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 razor-thin 2-in-1 Windows detachables that offer the unrivalled convenience of a powerful laptop and transforms seamlessly into a handy tablet whenever needed.
The flagship 12.5-inch T300 Chi, recipient of a 2015 CES Innovation Award, is powered by the all-new Intel® Core™ M processor for outstanding performance and power efficiency. T100 Chi is a compact 10.1-inch model with all-day battery life. Both models have a bright, crisp and clear IPS display for wide viewing angles and vibrant colors.
Perfect on-the-go, all Chi models are distinguished by their razor-thin profiles and quiet performance, made possible by the fanless design. T100 Chi has the world’s thinnest Windows tablet at an incredible 0.28 inch and T300 Chi measures just 0.65 inch when docked, which is even thinner than an Apple® Macbook Air®.
As well as being amazingly slim, Transformer Book Chi has a luxurious and sophisticated feel, with precision craftsmanship and engineering expertise combined to realize the seamless all-aluminum unibody design. The edges of Chi are enhanced with diamond-cut chamfering, adding brilliant highlights to the elegant metallic body.
The Transformer Book Chi Series uses wide-view in-plane switching (IPS) displays enhanced with ASUS TruVivid technology. By combining three layers into a single piece of glass and eliminating the air gaps that cause internal reflectance in between, TruVivid delivers more vibrant images, astounding sharpness and an ultra-wide color gamut.
Transformer Book Chi’s instant, seamless transformation between handy tablet and powerful laptop is made possible by the uniquely-designed magnetic hinge, which employ powerful neodymium magnets arranged precisely to ensure secure and reliable docking. Whenever inspiration strikes, the magnetic hinge also allows users to express their creativity in four usage modes—attached, detached, flipped and tented.
The ASUS Transformer Book Chi Active Stylus Pen (sold separately) features up to 256 pressure sensitivity levels for an incredibly precise writing and drawing experience, while natural palm rejection allows you to rest your hand comfortably.
Powered by an Intel® Core™ M processor, the T300 Chi delivers smooth performance to handle day-to-day computing work. The T100 Chi is powered by an Intel® Atom™ processor that maximizes efficiency and battery life for all-day computing up to 10hrs on a single charge. This superb power-efficiency, combined with an advanced thermal management design from the ASUS engineering team, enables the Transformer Book Chi to operate without fans. The passive design enables Chi to run silently, while delivering excellent performance for daily computing tasks.
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.
AVAILABILITY
ASUS Transformer Book T300 and T100 Chi series is available for preorder immediately from the ASUS Store, Newegg.com, Amazon.com and other retailers. For more information, please visit http://www.asus.com/us/site/2-in-1/transformer-book/chi.
SPECIFICATIONS1 & 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 (1920×1080) IPS multi-touch |
12.5-inch LED Backlit WQHD (2560×1440) IPS multi-touch |
Cameras |
2MP HD Camera |
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Memory & storage |
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 |
1 Specifications, content and product availability are all subject to change without notice and may differ from country to country. Actual performance may vary depending on applications, usage, environment and other factors. |
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SPECIFICATIONS2 & PRICING |
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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 (1920×1200) IPS multi-touch |
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Cameras |
Front: 2MP HD Camera Rear: 5MP camera (auto focus) |
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Memory & storage |
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 |
2 Specifications, content and product availability are all subject to change without notice and may differ from country to country. Actual performance may vary depending on applications, usage, environment and other factors. |