ASUS Chromebook Detachable CM3 Unboxing & Initial Impressions

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It's been a bit of a wait, but we finally have ASUS' new tablet here in the office. Since it's been around for quite some time, there's little surprise, here. This is a 10.5-inch tablet/detachable Chromebook that offers a similar array of hardware that we've had in this space since early 2020 in the Lenovo Chromebook Duet. The ASUS promises a bit more quality in the design, adds in a stowed USI pen, and has a little trick up its sleeve with the kickstand, but the idea is the same. We're hopping in the box to see how it stacks up.

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This video is sponsored by MediaTek. All opinions expressed are our own.

[DangerVision]

I'm loving how the stowed USI pen trend is catching on. It is *so* handy.

[MichaelCisneros]

Can't help to think of my old ASUS Transformer TF300T from back in the day. It was mind blowing back then that it detached from the keyboard.

[SeanSisco]

Love seeing the headphone jack here for people like me who have sets of wired cans everywhere. No worries a our recharging, you can just leave a decent set of IEMs or portable headphones in your bag and plug them in. I hate worrying about a dongle or external DAC/Headphone amp for a portable device like this.

[justinmitchell]

It is nice to have the stylus with the device. I currently have a Lenovo Duet and I love it! Looking forward to hearing more of your thoughts on this device!

[brandondorsey]

Can you show and review this device connected to an external monitor?

[bradavon]

Duet keyboard is really wobbly, not a lap device.

[Mikelenzie]

If we could see this form factor with 8gb / 16gb would just be nice

[tragiclantern]

It's a nice step up from the Tab 10 but I'm still more than happy with my Duet.

[schizowallflower]

I already have the Duet so I don't see a need to get this anytime soon, but I do see the appeal.

[Ben-Archer]

The only thing I would love is for Lenovo to have a replacement keyboard like that for the duet that idea if magnetising to the display would help a lot more for when I'm on the train

[carmennooner]

I want one with a 12" screen. Seems like someone could make a detachable that will house the stylus and have the great features of this tablet's keyboard. Would also be nice to have decent quad speakers for home media consumption so I wouldn't have to bring the tablet along with me throughout the house in order to hear whatever podcast I'm listening to. Earphones are fine, but not practical to wear for more than a couple of hours. Darn the Pixel Slate for not following up with a good idea and improving their first go at this form factor!

[aavv]

BTW; do you know where/ when I can purchase the Acer 17" chromebook?
-san Francisco fan girl

[charlestsai]

Can you check the video output from the usb-c? One thing about chromebook duet is that it can not output even 1080p

[VGTIMEDBS]

Still waiting on these high-end or even midrange mediatek chrome devices

[DCart]

Great video, do you see it Acer coming out with a detachable like these? I have their Tab10 and like it but would like some better specs, especially the wireless component. Thanks 😊

[glengignac]

How long does this tablet get chrome updates. Can’t find this model on google auto update website

[Simon-ugvb]

when we will see Chromebooks with MT8192?

[EllisBooker]

Eager to get a chromebook tablet as a "toss in a bag" companion to my 15" Asus chromebook, which is an exceptionally heavy SOB. Like the integrated USI pen, for sure. But I will wait for a) Lenovo to refresh the Duet or b) the price of this model drops by $100.

[arjunjawahar]

AS Android tablets are back in business could you make a vedio of perks of a Chromebook over Android tablets that would be a great eye opener because in in market right now it's bit difficult to choose one in ether of them

[thunderlennert]

How good is the performance compared to the Duet?