ASUS Transformer Book V, T300 Chi and others | Announced at Computex 2014
ASUS Presents the Ultimate Digital Life for Consumers at Computex 2014
Chairman Jonney Shih unveils revolutionary Transformer Book V,
Transformer Book T300 Chi plus a stunning range of innovative products
2014/06/02
ASUS Chairman Jonney Shih took to the stage at Computex 2014 today to
present the ASUS vision of providing the ultimate digital life for
everyone, celebrate 25 years of innovation and design, and unveil a
range of stunning new products. He began by introducing a new line of
products designed for the ultimate professional, consumers needing high
performance solutions to meet their professional needs. These include
Zenbook NX500, an ultraportable laptop that combines innovative
engineering and design techniques with powerful hardware; ProArt PA328Q
4K/UHD Monitor, a 32-inch ultra-high-definition monitor that delivers
breathtaking levels of detail; and RT-AC3200, the world's fastest
tri-band 802.11ac Wi-Fi router.
Chairman Shih next introduced an
exciting new range of ultimate entertainment products for consumers who
want to stay connected everywhere, share life’s everyday moments and
enjoy games, music and movies. The next generation Fonepad, is an 8-inch
tablet with built-in 3G connectivity and phone functionality, and the
next generation MeMO Pad Series is comprised of 7-inch and 8-inch
tablets that deliver powerful entertainment experiences.
Ending
on a high note, Chairman Shih unveiled two revolutionary new products
designed to provide ultimate productivity and mobility. Made for highly
mobile consumers who work and play hard, Transformer Book V is the
world’s first five-mode, three-in-one converged laptop, featuring a
Windows and Android™ laptop, tablet and smartphone in one, and
Transformer Book T300 Chi is a high-performance detachable notebook with
the world’s thinnest 12.5-inch tablet display.
“As we celebrate
25 years of innovation and engineering, we are excited to introduce
these new products designed to provide the ultimate digital life for
everyone,” said Chairman Shih. “We are passionate about technology and
driven by innovation, and we will continue to dream, dare and strive to
challenge the boundaries of the possible as we move forward on our
journey in search of incredible.”
Also on display at the ASUS
product showcase was the new Portable AiO PT2001, a 19.5-inch
touchscreen All-in-One (AiO) PC with a unique, portable and space-saving
design that provides a flexible and powerful computing experience in
the home or office.
Transformer Book V
ASUS Transformer Book V
The world's first five-mode, three-in-one converged laptop
- Windows 8.1 or other editions available
- Three devices, two operating systems, five modes — all seamlessly integrated.
- Simple Windows®/Android™ switching on laptop and tablet, with detachable Android™ smartphone.
- World’s first Intel Moorefield 5in 4G/LTE smartphone.
Transformer Book V is the world's first five-mode, three-in-one
converged laptop that features a Windows and Android laptop and tablet
as well as an Android smartphone, making it an incredibly flexible
device able to excel in any usage scenario. Its revolutionary and
elegant design comprises a laptop with a detachable 12.5-inch screen
that becomes a separate tablet and a 5-inch smartphone that docks into
the tablet.
As a laptop, Transformer Book V includes a full
QWERTY keyboard and touchpad, and runs both Windows 8.1 and Android 4.4
KitKat. A dedicated hardware button provides instant and seamless
switching between the two operating systems. The laptop features a
next-generation Intel® Core™ processor providing high performance for an
efficient and productive user experience. The 12.5-inch HD IPS display
has sharp graphics and rich, vibrant color, and touch support adds
additional convenience and functionality when using Windows 8.1.
Transformer Book V comes with ample storage of up to 1TB for apps,
documents, media and more.
As a tablet, Transformer Book V also
works as a standalone Windows 8.1 tablet and an Android 4.4 KitKat
tablet when the phone is docked. Switching between the two systems only
takes a tap on the screen. Access to the Google Play Store and Windows
Store provides a massive amount of apps and games to choose from, making
Transformer Book V a highly-mobile entertainment and productivity
powerhouse. Its built-in storage of up to 128GB offers plenty of room to
store those apps along with movies, photos, music and more.
As a
phone, Transformer Book V runs Android 4.4 KitKat, and is the world's
first 5-inch LTE smartphone powered by an Intel® AtomTM quad-core
processor, giving it unparalleled performance when running apps, playing
games or browsing the internet. Its Long-Term Evolution (LTE) support
delivers a superior internet experience with network speeds that are up
to four times faster than 3G. Transformer Book V comes with a 2500mah
battery that provides up to 10 hours of web browsing time.
Transformer
Book V combines the power of a laptop with the mobility of both a
tablet and smartphone, and provides the flexibility to run a wide range
of apps. Together with the easy ability to switch between modes and
share data between devices, Transformer Book V delivers an unparalleled
user experience.
ASUS Transformer Book V Specification
| Processor |
Intel® Atom™ Quad-Core Processor |
Next Gen Intel® Core™ Processor |
| Operating System |
Android 4.4 with the Zen UI |
Windows 8.1
|
| Memory |
2 GB |
4 GB |
| Storage |
Up to 64G eMMC |
Up to 128G eMMC & 1TB |
| Display |
5'' IPS HD |
12.5" IPS HD |
| Graphics |
Intel® HD Graphics |
Intel® HD Graphics |
| Camera |
2MP front Camera
8MP Rear Camera |
HD Camera |
| Battery |
2550mah |
2cells, 28WH |
| Dimensions |
148 x 73 x 11mm (WxDxH) |
N/A |
| NetWeight |
140g |
N/A |
Transformer Book T300 Chi
ASUS Transformer Book T300 Chi
World's Thinnest 12.5” Detachable 2-in-1 Laptop
- Windows 8.1 or other editions available
- Powered by Intel’s future high-performance and low
power Core architecture
- 2560 x 1440 WQHD IPS Display
- 4G LTE supported
ASUS Transformer Book T300 Chi is a high-performance detachable
notebook that comes with the world’s thinnest 12.5-inch tablet display,
making it a perfect companion for mobile professionals who need to stay
productive but also like to enjoy movies, music and games. Transformer
Book T300 Chi features an innovative fanless 2-in-1 design powered by
Intel’s next-generation, high-performance, low-power processor based on
the Core micro-architecture. It is thinner than most ultraportable
laptops on the market today, and the detachable tablet is also the
thinnest Intel Core-powered tablet at just 7.3mm thick.
Transformer
Book T300 Chi features LTE support and is equipped with a 2560 x 1440
WQHD IPS display for stunningly detailed visuals.
ASUS Transformer Book T300 Chi Specification
| Processor |
Next Gen Intel® Core™ Processor |
| OS System |
Windows 8.1/Windows 8.1 Pro |
| Memory |
LP DDR3 1600MHz 2GB/4GB |
| Storage |
iSSD |
| Display |
12.5" WQHD(2560 x 1480) |
| Graphic |
Intel® HD Graphics |
| Camera |
HD Camera |
| Battery |
Li-Polymer |
Brand New ASUS Fonepad and MeMO Pad Series
Fonepad 8 (FE380CG) is an 8-inch tablet with built-in 3G connectivity
and phone functionality, designed for people who want one powerful
device to connect and entertain them. It has an incredibly narrow 5.06mm
bezel, and its HD1280 x 800 IPS display and 72.2% screen-to-body ratio
provide the largest viewing area of any 8-inch phablet on the market.
Featuring the latest 64-bit Intel Atom™ Z3560 1.8GHz quad-core
processor, Fonepad 8 delivers powerful multi-tasking and graphical
performance for the latest apps and games while still being
energy-efficient. Dual front speakers and ASUS SonicMaster audio provide
rich, immersive stereo sound that brings a new level of engagement to
movies, music and games.
MeMO Pad 7 (ME176C) is a fully featured
7-inch, industry-leading 64-bit Android tablet that excels at
entertainment. Its dual-channel stereo speakers with SonicMaster
technology can reproduce a wide frequency range for crystal-clear high
notes and deep bass, even at high volumes. Combined with its
high-definition ultra-wide-view IPS display, movies and games come to
life. Support for Miracast™ lets MeMO Pad 7 stream video in
high-definition to a compatible TV or other display, while aptX® CSR
Bluetooth technology enables wireless streaming of high-quality audio to
headphones and other supported devices.
MeMO Pad 7 comes
equipped with a 5-megapixel main camera and 2-megapixel front-facing
camera that both feature PixelMaster technology. This assures
outstanding image quality and provides additional features such as Time
Rewind Mode, Selfie Mode and Always in Focus that make taking stunning
photos easy. MeMO Pad 7 is powered by an 64-bit Intel Atom Z3745
quad-core processor (up to 1.86GHz) to further round out the
entertainment experience by ensuring smooth video playback, responsive
games and apps, and snappy web browsing.
MeMO Pad 8 (ME581CL) is
the world’s lightest 8-inch LTE tablet that delivers outstanding
performance in a remarkably thin and stylish package. Driven by a
blazingly fast state-of-the-art 64-bit Intel Atom Z3580 2.3GHz quad-core
processor, MeMO Pad 8 runs all the latest apps and games with ease.
Ultrafast 802.11ac Wi-Fi and LTE connectivity deliver speedy downloads
of even the most demanding content, such as high-definition movies, and
ensure smooth internet browsing.
MeMO Pad 8 features a Full HD
IPS display for a vivid and sharp picture that makes videos and photos
appear incredibly detailed and lifelike. The display is covered with
Corning® Gorilla® Glass 3 for incredible scratch resistance and
durability. Despite its immersive 8-inch screen and powerful features,
MeMO Pad 8 is easy to hold in one hand. It has a premium multi-layer
coating with Non-Conductive Vacuum Metallization (NCVM) technology,
weighs just 299g and is only 7.45mm thick, so it is small and light
enough to take anywhere.
Fonepad and MeMO Pad come with ZenUI,
the all-new intuitive user interface exclusive to ASUS mobile devices
and developed around the concepts of freedom, expression and connection.
Featuring over 1000 software enhancements and a new visual design made
to be efficient and inviting, it contains modern 'flat' icons, vivid
color themes, animations, new ringtones and notification sounds, a clean
layout to clearly present information and features such as What's Next
and Do It Later that free users from the actively having to manage the
multitude of information they are confronted with daily and enable them
to be more productive.
RT-AC3200 router
ASUS RT-AC3200 is the world's fastest tri-band 802.11ac Wi-Fi router
that delivers combined data speeds up to 3200Mbit/s. The Broadcom®
six-stream 802.11ac Multiple-Input, Multiple-Output (MIMO) technology
delivers the ultimate internet experience in multi-user environments by
providing maximum network speed. Additionally, RT-AC3200 features
SmartConnect, which increases Wi-Fi performance by up to 200% by
automatically selecting the ideal band for network clients depending on
their location and needs. ASUS AiRadar with universal beamforming
intelligently strengthens wireless connectivity to improve Wi-Fi
coverage to network devices, ensuring greater signal stability, enhanced
range, and optimal speeds.
The easy-to-use ASUSWRT graphical
user interface of RT-AC3200 provides robust network control and
optimization. Setup takes just 30 seconds, and the intuitive interface
means even network newbies can enjoy its sophisticated features such as
traffic monitoring and Adaptive Quality of Service (QoS) bandwidth
management, while power users will love its IPv6 support, multiple
wireless SSIDs and secure VPN access. AiProtection with Trend Micro
provides total protection from external attacks as well as maintaining
personal privacy. Adaptive QoS intelligently manages network traffic to
automatically give each device and application optimal bandwidth so that
everyone on the network has the best possible internet experience.
ProArt PA328Q 4K/UHD Monitor
The ASUS ProArt PA328Q 4K/UHD monitor is a 32-inch 4K/UHD
(ultra-high-definition) monitor for professionals that delivers
breathtaking levels of detail. ProArt PA328Q features a 16:9 aspect
ratio WLED display that delivers next-generation 4K/UHD visuals with a
resolution of 3840 x 2160 pixels. With a pixel density of 138 pixels per
inch (ppi), the PA328Q provides over 8 million pixels, four times the
pixel density of standard Full HD displays for astonishingly detailed
visuals.
With greater onscreen space than similar sized Full HD
displays, the ASUS PA328Q provides more space to spread out windows for
more productive multitasking. Capable of displaying 1.07 billion colors,
the PA328Q delivers outstanding color reproduction and saturation
thanks to its 350cd/m² brightness and a 100,000,000:1 ASUS Smart
Contrast Ratio (ASCR), and the ASUS-exclusive SplendidPlus Video
Intelligence Technology.
Each PA328Q is factory-calibrated to
prove the best color accuracy (Delta < 2), and with a wide 100% sRGB
color gamut, so colors seen in photos will be reproduced faithfully and
consistently. The PA328Q offers 10-bit display color for over one
billion onscreen colors and supports a 14-bit internal lookup table
(LUT), which gives smoother gradations and more transitions between
hues.
PA328Q delivers breakthrough connectivity with the following options:
- 1 x DisplayPort 1.2 (4K at 60Hz)
- 1 x Mini DisplayPort 1.2 (4K at 60Hz)
- 1 x HDMI 2.0 (4K at 60Hz) / MHL 3.0 (4K at 30Hz)
- 1 x HDMI 1.4 (4K at 30Hz)
- 4 x USB 3.0 ports
Built-in
Picture-in-Picture (PiP) and Picture-by-Picture (PbP) functionality let
you view content from two different sources simultaneously, with the
ability to switch video between sources easily. PiP mode places the
second input source windows in one corner of the display, while PbP mode
spites the screen down the middle.
ASUS PA328Q is the proud
recipient of a 2014 RedDot award for its slim, ergonomic tilt, swivel,
pivot and height adjustable design.
Zenbook NX500
Zenbook NX500 is a stunning Ultrabook™ that combines innovative
engineering and design techniques with powerful hardware to create a
no-compromise computing experience. With a sleek aluminum unibody
construction and slim form factor, its gorgeous silver color makes a
striking impression and is highly portable. NX500 is powered by an Intel
Core up to i7 quad-core processor and up to NVIDIA® GeForce® GTX™ 850M
graphics, supported by 2GB of GDDR5 video memory for incredible speed
and graphics performance. Its industry-leading Broadcom® 3-stream
802.11ac Wi-Fi delivers blazingly fast network speeds and SATA 3 RAID 0
or PCIe x4 SSD storage provides stunningly fast read and write speeds,
reducing startup and application launch times, as well as increasing
overall system responsiveness making it possible to get more done in
less time.
As the first ASUS notebook with a 4K/UHD display with
VisualMaster technology, Zenbook NX500 delivers stunningly crisp
graphics and text, and comes ready to support future 4K video content.
Its 15.6-inch 3840 x 2160 resolution IPS panel provides a large
workspace for maximum efficiency and productivity. The display also
delivers lifelike color reproduction with a wide color gamut (100%
NTSC/108% Adobe RGB) and, plus factory-calibrated color temperature,
making it perfect for photographers and other professionals who need
accurate and consistent color fidelity for their workflows.
Combined
with its 4K/UHD display, Zenbook NX500's titanium-film speakers and
SonicMaster audio technology, incorporating ICEpower®, Bang &
Olufsen technology, ensures truly incredible video and sound quality for
exceptional entertainment experiences.
Portable AiO PT2001
ASUS Portable AiO is a 19.5-inch touchscreen All-in-One (AiO) PC with
a unique, portable and space-saving design that provides a flexible and
powerful computing experience in the home or office. Weighing only
3.2kg and featuring a sturdy, foldaway handle, Portable AiO is easy to
carry and set up anywhere, even away from a power outlet thanks to its
internal battery that lasts up to five hours. Its slim design that
tapers to 12.3mm at its thinnest point looks sleek and stylish in any
environment, and makes Portable AiO easy to lay flat to play touch-based
games or enjoy movies and photos with friends and family. For use on a
table or desk, the pull out kickstand provides solid support, and folds
flush into the back of Portable AiO when not needed.
The
centerpiece of Portable AiO is its high-definition 19.5-inch IPS
10-point touchscreen display that provides a crisp and vivid image for
immersive entertainment experiences. Its touch-friendly design offers
easy and smooth control of Windows 8.1, and touch-based apps and games.
SonicMaster audio technology further enhances movies, music and games
with rich sound that is clear even at higher volumes and deep, defined
bass. Portable AiO is powered by up to a 4th generation Intel Core
processor and NVIDIA GeForce 820M GPU for superb application and
graphics performance. Optional 802.11ac Wi-Fi support delivers
stunningly fast network speeds for stutter-free streaming video and an
overall responsive internet experience. Its two HDMI ports make it easy
to connect Portable AiO to an HDTV or external display to take the
entertainment experience to an even larger screen.
Portable AiO
features innovative gesture control that lets users interact with and
control the PC from a distance with simple gestures, allowing them to
read books, browse the internet, and control movies and music with a
wave of the hand. Portable AiO optionally includes support for Near
Field Communication (NFC) to provide a convenient and enhanced user
experience. Used together with an NFC-supported mobile device, AiO
provides additional features such as instant Windows logon without
typing a password, automatic photo and video backup from the mobile
device to Portable AiO and quick access to files directly from the
mobile device.
Where to find ASUS at Computex 2014
The ASUS showroom at Computex 2014 is located at booth M0410 in the
Taipei World Trade Center Nangang Exhibition Hall, and is open from 3rd
to 6th June from 9:30am to 6:00pm, and on 7th June from 9:30am to
4:00pm.
Sources:
http://www.asus.com/News/KGEHAeEgF4wgPhUV
http://www.asus.com/Notebooks_Ultrabooks/ASUS_Transformer_Book_V/
http://www.asus.com/Notebooks_Ultrabooks/ASUS_Transformer_Book_T300_Chi/
(accessed on June 14, 2014)
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