Asus on Tuesday unveiled a new range of ZenBook and VivoBook notebooks at Computex 2018 in Taipei, Taiwan. The new range includes the ZenBook Pro 14 and ZenBook Pro 15 that both feature a ScreenPad input device that appears to be inspired by the Touch Bar that featured on the MacBook Pro back in 2016. The Taiwanese company also showcased the ZenBook S, new VivoBook notebooks, and a Vivo watch BP wearable blood-pressure monitor. Alongside the new hardware, the company also gave a sneak peek at its Project Precog that is presently a concept device - comes as the world's first convertible dual-screen notebook equipped with artificial intelligence (AI) features.
Among other models, Asus at its Computex 2018 conference brought the ZenBook Pro 14 (UX480) and ZenBook Pro 15 (UX580) that both run Windows 10 out of the box and have the ScreenPad - sits on the keyboard as a touchpad. The high-resolution, full-color touchscreen offers a new way to let users interact with Windows apps. The screen is designed with adaptive functions along with context-sensitive tools and supports apps such as Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and YouTube among others. This sounds more like a Touch Bar available on the high-end MacBook Pro models. However, apart from offering interaction with Windows apps, Asus has provided dedicated programs called ScreenPad Apps that work only on the ScreenPad. It also has a secondary display mode that makes the ScreenPad acts like a small monitor. Going forward, developers will get a chance to build their proprietary apps and tools specifically for the new secondary screen.
In addition to the ScreenPad, the ZenBook Pro 15 features a 15.6-inch 4K UHD NanoEdge Pantone validated display with 100 percent Adobe RGB colour gamut and is powered by up to eighth-generation Intel Core i9 processor, coupled with up to 16GB of DDR4 RAM, Nvidia GeForce GTX 1050i GPU and 1TB PCIe x4 SSD. The notebook also has gigabit-class Wi-Fi 802.11ac, Bluetooth 5.0, USB Type-C (3.1 Gen 2), and Thunderbolt 3 ports. Plus, there is a Harman Kardon-certified audio system, and the notebook includes a fingerprint sensor. The ZenBook Pro 14, on the hand, has a 14-inch FHD NanoEdge display and has an eighth-generation Intel Core i7 processor, paired with up to 16GB RAM and GeForce GTX 1050 Max-Q graphics. The notebook includes support for Intel Optane memory and has an infrared camera for facial recognition as well as built-in Amazon Alexa voice support. In terms of connectivity, there is Wi-Fi 802.11ac, Bluetooth v5.0, and USB Type-C. The ZenBook Pro 15 with ScreenPad and the ZenBook Pro 14 will launch later in 2018.
Apart from the ZenBook Pro models, Asus brought the ZenBook S (UX391) with up to 4K UHD NanoEdge touchscreen comes in 13.3-inch size. The notebook has an eighth-generation Intel Core processors along with PCIe x4 SSD. It has Thunderbolt 3 connectivity and Amazon Alexa integration. Further, the notebook comes with MIL-STD-810G durability standards and comes with a 12.9mm profile. There is a spun-metal finish on top and an ErgoLift hinge design.
In the new range, Asus has the VivoBook S15 (S530) and VivoBook S14 (S430). Both notebooks come as lightweight Windows 10 notebooks with five colour options, including Firmament Green, Star Grey, Silver Blue, Gun Metal, and Icicle Gold. While the VivoBook S15 has an 86 percent screen-to-body ratio, the VivoBook S14 comes with an 84 percent screen-to-body ratio. The notebooks are powered by an eighth-generation Intel Core i7 processor with Nvidia GeForce MX150 discrete graphics. Further, the VivoBook S15 has a 512GB SSD and 2TB HDD. Both have 18mm of thickness and come with an ErgoLift hinge that raises the keyboard to provide a comfortable typing experience. Moreover, the VivoBook S14 weighs 1.4 kilograms, whereas the VivoBook S15 weighs 1.8 kilograms.
The next device in the new VivoBook family is the VivoBook S13 (S330) with a four-sided, 13-inch NanoEdge display and an 89 percent screen-to-body ratio. There is an eighth-generation Intel Core i7 processor, coupled with Nvidia GeForce MX 150 graphics.
Asus has also unveiled the VivoBook Flip 14 (TP412) that features a 360-degree flippable display that offers notebook, stand, tent, and tablet modes. It is powered by an eighth-generation Intel Core i7 processor, coupled with 16GB of RAM and 1TB SSD. The notebook has a touchpad-mounted fingerprint sensor and includes Asus Pen active stylus. Besides, the VivoBook Flip 14 has a thin 17.6mm profile with a weight of 1.5 kilograms and comes with an 82 percent screen-to-body ratio.
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