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    Asus Taichi: 11.6" Windows 8 Ultrabook with Dual Screens!

    Discussion in 'Asus' started by bestbacon, Oct 12, 2012.

  1. bestbacon

    bestbacon Notebook Evangelist

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    *edit: just realized there's already a thread on this, please merge Admin

    Hey NBR, The announced Taichi ultrabook is now up for preorder featuring dual touchscreens back-to-back! There are two models currently: the Asus Taichi 21-DH51 ( $1299.99; i5/128gb) and the Asus Taichi 21-DH71 ( $1599.99; i7/256gb). The original website states that it features polished aluminum surfaces so we can probably bet that it's made from a hybrid of polycarbonate & aluminum. People were saying that the prototype model does have a build similar to the Asus zenbook though so i hope i'm wrong!

    Specs:

    Operating System: Windows 8

    Processor: 3rd-gen Intel Core i5 3317U (1.7ghz) or Intel Core i7 3517U (1.9ghz)

    Memory: 4 GB DDR3

    Display: Dual 11.6" IPS Full HD (1920x1080) with 10-finger touch points

    Storage: SATAIII 128gb or 256gb SSD

    Graphics: Intel GMA HD (Likely 4000 series)

    Audio: Bang and Olufsen ICEpower

    Battery: 6-Cell for up to 5 hours battery life

    Wireless Type: 802.11 b/g/n

    Number of USB 3.0 Ports: 2

    Item Weight: 2.7 pounds

    Item Dimensions (L x W x H):12 x 0.60 x 7.80 inches

    But wait!: if you preorder now, Amazon has the higher end model Taichi 21-DH71 for the same price as the Taichi 21-DH51 at $1299.99, so take advantage of this (probably pricing error) before it goes away!

    Link to Taichi-21-DH51 from Amazon.

    Link to Taichi 21-DH71 from Amazon.

    Link to Asus site:
    ASUS and YOU Incredible Together
     
    bestbacon, Oct 12, 2012
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  2. baii

    baii Sone

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    I thought we finally get a laptop that work like NDS but nvm `~.

    The only downside is the battery life? 5 hour rated? more like 3 hour normal use = meh for a ultraportable
     
    baii, Oct 12, 2012
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