The ASUS Vivo Tab RT

The above photo shows the ASUS Vivo Tab RT with the Dockable Charge and Keyboard.  Now this tablet includes the RT version of Windows 8.  As you can see, it looks very similar to the ASUS Transfomer Pad series, that I love so much.  The screen resolution is ASUS's Super IPS 1366X768 display. The tablet itself has a 8 MP rear camera with LED Flash and a front facing camera of 2 MP.  On one side it has a HDMI port and Mirco SD Card Slot.  On the other side it has the volume rocker and headphone port.  This ASUS Vivo Tab RT includes the docking keyboard which gives you an extra of 8 hours of battery life plus the tablet and totals to up to 14 hours of battery life.  The keyboard includes a 2.0 USB port and a port for charging the tablet.  The keyboard has a nice set of keys that are not as good with people who have big hands but is standard for a netbook keyboard.  It also includes a trackpad that has two buttons to push.  But with this keyboard, you do have the option to use USB Mouse or another type of USB Keyboard.  With this tablet, it transforms into a mini ultra thin laptop or netbook.  Microsoft Windows 8 RT is the OS for this tablet.  Some people may find it hard to use because of the Microsoft Maetro Style touch interface.  But it still will be able to go to Desktop style as well. But with the RT Windows 8, you are very limited to the desktop options. It does come with Microsoft Office 2013 Home and Student Edition pre-installed.  You are also able to check out Microsoft Windows Store.  It is to be like Apple iTunes and Google Play Store.  Now Microsoft may not have a lot of apps to choose, they promise to bring more apps to the store.  This Windows 8 RT Tablet is priced at $499.99 with Dock for the 32GB version and $599.99 for the 64 GB version.  So, based on what you know now, is it worth buying?

By Dwight