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Article: Asus RIE-B1: Tablet PC delivers hot design, top performance.(REVIEWS: LAPTOPS)(Product/service evaluation)(Brief article)
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- Computer Shopper
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- July 1, 2008
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AN EXCELLENT PERFORMER with a slick design, the $1,899 Asus R1E-B1 just might have everything you're looking for in a tablet PC--as long as you don't mind a little bloatware.
The R1E-B1's glossy granite-and-black case exudes an air of sophistication and professionalism. The 4.3-pound system is neither too bulky nor too thin, though it did feel rather weighty when we carried it around in the crook of our arm.
The R1E-B1 has a built-in DVD [+ or -] R1E-B1 drive, though its flimsy housing made the drive prone to trapping disks. Thankfully, the drive can be swapped out for a second battery. In addition to the usual ports and slots, the tablet has an external ...