Hands on: Asus VivoTab Smart ME400C review

Asus is showing off a ton of great devices at CES this week, and the VivoTab ME400C is a stand out example of what the company excels at.

The 10.1-inch Windows 8 - not Windows RT - tablet will compete directly with Microsoft's own Surface Pro, but Asus's new device has at least one advantage: a superior keyboard.

The VivoTab Smart ME400C's detachable Bluetooth keyboard feels slightly cramped, but compared to the Surface's Touch Cover and Type Cover, it's much easier to type on.

Besides that, Asus's ME400C is a sleek and extremely portable device with some excellent features.

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