Asus VivoTab Smart

Compared to the competition, the Asus VivoTab Smart, at $500, is on the inexpensive side for Windows 8 tablets. That’s a very un-netbook-like price, though. And if you’re going to use the tablet for real work, you’ll need to shell out another $100 for...

Full Windows experience, compact and light, well-built, upgradable storage via microSD

Can be sluggish, not enough RAM, Windows 8 is confusing here and RT would have been simpler

There's so much to consider here that it's almost enough to make your head melt.

Excellent general specs ; 8MP camera ; full Windows 8

Processor slow ; Ports problematic ; Could be brighter

Windows 8 tablets haven't exactly set the world alight so far. Indeed things have been positively low key. Firstly there was uncertainty – many Microsoft partners had prepped their own devices when suddenly, last summer, Microsoft said it would be...

Full Windows 8 experience ; Lightweight and portable ; Good battery life

Atom processor and 2GB of RAM holds performance back ; Only 25GB of free internal storage

With the Asus VivoTab Smart currently priced at $499, it’s a compelling option for those looking for a moderately-sized tablet running the full Windows 8 platform without breaking the bank. But when adding on the $150 TranSleeve Keyboard option, you’re...

But if the ASUS VivoTab Smart dips in price and if you know you’ll only be doing light office and school work, why not?

Beautiful screen, Well built, A pleasure to hold, Decent battery life

Poor sound, Occasional performance hiccups

Value for money, Windows 8, decent camera, good battery life

Screen could be better, dull design, can run slowly

A decent Windows 8 tablet that, despite a lack of processing prowess, still offers a good proposition for business buyers