You've seen notebooks and tablets. But you've never seen anything like the ASUS TAICHI 21. Featuring Windows 8, 3rd generation Intel Core processor and 11.6" IPS Full HD dual displays, it offers the performance of a notebook when you need it, and the convenience of a tablet when you don't.
One TAICHI, two screens - endless flexibility
ASUS TAICHI is an incredible fusion of notebook and tablet for unparalleled mobile flexibility. Lid open, TAICHI is a powerful notebook with a crystal-clear Full HD screen, Intel Core processor and backlit keyboard. Lid closed, TAICHI is a lightweight tablet with a slim, tapered profile and touch Full HD screen for intuitive fingertip control.
Sharing made easy
Unique back-to-back display offers exciting ways of working with apps and sharing information. TAICHI switches seamlessly between fully featured notebook and touch tablet, but its dual screens can also be used simultaneously and independently for incredible flexibility. Show the same presentation or movie on both screens for more comfortable viewing with large groups of people, or use different apps on each to share TAICHI will two people.
Dual high-definition displays
TAICHI gives a spectacular high-definition view with apps, games and movies, thanks to two 1080p Full HD displays. IPS technology ensures a brilliant image with accurate colors and crisp contrast, while the 178-degree wide viewing angle keeps each screen crystal-clear, even when seen from the side. TAICHI can capture incredible images too, thanks to HD cameras in both notebook and tablet modes.
Cinematic sound quality
TAICHI features ASUS SonicMaster audio technology, developed with the world-renowned Bang & Olufsen ICEpower. SonicMaster takes sound quality to a whole new level, with a wider frequency range for clearer vocals and resonating bass. Array microphones with positional audio detection and background noise suppression ensure spoken communication is always loud and clear, too.
Intuitive control
TAICHI is designed for touch. In tablet mode, the 10-point capacitive touch screen gives fast and responsive fingertip control, while the large smart gesture touchpad makes apps in notebook mode just as intuitive to use. When it's time to get creative, TAICHI also has an optional stylus for precision control and flexible handwritten note taking.
Stunning design with outstanding performance
TAICHI has a beautiful black-mirrored finish with a low weight and a slender profile that tapers to a razor-thin. TAICHI is powerful, too - Intel Core i5 processor ensure outstanding multi-tasking performance and smooth multimedia playback, while USB 3.0 gives blazingly fast data transfers with external storage and faster mobile device recharging.
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