Mainstream 14in and 15in laptops powered by up to 6th-gen Intel Core processors, with exclusive ASUS SonicMaster technology for immersive audio and powerful bass.  

KEY POINTS

• 3W transmission-line speakers with 24cc audio chambers deliver higher volumes and a wider frequency range for deeper bass and distinct vocals
• Ergonomically-designed chiclet keyboard with 2.3mm key travel and a large touchpad with palm-rejection technology for a better input experience
• Lightweight, portable design available in five expressive colours: Silver Gradient, Chocolate Brown, Red, White, and Aqua Blue

Johannesburg, South Africa (11 July 2016) — ASUS has announced the VivoBook Series, mainstream 14- and 15-inch laptops designed for immersive entertainment and daily productivity. VivoBook Series laptops are powered by up to 6th-generation Intel® Core™ processors, and feature up to discrete NVIDIA® GeForce® graphics and 16GB RAM. These laptops have ASUS SonicMaster-enhanced 3W transmission-line speakers with 24cc audio chambers for truly powerful audio delivery, an ergonomic keyboard with 2.3mm key travel, and a large touchpad with palm-rejection technology. These lightweight, portable laptops are available in Silver Gradient, Chocolate Brown, Red, White, and Aqua Blue.

Designed for an immersive multimedia experience

ASUS VivoBook Series laptops are mainstream models designed to give users a high-end multimedia experience. The ASUS SonicMaster-enhanced 3W transmission-line speakers with 24cc audio chambers deliver rich deep bass and immersive audio, while ASUS AudioWizard provides five pre-set audio modes for different kinds of content.

ASUS Tru2Life video technology optimizes the contrast and sharpness of every pixel in every video frame for incredibly realistic visuals with rich detail. ASUS Splendid features four modes (Normal, Eye Care, Vivid, and Manual) to cater to users’ requirements, and optimizes visuals for richer and deeper colours. Normal mode is ideal for daily computing tasks. Eye Care mode reduces blue light by up to 33% to protect users’ eyes. Vivid mode enhances image colour, contrast and sharpness for livelier visuals, and Manual mode lets users adjust and save their preferred colour temperature settings.

Accurate, intuitive input and navigation

ASUS VivoBook X Series laptops feature a seamless one-piece chiclet keyboard with 2.3mm of key travel — the same as higher-end or gaming-grade laptops — for no key float and a more responsive typing feel. Accurate and intuitive navigation is ensured by the large touchpad, which supports ASUS Precise Touch Pad (PTP) multi-touch gestures so users can pinch-zoom in and out, or scroll and swipe pages easily. The touchpad also has intelligent palm-rejection technology that automatically recognises and rejects accidental palm presses.

Everyday computing with a stylish, portable design

Designed for everyday productivity and entertainment, ASUS VivoBook Series laptops are powered by up to a 6th-generation Intel Core i7 processor, and feature up to discrete NVIDIA® GeForce® 920M graphics with 16GB DDR4 RAM and a 256GB solid-state drive (SSD). ASUS-exclusive SuperBatt technology gives VivoBook Series laptops three times (3X) the battery life cycle of conventional laptop batteries.

The 15-inch ASUS VivoBook X541 measures 321.4 by 251 by 27.6mm and weighs no more than 1.9kg. VivoBook Series laptops come in a variety of finishes and expressive colours — glossy White or Aqua Blue, or a brushed metallic finish in Silver Gradient, Chocolate Brown, or Red. 

AVAILABILITY & PRICING

ASUS X541 will be available from Quarter 4 in South Africa from all retailers (Makro and Incredible Connection will carry stock from 2017). Contact your local ASUS representative for further information. 

ABOUT ASUS

ASUS is a worldwide top-three consumer notebook vendor and maker of the world’s best-selling, most award-winning motherboards. A leading enterprise in the new digital era, ASUS designs and manufactures products that perfectly meet the needs of today’s digital home and office, with a broad portfolio that includes motherboards, graphics cards, optical drives, displays, desktop and all-in-one PCs, notebooks, netbooks, servers, multimedia devices, wireless solutions, networking devices, tablets and smartphones. Driven by innovation and committed to quality, ASUS won 4,368 awards in 2015 and is widely credited with revolutionizing the PC industry with its Eee PC™. ASUS has more than 17,000 employees around the globe with a world-class R&D team of over 5,500 engineers. Company revenue for 2015 was approximately US$14 billion.

SPECIFICATIONS [1]

ASUS VivoBook X541 Processor For X541UA/UV: Intel® Core™ ‘Skylake’ i3-6100U/ i5-6200U/ i7-6500U For X541SA/SC: Intel ‘Braswell’ N3710/N3160/N3060

Operating system Windows 10

Display For X541: 15.6-inch LED backlit FHD LCD (1920x1080 / 16:9) 15.6-inch LED backlit HD LCD (1366 x 768 / 16:9) 15.6-inch LED backlit HD touchscreen LCD (1366x 768 / 16:9)

Memory For X541UA/UV: DDR4 2133MHz, up to 16GB For X541SA/SC: DDR3L 1600MHz, up to 8GB

Graphics For X541UA/UV: NVIDIA® GeForce® 920MX / Intel® HD Graphics For X541SA: Intel® HD Graphics For X541SC: NVIDIA® GeForce® 810M

Storage For X541: 500GB / 1TB / 2TB HDD, 128GB/256GB SSD

Optical disc drive 8.9mm SATA optical disc drive / dummy optical drive

Card reader SD / SDHC / SDXC

Connectivity 802.11b/g/n 10/100Mbps Ethernet Bluetooth® 4.0

Camera VGA camera

Keyboard and touchpad Seamless one-piece chiclet keyboard Large touchpad with ASUS Smart Gesture technology

Interface 1 x USB 3.1 Gen1 Type-C 2 x USB 3.0 (for X441); 1 x USB 3.0 (for X541) 1 x HDMI port 1 x combo audio jack 1 x VGA port 1 x LAN RJ45 jack

Audio 3W high-quality speakers

Battery and AC adapter 36Wh cylinder battery Output: 19V, 45W Input: 100V-240V AC, 50Hz/60Hz

Colours Silver Gradient, Chocolate Brown, White, Red, and Aqua Blue

Size For X541: 321.4 x 251. 5 x 27.6mm

Weight For X541: 1.9kg Specifications, content and product availability are all subject to change without notice and may differ from country to country. Actual performance may vary depending on applications, usage, environment and other factors.

Full specifications are available at http://www.asus.com

[1] Specifications, content and product availability are all subject to change without notice and may differ from country to country. Actual performance may vary depending on applications, usage, environment and other factors. Full specifications are available at http://www.asus.com

NOTES TO EDITORS

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Slim and light 13- and 15-inch convertible laptops with the latest 6th-generation Intel Core i7 processors, Windows 10 OS, and USB Type-CKEY POINTS

• 13- and 15-inch convertible laptops with metallic finishes and robust 360-degree hinge that allows users to flip between four different usage modes• Features the latest 6th-generation Intel Core i7 processors and up to NVIDIA GeForce 940M graphics, Windows 10 OS, USB 3.1 Type-C, and 802.11ac Wi-Fi• 55Wh battery provides up to 10 hours of battery life for unrivaled productivityJohannesburg, South Africa — ASUS has announced VivoBook Flip TP301 and TP501, 13.3- and 15.6-inch convertible laptops that allow users to flip instantly between laptop, tablet, tent, and stand modes to suit the task at hand.

The VivoBook Flip Series is powered by the latest 6th-generation Intel® Core™ processors and up to NVIDIA® GeForce® 940M graphics. Running Windows 10, VivoBook Flip features a USB 3.1 Type-C port, 802.11ac Wi-Fi, and up to 10 hours of battery life for unrivalled productivity and entertainment throughout the day. Unmatched versatility in one deviceVivoBook Flip has a robust 360-degree, multi-gear metal hinge that allows users to flip seamlessly and instantly between laptop, tablet, and other modes. Users can enjoy it as a traditional laptop or tablet, go into tent mode to share the screen or conduct presentations, or create their own personal movie theater in stand mode.VivoBook Flip has a sleek, lightweight design with a stylish metallic finish.

The 13-inch VivoBook Flip TP301 is available in two eye-catching colors — Pure Black and Icicle Gold. Next-generation processing and graphics performanceVivoBook Flip is designed for productivity and entertainment, delivering class-leading performance with a 6th-generation Intel Core i7 processor and up to NVIDIA GeForce 940M discrete graphics. Intel’s latest chip is thinner than ever and perfect for slim laptops. The ‘Skylake’ architecture platform delivers a significant performance leap for exceptional productivity and energy-efficiency.

This gives users silky-smooth hardware acceleration for stutter-free media playback, fast image-editing, and high-speed video-processing. Discrete NVIDIA GeForce graphics power gives VivoBook Flip exceptional multimedia performance and lets users enjoy their photos and movies, surf the web, or play games at the highest visual settings. VivoBook Flip TP301 features a 55Wh battery that gives it up to 10 hours of battery life, making it ideal for users who are constantly on the go. VivoBook Flip is available with numerous storage options; users can specify it with up to a 1TB hard disk drive, hybrid storage with a 500GB hard disk and 8GB solid state drive (SSD), or up to a 512GB SSD.

Fast and easy connectivityVivoBook Flip includes the very latest USB Type-C port, which has a revolutionary reversible design for fast, effortless any-way-up connections. USB 3.1 Gen 1 provides blindingly-fast data transfers that are up to ten times (10X) faster than USB 2.0.The latest 802.11ac Wi-Fi delivers strong, stable signals and data transmission speeds three times (3X) that of previous Wi-Fi generations. It’s less prone to interference as well, allowing users to enjoy smooth streaming of high definition movies and videos. Intuitive multi-touch controls with ASUS Smart Gesture technology VivoBook Flip’s 10-point touch display has outstanding touchscreen accuracy and sensitivity, with high-precision touch sensors spaced at 5mm intervals, which is almost half the industry-standard distance of 9mm. The large touchpad found on VivoBook Flip features ASUS Smart Gesture technology, making it even easier to navigate or control applications through intuitive Windows gestures. Smart Gesture supports up to 4-finger gestures in Windows 10, allowing users to easily switch applications, open Cortana or the Action Center simply by tapping or swiping on the touchpad. VivoBook Flip has an ergonomically-designed full-sized backlit keyboard with 1.6mm of key travel for tactile keystrokes. ASUS FlipLock locks the keyboard and touchpad when the screen is flipped in tablet, stand, or tent mode to prevent accidental inputs. Words: 552AVAILABILITY & PRICINGASUS VivoBook Flip Series will be available from May in South Africa from Selected Independent retailers. Please contact your local ASUS representative for further information.

NOTES TO EDITORSASUS Global Press Room: http://press.asus.comASUS South Africa Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ASUSza/ ASUS South Africa Twitter: https://twitter.com/ASUS_za SPECIFICATIONS ASUS VivoBook Flip (TP301/TP501)Processor Intel® Core™ i3/i5/i7 (‘Skylake’)Intel® Core™ i3-6100/i5-6200/i7-6500 (‘Skylake’) Operating system Windows 10 Display TP301:13.3in, 16:9 aspect, LED-backlit IPS Full HD 1080p LCD13.3in, 16:9 aspect, LED-backlit HD 1366 x 768 LCDTP501:15.6in, 16:9 aspect, LED-backlit TN Full HD 1080p LCD 15.6in, 16:9 aspect, LED-backlit HD 1366 x 768 display Touch panel: capacitive multi-touchGraphics TP301: NVIDIA® GeForce® 920M with 2GB VRAM / Intel® HD520TP501: NVIDIA® GeForce® 940M with 2GB VRAM / Intel® HD520Memory 4GB DDR3L 1600 (upgradable to 8GB)Storage TP301:2.5in 7mm 5400RPM HDD: 500//1TB2.5in 7mm 5400RPM Hybrid HDD: 500GB with 8G SSD2.5in 7mm 128/256/512GB (for pure SSD SKU)TP501:128GB SSD500GB/1TB HDDWireless 802.11ac or 802.11b/g/n Wi-Fi Bluetooth® 4.0Connectivity 1 x USB Type-C2 x USB 3.01 x USB 2.01 x HDMI1 x SDHC card reader1 x combo audio jack1 x volume button1 x power buttonCamera VGA cameraKeyboard & Touchpad Seamless one-piece chiclet keyboardLarge touchpad with Smart Gesture technologyAudio formats 1.6W stereo speakersBattery TP301: 55Wh Lithium-polymer batteryTP501: 45W Prismatic battery (UMA)/65W Prismatic battery (Discrete)Size TP301: 322.7 x 227.1 x 19.9mmTP501: 377.7 x 253 x 22.5mmWeight TP301: 1.5kgTP501: 2.2kg###About ASUSASUS is a worldwide top-three consumer notebook vendor and maker of the world’s best-selling, most award-winning motherboards. A leading enterprise in the new digital era, ASUS designs and manufactures products that perfectly meet the needs of today’s digital home and office, with a broad portfolio that includes motherboards, graphics cards, optical drives, displays, desktop and all-in-one PCs, notebooks, netbooks, servers, multimedia devices, wireless solutions, networking devices, tablets, smartphones and wearables. Driven by innovation and committed to quality, ASUS Won 4368 Awards in 2015 and is widely credited with revolutionizing the PC industry with its Eee PC™. ASUS has more than 16,000 employees around the globe with a world-class R&D team of 5,200 engineers. Company revenue for 2014 was approximately US$14.5 billion.