ASUS MeMO Pad Smart 10, VivoTab Smart Compared
VivoTab Smart Specs
Whereas the MeMO Tab Smart 10 is an Android tablet designed for content consumption, the VivoTab Smart is a full-fledged Windows 8 device with a x86 foundation. It's built for work and play, and also to take advantage of Microsoft's touch-happy OS without having to pay a Surface Pro-like premium.
It streets for around $450, or about the half the price of a Surface Pro. To get to that price level, ASUS opted for an Intel Atom Z2760 processor (Clover Trail) clocked at 1.8GHz. Clearly this isn't intended as a desktop replacement, but as a full Windows 8 tablet than can function as a notebook when duty calls.
It streets for around $450, or about the half the price of a Surface Pro. To get to that price level, ASUS opted for an Intel Atom Z2760 processor (Clover Trail) clocked at 1.8GHz. Clearly this isn't intended as a desktop replacement, but as a full Windows 8 tablet than can function as a notebook when duty calls.
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| Operating System |
Windows 8 |
| Display |
10.1-inch WXGA (1366x768) IPS panel, multi-touch |
| Graphics |
PowerVR SGX545 |
| Processor |
Intel Atom Z2760 (dual-core, 1.8GHz) |
| Memory |
2GB LPDDR2-800 |
| Internal Storage |
64GB eMMC flash storage + 32GB Asus Webstorage for 36 months |
| Wireless Connectivity |
802.11 b/g/n Bluetooth v4.0 |
| Multimedia |
Dual stereo speakers 2MP front-facing camera 8MP rear-facing camera w/ auto-focus |
| Ports and Expansion |
Micro USB Micro HDMI 1.4a Micro SD card slot 3.5m headphone/microphone-in combo |
| System Weight |
1.27 pounds (580g) |
| System Dimensions |
10.33 (W) x 6.73 (D) x 0.38 (H) inches (262.5 x 171 x 9.7 mm) |
| Battery |
25Wh Li-polymer battery (9.5 hours) |
| Extras |
G-sensor, gyroscope, e-compass, ambient light sensor, hall sensor, NFC |
| Accessories |
TranSleeve Touchpad Keyboard and Cover - $130 ($100 street) |
| Price |
$500 MSRP ($449 street); 1-year warranty |
A glance at the spec sheet makes it obvious the VivoTab isn't on the level of a Surface Pro. It's for users who don't need that kind of power, but still don't want to settle for Windows RT on top of an ARM-based foundation, which would rule out being able to run legacy Windows applications.
ASUS also sent us its TranSleeve Keyboard Cover to get a better feel for how the VivoTab functions as a laptop. It's a $130 accessory that retails for around $100 and is available in a few different color options.
