replaced tf701 with Chuwi Hi12

[wagz]

Well after years of good use on the tf701 and not quite finding a good custom ROM I liked to keep it on life support, I replaced the tf701 with a Chuwi Hi12 and Hi12 aluminum keyboard dock. While there weren't many good android transformer options in the U.S., the Chinese markets have a lot of great deals on tablet/keyboard combos that dualboot win 10 and android. I just picked the HI12, but there's quite a few good options like Chuwi, teclast, or Cube.

So far it has been a great replacement. I just mention it because there maybe transformer fans like myself that find themselves without many good options to replace their android based keyboard/tablet setup. my tf701 has been my main road warrior goto for years. I use VDI when more advanced content creation or work needed to be done. The addition of a dualboot with win 10 as an option with the new setup has been pretty nice for when I can't get to VDI.

 

[Danforth]

While I loved a lot of the tech you could get in China, I always had one big worry about Android devices: what sort of firmware upgrades could you expect? I also wanted Google software, and it was a lot of extra work to get it running.

How long have you had the Chuwi tablet?

 

[wagz]

I've had the Chuwi for a couple of weeks. it just came out this year and was backordered for a while. It dualboots android 5.1 and Windows 10. I get a menu when I turn it on and each OS has a power button that reboots to the other OS. On my particular model, people have already figured out how to replace the stock android it comes with and replace it with Remix OS(android Based OS) while still maintaining Dual boot. With the ability to Run Remix, and its Win 10 support, the tablet is a bit futureproofed for upgrades. This is an x86 based tablet. Also, even though my screen has a lower resolution than my tf701, it just looks better. Many of the components are straight out of the Surface pro 3. I paid $230 for the tablet and another $39 for the aluminum Keyboard dock off of gearbest. it's intel z8300 based and comes with 64gb SSD and 4gb of memory.

However, the brands I mentioned all have dualboot Android/win10 x86 transformer type models, so I'm not specifically recommending Chuwi or the Hi12. Just making people aware that the Chinese tablets are a pretty good quality alternative and are real possibilities for replacement of an aging transformer. In addition, Chuwi, teclast, and Core are starting to release dualboot models where you get your choice of a combo of Remix OS(android based) and win10, or a combo of stock Android and win10. Being X86 intel based tablet/keyboard combos, there's a lot of easier options to keep the tablet alive passed its shelf life without having to depend on the ROM communities.

 

[RVC46]

I am glad I logged on tonight. I will look at these Chinese 2-in-1 systems to see if they meet my needs. I have no problem with Android yet, like Linux and still find the need for Windows to be around.

Wagz - please tell me more. Really, at this very moment I am nearly bleeding in pain for a nice tf700 or tf701...and the 700t's are plentiful on the used market. I just do not want to make an err in judgement. However, I want the performance of the Surface Pro as well as its robustness for durability. I am just concerned regarding the end point that is achieved with the tf700 and tf701. If these get to the point where they become a laptop replacement I must admit I am taken in by the idea. Can these really result in a 2-in-1 that is as much of a workhorse as an i5?

I also like the VAIO Tap 11 but, seem to only find owners that claim they do not know the processor they have so, I keep moving.

Here is an excerpt I posted on Tom's please let me know if I can achieve a laptop replacement with a Tegra. XDA has some clever members so, I would not be surprised to learn if this project has closed the gap substantially.

I have decided to purchase a 2-in-1 detachable or flip w/hinge. I do not feel new is necessary, just good. Here is my list of features I feel strongly about.

1. FHD - 1920 x 1080 minimum...higher not necessary.

2. Screen size - 10" + minimum to 13.3".

2. Connectivity - Not much we can do here. I will purchase a 5 GHz modem for the 2-in-1 if necessary. I prefer LAN/Ethernet if I can get it because, it's faster.

3. Expandable RAM/Storage. Limits can be fine yet, I do want to be able to expand RAM or HD as needed. USB ports may accomplish this for me via external drives yet, I have not seen an eSATA port.

4. Prefer to refrain from the Atom/Baytrail CPU as these have proven themselves for the entertainment functions such as streaming, 1080p playback, etc. I still want the device to handle CAD, compilers, etc.

5. Robust from the physical perspective...machined aluminum may be best or, somewhat bulky if made from inherently weaker materials.

6. Backlit keyboard...it would be nice yet, it is difficult to regard this as a necessity.

7. Full size keyboard if possible.

8. Potential for multi-boot OS configuration so that Linux or Windows 7(?) can be used when connected to dock.

9. No preference for manufacturer, just a sound system capable of lasting. If I could afford it I would be looking at the new Acer liquid cooled 2-in-1 systems!!!


This is all I can think of at the moment. Feel free to add to this as you see fit. There are way too many products in this category on the market for to review alone so, I thought I would post this here.

Thank you.

I've had the Chuwi for a couple of weeks. it just came out this year and was backordered for a while. It dualboots android 5.1 and Windows 10. I get a menu when I turn it on and each OS has a power button that reboots to the other OS. On my particular model, people have already figured out how to replace the stock android it comes with and replace it with Remix OS(android Based OS) while still maintaining Dual boot. With the ability to Run Remix, and its Win 10 support, the tablet is a bit futureproofed for upgrades. This is an x86 based tablet. Also, even though my screen has a lower resolution than my tf701, it just looks better. Many of the components are straight out of the Surface pro 3. I paid $230 for the tablet and another $39 for the aluminum Keyboard dock off of gearbest. it's intel z8300 based and comes with 64gb SSD and 4gb of memory.

However, the brands I mentioned all have dualboot Android/win10 x86 transformer type models, so I'm not specifically recommending Chuwi or the Hi12. Just making people aware that the Chinese tablets are a pretty good quality alternative and are real possibilities for replacement of an aging transformer. In addition, Chuwi, teclast, and Core are starting to release dualboot models where you get your choice of a combo of Remix OS(android based) and win10, or a combo of stock Android and win10. Being X86 intel based tablet/keyboard combos, there's a lot of easier options to keep the tablet alive passed its shelf life without having to depend on the ROM communities.