With Computex 2018 officially kicking off, it's now ASUS' turn to unveil a bunch of laptops. Led by ASUS Chairman Jonney Shih, we got to have a look at the ZenBook Pro 15, ZenBook Pro 14, ZenBook S, VivoBook S15 (S530), VivoBook S14 (S430), VivoBook S13 (S330), VivoBook S13 (S330), VivoBook Flip 14 (TP412) and special sneak peek at Project Precog, a concept notebook with the first convertible dual-screen notebook equipped with AI (for real).
There are a lot of other things that ASUS introduced too such as the VivoWatch BP, some networking and monitor products, and ASUS's own TUF gaming lineup. But in this news article, we will be looking at the new ZenBooks and VivoBooks. Oh, also, Gadot was also introduced as the new brand ambassador for ASUS PC product line.
The ZenBook Pro 15 (UX580), ZenBook Pro 14 (UX480) and ZenBook S (UX391)
The ZenBook Pro 15 (UX580)
Continuing as a high-performance Windows 10 notebook, the 15.6-inch 4K UHD NanoEdge PANTONE ZenBook Pro 15 is the strongest one with 8th Generation Intel Core i9 hexa-core processor, GeForce GTX 1050Ti GPU, 1TB PCIe x4 SSD, gigabit-class Wi-Fi and has Thunderbolt 3 ports, while the ZenBook Pro 14 comes with an 8th Generation Intel Core i7 processor, 16GB RAM and NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1050 MAX-Q graphics. As the name suggests, its display size is 14-inch and uses FHD NanoEdge screen panel. Both models come with the iconic spun-metal finish in Deep Dive Blue and Rose Gold.
On the other hand, the smaller 13.3-inch ZenBook S (UX391) is a compact notebook that doesn't compromise quality seeing that its design has a military-grade MIL-STD-810G durability standard. Powered by 8th Generation Intel Core processors and a superfast PCIe x4 SSD, it also features up to a 4K UHD NanoEdge touchscreen, and delivers up to 13.5 hours battery life for all-day performance. Two of the three USB-C ports support Thunderbolt 3 and features Amazon Alexa support for easy voice-controlled assistance.
The new ZenBook laptop lineup look more or less the same
Side view of both the ZenBook S (top) and ZenBook Pro 15 (bottom)
The ZenBook S (right) has a nicer and edgier design, you can check out the hinge there
It's also worth mentioning that the new lineup is introducing a new ScreenPad which cleverly combines a touchpad with a high-resolution touchscreen for interaction with both Windows apps and dedicated programs called ScreenPad Apps
The ScreenPad Apps! ISN'T IT AMAZING?
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ScreenPad allow productivity with Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint and YouTube, as well as being fully customizable offering developers to create new ways of integrating with desktop apps
ZenBook S
Mhmm, hot red notebook
The VivoBook S15 (S530), VivoBook S14 (S430), VivoBook S13 (S330) and VivoBook Flip 14 (TP412)
For a more stylish and lightweight Windows 10 notebooks, the VivoBook S15 (S530) and S14 (S430) comes in Firmament Green, Star Grey, Silver Blue, Gun Metal and Icicle Gold in a unique woven texture design. Weighing only 1.8kg and 1.4kg respectively, they are both powered by up to an 8th Generation Intel Core i7 processor with NVIDIA GeForce MX150 graphics card, a dual-storage design up to a 512GB SSD and 2TB HDD. Then for the VivoBook S13 (S330), this slim 13-inch display notebook has an 8th Generation Intel Core i7 processor and NVIDIA GeForce MX150 graphics.
VivoBook Flip 14 (TP412) is a stylish new addition to the VivoBook Flip Series of convertible Windows 10 notebooks, featuring a 360°-flippable display that allows this device to be used in notebook, stand, tent and tablet modes, it weighs only 1.5kg and features an ASUS NanoEdge touchscreen, powered by up to an 8th Generation Intel Core i7 processor with 16GB of memory and features up to a 1TB SSD for fast. In addition to that, it supports the ASUS Pen active stylus too.
The VivoBook S15
The new VivoBook lineup also share some design similarities together, such as the side ports
The shiny grey back cover
Like the ZenBook S, the VivoBook S14 also has a special hinge design
VivoBook S13, check out those narrow bezels at the display!
The VivoBook Flip 14 in tent mode
No price and availability were mentioned during the event, but they might come in the third quarter of 2018 to Malaysia. Stay tuned for more ASUS news at TechNave.com.
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