First Windows RT-based tablet in the ASUS lineup
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New York City, USA (October 23, 2012) — ASUS today announces ASUS VivoTab RT, its first Windows RT tablet. VivoTab RT features a mobile dock that transforms the tablet into a notebook for increased productivity and longer battery life. VivoTab RT uses the powerful NVIDIA Tegra 3 quad-core processor for smooth and responsive use with Windows RT. Available from October 23, 2012, ASUS VivoTab RT prices start at US$599 for the Wi-Fi version. A 4G LTE model will also be available in the US via AT&T and a 3G model will be available in select European countries via Vodafone. Full pricing and availability details will be released nearer the launch date.
VivoTab RT hardware and software features
Microsoft Corp. and ASUS worked closely together to create one of the first Windows RT tablets on the market. With its metallic design, 8.3mm profile and 525g weight, ASUS VivoTab RT is one of the thinnest and lightest 10.1” tablets available. VivoTab RT features the powerful NVIDIA Tegra 3 quad-core processor and is available with either 32GB or 64GB of onboard storage.
ASUS VivoTab RT has a ‘hidden hinge’ design for a sleek, streamlined look and fully adjustable screen angle when used with the optional mobile dock. When docked, VivoTab RT becomes an ultra-portable productivity tool with keyboard, multi-touch touchpad and USB port, plus up to 16 hours’ use with the dock’s built-in battery. VivoTab RT with Windows RT comes preloaded with Office Home & Student 2013 RT Preview for productivity at home and on the move. With its innovative tablet and mobile dock design, VivoTab RT delivers an excellent combination of performance and portability, both for work and play.
Specifications
Operating System Windows RT
Office Home & Student 2013 RT preview
CPU / Modem NVIDIA® Tegra® 3 quad-core / Icera410
Size / Weight 263 x 171 x 8.3mm / 525g
Memory / storage RAM: 2GB DDR3L (low voltage)
Storage: 32/64GB
Connectivity / Network 802.11 b/g/n Wi-Fi
Bluetooth 4.0 Wi-Fi Direct
(Optional)
3G: DC-HSPA+
4G: LTE
Display 10.1” (1366 x 768) with 178° viewing angle
Scratch-resistant Corning® Fit Glass
Outdoor-readable Super IPS+ technology
Capacitive multi-touch
Camera Rear: 8MP auto-focus with LED flash
Front: 2MP with LED indicator
1080p HD video recording
Interface 2-in-1 audio jack (headphone/mic)
1x Micro HDMI
1x microSD card reader (SDXC)
Internal mic
Quad-speakers with SonicMaster audio technology
Battery Tablet only: 25Wh Li-polymer for up to 9 hours use
With Dock: 25Wh + 22Wh Li-polymer for up to 16 hours use
GPS Supported
Sensor G-Sensor, ambient light Sensor, gyroscope, e-compass, NFC
May vary by SKU and country.
Battery life is measured with 720p video playback, brightness at 100 nits and default volume with headphones
Office Home & Student 2013 RT Preview will update to Office Home & Student 2013 RT. For further details, please go to http://office.com/officeRT
About ASUS
ASUS, the world’s top 3 consumer notebook vendor and the maker of the world’s best-selling and most award winning motherboards, is a leading enterprise in the new digital era. ASUS designs and manufactures products that perfectly meet the needs of today’s digital home, office and person, with a broad portfolio that includes motherboards, graphics cards, optical drives, displays, desktops, Eee Box and all-in-one PCs, notebooks, netbooks, tablet devices, servers, multimedia and wireless solutions, networking devices, and mobile phones. Driven by innovation and committed to quality, ASUS won 3,886 awards in 2011, and is widely credited with revolutionizing the PC industry with the Eee PC™. With a global staff of more than 11,000 and a world-class R&D team of 3,100 engineers, the company’s revenue for 2011 was around US$11.9 billion.