Asus Transformer Book T100 features Bay Trail CPU, coming October 18 for $349 (hands-on)

The Asus Transformer Book T100 is a Windows 8.1 tablet/laptop hybrid that runs on Intel's "designed for tablets" Bay Trail architecture. The very familiar-looking -- if you've been paying attention to Asus for the last two to three years -- tablet (and included keyboard) is hitting US stores on October 18 starting at $349.
The tablet houses a quad-core Intel Atom Bay Trail-TZ3740 processor and a 10.1-inch IPS screen with a 1,366x768-pixel resolution. As for GPU, the T100 uses "Intel HD Graphics," but that doesn't really tell us much. The tablet performed briskly when swiping through Windows tiles, and apps seemed to open without much delay. Unfortunately I didn't have time to run any benchmarks during my brief time with it. The screen was unimpressive from a clarity standpoint, but not distractingly so.

More than a tablet: Opening Asus' Transformer Book T100 (pictures)

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The tablet boasts 2GB of RAM, a 1.2-megapixel front-facing camera, and no back camera. Ports on the tablet itself include Micro-HDMI, Micro-USB, a microSD card reader, and, of course, a headphone jack. Stereo speakers can be found on the back, and the keyboard includes a single USB 3.0 port.
The tablet and keyboard each tip the scales at 1.2 pounds, making for a full 2.4 pounds when they're locked together. And while it's not the sveltest full-size tablet out there, at a thickness of 0.41 inch, it's not exactly big either. Slightly pudgy would be the appropriate phrase, perhaps. I was a bit put off by the overly plasticy feel both in the tablet and especially the keyboard dock. Knocking on the bottom of the dock delivered a hollow, cheap sound sound that didn't necessarily scream "quality".
It bears a striking resemblance to the Transformer TF300 and looks to be based on that design, but thankfully Asus tossed the grooved toy-like feel of the Android tablet in favor of something more comfortable and a bit classier.

The whole assembly weighs about 2.5 pounds when locked together.

The keyboard is wider than Asus' docks on its Android tablets, but it still felt a bit cramped and not nearly as comfortable as Microsoft's Surface Type Cover. The large and easily accessible eject button -- to release the tablet from the dock -- was a welcome addition, however.
The T100 will be available for $349 with 32GB of storage and $399 for 64GB. Those prices include the keyboard dock. You can get your hands on the T100 starting October 18, the day of general Windows 8.1 availability.

Yes, it's a Transformer. That means instant tablet, whenever you want.

That $349 matches the current Surface RT in price, but Microsoft charges you an extra $80 for its touch cover keyboard. With keyboard dock in tow, the T100 seemingly drops the value gauntlet at the foot of Microsoft.
While the screen resolution and build quality do little to impress, the T100 is a fairly low barrier to entry for the Windows 8.1 curious. Check with CNET soon to get a better idea whether the T300 is worth the lower price or if you're better off paying more for something better.

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