ASUS Chromebook Tablet CT100, 9.7" Qxga Touchscreen, OP1 Hexa-core Processor, 4GB RAM, 32GB eMMC Storage, Rugged Military-Spec 810G, Dark Grey, K-12, Chrome OS, Includes Stylus, CT100PA-YS02T

Bought this tablet for e-reading and email reading while traveling. Works well for that. I was also able to add android and Linux apps with no issues. Linux apps can be a little sluggish loading but once running are just fine. I also use an external folding keyboard and mouse, this works well also.

I purchased the device only a couple weeks ago so here's a preliminary review. I'll add a more detailed review after a few months of regular use.Overall, I think this little puppy has great features for the price.Pros:- Battery life is great- Screen is clear bright and sharp enough for most tasks (including comic book reading)- Stylus is more useful than I had expected, note taking feels quite natural- Rugged design stands up. I've already dropped it lightly a few times and it's though it's not marketed as waterproof, it's survived some light rain when I accidentally left it outside in the pocket of a camping chair overnight.- The grippy plastic texture feels comfortable to hold. I don't care for supposedly "premium" material finishes like glass, ceramic or metal backs on phones or tablets. They might be nice to look at and photograph well for marketing purposes, but they add no ergonomic value in my opinion, they just make devices harder to hold and grip and more prone to breaking when they are dropped.Cons:- Boy, do I wish this thing had a fingerprint reader. I've had one in my phones for 3 years or so now and I do miss it here. - Stylus dock is in a weird place for me. It's docked in the bottom left side corner when holding the tablet in portrait orientation. I'm right-handed and would prefer it on the right side, so maybe this is super comfortable for lefties. I find myself holding it portrait mode upside down so I can have the stylus in the top right hand side corner for more natural access while I'm holding the device with my left hand.- Probably not fast enough for power users, but OK for light-medium usage. Noticed some lag here and there.I've been looking for a device like this for a while and for me, this strikes a great balance of being a multi-purpose android tablet, light-purpose laptop computer, digital note-taker, cloud web-development tool (for when I don't have access to my main laptop), ebook and digital comic book reader, digital drawing device, etc.It runs Android apps well, especially note-taking and various drawing apps. ]Since it's essentially a chromebook you get a full desktop user experience as well and even access to Linux applications.For $330 it's a pretty nice piece of kit. Seems to be aimed at the educational sector for students and I think it'll suit most of them well. If you're looking for a total laptop replacement device with more processing power then this is probably not going to cut it for you, perhaps consider paying the premium price for an Intel powered Pixel Slate or iPad. But for me it strikes a great balance of features for the value and I'm enjoying it already.

Touch screen has always been a bit off, battery life is horrible, you have to completely shut down or it will suck battery dry while in standby (not a problem for IPAD or Samsung Tab). Front camera stopped working after 1 year and 7 months, ASUS wants $200 to fix it (not really backing their product). Disappointing, would not recommend.

I bought this knowing chrome os can also run android apps and at least a partially functional debian linux distro, hoping that would make it a bit more capable than an android tablet. While it is convenient to be able to run android apps--and most do work fine--there are some that just fail. I've had to use MS Teams for work recently, and cannot use the app on this for video conferencing. It simply crashes without enough memory for graphics intensive processes; it may be Microsofts problem, as other video apps seem to work okay. Also, a lot of the linux functionality is neutered (printing, scanning through cups or sane-backends).The big disappointment is durability. While the case seems pretty rugged, the screen got a nasty 1" within the first week of using it--and I have mobile devices that are now 5-10 years old that have no surface scratches--so I was shocked it scratched so easily. The touch screen interface is also a bit more clunky than most android devices--it often reads a false click when you're scrolling/dragging. The built-in stylus is nice, but pretty small.

This was my 1st Chromebook, bought this baby after racking up over 50 hours @ Amazon actually. I was expanding upon my path of Entrepreneurship & then 1 night while loading my truck in Outbound I discovered a series of Chromebooks rolling down my line. It had been years since I owned PC, a Compaq home PC to be exact moms duece got me when in 5th grade in early 2000s. So what came to mind was a Laptop, however after searching various Chromebooks online I discovered that they also came in Tablet Form- merely a fraction of Ole school computers from 90s-early 2000s in terms of size & weight yet they matched or surpassed those PCs in computer horsepower. This Military Grade Chromebook was PERFECT, I didn't give a damm about the price which was reasonable anyway(under $400), told Jeff Bezos I need 1 ASAP & it arrived that following Sunday before my nightshift......... History was then made for the #AntiMemphian #CryptoAnalyst 🙏🙏

This tablet didn't live up to my expectations. The specs are good and theoretically should be able to handle most tasks, but I found the tablet to stutter and lag a lot while moving between screens, playing games, and multi-tasking. It's tolerable if you have patience, but I wanted this device for both entertainment and productivity so seamless functionality is important to me. The stylus is housed in the tablet, which is nice and convenient, but there is a lot of latency while writing. Chrome OS on a tablet is a little awkward and if you have multiple Chrome OS devices, changing the settings on one device will affect the others tied to your account. I have a Pixelbook and was hoping this tablet could be a companion device for when I am at the office, but there are so many inconveniences with using it so I am returning it today.

Las actualizaciones le han venido bastante bien. Sirve para tareas esenciales tanto para alumnos como profesores, hacer una presentación en PowerPoint, escribir en word y realizar tareas en Excel. El potencial incrementa con las aplicaciones android. Se pueden Leer archivos en pdf, kindle google libros. Se pude subrayar en el pdf. Con el lápiz se pueden realizar anotaciones y dibujar. en ellos. En época de pandemia la aplicación de google classroom funciona de maravilla.

Delivered on time, well packaged, looks to be quality product, and works well. Stylus in the case is a good idea. Only thing we are having a problem with is finding a "Rugged Case" that fits this model, no luck yet. Does take away from the product, but would be nice to find out where we could buy a few for the CT100, 9.7"

The screen stopped working at 11 months old. Waste of money. Barely lasted a year. Had a horrible timetrying to deal with ASUS. After telling me it was under warranty, we sent it in and then they told me it wasn’t. Then they told me they were sending it back as I wouldn’t pay over 300 dollars to fix whatever was wrong with it, there was no visible damage. Then they told me they were sending it back repaired. We though they’d done the right thing but no, after being bounced around the awful customer “service” system, they told me they tell everyone they are sending it back repaired. Even if they aren’t. It’s was laughable. Seriously, stay away.

La acabo de abrir. De momento, ha funcionado de maravilla. La escritura es fluida y el Chrome OS parece genial. Siento que fue un buen cambio respecto a mi vieja tableta. Sin embargo, el touch no funciona tan bien como el de mi vieja tableta, al menos no funciona bien el pen, pues escribe a lado de donde anotas en algunas zonas.Por cierto, la descripción menciona que no tiene entrada Jack, pero revisándola si tiene.

First off, keep in mind that this device is meant for education use. It's functional, not fancy. It's not fast, but it doesn't feel slow either. That's good enough for me, and my review reflects this purpose.The main issue with most Android tablets is that the resolutions are very low relative to the screen sizes, which means that the text is not sharp. 1280x720 is okay on a screen smaller than 8", but 10" screens should be at least 1920x1080 (Full HD). The CT100's screen is 9.7" and 2048x1536, which is the same as Apple's 9.7" iPad. I doubt the display is as "good" as the iPad's, but the image is sharp. If you want the very best screen, you want a Samsung Tab S5e/S6 or an iPad Pro.Even though this is a tablet, it's really meant to be a computer. So, it doesn't have some of the sensors you typically find in a tablet or phone. For example, there's no auto-brightness or GPS. That won't be a concern for most people, but I think it's worth mentioning.At first I installed my usual Android apps, but then I realized that I should use websites whenever possible. For instance, you can download the GMail Android app, but you can also just run web-based GMail as a full-screen "app" with its own shortcut on the desktop. The same can be done for any website you visit regularly. Alternatively, you can just continue using them in the web browser like you do in Windows or Mac OS. The best part is that you're getting the full Chrome web experience, and not the less-functional mobile version. That's what I'm really looking for, and the CT100 delivers.I love the built-in Wacom-style stylus, and I wasn't expecting that. After using it for a few hours, tapping with my finger seems tedious and inaccurate (now I get why people love Samsung's Note phones). The only thing I don't like is that the stylus is holstered at the bottom-left corner, so it's slightly awkward for right-handed use. But hey, that's great for lefties!Physically, the CT100 is relatively heavy, but the weight is evenly distributed. It's 580g, which is heavier than a Fire HD 10 or an iPad 10.2" (both around 500g). You'll feel it after holding it for awhile. There's a speaker at the top and one on the bottom, but they're weirdly offset. The power/volume buttons are on the left side (again, great for lefties), and I wish they stuck out a bit more so that they were easier to find by touch.The CT100 comes with a 45W USB-C laptop charger. That surprised me, but again it's a computer. And it's a pleasant surprise, as I can use the 45W charger to power my Windows laptop and fast-charge my Samsung S8 phone.Build quality is my biggest complaint. I like the rubberized backing (which means I don't need a case), but there are a few slightly rough edges. Most importantly, the headphone jack on mine is cracked, which doesn't speak well for quality control. I've already requested a replacement from Amazon, so hopefully that won't have any issues.EDIT: it turns out that the headphone jack was fine. For whatever reason, the jack intentionally has a small chunk missing, and it looked like it had broken off. The replacement tablet also had it, and a Google search confirmed that this is by design. Weird, but it doesn't affect the functionality.Put all of that together and you have a really solid Chrome OS device that's great for more than just educational use. The main issue until now has been that the retail price is too high. But if you get it on sale (as I did), then the value increases significantly.I have a Fire HD 10, which I think is the best value in an Android tablet (even though it doesn't come with Google apps installed). If price is a big concern, the Fire HD 10 is a better choice than the CT100 (particularly as it goes on sale frequently). And if you want a smaller tablet, the Fire HD 8 might be an even better value. My only complaint about the Fire HD 10 is that Amazon hasn't updated my 2017 model to use the newest version of Fire OS.The Samsung Tab S5e is, in my opinion, the best overall Android tablet you can get right now (the Tab S6 is "better", but it's very expensive). However, I would rather have the CT100 due to its full Chrome web experience and stylus.