A pen isn’t just for handwriting input on Windows tablets. In this ‘hands-on’ video I show you a number of scenarios that are important to consider including the simple fact that the digitizer pen on the ASUS Vivotab Note 8 is stowed on-board. Also included: palm rejection, pressure sensitivity, hover actions, desktop access, annotation and a demo of wrong-hand handwriting recognition.  The pen on the ASUS Vivotab Note 8 is working out really well.

I ran a last-minute Google Hangout this evening which worked out well because not only was I able to present 5 Windows 8.1 tablets, I was also able to answer questions from the viewers. During the session I recorded a higher quality video for YouTube and both videos are embedded in this article.

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The ASUS Vivotab Note 8 is now available in the US Microsoft Store [Update: Now out of stock] and that’s great news because the ASUS Vivotab Note 8 is turning out to be one of the best 8-inch Windows tablets there is.

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I’ve just unboxed two 8-inch Windows 8.1 tablets. The ASUS Vivotab Note 8 and Dell Venue Pro 8 both have digitizer layers but one has a Wacom layer and a pen compartment.

Its been rumored for a while but its now official, the Asus  VivoTab Note 8 has been announced by Asus and its set to take on it’s 8 inch brethren as it brings with it a feature that’s been missing for a lot of users from the current crop of  portable Windows tablets.

Update: ASUS Vivotab Note 8 now in our database. View specs, compare, comment and more.

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The ASUS Vivotab Note 8 is coming. Spotted in a number of places around the net, including the ASUS website, it’s pretty much confirmed. Mobilegeeks have chased down the specifications of this Windows 8.1 Baytrail tablet that will start at $299. The Wacom digitizer stands out.

• Display: 8-inch IPS. 1280×800 resolution
• Touchscreen: 10-finger capacitive, Wacom-Digitizer with Stylus (Possible option)
• OS: Windows 8.1 with Microsoft Office 2013 Home & Student
• Processor: 1.33 – 1,86GHz Intel Atom Z3740
• RAM: 2 GB
• Internal storage: 32 or 64 Gigabyte
• Connectivity: MicroSD, MicroUSB, 3.5mm audio.
• Wireless: WLAN a/b/g/n, Bluetooth 4.0, GPS
• Camera: 5Mp rear, 1,2 Mp rear
• Other:: Stereo speakers and mic.
• Battery: 3950mAh, 15Wh
• Colour: Black
• Size: 220,9 x 133,8 x 10,95 mm.
• Weight: 380 g

With price, weight and specifications the same as most of the 8-inch tablets one wonders why ASUS are coming so late to the market but the Wacom digitizer will be a big attraction for many. Apart from that it’s down to quality, availability, accessories and offers.

Based on the content that ASUS have prepared, one can expect the ASUS Vivotab Note 8 very soon.

Source: Mobilegeeks.

Asus’ latest Haswell Zenbooks are starting to hit the market, and the UX302LG gaming Ultrabook has been reviewed by UltrabookReview.com — as usual, Asus manages to impressed with the sleek Zenbook form-factor, but is it worth the price?

There’s no doubt that the ASUS Zenbook infinity is a fantastic Ultrabook. It’s the most popular Ultrabook in our database and has been for a while now. It looks absolutely fantastic, weighs around 1400 grams and packs some serious specifications. It’s also expensive, unless you go for the low-end version, the UX301LA-C4003H.

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