ASUS Transformer Book Chi Available for Preorders
ASUS begins accepting preorders for the Transformer Book Chi family from the ASUS Store and select resellers. Announced at the Consumer Electronics Show 2015 (CES), the Transformer Book Chi is a family of thin 2-in-1 Windows detachables that offer the convenience of a laptop and transforms into a tablet.
The flagship 12.5-inch T300 Chi is powered by the new Intel Core M processor for. T100 Chi is a compact 10.1-inch model powered by an Intel Atom processor with all-day battery life -- up to 10hrs on a single charge. Both models have an IPS display for wide viewing angles.
Transformer Book Chi has an all-aluminum unibody design. All models feature a fanless design. T100 Chi is a very thin thin Windows tablet at 0.28 inch and the T300 Chi measures just 0.65 inch when docked, which is even thinner than an Apple Macbook Air.
In addition to the latest Windows 8.1 preinstalled, the T100CHI also features a free one year subscription to Microsoft Office 365 Personal Edition and 1TB of Microsoft OneDrive.
SPECIFICATIONS & PRICING |
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US Model |
T300CHI-F1-DB |
T300CHI-FH011H |
Processor |
Intel Core M 5Y10 (dual-core, up to 2.0 GHz) |
Intel Core M 5Y71 (dual-core, up to 2.9 GHz) |
Graphics card |
Intel HD Graphics 5300 |
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Operating system |
Windows 8.1 64-bit |
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Display |
12.5-inch LED Backlit FHD (1920x1080) IPS multi-touch |
12.5-inch LED Backlit WQHD (2560x1440) IPS multi-touch |
Cameras |
2MP HD Camera |
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Memory &
storage
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4GB DDR3L-1600 128GB SSD Micro SDXC slot (up to 128GB) |
8GB DDR3L-1600 128GB SSD Micro SDXC (up to 128GB) |
I/O ports |
1x Micro USB 3.0 1 x micro HDMI 1 x headphone out and mic in |
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Wireless |
802.11a/b/g/n (dual-band) and Bluetooth 4.0 |
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Battery |
Lithium-polymer 31Wh |
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Size |
Tablet: 12.5" x 7.5" x 0.3" Tablet + keyboard: 12.5" x 7.5" x 0.4-0.6" |
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Weight |
Tablet: 1.6lbs Tablet + keyboard: 3.2lbs |
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MSRP |
USD $699 |
USD $899 |
US Model |
T100CHI-B1-BK |
T100CHI-C1-BK |
Processor |
Intel Atom Z3775 (quad-core, up to 2.39 GHz) |
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Graphics card |
Intel HD Graphics 5300 |
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Operating system |
Windows 8.1 |
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Display |
10.1-inch LED Backlit FHD (1920x1200) IPS multi-touch |
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Cameras |
Front: 2MP HD Camera Rear: 5MP camera (auto focus) |
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Memory &
storage
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2GB 32GB eMMC Micro SDXC slot (up to 128GB) |
2GB 64GB eMMC Micro SDXC (up to 128GB) |
I/O ports |
1x Micro USB 3.0 1 x micro HDMI 1 x headphone out and mic in |
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Wireless |
802.11a/b/g/n (dual-band) and Bluetooth 4.0 |
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Battery |
Lithium-polymer 31Wh |
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Size |
Tablet: 10.1" x 6.9" x 0.3" Tablet + keyboard: 10.1" x 6.9" x 0.5" |
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Weight |
Tablet: 1.3lbs Tablet + keyboard: 2.4lbs |
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MSRP |
USD $399 |
USD $449 |
