Asus Touchscreen Flip + Apple iPhone Xs Max 64GB

Asus Touchscreen Flip Specs:

Design

It’s not a secret that over the past 15 years or so, Apple has revolutionized what every design department from here to Taiwan thought about not only about what a piece of technology could do, but also how good it could look while it got the job done. They took clunky, IBM-inspired black-on-gray-on-beige laptops and made them sleek, sexy, and tactile like no other company of the past decade ever could.

So it’s not surprising that the design of other products has followed suit. Chromebooks in particular are known for taking the core tenants of the Macbook design (simplicity on smooth surfaces),and incorporating them into their own umbrella of products, but the ASUS Flip C100P takes it to a whole other level.

I’m surprised Apple hasn’t already sued ASUS for design infringement, looking at this laptop. In a blind logo test, I’d have a hard time telling the Flip apart from many of the devices that Apple has already released, including the anodized aluminum casing, the flat key black-on-silver keyboard, and the lone headphone jack controlled by two volume buttons on the side that look eerily similar to what you’d find on the side of an iPhone 6.

Of course, Apple’s design department is one of the best in the business, and it’s no wonder why ASUS would do everything it could to emulate them. From the chassis to the trackpad to the matte black bezels the Flip barely passes as a laptop made by ASUS, and looks a heck of a lot more like what Apple would do if they ever collaborated with Google on their very first Chromebook. But that’s not necessarily a bad thing, either.

Software

At this point, if you don’t know what you’re getting on the software side of things when you buy a Chromebook, you haven’t been paying close enough attention.

Read More: Best Chromebook Apps

Chromebooks are the preferred choice for a lot of consumers because they don’t come with any extra surprises, no annoying bloatware or extra pieces of useless software that the laptop maker uses to promote some dysfunctional internal software they made off the cuff. Nope, Chromebooks are simple, easy, and consistent, and the Flip is no different.

An offline version of the Drive suite of apps is the only real “software” the Flip lays claim to. Other than that, anything else you “install” won’t be more than a Chrome extension or a glorified web shortcut that’s attached to your Start menu…just the way we like it.

Hardware

With such a minuscule 1.96lb frame, the Flip C100P isn’t in the running to win an award for top of the line specs anytime soon. The Flip runs on an Integrated 1.8GHz Rockchip Mali T764 CPU, and 4GB of SDRAM. Along with its minimal power, there also aren’t a ton of ports to choose from, with only a mini-HDMI, two USB 2.0 ports, an audio jack and one micro-SD card slot lining the edges of the case.

The onboard 720p webcam took “okay” pictures, but nothing all that mind-blowing, although the 16GB of onboard storage was a welcome addition to an otherwise lackluster set of stats.

Performance

Somewhat expectedly, the performance of the Flip was only subpar thanks to its lowered specs. As per usual, we ran the ASUS Flip in a number of different general usage scenarios, as well as running a standard set of WebGL tests to determine how it held up under everyday circumstances.

We were able to open around six tabs of various text-based sites along with four 1080p YouTube videos playing in the background before the Flip started to chug, which is one of the earliest breaking points we’ve seen in a Chromebook yet. Those videos loaded crazy quick thanks to the included 802.11ac Wi-Fi chip however, which screamed through our bandwidth tests at a steady clip of around 160 – 180Mbps depending on where we were in the house.

The onboard speakers on the other hand were a bit of a mixed bag. With the Flip in normal laptop mode, they were pinned almost directly to the surface we were typing on, making our test music sound distant and unpleasant. In tablet mode, however, the speakers faced directly outward and sounded quite a bit better, and fuller than what you’d see on other Chromebooks in the same category.

Display

For such a small laptop, the Flip packs some shockingly punchy pixels on its smaller 10.1″ 1200 x 800 IPS display screen. Colors in games and movies popped off the screen, and the touchscreen itself was extremely responsive when the C100P wasn’t under heavy load from multiple apps or tabs running at the same time.

In tablet mode the quality of the screen is even more apparent, especially when you’re watching Netflix or YouTube videos with convertible set in the “angled” mode (the hinge between the laptop and tablet configured at 45°) for the full cinematic experience.

Battery

The battery on the Flip was equally as impressive as its screen, lasting a solid 8hrs and 46min during our various testing procedures. With a chassis this small it’s rare that you get a laptop that can last through a full workday of tasks without needing a plug-in somewhere along the line, but the ASUS still managed to hang in there with the best of laptops and tablets alike.

Wrap Up

If you can’t decide whether to spend your hard-earned technology budget on a laptop or a tablet, a convertible like the ASUS Flip C100P might be the perfect middle-ground for anyone who still can’t make up their mind by the time they’ve already gotten to the electronics store.

The ASUS Flip C100P proves that even though convertible laptops (and Chromebooks particularly) may not be right for everyone, Chrome OS is still able to perform handily in either arena, and has no problem replacing your next iPad Air for half the cost.

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Apple iPhone Xs Max Specs

The Apple iPhone Xs Max smartphone boasts of its large 6.5inch Super Retina OLED display that renders exceptional quality images. With a high resolution of 2688 × 1242 pixel and a pixel density of 458ppi, it delivers images with excellent color quality. Show off your photography skills, with the 12MP rear and 7MP front camera. The Smart HDR adds more highlight and shadow detail to the clicked photos. The built-in lithium-ion battery lasts for an extended period and supports both, fast and wireless charging. Store more and more data without falling short of storage, with the ample 64GB internal storage. The iOS 12 operating system is designed to speed up your daily tasks such as typing on a keyboard. This Apple smartphone runs on a powerful A12 Bionic chip that in combination with a neural engine delivers exceptional performance. It tackles heavy computational tasks and everyday tasks with the same efficiency. The Apple-designed GPU delivers excellent graphics so that you enjoy games and other visually-demanding apps. Unlock your smartphone with ultimate ease, thanks to the Face ID feature. It perfectly recognizes you even after the change in the appearance. With rounded corners and perfectly-balanced curved body, this Apple smartphone great visual appeal. Enjoy the benefits of two mobile networks simultaneously, thanks to the dual SIM feature of this smartphone.

PHYSICAL FEATURES

KEY FEATURES

A12 Bionic chip(Hexa-core)

4GB RAM

64GB

Face ID

4G LTE

Dual 12MP wide-angle and telephoto cameras

TrueDepth Camera 7MP camera

Splash, Water, and Dust Resistant Rated IP68 (maximum depth of 2 meters up to 30 minutes)

6.5‑inch (diagonal) all‑screen OLED

208 grams

2688‑by-1242‑pixel resolution at 458 ppi

4K video recording at 24 fps, 30 fps, or 60 fps

Dual SIM (nano-SIM and eSIM)

Fingerprint-resistant oleophobic coating

iOS 12

Without FaceTime

UNPARALLELED DISPLAY

This dual-SIM iPhone has a 6.5inch Super Retina custom OLED display that produces incredibly high pixel density of 458ppi. It renders images at a breathtaking resolution of 2688× 1242 pixels, which gives you a lifelike viewing experience. In addition to that, the support for HDR10 and Dolby Vision allows you to enjoy best-in-class audiovisual content from a broad range of leading video streaming sites. Furthermore, this phone has advanced color management that displays your content in wider color automatically. Moreover, the images on the Super Retina display look as real as on a printed page, thanks to a six-channel light sensor subtly adjusts the onscreen white balance to match the color temperature around you. Not only that, this iPhone is IP68 water, splash, dust-resistant. Also, it can resist spills from soda, tea, coffee, and more.

SMART AND POWERFUL

The Apple iPhone Xs Max is armed with a leading-edge combination of the A12 Bionic chip and next-generation Neural Engine. It delivers a phenomenal performance, no matter if the phone is handling heavy computational tasks or everyday tasks. The advanced performance controller dynamically divides work across six cores to get the best of both performance and efficiency. Furthermore, this phone has an Apple-designed GPU that ensures flawless functioning of video editing apps, games, and visually demanding apps. This iPhone runs on iOS 12 that is packed with loads of intuitive features, which help you get the most out of your day. Lastly, the built-in Lithium-Ion battery provides an internet usage time of up to 13 hours for uninterrupted entertainment.

REDEFINED PHOTOGRAPHY

This Apple phone sets new standards in photography. It is equipped with dual 12MP telephoto and wide-angle cameras on the rear side. These rear cameras are capable of capturing breathtaking photos and videos. The Smart HDR feature adds more shadow detail and highlight to your photos. This phone has improved background blur for stunning portraits. Moreover, the advanced depth control feature allows you to adjust the depth of field after you capture a photo. Furthermore, the 7MP TrueDepth camera keeps you in focus against a background blur by generating a precise depth map. With the deeper, larger pixels of the camera sensor, you will get jaw-dropping lowlight photos.

SECURITY MADE SIMPLE

This Apple iPhone has a fast and easy-to-use Face ID feature that recognizes changes in your appearance with advanced machine learning. No matter if you put on a hat or sunglasses, the Face ID identifies you accurately with a glance. This feature lets you unlock your phone without the hassle of typing passwords.