When it comes to an elegant and stylish devices that you first come to mind? We are tested – the laptop ASUS Transformer 3 Pro T303UA review. This transformer a flawless appearance, what great merit of metal involved in the case. The 12.6-inch screen has a resolution of 2880h1920 pixels, and the filling is represented by the 6th generation chip and integrated graphics. In general, we can not wait to get to know!
DESIGN
Looking at the laptop ASUS Transformer 3 Pro T303UA review, mind involuntarily thought that something like this has happened before. But sure: this year, Microsoft released a hybrid device Surface Pro 4. Externally, the models are very similar, there are differences, too, but now is not about that. The hero of our review is made of aluminum-magnesium alloy. However, this fact does not prevent abrasions on his body for frequent transportation. The novelty is available in two colors: gold (Icicle Gold) and gray (Titanium Gray).
The focus is on a stand, so the cover very few elements, namely: a company logo in the middle so the camera lens in the top left the corner. Metal stand endowed with the steps hinge that “knows” how to rotate up to 155 degrees. The top is connected to the docking keyboard magnets, the process is fairly simple in design and intuitive.
Flatbed screen part is directly surrounded by the best of the wide frame. Of the four faces is occupied only one – the top: here you can see another company’s logo and web camera near. Cover keyboard ASUS Transformer Cover Keyboard is available in four colors: black, white, orange and beige, each user can choose the one that is to your liking.
Dimensions of the laptop ASUS Transformer 3 Pro T303UA review are 299h210h8 mm transformer weight – 790 grams. With such dimensions, of course, the device can be transported from one place to another, there is, rather, a question of the advisability of such a nomadic. Firstly, we have mentioned above that of frequent contact, even with the conventional bag body begins overwritten. Second, for high-quality operation of the device must be observed an important condition – the presence of a stable surface. Finally, we note that the build quality did not disappoint us: Transformer does not creak, its parts fit neatly and evenly, the backlash is not observed.
DISPLAY, AUDIO, AND WEBCAM
The laptop ASUS Transformer 3 Pro T303UA review has 12.6-inch screen has a resolution of 2880h1920 pixels (275 ppi) and an aspect ratio of 3: 2. The maximum brightness is not very high – 280 cd / m2, contrast ratio – 640: 1, and the black level is 0.44 cd / m2. In general, the indicators are good, and yet the “stars are missing from the sky.” Compliance with sRGB color space is 121%, AdobeRGB a little less – 86%. This means that the device can be used for professional problems, like photo processing.
In this case, a matrix of IPS, which indicates the wide viewing angles (178 degrees). The surface gloss, with low brightness, this factor complicates the process of working with the device outdoors. However, if you avoid direct sunlight and keep in the background, the image quality will not suffer. Incidentally, the package includes a stylus, which supports up to 1024 levels, and pressing, no doubt, will be a welcome tool for many users.
Two speakers Sonic Master located at the sides of the tablet. Sound output unbalanced, can not hear the bass, midrange almost none, in general, the prognosis is not very optimistic. Another negative – clearly audible distortion sound when the volume exceeds 70%. In order to somehow improve the situation, use headphones.
The laptop ASUS Transformer 3 Pro T303UA review has two cameras, a front webcam resolution is 2 megapixels, and it is convenient to use for video calling. As for the back of the camera, it’s resolution – 13 MP, so it can help to get good pictures. However, the ideal of detail you still will not achieve, but, say, social networks or simply to maintain a certain moment in a photo, the camera will have enough potential.
KEYBOARD AND TOUCHPAD
The flat-screen keyboard is made of plastic, pleasant to the touch, plus the entire, non-staining. It operates in two positions: fully horizontal or slightly inclined forward. Which one to choose – a matter of personal preference.
The keypad looks quite usual, without any tricks on the part of the manufacturer: it is made on island principle, ie there is an island of free space around each button. The layout of the keys is standard, the marking is made in white color. There is lighting with three levels of intensity. The key travel is short, a good return.
The keypad is strongly shifted upwards, “bumpers” on the top and on the sides are quite narrow, so that it may at first seem unusual. Obvious features in buttons are not: for example, [Enter] single-row, beneath it – a large [Shift], and the rest of the frequently used keys have turned out not tiny. A switch unit is small but comfortable.
On the work surface under the touchpad devoted a lot of space, so it is logical that he turned dimensional. We paddle a smooth surface, it promptly responds to commands. There is support for multi-touch gestures. Some physical buttons are available.
If you disconnect the device from the upper part of the bottom, in the case enters the built-in keyboard. It does not cause discomfort, large buttons, easy to get on them. It is possible to change the digital layout onto the letter, change the style, font, etc.
PERFORMANCE
The laptop ASUS Transformer 3 Pro T303UA review (90NB0C62-M03940) works on Windows 10 Home operating system. The basis of the filling is energy-efficient dual-core processor Intel Core i7-6500U generation skylake. The chip operates in the frequency range 2.5-3.1 GHz, cache level 3 equal to 4 MB. CPU is made according to the standards 14 nm process technology, and its TDP does not exceed 15 watts.
At present only the transformer integrated graphics – Intel HD Graphics 520. It has 24 actuators that operate at a frequency of 300 to 1050 MHz. As for gaming performance, this year, the game is unlikely to run last year – is possible, but only at low settings. Toys 2014 and below should go free. For example, Doom (2016) on medium settings with a resolution of 1366×768 pixel displays 17 frames per second. World of Warships (2015) and Dota 2 Reborn (2015) on the high-setting and with Full HD-resolution will go to 22 fps / 26 fps respectively. To comfortably play Tomb Raider in 2013 with 44 fps, will have to reduce the screen resolution to 1366×768 pixels, and select the medium setting.
The amount of RAM, in this case, is 8 GB standard LPDDR3-2133 MHz memory soldered on the motherboard. SSD 512 GB is provided for storing information.
PORTS AND COMMUNICATIONS
The interface device is not too much, but at least they are diverse. The top of the laptop ASUS Transformer 3 Pro T303UA review there is only a power button.
On the right side – port USB 3.0, HDMI video output and a port Thunderbolt 3. By the way, is located just below the groove, with which you can open the stand.
The left side accommodates microSD card reader, volume rocker, and a combined audio jack. There is also a second groove, balanced right.
From sensors only available accelerometer. Among wireless communication – Wi-Fi 802.11 ac and Bluetooth 4.1.
BATTERY
The Transformers Li-Polymer Battery capacity 39 Wh. Although the energy efficiency of the chip, it is necessary to consider other factors in addition “pulling” the charge out of the device, for example, high-resolution screen. Unfortunately, with such a battery count on high performance stand-alone does not make sense. So, if you reduce brightness by half and connect the docking keyboard to surf the web mode, the device will last for about 5 hours, the same amount – when viewing a video on YouTube. Under heavy load, he discharged for 2-2.5 hours. By the way, off the dock with keyboard tablet will last a little longer. By the way, charging “from scratch” lasts about 2 hours for the first hour, it reaches 60%.
Note also that the device is loud. Moreover, the higher the load, the hot body device, so sometimes uncomfortable tablet hold in their hands. In such cases it is better to use the mode of “laptop”: you hold the tablet arms, and therefore do not feel it to excessive heat.
CONCLUSION
The laptop ASUS Transformer 3 Pro T303UA review, no doubt, deserves attention. We appreciated its elegant body, stylish and modern. Pleased with the metal as part of the body, tactilely pleasing and durable. The idea of a stand – is not new and previously met (the same Microsoft Surface Pro 4), however, so far it is viewed with increased interest. Display devices, we also came to taste: like color reproduction, as well as realism, color saturation.
As often happens with this kind of devices, the chip is powerful (in this case – Intel Core i7-6500U) in hardware-based components and integrated graphics (Intel HD Graphics 520). The high performance of this tandem we did not expect, but it should be noted, the laptop will cope with many problems, except, perhaps, the most demanding.
But what we do not like is the loud fan, not enough effective operation of the cooling system and a weak battery. In general, the new product is very ambiguous, on both the scales are serious arguments. By the way, the price of the laptop ASUS Transformer 3 Pro T303UA review (90NB0C62-M03940) is, on average, $ 1,500. And in what direction inclined your scales?
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