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  The Asus ZenBook Flip S (UX371) is among the first laptops in India to be powered by Intel’s 11th Gen Core processor. Based on the Intel Evo platform, the laptop is touted to be deliver optimal performance, top-notch connectivity solutions, enhanced on-battery time, and fast data transfer rate. Besides, the ZenBook Flip S (UX371) boasts a vivid 4K OLED screen, a premium metallic design, full-size backlit keyboard, and Harmon Kardon-certified audio system. Priced at Rs 1,49,990, the ZenBook Flip S (UX371) seems to be a solid laptop for work, play and entertainment. How does it justify its price tag when put to the rigours of daily use? Let’s find out: Design The ZenBook Flip S (UX371) is a premium laptop with a convertible design and thin-and-light form factor. It is only 13.9mm thick and weighs around 1.2kg. Its lightweight build makes it convenient to use in diverse environments – office, home, cab, metro, etc. Moreover, its thin profile makes it easy to handle and store; i...

  Taiwanese electronics maker Asus on Thursday expanded its consumer notebook portfolio in India with the launch of 11th Gen Intel Core processor powered ZenBook and VivoBook laptops. The range of laptops are based on Intel Evo platform, which the American chipmaker Intel announced with the launch of 11th Gen Intel Core processors . The new range includes a flagship model, Zenbook Flip S (UX371), accompanied by Zenbook Flip 13 (UX363), Zenbook 14 (UX435) and Vivobook Flip 14 (TP470), among others. “After championing the thin-and-light segment, with new convertible laptops we aim to provide the functionality, capability, and usability accompanied with unparalleled performance. The full range is powered with the latest 11th Gen Intel processors along with stunning 4K OLED display for a #BrighterNewWorld and unmatched PC experience in the category. We are attuned with evolving consumer requirements and have them at the very core of our product development strategy that enables us ...

  The Asus ExpertBook B9 450F is one of the notebooks Asus recently launched in India as it forayed into the commercial PC market. This thin and light notebook weighs merely 995 g, which makes it the lightest among notebooks in the segment – and even otherwise. Besides, it is also one of the thinnest notebooks, with a waistline of just 14.9 mm. Despite being a true thin and light notebook, the ExpertBook B9 450F does not compromise on any aspect that one looks for in an enterprise-grade notebook. It is powered by the 10th-Gen Intel Core i7 processor, paired with 16 GB of RAM. It boots the Windows 10 Pro operating system and supports fingerprint and face recognition-based biometrics for Windows Hello login. Read More

  Taiwanese company ASUS has announced its new laptops line-up featuring the 11th Generation Intel Core processors . The line-up includes a laptop that has been verified on the Intel Evo platform laptop standards. Equipped with the Intel 11th Gen chips and 'Iris Xe' graphics, the latest ASUS laptops break the boundaries of performance for thin and light laptops and empower users with ultimate experiences in productivity, creativity, gaming, entertainment, and collaboration, the company said in a statement late on Wednesday. An integrated Intel WiFi 6 and Thunderbolt 4 provide fast, reliable connectivity. New 'Iris Xe' graphics deliver discrete-level graphics performance for next-generation media experiences. Read More     

  Asus ROG Zephyrus G14 is a one-of-its-kind gaming notebook that serves even better as an all-round productivity laptop for content creators. It might not be the thinnest or the most lightweight laptop, but ergonomically it easily has the best build among gaming machines in this segment. From design to components, this notebook should appeal to PC gamers and content creators alike. Speaking of design, the ROG Zephyrus G14 lacks the flashy elements you expect in a gaming notebook, but it does not fail to impress. Its overall design is appealing, thanks to a neatly built magnesium alloy chassis with matte texture that looks premium and has good touch feedback. The design is accentuated by a semi-perforated display lid on the outside with LEDs underneath. Called Anime Matrix display, these LEDs are customisable and work in tandem to create an animation effect for both text and images. Also, it supports different profiles – animation, audio and system. Read More

  Taiwanese electronics maker Asus is set to unveil its Zenfone 7 series smartphones on Wednesday at 11:30 am (IST) in its home country. The series is expected to bring at least two smartphones; a pro model and its vanilla edition. Successor to the Zenfone 6 (Asuz 6z review), the phones are expected to bring seasonal upgrades with regard to design, display, imaging, performance and battery. Asus Zenfone 7 series specifications (expected) Asus has not officially confirmed anything related to the Zenfone 7 series but the smartphones’ launch teasers reveal some information regarding its design and expected features. Based on teasers, it is safe to say that the phones would look similar to yesteryear Zenfone offering with flip camera module and distraction free display. As for the changes, the camera module shows triple array set-up, which might be similar to the ROG Phone 3 (review). Read More                ...

  Asus’ ROG Phone series has been a clear market leader in the gaming smartphone segment. Introduced in 2018, the series has been consistently upgraded with a new smartphone every year. The next in this line, for 2020, is the ROG Phone 3 . A successor to the ROG Phone 2, the third iteration brings several industry-first features and a host of software-related improvements to deliver an enhanced gaming experience. There is a lot to like in the ROG Phone 3. It might even be a capable smartphone for gaming. But how does it fare on parameters other than those related to gaming? Let’s find out: ROG Phone 3: Design The ROG Phone 3 continues with the premium glass-aluminium construction of its predecessors. Yet, it has a touch of novelty, thanks to its redesigned back profile with toned-down flashy elements and uniform glass construction. While the back looks more mainstream now, it still has the backlit ROG logo and air vent that make it easier for anyone to recognise as a ROG ser...

Asus ROG Phone 3 is set to launch on July 22 through an online event, which would broadcast live on Asus’ social media channels and YouTube. The gaming-centric smartphone will debut the Qualcomm Snapdragon 865+ system-on-chip, which brings up to 10 per cent improvement in computing and graphics performance over the predecessor. Therefore, the ROG Phone 3 is expected to bring more than just seasonal upgrades with regard to specifications, features and performance. Asus ROG Phone 3 specifications (expected) Besides Qualcomm Snapdragon 865+ SoC, the ROG Phone 3 is expected to come with up to 16GB RAM and 512GB internal storage – according to phone’s listing on Chinese regulatory body TENAA. The listing also hints that it will be a LPDDR5 RAM and UFS 3.0 storage. Moreover, the listing states a 6.59-inch AMOLED screen of fullHD+ resolution. Read More

Asus on Tuesday launched AMD Ryzen 4000 -series powered TUF A15 and TUF A17 gaming laptops in India. Starting at Rs 60,990, the TUF A15 notebook will be available in bonfire black (FA506) and fortress gray (FA566) colours, whereas, the TUF A17 (FA706) will be available in fortress gray colour only. Along with the TUF laptops, the Taiwanese electronics maker also launched AMD Ryzen powered GA15 and GA35 desktops under its gaming ROG brand. The TUF Gaming A15 and A17 are powered by AMD Ryzen 4000-series mobile processors with up to eight cores and sixteen thread configuration, paired with up with a Nvidia GeForce GTX 1660 Ti and GeForce RTX 2060 discrete graphic processing units, respectively. The laptops support up to 32GB dual-channel DDR4-3200 RAM and come with solid state drive (SSD) storage of up to 1TB. Both the notebooks boast dual anti-dust fans to keep thermals in check. Read More