ASUS unveils its new touch enabled range, including the TAICHI an innovative fusion of a tablet and laptop
Sydney, Australia (October 25, 2012) — ASUS, a global leader in the new digital era, has reached another significant milestone with the launch of new mobile computers and tablets powered by Microsoft Windows 8. Unveiled at an exclusive event in Sydney last night, the exciting array of new tablets, notebooks and ultraportables offer unprecedented ease of use through a combination of innovative design and intuitive multi-touch control. With its unique insight into user needs and constant quest for perfection, ASUS continues to exceed expectations and deliver extraordinary customer satisfaction
“With these new devices, ASUS brings to life the intuitive touch experience offered by Windows 8. In an era where every device must be intuitive, mobile and adaptable, products like the ASUS Taichi push the boundaries of the traditional PC. As the old concept of personal computing evolves, we know ASUS will lead and accelerate this transition better than anyone else,” said Vivian Hung, Regional Head of ASUS Australia.
ASUS TAICHI
An incredible fusion of notebook and tablet, ASUS TAICHI is an ultra-slim, ultra-stylish ultraportable that features a unique dual-screen design with back-to-back Full HD displays. With the lid open, TAICHI is a powerful Ultrabook with a backlit keyboard for dealing with even the most demanding productivity tasks. With the lid closed, TAICHI is a lightweight multi-touch tablet for easy and intuitive use with Windows 8 when on the move. Both screens can also be used simultaneously and independently for unparalleled movie flexibility and for sharing information in exciting new ways.
ASUS ZENBOOK Series
The newly expanded ASUS ZENBOOK Series of sleek and stylish ultraportables now features a range of specifications and screen sizes to suit every mobile need. ZENBOOK features an award-winning, precision-engineered, design with a beautiful spun-metal finish and a stunning razor-thin profile. Brilliant high-definition displays, powerful quad-core processors and lightning-quick solid-state storage feature throughout, while optional multi-touch on select models gives full gesture control with Windows 8.
ASUS VivoBook Series
ASUS VivoBook F202 and S400 ultraportable notebooks offer a stylish combination of portability, durability and affordability for mainstream Windows 8 users. With specifications that include up to 3rd generation Intel® Core™ processors for excellent multi-tasking performance, VivoBook is available with an 11.6” or 14” high-definition screen and features a large multi-touch touchpad, incredible SonicMaster audio, and a choice of hard drive and hybrid storage.
ASUS VivoTab Series
With slim, light designs and optional lightweight keyboards, ASUS VivoTab offers a perfect balance of portability and productivity. With a resilient metallic finish and high-definition multi-touch displays, both the 11.6” VivoTab with Windows 8 and 10” VivoTab RT with Windows RT feature Super IPS+ technology for a brilliant image with wide viewing angle. Both models also feature an optional keyboard dock with built-in battery for up to 19 hours’ mobile use and VivoTab also includes a Wacom stylus for high-precision input.
VivoTab Smart is the thinnest and lightest tablet with a Full Windows 8 experience for mainstream users and is available in a stylish black, white or red finish. Its optional TranSleeve cover combines a compact wireless keyboard with colour-coordinated screen protection, too.
The new ASUS range will be available for retail in Australia from November 2012:
Taichi – from RRP AUD$1599
VivoBook F202 – from RRP AUD$499
VivoBook S400 – from RRP AUD$799
VivoTab RT– from RRP AUD$749
The following models will be released later in 2012/early 2013:
Zenbook Touch UX31A – RRP TBC
Vivo Tab – RRP TBC
Vivo Tab Smart – RRP TBC