ASUS Transformer Pad TF103C-A1-Bundle 10.1-Inch Tablet with Keyboard Bundle (Black)

For the price, this is a very good tablet with keyboard. It is very fast, well made, and performs very well. I bought it over a week ago and have used it extensively to wring it out. Below are my observations:DOCUMENTATION: There is a 7 page (without appendices) printed User Guide that only shows drawings of the tablet and charging instructions. And a 10 page printed manual of the Keyboard showing drawings, how to dock/undock, special keys and the touchpad. THAT'S IT! If you want to learn how to use it you have to go to the Web. There is a very good e-manual PDF file (158 pages), for the tablet on the ASUS Web site. Go to ASUS>Support>>Service Programs>Downloads and type "TF103C" in the search window. Then android+manual>version "E9028" and download file "e9028_tf103c_for_web_only" PDF file. About 8.2 MB. (for English version). The tablet does have "Guided Setup" that starts automatically and guides you through WiFi setup and your Google Account setup. There is a Icon for this in the "All Apps" screens if you need to re-do the setup.I have a cheap ($99) tablet (Nextbook) that I bought from Walmart that has a great printed User Guide, Quick Start Guide, and FAQ's. If they can do this on a $99 tablet, why can't ASUS do better on a $299 one (or at least put a link to the manual on the tablet)?CONSTRUCTION: The construction seems real good. No flexing, squeaking, or gaps anywhere. When the tablet is docked to the keyboard, there is a slight rocking back and forth in the keyboard slot but the tablet is secure. The tablet weighs 1 lb, 4 oz. and the keyboard weighs 1 lb, 4 oz.SCREEN: A very good IPS screen. Not the highest resolution but I can't see much of a difference between it and my ASUS ME302c which has a higher resolution. Like my other ASUS, I find the default screen settings to be too dull and too warm. But there is a pre-installed App (Splendid) that will change the color temperature and vividness. I also need my screen brightness set to about 80% to please me.ASUS ZEN UI: I like it very much. It is different than the stock Android, but I prefer the changes made by ASUS. There are a ton of pre-installed Apps on this tablet that you cannot remove. But you can remove the Icon clutter easily by "hiding" the ones that you don't use or "disabling" them. I don't think that will save you any memory, however, but it is easily reversible.KEYBOARD: Very nice. Feels well made (no flexing), the key press is good, and the touchpad is sensitive. The keys feel a little cramped for me but I have big hands.PORTS: There are two USB ports (a micro USB on the tablet, and a full size USB on the keyboard). Both will support a mouse, keyboard, flash drives, and a portable USB powered Hard Drive. There is NO HDMI port. The tablet has a speaker/microphone port and will support a micro SD memory card up to 64GB.ANDROID 4.4 (KitKat): I have a Lenovo tablet that just updated to Android 4.4.2 and I like the new OS. But the Lenovo does not have "Multiple Users". Lenovo stripped it out. This tablet does have "Multiple Users" and "Profiles". And there is now a "Printing" setting. The new OS seems very smooth and responsive and there are a number of new "things".OPERATION: This tablet is very fast (Antutu Benchmark =33,336 and Quadrant Standard = 17,983). Web page loads are very fast. In over a week of extensive use, there have been no slowdowns, or error messages, or "double taps". It has downloaded and run all the Apps I use on my other tablets except for one (Temple Run, but Temple Run 2 will play). It froze up once in the web browser (tablet freeze) and I had to hold down the power key until it shut down. All of the free system memory can be used to store Apps so there should never be a problem.CAMERAS: This tablet has two cameras. Front and rear. Both are low quality. Android 4.4 has added a number of new camera features you may want to try. But consider tablet cameras as only back-up devices. No tablet camera I have ever seen can match a dedicated camera or even a smartphone camera.VIDEO: I don't watch much video or movies so I can't comment except that it has played all of the videos that I have tried and seems to play YouTube well. The screen is not high enough resolution to display 1080p but 720p works well. If you have a problem with any video formats, use a different video player (MX player has always worked for me).SPEAKERS: For a tablet, these speakers are good. The music quality is good and the speakers are loud enough for a small room.WHAT COULD BE BETTER: There is no external indication of charging. I like a external LED that shows charging and charged. The back of the tablet, along with the screen, is a fingerprint magnet.BATTERY: Charging from 15% takes about 4 hours. Battery run times using "Battery HD" calibration are as follows: (Screen brightness at about 80% and without the keyboard attached).Music Playback = 16 hrs, 40 minVideo Playback = 8 hrs, 20 min.Internet Browsing = 6 hrs, 15 min.Talk time (VoIP) = 7 hrs, 11 min.Reading = 9 hrs, 54 min.CONCLUSION: I like this tablet and keyboard bundle very much. It will be my main Android tablet until someone makes one with the same weight but with a 12" to 14" screen. My 74 year old eyes (even with glasses) like more screen area.

It would be four stars if the battery and screen had no dimming issues. I always start with the pros so here it is. Very fast processor and download time on apps and games. The screen is a Good resolution for the internet and games. It is a little washed out for movies. Keboards is decent and easy to use especially the quick keys on top. Locking mechnism is easy to use but tend to be a little heavy from the back. The case is very well made and is a durable surface on the skin. The speakers are surprsingly loud but rear facing. My first time using Kit Kat 4.4 and it is very user friendly. The cons is the battery after one day is losing its charge. After using for a few hours and down to 60%. The screen randomly dims and brightens. Netflix app is not compatable and upon exit to home screen it is cut off and need to be rebooted. The mouse keyoad is a little jumpy and typing is somewhat of a challenge. It is a good value but I will most likely return it based on the battery and screen dimming issue. I prefer the white color but only found one online vendor that sells it. If you buy one you might get one with a decent battery. I read a few reviews and the had the same issues. I am thinking about the Lenovo Yoga hd+. It has a Great screen resolution. Good luck !

Now that I've had time to mess with itIt's Light, the display is Crisp, & Bright.I miss an Auto-brightness feature, But Battery life seems fairly decent even without it, if you use the Power saving mode.The Sound is Great, although the speakers do face backwards, & No other Sound Apps can override the ASUS Audio wizard. (Such as an equalizer)The Camera is sufficent, but I don't use it anyway.I like being able to "Disable" the Preinstalled Apps I have no need for, Like fB, Cloud print, Emusic, & the like.I have just recently plugged in a 500Gb External drive to the Keyboard Full USB Port, It Sychronized Quickly, & played Most of my videos via the Stock player, & Even More with the help of MX Video player.No Flash player is a little bit frustrating, but hey, How many ice challenge videos can one person watch any way?The keyboard dock connection point seems solid & tight, (very comforting)The keybaord is Soft yet responsive, the touchpad is sensative, & in the way at times. The onscreen split thumboard Feature from ASUS is a helpful one, it is seethrough in the Textbox area, & moves out of the way. (Very Convenient)