ASUS TF300T-A1-BL 10.1-Inch 16GB Tablet (Blue)

I've only had it for a week and I'm very glad I got it. I've had a 32GB iPad (1st generation) for a year or so. Mostly I used it to get a feel for what a tablet-style unit was like. I always intended to get something better when I knew more about what would be useful for me. I'm not an "Apple fanatic", so an iPad didn't really fit my needs. I have no desire to create an Apple account and to be tied to whatever Apple says is approved for me. Now, don't get me wrong; the iPad was indeed a superb piece of equipment. I won't be surprised if the iPad eventually survives longer; but without ongoing Apple account usage, it's hardly worth it. Someone with other Apple equipment would be very happy with the iPad. For the cost, though, this ASUS is already better. I suspect that any future replacement will cost even less and be better still. Or maybe it'll just last until I tire of it. I don't detect any flaws in basic design or engineering. I've downloaded and skimmed the ASUS user guide. That's about all I need to make good use of it. In a week, I've already gotten more features working than I did for the iPad. (Lack of an Apple account limits what can be done, of course.) I'm not concerned over the 16GB vs. 32GB storage limits. I doubt I'll fill up the 16GB. But if I do, external SD card storage is better for me anyway. And the ability to move files between PC (or my network/servers) and the tablet is much improved for me. For my convenience, I added an ASUS Mobile Dock a couple days later. I would have bought that when buying the tablet, but I wanted to know this was a useful device first. After the first two days, I knew this was the right choice for me. Maybe after a few months I'll have something negative to add to this review. For now, I have no negatives at all.

Good tablet for the price but I bought it back in 2012. Works great as long as you have a good wifi connection. Storage is good, and it takes micro sd cards. The optional keyboard gives another 10 hours of battery, but i didn't go for it. all in all, a good price for a good tablet as long as you don't expect LTE cause you not gonna get it. WIFI only.

Waited a good week for this as a birthday present, and when it got here, there is some sort of crack in the screen, or a piece of hair underneath the glass, or something, when I got it. It's very prominent, and it's a brand new product. Very disappointed. Now I have to send it back and deal with a lot of trouble to get the product that I paid for. Also, I don't know how long I have to charge it for, but I left it charging for half an hour already (there is an orange light in the power button), and it doesn't turn on at all. I hold the power button for 1.5 seconds or more (as the instructions say) and there is no response whatsoever.

I can watch Netflix on here for about 2 hours and then I have to reboot it because it freezes up. More trouble than its worth. You're better off buying someone's used smartphone without a SIM card and connecting it to WiFi. This thing will just frustrate the daylights out of you.

I got this tablet because my son, who is not a large man, covers a lot of miles walking to classes at college. This tablet replaced his 15" Windows laptop, taking several pounds and a lot of bulk out of his pack - and thus he was able to switch down to a smaller pack, saving even more weight. The tablet isn't quite everything you could hope for. Typing on it takes a little getting used to, but he reports that with a few minutes' reorientation, it's natural enough that you aren't thinking about it after a page or two. The screen is small, but that's the tradeoff: if you want a smaller package, you get a smaller display. The WiFi connection is quick and stable. He reports that even though he is NOT technically astute by any means - that's his younger brother's forte - he was able to download a few apps to improve its utility, specifically Microsoft-compatible document apps, and customize its interface to his liking with little difficulty. He hasn't had to test the battery life at all. It's still going strong at the end of the day. For my own part I'm a little concerned at the durability of the teeny-tiny connector for power. I worry that it will wear out before long and perhaps adding an aftermarket wireless charging accessory would forestall that eventuality. That said, similarly tiny connectors like iPod jacks and micro USB connectors seem to hold up fairly well with daily use, so maybe it won't be a problem. All in all, it seems to be a winner. [update January 2016] My son has been using this little Asus laptop nonstop for a few years now. It continues to serve as his primary school computer, eminently portable and useful. He is completely pleased with its performance and is in no hurry to replace it. Well done, Asus. On the strength of this continued good performance, I am upgrading this product to five stars.

After an upgrade more than a year and a half ago left us with an extra tablet in the house, we decided to try letting our then 4 year old son have a real, proper tablet to play with. Naturally we were concerned with how well this would hold up in the hands of the most aggressive Angry Bird player I've ever known, and frankly, I've been blown away. It's taken all sorts of falls and spills and crusted on kid residue (ew) without ever missing a beat. As an added bonus, it taught him the value of taking care of something. I know adults that don't put the same level of care and attention into their devices as he does. So for us, the ASUS TF300T has been a wonderful investment and I see this tablet lasting many more years in our family before needed to be replaced.