and the boderless screen tricks your head in thinking that you don't really miss a 14 inch screen ( like those comfortable Lenovo square screens) I highly recommend this product for basic and mid range applications in engineering. No problem at all so far
636141
In my life, I never have had a laptop computer, because I am a destop computer guy, and I don't see any benefits from using a laptop. Then, with this new Windows 8 touchscreen ultrabook, it changed my view dramatically. It is incredibly responsive to touch, and it is the fastest to start, from a cold start to internet browsing, it only takes 5 seconds. Incredible, but true.

Since then, I am in love with this computer, and I think it is better than an Ipad, because it can be used as a powerful pc to do business.

Contrary to what I have read in the newspaper about Windows 8, it is an excellent software or perhaps better than IOs 6.
1468646
I like the potential for fuctionality with this device. Going from tablet to traditional laptop in a screen flip is amazing! I love the hardrive size and the small compact desgin. Price was amazing I shopped around for the best price and this was the most affordable without sacrificing great features, such as 500gb hardrive or HD graphics, the touch screen and convertablity were awesome perks. Just got it today, we'll see how well I make the switch from Windows 8 to 10, fingers crossed that I get it down!
1806415
I love this laptop/tablet!  The high resolution 2160x1440 screen makes websites, photos, and videos look amazing.  The keyboard feels perfect.

I don't use the touchpad because it's a bit squirrelly when using it for mouse clicks and moves the cursor when I'm simply trying to click.  I don't like the touchpads that combine the click buttons into the single surface.  So I use a separate mouse instead.

This laptop/tablet feels like it's constructed of solid, durable materials.  There is only a little bit of junkware installed on the computer (I only had to uninstall about 5 useless applications).  It's fast, compact, lightweight, with a beautiful screen.  This is going to be one of my most useful tools on family trips!

Here's a close up photo of the keyboard.
465310
This is an amazing little machine and its perfect for on-the-go hacking. I use it to ssh into a homebase Ubuntu server and develop using vagrant and vim. Using vagrant share I am easily able to view my stuff in the browser.

I tried doing some hobo hacking with an iPad and while it was almost good enough it lacked one HUGE thing...a real browser with an inspector and console. With this Chromebook you obviously have Chrome which is the best browser out there. The iPad also was lacking a nice keyboard. I can touch type on this Acer just like I could on a larger laptop.

I consistently get 11 hours battery. HUGE plus for when you are hacking away from home and a power source.

Chrome OS is an absolute dream. My favorite graphical OS in the whole world.

Do yourself a favor and get one or more of these bad boys.
631398
This is the absolute best $100 I have ever spent in my entire life.  I am a PhD student and I only have a laptop. This little gift from heaven is so priceless that I bought a label maker just so I could cover my name, email address and phone number all over it in case it ever gets lost. This plugs directly into your USB from your laptop and volia! It works. No separate power cord or anything! Only 1 CORD! I have a 13" MacBook Air and it works like a dream. It is lightweight and even came with a foam sleeve for transporting. Working 8 - 12 hours a day on a laptop screen, I find I have to get up and physically relocate to make sure I can stay focused. This second screen is amazing and so transportable that I can go anywhere and use it - I am not restricted to sitting in areas where there are power outlets because this magical screen uses the power from your laptop. I truly don't notice my laptop battery depleting any faster - but even if it does, it is totally worth it. Highly recommend!
4354469
I have been an avid fan of touchscreen computers for six years now and have owned or borrowed a fair number... after hammering on this one for several days, I am extremely pleased with it.

** The only caveat - get Windows Update running and reboot as soon as possible! You may need to reboot more than once to complete! The wifi will be flaky until you have all updates installed. **

short version: Powerful as many desktops, really good screen, good battery, pretty good video card, several goodies included, fan-cooled.

The specs of the Iconia W700 are very similar to the not-yet-released Surface Pro, except it is slightly larger, and has a larger, longer-lasting battery. This makes it weigh more, but it's *not* heavy. I am a young woman, and I have no issues hauling it around all day whatsoever. The video reviewers on youtube who complain about it being heavy are the types who normally review kindles and other low-power devices which weigh almost nothing.

It does not have a pressure-sensitive pen like the Surface Pro, but any generic capacitive stylus (of the sort advertised for iPad - you can get three-packs for a couple dollars here on amazon) will work exactly as it would on an iPad, and handwriting recognition works quite well. However, the touchscreen is very good quality and using a stylus is actually not significantly more accurate than a finger for menus and buttons. Microsoft claims Windows 8 is "smart" about inferring what you meant to touch, and it seems to be true, as after the first several times I missed something tiny on the taskbar in desktop mode, it started picking up very accurately.

Also unlike most tablets, this has cooling fans. For some people this may be a turn-off but I have not found them to be a bother, a totally worthwhile tradeoff for a powerful computer in a tablet. The video card is pretty good; you won't be running Skyrim at high settings but most popular games run fine just as they would on a typical generic desktop. Torchlight II for example looked just like it does on my other machines.

The 11" 1080p screen looks fabulous. It is the only one I have seen that compares to an iPad with Retina. Just be aware that in desktop mode, buttons are small - but everything is very crisp and clean! You will generally want to use a keyboard + mouse plugged into the included dock for desktop mode, but a patient person can get essential things done without them if something comes up while out and about.

Included in the box is a decent dock with 3 USB ports and removable stand (for horizontal or vertical orientation), a pretty nice faux-leather case that stands up like an iPad case (and has a loop for holding a stylus), a mini-hdmi to vga converter for plugging into projectors, and a cleaning cloth. Just a nitpick, on my case it seems they messed something up and the camera cutout does not go through both layers of the case, so you can't take back-facing pictures while it's in the case. The camera is not meant for "real" photography anyway, it is a cheapie for taking pictures of notes or inventory or whatever...

Windows 8 itself has some annoyances, but I won't hold that against the tablet, and I expect most of them will be ironed out with the first service pack.

Comes with McAfee, I recommend you uninstall it and turn on Windows Defender.
1282962
I recently just had the Asus VivoTab, which was a great productivity machine. However, it lacked one thing: a physical keyboard. As much as I love tablets, I need a laptop/ultrabook for the keyboard convenience factor. The VivoBook is an excellent little laptop running a great operating system and on top of that, its a touch screen. I think Windows 8 has its flaws, but I think it is the future of tablet and desktop computing. The VivoBook itself has an excellent keyboard and touch-screen. Its got an SD card, 3 USB ports, HDMI port, Ethernet connection and VGA connection. Just what I needed for on the go. 4GB of RAM and a 500 GB hard drive. What more could you ask for?? I would like to boost the memory up to 8GB, but after research, I learned its actually soldered in. I'm not complaining though. The only complaint I have is battery life. From other reviewers, I think at most you can get 4 hours out of this laptop. For those of you wanting to take this around, I would consider carrying a tablet or find some sort of power source just to make sure you have enough juice (this may vary on what you plan to do with the laptop). Simply put, this laptop is an excellent productivity machine as long as you don't throw everything at it. Web browing, email, Office work, and some entertainment. Dont expect to run PhotoShop and other heavy duty programs while browsing or editing music. This isn't that type of laptop: its built for portability and getting the small to medium tasks accomplished.
1129381
This thing is the bomb! Touchscreen, fantastic resolution, doesn't get scorching hot, fast, and reliable.

Does not have a great battery life if you need it for travel or periods away from an outlet. I  use it as a secondary computer so it stays plugged in. You might get 3 hours out of the battery if you're lucky. It won't make an airline flight without going dead. I cannot use it in school for back to back classes.
2460601
If you want portable, this is it! Most other (standard) laptops are huge monsters weighing twice what this one weighs. Even the power brick is much smaller and lighter than most others ... I refuse to carry anything heavier, and it also looks good! It also compares favorably in design and size to the very best ultra-portable laptops available today.

The keyboard has a good typing layout IMHO, and excellent tactile feel. The supplied USB CDRW/DVD is small and compact. Using a bluetooth mouse means keeping both USB ports free for other uses if necessary. Operation is very quiet in general, although the fan does occasionally become noisier when extra cooling is required. The fingerprint reader is addictive, enabling Windows logon as well as website passwords and login IDs to be memorized. There are a few other nice touches such as the touchpad quick launch feature (quicker access to certain features without returning to the desktop and/or Start menu), the wireless "mapping" utility (for identifying available wireless networks, including bluetooth devices), and movement detection (which causes the hard drive heads to be "parked" in a safe location to avoid accidental damage).

The screen is adequate, without being anything to get excited about (no improvement from a previous Portg bought way back in 2002). Standard office applications and Internet browsing work well IMO, although I did add an extra memory module just to be safe. My previous Portg laptops have been extremely reliable, over periods of more than 5 years of intensive use.

In fact, my only major complaint is that, since I like to travel without the battery, to eliminate extra weight, this design does not allow the machine to be used normally without the battery in place: Two of the three feet under the front palm rest are actually on the battery itself, so removing it leaves the front area in mid air, and unstable for normal use.

Still, very highly recommended as a travel laptop. Perhaps not a good power user's desktop replacement, but definitely sufficient IMHO for normal usage that includes office applications, e-Mail and Internet. It does what I expected it to, and does it with excellence, style and true ultra-portability, not just movability.
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So far, I have no regrets on this purchase. You have to realize what you are buying, though. This is an entry to mid level laptop, and expecting it to perform like a high end machine is not realistic. However, it has plenty of power for everyday tasks and even for some moderately heavy ones. The battery life is pretty good at around 5 hours or so. Surprisingly, I found that I use the convertible feature more than I expected. There are times where folding the keyboard back to use as a stand is very handy (such as when inquisitive toddlers will not keep their hands off of the keyboard). There are a couple of cautions to mention regarding its usefulness as a tablet. The first is the size. While I like having a big screen, if you are planning on using this as a portable tablet, you will most likely find a 15" screen much to big, bulky, and awkward for carrying around like an ipad or similar device. The second issue is with the screen itself. This screen is the most evident "entry level" feature of this device. The viewing angles are terrible and make it next to impossible to use as a tablet. You have to be looking directly at the screen to get a good picture. Any angle at all begins to degrade the clarity of the screen. You might not have realized this, but you very seldom look at a tablet or hand held device at a perfectly straight angle. You will notice it when you try to use this as a tablet. All of this makes it sound like a negative review, however, I would still highly recommend this laptop. As I said before, you just have to be aware of what you are getting. The convertible capability was just a nice bonus for me that didn't really cost any more, so why not? And while I practically never use it as a tablet, I do use the "stand mode" quite frequently and use the touch screen quite a bit for certain games or applications. I recently upgraded to Windows 10 for free, and while I am not sure that I am sold on that operating system yet, getting it for free was nice and this laptop has no problems with running it. So in summary, if you are looking for a great entry to mid level notebook, this is a great choice. As a nice bonus, you get a touch screen and convertible feature that, while not perfect, do add some extra value without a lot of extra cost.