ASUS 10.1” Transformer Mini T102HA-D4-GR, 2in1 Touchscreen Laptop, Intel Quad-Core Atom, 4GB RAM, 128GB EMMC, Pen and Keyboard Included

This is the second Asus Transformer I have owned, the first was a T100T I purchased in 2013 for almost the exact same price I just paid for this new T102HA-D4-GR. What I said then was this was a "working man/woman's" tablet PC and it has proved to be just that. The big benefit is that the machine is cheap but at the same time delivers on solid performance. That meant I never worried about losing the computer or accidently damaging with the casual abuse one subjects a machine when used at remote work sites. The old T100T died about a month ago when it would not turn on or take a charge. After trying a couple of cheap fixes, I just tossed into the junk box and bought this new T102HA-D4-GR. Four years was not a bad lifespan for a machine that cost less then 400 bucks!The T102HA-D4-GR incorporates a number of significant improvements, what I like so far:1. USB 2.0 and USD 3.0 slots are both on the main tablet allowing you to use both without the keyboard attached. That means I don't need to carry the keyboard to simply plugin a flash drive.2. The micoSD card goes all the way into the body on top of the machine so I worry less about it just popping out and losing the card.3. The magnetic docking mechanism seems to be far less flimsy. I'll have to wait and see how it holds up over time.4. Much better display. I can read the screen much better outdoors in the sun.5. The metal alloy case feels and looks much better.6. The keyboard feels a lot less flimsy, and the mouse and mouse buttons seem more firm.The above improvements plus double RAM, storage, faster processor, and better camera make this a great buy. Now some things tha remain to be proven to me are:1. Fingerprint security: I like it so far, but let's see if this continues to be a great feature or a pain in the future.2. Stylus Pen: Works great so far, but I cannot imagine not losing that pen within a month or two. Not sure if I'll pay 50 bucks to replace... who knows.3. Power Management/Battery Life: So far seems about the same as the old T100T.Last, save yourself problems when you get your device, FOLLOW DIRECTIONS! Including a search to find tips on setting up and taking updates. Be sure you do all the Windows updates first, then immediately update the drivers. Also:1. Use the included charger and cable to charge your machine. The charger and cable are not the same as your phone charger! Failure to use that charger may result in your device not charging at all. Did I mention these machines are a little finicky?2. If you get a MicroSD card, get the fastest card you can find for the best price... don't be cheap.As you can see, I am expecting the same and in fact better performance from this device as I had with the previous machine, and I will not cry when I leave it in a NYC taxi!2.

Let me start off by saying that I do not play video games on my computer. For this I usually use my phone or the old dusty PS3. If you are looking for a portable gaming device, this isn't it. Go look at the nvidia line. Otherwise, this tablet computer is the best of both worlds.Size: Many of the other 2 in 1 devices I have tried are just too big and heavy to hold. You need a desk or a table to set them on. Surface Pro 3 & 4, Lenovo MIIX 700, ASUS Transfromer 3 Pro, I'm looking at you! This 10.1 device is very easy to hold and is light weight for it's size. It feels similar in size to the original iPad. Not the iPad mini or that other 12" monstrosity but the original size.Keyboard: This is a source of contention for many of the people that have reviewed this unit. What they all seem to neglect is the fact that if you are on the go and using the device, the keyboard works fine. If you are going to do any sort of "real work" then just use a nice full size bluetooth keyboard and mouse. Otherwise there is a FULL size USB 3.0 port. Plug in your fancy mechanical keyboard and go to town.Battery: I am getting near the advertised rates. I think they market 11 hours and I could see myself hitting that but realistically I am probably getting closer to 8 or 9 hours. Standby time on a windows tablet is typically not that great and while this tablet is better it's not like an iPad. You shouldn't expect to charge the device on Monday. Leave it turned on then not use it again until Friday and expect the battery to still be full. To avoid standby drain just do a shutdown. It boots back up very quickly so this isn't a huge deal.Speakers: In addition to this tablet I also have a 13.3 inch ASUS UX305FA. This computer cost a lot more and the speakers are about half as good. Not a huge deal since I use the UX305FA for work and do not need the speakers. The ASUS T102HA however is used for entertainment and media consumption. The speakers are perfect for this.Display: I was originally turned off by the low resolution. I didn't want a 4K display or anything but was looking for something that was at least 1080p. The display though is perfect for the size. I was surprised by how clear the picture was when I got it. Reading text is easy and requires no magnification. Video is crystal clear. I'm no expert but the color accuracy looks fine and I can't see any pixels.Storage: 128 GB is okay for me. Most of what I do is in the cloud. I'm not watching pirated video downloaded from the shady corners of the internet so a huge hard drive isn't necessary, thank you Amazon instant video and Netflix. If you do need extra space just get a really fast micro SD card. The prices have come WAY down lately and you should be able to get a decent 128 GB card for around $50. Pop it in and forget about it.Pen: I have to admit that I do not find the pen all that useful. Yes you can write on the screen but my hand writing is good enough to up against any doctor. I type way faster than I could ever write and I am no artist. The pen seems to only be good for clicking, drawing or writing. There is not rubber end that allows you to scroll down a page as you would if you had touched the screen with your finger. I have packed the pen away for now. If anyone has any useful applications or tips for the pen, I am all ears!All in all, I think this is a great device and would recommend it.