About to buy one - few questions please

[wigwam12]

I have wanted to buy a Win8 Tab and and all set to splurge on the Vivo Tab
Read some horror stories about needing a really long time to update before it is usable and crashes during this process.
I am not rush and want to get it right first time.
I would also like to buy a decent cover - which would you recommend - Moko or Manvex?
I know I also need a USB OTG
Anything else?
Maybe a small keyboard?
Thanks

 

[asus_usa]

I would recommend the VivoTab TranSleeve with the keyboard. It's a keyboard and cover all-in-one. Comes in a few different colors, too.

 

[mick57]

I have the Moko case which fits well and is good value.

The Microsoft Wedge keyboard and mouse are also good value, I got them both for around ?100. They are high quality devices which should last several years and outlive quite a few tablet PCs. The Mouse is remarkably comfortable in use despite its size.

 

[Kiwi Dave]

If you opt to try something other than the Transleeve Combo, or the MS Wedge Combo, the only advice I would give is to make sure both Keyboard and Mouse are full bluetooth (ie that they don't need a USB connection for the bluetooth to work). That way you will be able to charge the tablet at the same time as using the mouse & keyboard.

 

[ShaunKL]

It's really great in the hand. It does take a while to update itself, and the speakers are absolutely terrible. It's a really great Metro tablet, can't say anything about backwards compatible programs.