Since it’s introduction, Tablet PC has had something of a tough ride, with opinion falling into either the love it or hate it camp with very little opinion in the middle. In response to this, most manufacturers have downplayed the tablet aspect, opting for a high-spec laptop that just happens to come with a digitised screen.
This is the category the Asus R1F falls into. The design of the R1F retains Asus’ notebook style, with a corporate yet eye-catching appearance but it looks like a notebook. It’s only when you spot the central hinge on the screen that you see it can be twisted around and used in tablet mode.
Weighing 2.4kg, the chassis is comfortable to carry but you won’t want it resting on your arm all day. However, this is a possibility, as we found we could easily get 4 hours from the battery, which is a good morning’s work, which will then allow you to recharge it over your lunch break and then run all afternoon without having to sit down.
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