Question 1

Is the battery changeable?

Accepted Answer

No it is sealed in the case, but I can report I have honestly got 10 hrs of operation life at 50% screen brightness while doing homework and class work. Get about 5.5-6hrs with graphic intense games

Question 2

dose it come with a usb port ?

Accepted Answer

There is a full size usb 3.0 port on the keyboard/dock. There is also a micro usb port on the tablet/screen section that is used for charging, which can be used with a USB OTG cable (such as this one:http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=9SIA0PG06U1118) to provide a full size port.

Question 3

Does this product have an HDD in the keyboard in addition to the SSD in the tablet portion? I can't find this information anywhere on the page.

Accepted Answer

This one only has a SSD in the tablet.  Unless it specifically says so, it does not have the additional memory in the keyboard.  For me it was a trade-off.  I bought it for my daughter and needed the full Office license. The one that had the additional 500 G memory only had a temporary license.  I put in a Micro SD..  If she needs more memory, she uses a flash drive.

Question 4

what is the weight of this device (with keyboard dock installed). Also, if you wish can you add a portable digital mouse?

Accepted Answer

The ASUS website says that the tablet and dock weigh 2.4 lbs. As for the mouse, if you have the tablet docked to the keyboard, you can add a portable mouse (the keyboard has USB 3.0 port). If connecting directly to the tablet, then you will have to find a Micro USB-to-USB adapter.

Hope this helps!

Question 5

Can I install programs (*.exe) on this device ?

Accepted Answer

If you can install it on a desktop, it'll install in this tablet as well. However, the tablet may not be able to run certain programs as it isn't the most powerful of computers. I'm using mine to play games like Hearthstone and The Walking Dead Season 2. It's also got Microsoft office (Word, PowerPoint, Excel, etc...) running on it.

Question 6

Does this device still come with Office 2013?  I don't see it in the description.

Accepted Answer

Yes, the device comes with an Office 2013 product key. There's a Windows 8 Office App preinstalled that you use to download office and enter your product key. It was really straight forward.

Question 7

Does this unit have a stylus?

Accepted Answer

No stylus - but it's a touchscreen similar to an iPad with the keyboard attached.  We bought this for our daughter last year and it's been great for her school.

Question 8

I am considering buying this but I am concerned about the battery life.  It is ok to use is most times plugged in or does that hurt the battery in the long run?

Accepted Answer

I preferred to use it on battery during the day and plug it in at night to charge. The battery will last you all day. Keeping it plugged in shouldn't hurt it because the charging circuit will keep it from being over charged, but doing so may not necessarily help your battery last any longer.

Question 9

Are you able to use the Microsoft Office programs (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) without having to be connected to the internet?

Accepted Answer

The Office Program is a self-contained program installed in the Asus and does not need internet as in Office 365.  You need internet for updates.

Question 10

does this include Microsoft Office 2013 preinstalled?

Accepted Answer

yes I got mine a little over a week ago and office is already installed you just have to enter the serial code that comes in the box.

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