| Developers: | Asustek Computer |
| Date of the premiere of the system: | 2017/10/12 |
| Last Release Date: | May, 2019 |
| Technology: | Tablet computers and smartphones |
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ASUS ZenBook is a line of notebooks.
2019: The announcement of Asus ZenBook Pro Duo and ZenBook Duo with two 4K-displays
At an exhibition of consumer Computex 2019 electronics which will take place from May 28 to June 1 on Taiwan the Asus company provided the ZenBook Pro Duo notebook different from many other devices in the market two displays of high definition.
Under the name ScreenPad+, for example, it is possible to bring to the lower panel management tools a sound, windows of messengers and social networks, panels tools for work with graphics, animation and a different professional software. Besides, users will be able to configure it as continuation of the main screen that websites rose over the keyboard when scrolling down.
ScreenPad + is characterized with a diagonal of 14 inches, a matrix of IPS, an aspect ratio 32:9 and resolution capability 3840 x 1100 points. The main screen is constructed on OLED technology, has diagonal in 15.6 inches and permission 3840 x 2160 points (4K).
The portable computer can be completed with the flagman 8-core Core i9-9980HK processor or 6-core Core i7-9750H (generation of Coffee Lake-H Refresh). The configuration can include different graphic Nvidia accelerators, including the powerful GeForce RTX 2060 model.
The provided laptop is completed up to 32 Gbytes of RAM, the NVMe solid state drive with a capacity up to 1 Tbyte and the rechargeable battery with a capacity of 71 W · h. The Thunderbolt 3 connector, two ports USB-A, the slot for earphones and a full-size exit of HDMI are provided.
The producer will also offer less productive modifications of the notebook. The model of Asus ZenBook Duo will also receive two displays, but the main 14-inch and 12.6-inch auxiliary displays will have resolution of 1920 x 1080 pixels. In these devices the Intel processors Core up to Core i7 of the last generation can be used, up to 16 Gbytes of OZU and SSD drives at most on 1 Tbyte.
Terms of the beginning of sales and cost of Asus ZenBook Pro Duo and ZenBook Duo at the time of the announcement it is not announced.[1]
2018
ZenBook Pro 14 (UX480)
On August 30, 2018 the ASUS company provided the high-performance ultrabook for professionals – the ZenBook Pro 14 (UX480) model intended for creative people: artists, designers, programmers and in general all who are keen on modern technologies. Feature of the device is the futuristic additional ScreenPad display which is a special method of interaction with the mobile computer.
Representing even more mobile alternative of the 15.6-inch ZenBook Pro 15 model, the provided ZenBook Pro 14 offers high performance in a compact form factor. Powerful components therefore this notebook with ease will cope with any tasks flee by the thin, easy and graceful body. The maximum configuration includes processor Intel the 8th generation Core of i7-8565U, 16 GB of RAM, the discrete video card NVIDIA and high-speed solid state drive with interface PCIe 3.0 x4, and versions with hard drive are equipped with the memory module Intel Optane. The device has a full-fledged set of interfaces, including Wi-Fi 802.11ac a gigabit class, USB 3.1 Gen2 (Type-C and Type-A connectors) and full-size port HDMI.
The aluminum body of the ultrabook is executed in dark blue color with accents of a shade "rose gold". Its compactness is caused by the 14-inch NanoEdge display with permission of Full-HD which has a thin frame. High accuracy of a color rendition is confirmed with the certificate of PANTONE.
ZenBook Pro 14 supports modern methods of user interaction: recognition of the person and voice commands (virtual assistants to Windows Cortana and Alexa). They are used for authentication in a system and managements of different functions of the device.
ScreenPad: touch to the future
ScreenPad is both the touchpad of the Windows Precision Touchpad standard, and the interactive 5.5-inch touch display of the Full-HD format which is a special method of interaction with the mobile computer. Switching between these two roles and also an extend mode of the basic display unit, is executed by clicking F6 key. The functionality of the ScreenPad display changes depending on what is done by the user, increasing efficiency in the multitask mode.
ScreenPad can be used in several ways. First, there are ScreenPad-applications which work only at him. These are useful utilities, such as calculator, musical player and number pad for input of numbers. The Launcher utility serves for start of normal computer applications and switching between them, using the labels created by the user, ASUS Sync – for synchronization with the smartphone on which the corresponding mobile application is started.
Separate applications, in particular from the office suite of Microsoft (Word, Excel and PowerPoint), offer closer integration with the ScreenPad display, allowing to increase efficiency: adaptive menus and controls which automatically change depending on the application and the task which is carried out in it at present are output to it.
One more form of integration are expansions for browsers. For example, the ScreenPad Online Video Player player displays on the ScreenPad display controls reproduction of videos from the website of YouTube.
The functionality of the ScreenPad display is always maintained in current status using regular updates, and additional applications for it can be downloaded from Windows Store shop.
Extreme performance
Thanks to the modern ZenBook Pro 14 components represents the mobile platform for professional work out of office. In the maximum configuration this ultrabook is equipped with the Intel processor Core i7 of the eighth generation, 16 gigabytes of high-speed memory of DDR4-2400 and the solid state drive of 1 TB. Using x4 PCIe 3.0 interface, this drive provides fast loading of the operating system and applications.
The versions of the ultrabook equipped with the hard drive maintain memory of Intel Optane which is used as a high-speed cache for faster data exchange. And the mode of "acceleration of a disk with data" allows to activate caching not only for system, but also for the additional drive.
The discrete video card of the gaming class NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1050 Max-Q which differs in high performance at the low level of energy consumption also enters the ZenBook Pro 14 configuration. It will bring benefit in any applications connected with processing of graphics therefore this ultrabook will be to the taste to both gamers, and designers.
The wireless module Wi-fi 802.11ac implemented in the provided ultrabook differs in stable work, an expanded scope and capability to transfer data at a speed more than 1 Gbps what will be more than enough for any tasks, for example, for stream broadcast of video. Despite so powerful configuration, ZenBook Pro 14 can brag of a progressive tense of independent operation – till 12.5 o'clock without recharge.
Classical design
To increase comfort of use, in the ZenBook Pro 14 model the screen ErgoLift hinge thanks to which at an open cover the ultrabook keyboard automatically bends under the most convenient corner is used. This engineering solution also helps to improve cooling and sounding of the device.
The ZenBook Pro 14 ultrabook is equipped with the high-quality NanoEdge display with permission of Full-HD and a thin frame (only 5.2 mm) therefore the relative area of the screen is the whole 86%. Thanks to factory calibration of the color rendition confirmed with the certificate of PANTONE, high detailing and to a wide color scope (100% of sRGB, 72% of NTSC) it perfectly is suitable for professional work with images. Also It should be noted that in the ZenBook Pro 14 ultrabook the calibration technology of ASUS Calibration which allows to configure most precisely settings of brightness and a color rendition of the display is used.
ZenBook S (UX391)
On August 10, 2018 the Asus company announced start of sales of the ZenBook S ultrabook (UX391) in Russia. As it was reported, it is the 13.3-inch portable computer, different not only the compact sizes, small weight and high performance, but also the increased durability conforming to the military standard of reliability of U.S. Army MIL-STD-810G.
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According to the company, the ZenBook S ultrabook weighs 1 kg and is put into the all-metal body only 12.9 mm thick. The device is available in two color executions: prestigious dark blue (Deep Dive Blue) and elegant claret (Burgundy Red) with metal a fringing of color of rose gold and the become drawing, sign for all Zen series, from the thinnest concentric circles on a cover surface.
Rotary fastening of ErgoLift when opening a cover automatically sets an optimum angle of an inclination of the keyboard of 5.5 degrees for convenient text typing and also additional cooling of the lower panel and improvement of sounding of the audio system of the device.
According to representatives of the company, ZenBook S it is equipped with the processor of the 8th generation Intel Core and the solid state drive with high-speed PCIe x4 interface. The accumulator of the device provides till 13.5 o'clock independent operation. The ZenBook S ultrabook differs in high data transfer rate: two of three USB Type-C ports set in it are allocated with support of the Thunderbolt 3 interface.
ZenBook S ultrabooks are already available on sale.[2]
2017: ZenBook 3 Deluxe (UX3490UA)
On October 12, 2017 the ASUS company provided the notebook of ASUS ZenBook 3 Deluxe (UX3490UA). The body of the ultrabook is executed of aviation aluminum.
Configuration of ASUS ZenBook 3 Deluxe it is equipped with the 14-inch NanoEdge Display screen. Thickness of devices is 12.9 mm. Weight is 1.1 kg. The notebook is a part of a bonus line[3].
ZenBook 3 Deluxe supports processorintel Core i7-7500U, to 16 GB of RAM 2133 MHz, the disk SSD with the PCIe Gen 3×4 interface up to 1 Tb.
Interfaces: two of three ports USB Type-C have support of the Thunderbolt 3 interface. Both USB connectors Type-C/Thunderbolt can be used for connection of an external graphic docking station and displays — to two, permission 4K/Ultra HD. ZenBook 3 Deluxe is equipped with the battery on 46 W · h can also work without recharge till 9 o'clock.
The cooling system 3 mm thick operates quietly and takes away warm air through the hidden air ducts.
The NanoEdge Display screen with a diagonal of 14 inches and permission of Full HD (1920×1080) has a framework 7.46 mm thick. Viewing angles — 178 °. For protection the display is closed by the Corning Gorilla Glass 5 glass.
The audio system of ASUS ZenBook 3 Deluxe consists of the four-channel amplifier and four loudspeakers of Harman Kardon company.
The keyboard of the notebook occupies all width of the body. Keys of the big size. The built-in illumination is executed in tone of the body.
The touchpad of ASUS ZenBook 3 Deluxe is covered with glass. It supports Windows Precision Touchpad (WPT) technology, is capable to distinguish gestures and hand-written characters and also has protection against false operations at contact with a palm. The fingerprint scanner is built in the touchpad.
For October 12, 2017 ASUS ZenBook 3 Deluxe (UX3490UA) it is available on sale.
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