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In Reply to: RE: However, if you change your subject to "Windows tablet" instead of "Surface 2", the picture changes. posted by carcass93 on July 20, 2014 at 07:24:56
that a Windows Product (Surface) would not run windows programs, but the Asus can.
What connections do you have on the ASUS? What would you like?Cut-Throat
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The Surface (and some of the Asus tablets) use an ARM processor, not an x86 processor so they cannot run normal windows binaries, it's a completely different processor architecture and instruction set.
What Microsoft has done is recompile windows 8(8.1) for ARM and called it Windows RT. Any applications also have to be recompiled to run on ARM. Since the market is kind of small, not very many companies have decided to release ARM versions of their software.
That all being said I DO have an ASUS RT tablet, they are dirt cheap these days and for what I needed it for they are a better fit than any other tablet options.
No, I have not tried hooking up a USB DAC yet, I ought to do that some day!
The Surface PRO line use x86 processors so they can run normal Windows and run all the millions of Windows programs.
John S.
There's really no reason to bother with RT version. However, if that's what you already have, then certainly it makes sense.I can confirm that full-Windows tablet outputs to USB DAC just fine - in my case it was via normal USB port on keyboard dock, since I don't have microUSB-to-USB-B cable.
Edits: 07/21/14
Question: Is the ASUS T-100TA dead silent? I know that it has an SSD, but does it have a CPU fan?
Tony Lauck
"Diversity is the law of nature; no two entities in this universe are uniform." - P.R. Sarkar
No additional battery in the dock, either.
Just finished placing an order. Thanks for the info.
Tony Lauck
"Diversity is the law of nature; no two entities in this universe are uniform." - P.R. Sarkar
If anyone is interested...
I played with a 64GB model at a local office supply retailer. You get a lot for the money (mainly full Win 8.1 vs useless RT) with overall creaky plastic feel and tiny OK trackpad (somewhat usable after disabling gestures).
But for the price.....
I'm using a Surface pro 2, which is a really sweet and speedy thing and runs full Win 8.1, not RT. RT's ecosystem is way too limited for work (better use full Windows) or for play (get something Android or iOS). Other than something like the Asus mentioned above, there are quite a few choices that run full Windows 8.1. There are also 8-inch ones if you prefer smaller and cheaper. Lately, there have been some little tablets launched with Windows 8.1 with Bing (apparently a nearly costless version to drive prices down) that can cost as little as about US$200 (I have seen one that runs the latest cheap atom chip and has both Android and Windows built in). At the other end, if you want speed (i5, i7 with lots of ram), full HD and full size ports and don't mind a little more weight, there are things like Surface Pro 2 & 3 and Sony tab 11.
On ASUS, there's 1 microUSB port on the tablet itself, and 1 normal USB port on the dock - on mine, occupied by wireless mouse receiver when in use.
I prefer the Track pad over a mouse. And a USB port is fine. I assume it has wireless and a MiscroSD slot for extra Storage.I want a 10 inch or smaller Screen. I want to replace my HP Netbook with a 10 inch screen.
Cut-Throat
Edits: 07/20/14
Thanks for the Rec!
Cut-Throat
One quick tip: when setting it up, don't forget to turn of the "narrator" - that stupid voice will drive you crazy in less than couple of minutes. Not specific to ASUS, of course - it's the Windows feature.
I have preffered the mini 10 inch screen laptops for the last 10 years or so. I had a Sony that cost me $2 Grand. This little Asus is the Best one I've had. Runs Cool and is quick. Vibration free and dead quiet. I am loving it !! I don't think I'll ever take the keyboard off of this tablet. I just can't see a reason for removing it!Thanks for the Rec!
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Edits: 07/23/14
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I only use Squeezeboxes going into a DAC. So I use the Laptop for running Logitech Media Services, where I am just controlling the Squeezeboxes.
I don't use PCs directly for audio.
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