ASUS Transformer Book V hands on, first impressions

The recently announced ASUS Transformer Book V poses to be the most flexible multi-functional platform to date. Powered by Windows 8.1 and Android 4.4 KitKat, it can provide users with five different modes to satisfy their computing needs. Have a look at our hands on of the Transformer Book V.

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If you’re reading about the ASUS Transformer Book V for the first time, it’s a three-in-one device that can “transform” into five different modes. Initially, it’s a Windows laptop, a Windows tablet, and an Android smartphone. But since the smartphone can dock to the tablet and run Android as well, it can also become an Android tablet and an Android laptop.

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The Transformer Book V comes in three parts: the tablet, the keyboard dock, and the Android smartphone. The Tablet part sports a 12.5-inch IPS HD touchscreen display, the next-gen Intel Core CPU, 4GB RAM, 128GB SSD, 28Wh battery, and Windows 8.1 OS, while the Keyboard dock features a 1TB HDD.

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As for the Android smartphone, it packs a 5-inch HD IPS display, Intel Atom quad-core CPU, 2GB RAM, 64GB internal storage, 8 megapixel rear camera, 2 megapixel front-facing, LTE connectivity, 2,550mAh battery, and Android 4.4 KitKat with Zen UI.

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Watch the video below to see it in action:

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On hand, the Transformer Book V’s build is inclined towards plastic with a combination of matte and metallic finish which makes good sense since a three-in-one device like this would be very uncomfortable to lug around if majority of the body is made of metal. Still, it is able to exude a certain quality that is attractive and well-made.

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The Android smartphone, on the other hand, is also made of plastic but feels a bit chunky. It’s not in the same league as the new Zenfones in terms of design but it gets the job done.

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ASUS Transformer Book V: 5 modes in one package

Along with the Transformer Book T300 Chi, ASUS also announced the Transformer Book V – the world’s first five-mode, three-in-one converged laptop hybrid and Android smartphone that runs Windows 8.1 and Android 4.4 KitKat.

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The Transformer Book V comes in three parts: the 12.5-inch HD IPS display/tablet, the full QWERTY keyboard dock, and the 5-inch smartphone. All three devices can dock onto each other to form a single multi-functioning device.

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As a laptop (1st mode), the Book V features a 12.5-inch HD IPS touchscreen display, full QWERTY keyboard, a next-gen Intel Core CPU, 1TB HDD, and Windows 8.1. Remove the display from the dock and you got yourself a Windows 8.1 tablet (2nd mode) that sports 4GB RAM, 128GB SSD, and a 28Wh battery. As for the smartphone (3rd mode), it packs a 5-inch display, Intel Atom quad-core CPU, 2GB RAM, 64GB internal storage, 8 megapixel rear camera, 2 megapixel front-facing, 2,500mAh battery, and Android 4.4 KitKat.

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Dock the Android smartphone to the display and it will unlock the two remaining modes – Android tablet (4th mode) and Android laptop (5th mode). Switching between operating systems can be done by simply tapping on the screen or by pressing the dedicated hardware button.

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In summary, the Transformer Book V poses to be the most flexible hybrid device to date. It’s a Windows laptop, Windows tablet, Android smartphone, Android tablet, and Android laptop, in one.

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ASUS Transformer Book V: 5 modes in one package

Along with the Transformer Book T300 Chi, ASUS also announced the Transformer Book V – the world’s first five-mode, three-in-one converged laptop hybrid and Android smartphone that runs Windows 8.1 and Android 4.4 KitKat.

The Transformer Book V comes in three parts: the 12.5-inch HD IPS display/tablet, the full QWERTY keyboard dock, and the 5-inch smartphone. All three devices can dock onto each other to form a single multi-functioning device.

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As a laptop (1st mode), the Book V features a 12.5-inch HD IPS touchscreen display, full QWERTY keyboard, a next-gen Intel Core CPU, 1TB HDD, and Windows 8.1. Remove the display from the dock and you got yourself a Windows 8.1 tablet (2nd mode) that sports 4GB RAM, 128GB SSD, and a 28Wh battery. As for the smartphone (3rd mode), it packs a 5-inch display, Intel Atom quad-core CPU, 2GB RAM, 64GB internal storage, 8 megapixel rear camera, 2 megapixel front-facing, 2,500mAh battery, and Android 4.4 KitKat.

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Dock the Android smartphone to the display and it will unlock the two remaining modes – Android tablet (4th mode) and Android laptop (5th mode). Switching between operating systems can be done by simply tapping on the screen or by pressing the dedicated hardware button.

In summary, the Transformer Book V poses to be the most flexible hybrid device to date. It’s a Windows laptop, Windows tablet, Android smartphone, Android tablet, and Android laptop, in one.

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