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Asus TAICHI21
7.7 out of 10

Asus TAICHI21

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Overall 7
7.0

Expert Review

ComputerShopper
22 February 2013
  • Conclusion: At this point, we're not wildly enthused about any Windows 8 convertible device. The Taichi is one of the best-built of the handful we've seen.
  • Pros: Two excellent IPS displays, Impressively thin despite extra screen, Solid ultrabook design and performance
  • Cons: Expensive, Interior screen lacks touch, Gorilla Glass on lid adds weight, Disappointing battery life
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Two screens, four modes, one odd Ultrabook: The Asus Taichi 21 review

Ars Technica
15 February 2013
  • Conclusion: There are two kinds of compromises that the Asus Taichi makes: the first is common to even the best of the Windows 8 convertibles we've seen—a computer generally can't be
  • Pros: Excellent build quality, Both 1080p screens are colorful and have excellent viewing angles, though they're not quite as bright as others we've seen, Great keyboard, Du...
  • Cons: There's no exceeding 4GB of RAM, which may be an issue for heavy users, Slightly heavier than other Ultrabooks of comparable size, Laptop's screen isn't touch-enabled,...
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ASUS Taichi 21 Review

ultrabooknews.com
11 February 2013
  • Excerpt: It’s an exciting, stylish, well-built and thought-provoking Ultrabook Convertible. The ASUS Taichi 21 contains two screens and can be used as a tablet, or a very mobile...
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Overall 6
5.5

Asus Taichi 21 Review

Digitaltrends
29 January 2013
  • Conclusion: Oh Asus, you tried so hard to impress us with the Taichi 21 – and it worked … at first. The idea behind this hybrid is cool and different, and we want to like it.
  • Pros: Innovative design and concept, Light for a laptop even with two displays, Full HD resolution on both displays, Outer display is touch and stylus-enabled
  • Cons: Short battery life, Heavy for a tablet, Uncomfortably high temperatures on the bottom, Few ports, No apps to take advantage of dual-screen design, Performance goes dow...
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Overall 6
6.0

Asus Taichi 21

TechReviewSource.com
28 January 2013
  • Excerpt: Windows 8 opened up new possibilities for mobile computing and the Asus Taichi 21 takes advantage of this.
  • Pros: Lightweight and sturdy design, Dual 1080p displays, Very good performance
  • Cons: No SD card slot, Poor battery life
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Overall 5
5.0

ASUS Taichi 21

LAPTOP Magazine
25 January 2013
  • Summary: The ASUS Taichi 21 breaks the mold for Windows 8 hybrids with its dual-screen design, but its short battery life is a dealbreaker.
  • Pros: Unique dual-screen design; Bright colorful displays; Great sound; Extremely light; Supports pen input
  • Cons: Short battery life; Laptop screen lacks touch; No SD Card Slot; Thick bezel for main display; Touchpad sometimes jumpy
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Overall 7
7.0

Asus Taichi 21

PC Magazine
17 January 2013
  • Conclusion: The Asus Taichi 21 offers a unique dual-display design, but the end result is a good ultrabook combined with a middling tablet, at a fairly high price.
  • Pros: Dual-display combines laptop and tablet functionality. Gorilla Glass on lid is stylish looking. Quality construction. Intel Core i7 and 256GB solid-state drive.
  • Cons: Dual-display seems needlessly redundant and doesn't always work smoothly. Trackpad required driver update to be usable. Short battery life. No touch on interior screen.
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ASUS TAICHI 21 review: are two screens better than one?

Engadget
16 January 2013
  • Summary: The TAICHI has an inventive dual-screen design with fast performance, wide viewing angles and decent audio.
  • Pros: Innovative design, Great viewing angles on both displays, Fast performance, Supports pen input, Good sound quality
  • Cons: Short battery life, Interior screen doesn't support touch, Runs hot, Some touchpad issues
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Review Asus Taichi 21 Convertible Ultrabook

Notebookcheck
20 December 2012
  • Conclusion: Processor The i7 version of the Taichi 21 costs a steep 1600 Euros (~$2068). Would a cheaper i5 version for 1300 Euros (~$1680) be enough (128 GB SSD)?
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Overall 7
6.7

Review: ASUS Taichi 21

PC Authority
26 February 2013
  • Summary: Poor battery life and ergonomics hold this convertible tablet back.
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