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seek comments on Windows Tablets

Mar 16, 2014 5:35AM PDT

Is there specific Windows Tablets forum here?

I am shopping for a Windows Tablets to replace basic tasks of my Windows laptop while travelling.

Can you please tell me which Windows Tablet can do these best :
1. Outlook email?
2. connect to mouse & keyboard easily
3. can do copy & paste (I use Android Tablets and this copy & paste tasks are tough).

Thank you.

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What I want
Mar 16, 2014 5:44AM PDT

Is the Asus T100 (not to be confused with the T1000.) It's the real deal and not a budget buster.

I'll skip any deep details but it is NOT Windows RT which is a no-sale to me. Sure if it was free, but it's far too off the mark for my use.

If you want to get old style, install Classic Shell on it.
Bob

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Is Asus T100 Windows Tablets replacement for Windows laptop?
Mar 17, 2014 2:44AM PDT

Bob. Thank you for your response.
In the Asus T100 spec, the weight for Tablet is 1.2lbs Dock is 1.2lbs. That means while travelling, the total weight is 2.4lbs. How to connect mouse, via USB?
Is this heavy compare to other 10" or smaller tablets? The Lenovo Miix 2 Windows Tablet is only 0.77lbs.

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do week need this hugh & heavy keyboard+docking for travel
Mar 17, 2014 2:47AM PDT

Looking at this Asus T100 keyboard+dock -- it is hugh and heavy. I do not need this for travelling. What is the alternative?

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Then a big phone.
Mar 17, 2014 2:51AM PDT

The office has the similar Transformer and I don't consider it huge and heavy. As the T100 is too much I doubt what you want is made yet.
Bob

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any other micro USB keyboard/mouse options just for travel?
Mar 17, 2014 4:39AM PDT

Thank you. Is there any other smaller/lighter keyboard option for travel with T100?
Is there any micro USB keyboard / mouse can fit into this without using the dock?

I assume the dock connector is different compare to other connectors?

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At this point
Mar 17, 2014 4:42AM PDT

I have to write what you want is not made yet.
Good hunting,
Bob

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Try Thinkpad 8
Mar 17, 2014 10:49AM PDT

From the reviews my friends gave me they say that the Thinkpad 8 is the best deal for the price. It has full Windows 8.1 and a starting price of $299.00. Might be worth looking into.

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Nice choice too.
Mar 17, 2014 11:07AM PDT

The 8 inch screen would have me screaming though. Let's see what the OP wants.

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If price
Mar 17, 2014 11:50PM PDT

is no big object why not the Surface Pro 2 with all the bells, whistles and accessories?

Then again if you think about how to get a tablet up to (almost) laptop functionality, it'll weigh almost as much. That is a tradeoff I consider unworthy.

Won't you settle for a Thinkpad X1 Carbon or an Asus Zenbook? Pick the resolution carefully after you actually see the screen - it's a very personal preference based on your eyes!

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Answer
Mar 18, 2014 4:34PM PDT

Asus T100, I guess, or Surface Pro2 if you have a bigger budget.

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compare all the Windows tablets
Mar 19, 2014 4:39AM PDT

Well, thank you for all your responses.

I am using a Thinkpad X61 (10" Windows 7 with SSD hard drive) since 2007.
I travel and work international. Must able to do Outlook for volume email. So light weight is important issue.

I found Lenovo Miix 2 quite good 8" tablet at 0.77 lbs with Office Outlook. The unknown is blue-tooth keyboard/mouse.

The Asis T100 is 2.4 lbs this is heavy but with all the features. But I am not gaining much compare to my current Thinkpad.

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The T100 tablet is 1.2 pounds.
Mar 19, 2014 4:46AM PDT

The keyboard includes another battery which is where the weight comes in. Sadly I don't think what you want is made yet. The Miix does support a BT keyboard and that's where I'll stop on the Lenovo. If they won't answer a pre-sales question then they don't deserve your attention.
Bob