ASUS Taichi 21 Windows 8 hybrid Ultrabook review

The ASUS Taichi 21 makes the notebook-to-tablet conversion as easy as closing the lid

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Specifications:

Display
Screen resolution
1920x1080
Screen size
11.6in
Display technology
IPS (In-Plane Switching)
Touch screen
Capacitive
Accelerometer
Yes
Other features
Dual-screen hybrid laptop
General
Colour
Black
Graphics card
Graphics card
Intel HD 4000
Graphics card type
Integrated
Memory
RAM
4GB
Power
Battery type
Rechargeable
Power supply
AC, Battery
Battery life (as tested)
191min
Processor
CPU type
Intel 3rd gen Core i5
Processor speed
1.7GHz
Processor type
Intel Core i5-3317U
Size and weight
Weight
1.27kg
Height
18mm
Width
307mm
Depth
202mm
Software
Operating system
Windows 8 Pro
Storage
Hard drive interface
SATA
Hard drive type
Solid-state drive
Internal storage
128GB
Solid-state drive?
Yes
Warranty
Warranty length (months)
12
Webcam
Webcam resolution (megapixels)
1
Wired connections
Number of USB 3.0 ports:
2
Wired Terminals / Ports
Combination headphone/microphone , Ethernet, Micro-HDMI, USB 3.0, VGA (D-sub)
Wireless connections
Bluetooth
Yes
Wi-Fi (wireless networking)
Yes
Wireless technology supported
Bluetooth, Wireless 802.11a, Wireless 802.11b, Wireless 802.11g, Wireless 802.11n
*Specifications are subject to change without notice. While every attempt has been made by IDG Communications in the production of these specifications, possible errors or omissions may still occur. IDG Communications neither assumes legal liability or responsibility for the accuracy, completeness or usefulness of any product specifications supplied.

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