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ASUS Transformer Book T300 Chi review: thinner than air, but at what cost?

Posted on May 9, 2015April 27, 2020 By Hulk

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When ASUS formally unveiled the Transformer Book Chi T300, it did so in the cheekiest way possible: with a cleverly worded swipe at Apple. “Our Chi is thinner than Air,” the company proclaimed — a clear shot at the MacBook Air. (“Chi” means “air” in Mandarin Chinese, by the way, in case the dig wasn’t obvious enough.) Indeed, ASUS’ newest laptop/tablet hybrid measures a scant 0.3 inch for the tablet (or 0.65 inch when docked), making it slightly thinner than the Air, which comes in at 0.68 inch at its thickest point. The Chi is also more affordable than the Air (not to mention most other thin-and-light laptops), with a starting price of $699. On paper, it’s a relatively affordable way to get your hands on a super-skinny machine. In practice, though, you’re probably better off spending a little more on something else. Here’s why.
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