Shanda launches ASUS Zenbook/Chromebook/ExpertBook/TUF Gaming series laptops, and ProArt Display PA169CDV portable professional screen
The ASUS “Incredible Unfolds” online new product launch event was kicked off by co-CEO Hu Shubin. The epoch-making Zenbook 17 Fold OLED foldable laptop and Zenbook 14X OLED Space Edition space commemorative laptop will establish ASUS’ continuous pursuit of innovation leadership. At the conference, a number of high-profile new products were released at the same time, including: Zenbook 14 OLED (UX3402), ASUS Chromebook Flip CX5 (CX5601) and ExpertBook B5 series notebooks to help consumers and enterprises improve computing capabilities; ProArt Display PA169CDV with Wacom EMR technology Professional screens, through ProArt Pen, provide professional creators with an interactive experience; ASUS TUF Gaming F15/TUF Dash F15 gaming laptops bring the vast number of gamers beyond the previous powerful performance. All ASUS laptops are equipped with up to the 12th generation Intel® Core™ processor, which perfectly combines the ultimate performance, innovative functions and exquisite design. The appearance is thin and easy to carry, meeting the needs of modern people.
ASUS Zenbook 17 Fold OLED (UX9702)
ASUS, Intel and BOE Technology Group joined forces to launch the world‘s first 17.3-inch foldable OLED laptop, Zenbook 17 Fold OLED. The super-large 4:3 17.3-inch 2.5K touch screen can be folded from the middle and can be easily switched into two seamless 3:2 12.5-inch screens, with a magnetic full-size ASUS ErgoSense Bluetooth® keyboard and touchpad, creating a pen A new era of electronics, with multiple uses such as PCs, laptops, tablets, on-screen keyboards, e-books and extended screens.
100% DCI-P3 color gamut, foldable OLED touch screen certified by PANTONE® and German Rhein Eye Care, with Dolby Vision® HDR for ultra-realistic picture quality; Dolby Atmos® Dolby Atmos® surround sound and powerful Harman Kardon certified audio brings immersive entertainment effect. HD IR camera, Windows Hello and the latest Intel Visual Sensing Controller chip provide a number of new artificial intelligence functions, including a motion sensor that can quickly activate face recognition or lock protection when off-seat; an integrated color sensor that automatically adjusts screen brightness and color temperature ; The 5 million-pixel webcam is equipped with ASUS 3D noise reduction technology, and the quality of video calls is clearer.
The latest 12th generation Intel Core i7 U series processor, Intel Iris® Xe graphics card, two USB-C® Thunderbolt™ 4 ports can support 75 Wh fast charging and an external screen; it meets the Intel Evo™ laptop certification, and the performance is impeccable , Zenbook 17 Fold OLED will be available in mid-2022.
ASUS Zenbook 14X OLED Space Edition (UX5401)
To commemorate the 25th anniversary of the 600-day space mission of the ASUS P6300 laptop, and to show the brand spirit of “Pursuing Unparalleled”, ASUS launched the Zenbook 14X OLED Space Edition with a space-themed design and a special zero-gravity titanium appearance. The upper cover is equipped with a 3.5-inch OLED secondary screen. It can display customized messages and animations, presenting the unique futuristic ZenVision.
Zenbook 14X OLED Space Edition complies with the ultra-rigorous SMC-S-016A test protocol of the US Space Systems Command, and can withstand extreme temperatures of -24 to 61°C and severe vibrations of 20 to 2000 Hz during operation. Equipped with the 12th generation Intel® Core™ i9 H series processor, Intel® Iris Xe graphics card, 32 GB RAM, PCIe® 4.0 x4 SSD and Intel WiFi 6E, the performance is outstanding. The wide 16:10 2.8K 90 Hz OLED HDR PANTONE® verification touch screen, with DisplayHDR™ True Black 500, 100% DCI-P3 color gamut and German Rhein eye protection certification, the vision is lifelike; plus the stunning Dolby Atmos & Harmon Kardon audio is as realistic as it sounds.
ASUS Zenbook 14 OLED (UX3402)
The new Zenbook 14 OLED adopts a bold and modern new cover design. The two new colors of elegant water celadon and contemplative blue are refreshing. The wide-view 16:10 2.8K 90 Hz OLED NanoEdge 550 nits screen, with 100% DCI-P3 color gamut and PANTONE, DisplayHDR True Black 500 certification, vivid and predictable; Dolby Atmos® Dolby Atmos surround sound effects Harman Kardon certified audio equipped with smart amplifier, powerful spatial sound effects, perfect combination of the best auditory and visual feast.
The all-aluminum case is only 16.9 mm thick and 1.39 kg lighter. Its compact size contains powerful performance. It is equipped with up to the 12th generation Intel® Core™ i7 P series processor and Intel Iris Xe graphics card, 16 GB memory, and ultra-fast PCIe 4.0 SSD , Long-lasting 75 Wh battery, and the latest Intel WiFi 6E, complete I/O ports including two Thunderbolt 4 USB-C, superb performance and connection capabilities. Zenbook 14 OLED adopts a combination of technologies designed based on Intel® Evo™ certification. It has excellent performance such as responsiveness, instant wake-up, battery life, fast charging, and smart collaboration, perfecting the ultimate trustworthy experience.
ASUS Chromebook Flip CX5 (CX5601)
The ASUS Chromebook Flip CX5 is equipped with a 360-degree ErgoLift screen hinge. The 16-inch three-sided NanoEdge ultra-narrow bezel screen can be adjusted to any angle according to requirements. It is suitable for work, study and entertainment. The 16:10 screen has more vertical space than the normal 16:9, and 87% of the screen accounts for an immersive viewing experience. Equipped with the 12th generation Intel Core i7 processor, Intel Iris Xe graphics card and 16 GB memory, dual-band Intel WiFi 6E (802.11ax) can utilize the updated 6 GHz frequency band to obtain a powerful and stable signal and ultra-fast speed. Through the optional Chrome Enterprise, Chrome Education Upgrade and Intel vPro® platform, users can optimize and customize cloud-first workflows and courses to achieve ultimate productivity.
ASUS ExpertBook B5 series (B5402C/B5402F)
The ultra-lightweight ASUS ExpertBook B5 business laptop provides ExpertBook B5 (B5402C) and ExpertBook B5 Flip (B5402F) that can be flipped 360 degrees. It incorporates a wide 14-inch screen in a compact 13-inch body. The minimalist chassis is made of pure aluminum and magnesium-aluminum alloy precision processing, breaking the limit of light weight. The Intel Core i7 processor is paired with Intel Iris Xe graphics card and 48 GB memory. It is injected with powerful computing power, supports the latest Intel WiFi 6E connection, and has passed strict MIL-STD 810H military certification, which is reliable and durable.
The battery life of the new ExpertBook B5 series is uninterrupted 24 hours a day, and a number of advanced technologies double the work efficiency, including: clear calls to enhance the quality of the meeting AI noise reduction function, multi-functional high-speed storage dual SSD support RAID, and ASUS for fast data input NumberPad virtual numeric keyboard. Built-in fingerprint sensor and TPM 2.0 security chip to protect user privacy and business security. Infrared cameras registered through facial recognition can also be purchased.
ASUS ProArt Display PA169CDV
The ASUS ProArt Display PA169CDV, tailored for professional creators, uses a 15.6-inch 4K UHD IPS panel and is compatible with the DisplayHDR 400 specification. It is also the first portable screen to be certified by PANTONE and Calman. Each screen is pre-calibrated to Delta E <2 color difference value when leaving the factory, and has 10-bit color, 100% sRGB and 100% Rec.709 color gamut, presenting an amazing 4K resolution and restoring true colors. Comes with ProArt Pen equipped with Wacom EMR technology, the stylus stroke is natural and smooth, and compatible with ASUS Dial(1)Used together, can also customize Adobe in ASUS Dial(2)The shortcut key function makes the work smoother and the efficiency increases sharply. Equipped with two innovatively designed and versatile brackets: the upper bracket can slightly tilt the screen for drawing and sketching, and the lower bracket can be adjusted to an ideal angle for use as a second screen.
(1) It needs to be used with Creator Hub software, only applicable to Microsoft Windows.
(2) Supports Adobe Photoshop, Photoshop Lightroom Classic, Premiere Pro and After Effects.
ASUS TUF Gaming F15／F17
The newly designed TUF Gaming F15/F17 gaming laptops are inspired by mecha anime, equipped with the 12th generation Intel Core i7-12700H processor and the highest NVIDIA® GeForce RTX™ 3070 graphics card. The powerful combination creates incredible gaming performance . Players can turn on GPU mode in Armoury Crate to reduce latency, which can increase performance by 5-10% on average. The new Arc Flow fan can increase airflow while reducing turbulence, which is quieter than the previous generation and increases airflow heat dissipation by 13%. In order to create better game visual effects, TUF series notebooks in 2022 will provide high refresh rate screen options, including FHD 300 Hz/144 Hz suitable for fast-paced FPS games, and QHD 165 Hz for higher immersion. It also complies with MIL-STD-810H military regulations and durability level.
ASUS TUF Dash F15
TUF Dash F15 continues the tradition of the previous generation and incorporates TUF Gaming DNA to show a thin and light appearance. Equipped with the 12th generation Intel Core i7-12650H processor, and the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 graphics card equipped with MUX independent display direct connection switch, the performance is outstanding. The new DDR5 memory has a frequency of up to 4800 MHz, which makes it easy to accomplish multiple tasks; dual PCIe 4.0 SSD slots can provide sufficient high-speed storage capacity when going out. The QHD 165 Hz high refresh rate screen covers 100% DCI-P3 color gamut, creating an immersive gaming experience while providing the precise colors that creators need. The Thunderbolt 4 port can easily add external docking stations or high-speed storage devices, and supports up to 100 W PD fast charging.
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