Ok...so I know that I said I might do an unboxing video or something similar for my ASUS tablet, but I kinda....geeked out before I could even remember that. I was so excited that I didn't wait to customize it...and it's so far now that I even now have the new OS on it! So seeing that I can't really do an accurate unboxing...I will just do a review on it.
Ok, to start it off, the stock specs are as follows:
Android OS 4.0.4 Ice Cream Sandwich. (Upgradable to Android 4.1 Jelly Bean and very possibly Android 4.2).
8MP rear camera, 2 MP front facing camera.
64GB storage, up to 32 more in MicroSD card storage.
Full HD 1920x1200 Super IPS+Panel screen(VERY nice viewing).
Nvidia Tegra 3 Quad-core 1.5-7 Ghz Processor.
Corning Gorilla Glass 2 built in screen protector.
Up to 9.5 hours of battery life.
And now for more detailed specs by category(Below):
DISPLAY:
Physical size: 10.1 inches
Resolution: 1920 x 1200 pixels
Pixel density: 224 ppi
Technology: Super IPS+ LCD
Touchscreen: Capacitive, Multi-touch
Features: Light sensor, Scratch-resistant glass
HARDWARE:
System chip: NVIDIA Tegra 3
Processor: Quad core, 1600 MHz
Graphics processor: 12-core GPU
System memory: 1024 MB RAM
Built-in storage: 32-64 GB
Storage expansion: microSD, microSDHC
CAMERA:
Rear Camera: 8 megapixels
Flash: LED
Aperture size: F2.2
Features: Back-illuminated sensor (BSI), Auto focus
Camcorder: Yes
Features: Video calling
Front-facing camera: 2 megapixels
Includes GPS, Navigation, Youtube, Picasa, Calender, Alarm, Document viewer(Polaris Office) and a nice Calculator.
The stock e-mail client supports the following domains: IMAP, POP3, SMTP, and Microsoft Exchange. There are a few other ASUS added apps but none of them are extremely important. They are mostly things like netflix, zinio(like netflix) and similar media apps.
MY REVIEW:
Basically, I searched for 5-6 months on what the best tablet was. I found out that this was it, based on my searching.
I saved up for it, and then bought it. For me, it was just me trying to buy the best for my money that ISN'T an apple product, and I am also a huge geek/nerd so this was kinda big for me.
I had high expectations for it, and this device definitely met them. I love it. Ive had very few problems with it, and the problems I HAVE had are because of certain websites not being 100% compatible with my tablet. I've got a laptop. That and the occasional lag from a background process that insists on struggling. No biggie.
Other than that....nope. It's all awesome and good. I love the camera(8MP), the storage(64GB) is certainly wonderful and I have YET to make a dent in it, the screen is phenomenal, very clear and its hard to spot the individual pixels.
The OS(Operating System) is very nice, although I am currently using 4.1.1 instead of the stock OS(4.0.4). I got the upgrade almost immediately after I started using it. So if any of you still plan on buying this and want to go straight to Jelly Bean(4.1.1) you don't have to worry about a thing. BUT if you want to keep Ice Cream Sandwich(4.0.4) for a while, no sweat, just don't initiate the firmware update.
It's extremely thin for a tablet, which makes it very nice to use, it feels good in the hands, there is a weight behind it due to the metal casing and strangely enough, your hand can grip it quite nicely.
You can get it in about...2 or 3 different colors or in my opinion "Shades".
Overall, I am very happy with this product and I recommend it if you are looking for a high end tablet without going apple. Some may argue that Samsung or Toshiba are better, but it's all personal preference, and they all have their strengths and weaknesses.
If you have any questions concerning extra features or app compatibility etc, let me know! I believe my e-mail is listed, if not, comment and I will change that.
~Wilson1.
