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Asus launches the world’s first 17.3-inch foldable OLED Computer

ASUS Middle East has unveiled the world’s first 17.3-inch foldable OLED laptop, the Zenbook 17 Fold OLED (UX9702).

17.3-inch foldable OLED
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Zenbook 17 offers a 17.3-inch foldable OLED touchscreen and the latest Intel Core processor. Asus claims that the device can be folded down to be “smaller than a sheet of photocopier paper” and can switch between full desktop, laptop, tablet, and reader modes without any noticeable lag.

With a full-size ErgoSense Bluetooth keyboard and touchpad, the Zenbook 17 Fold OLED significantly expands its usability and can be used in a variety of modes, including Desktop mode, Laptop mode (with Bluetooth keyboard), Laptop mode (with virtual keyboard), Tablet mode, Reader mode, and Extended mode. The user-friendly window management tools in each mode enable different split-display configurations and adaptable app layouts for increased productivity.

The device is equipped with an Intel Core i7 1250U processor and integrated Intel Iris Xe graphics. Additionally, the device has Intel Evo certifications. The laptop has 1TB PCIe SSD storage and 16GB RAM. The device comes with a 17.3-inch 2.5K display that can be folded in the middle to form two seamless 3:2 12.5-inch 1920×1280 displays.

When folded, the laptop has a 12.5-inch size, which is considerably smaller and more portable than conventional 13-inch devices. The display is 100% DCI-P3 gamut, Dolby Vision approved, PANTONE verified for color accuracy, and TÜV Rheinland certified for eliminating harmful blue light. It also has TÜV Rheinland certification for color accuracy.

The Zenbook 17 Fold OLED has a number of intelligent AI-powered features, such as an HD IR camera for user presence detection, an integrated color sensor for automatic screen brightness and color temperature adjustment, and a 5 MP AI web camera with ASUS 3D Noise Reduction (3DNR) for clearer video calls.

The extremely tough MIL-STD-810H US military benchmark for dependability and durability has been tested on the Zenbook 17 Fold OLED. The device has a 180-degree hinge that can survive up to 30,000 cycles of opening and closing. A tool called Asus ScreenXpert 3 has also been developed by Asus to assist customers in organizing their windows more effectively.

The device has a robust 75-watt-hour battery with USB-C Easy Charge, making it quick to charge with most USB-C chargers, power banks, or any other certified charger. Zenbook 17 Fold OLED comes along with the new ErgoSense Bluetooth keyboard and touchpad. The keyboard offers a ffull-size key pitch of 19.05 mm and a lengthy key travel of 1.4 mm.

The keyboard comes with a sizable ErgoSense touchpad with a new, silky-smooth surface for simple navigation that is coated with a long-lasting anti-fingerprint finish. It has four Harman Kardon speakers and Dolby Atmos audio support. Additionally, it has a 5MP AI-powered web camera that can alter brightness and color temperature as well as unlock and lock your device as you walk away from or toward it.

Zenbook 17 Fold OLED will cost Rs 3,29,990 and is available for pre-orders in India. The Zenbook 17 Fold OLED is available for pre-order in India from October 14 to November 9 on the company’s online store. The device will be launched on November 10 in India.

Asus Zenbook 14 Flip

Asus ZenBook 14 Flip Convertible Is Released Under The Zenbook Series.

Asus, a Taiwanese technology company, has launched the Asus ZenBook 14 Flip OLED, a new premium 2-in-1 laptop in the ZenBook series, in India today. The machine is available in three different configurations, each with an OLED display and an AMD Ryzen 5000 series processor.
Because it is a 2-in-1 laptop, users can use it in a variety of ways, including as a laptop, stand, or tablet. The ZenBook 14 Flip OLED’s design is made of aluminium alloy and features a 360-degree Ergolift hinge.

Specifications And Features

The Asus ZenBook 14 Flip OLED features a 14-inch 2.8K 10-bit OLED screen with 2880 x 1800 pixel resolution, 16:10 aspect ratio, 88 percent screen-to-body ratio, and 100% DCI-P3 colour gamut coverage, among other features. The laptop is TUV Rheinland certified and supports a 90Hz screen refresh rate. With a 4096-pressure-level stylus, it also supports touchscreens.

The AMD Ryzen 5000 series processors power the Asus ZenBook 14 Flip OLED in terms of hardware. AMD Ryzen 9 5900HX, Ryzen 7 5800H, and Ryzen 5 5600H with AMD Radeon integrated graphics are the three configurations available. The device comes with up to 1TB of M.2 NVMe PCIe Gen 3 SSD storage and 16GB of LPDDR4X RAM. Two heat pipes and two IceBlade cooling fans keep the machine cool even when it’s working hard.

A 63Whr battery powers the laptop, which also supports Type-C 100W fast charging. There are several USB Type-C Gen 2 ports, a USB Type-A Gen 2 port, an HDMI 2.0 port, a microSD card reader, and a 3.5mm audio jack.
A backlit chiclet keyboard with 1.4mm key travel, virtual Numpad, 720p webcam, a fingerprint scanner integrated with the power button, Harmon Kardon sound system, Amazon Alexa, Wi-Fi 6, Bluetooth 5.0, and Windows 11 OS are some of the other features of the newly launched ZenBook series laptop.

Asus ZenBook 14 Flip
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Price And Availability

The Asus Zenbook 14 Flip OLED is available in three different configurations, with prices starting at Rs 91,900 in India. The following are the prices for all configurations:

  • Rs 91,900 for AMD Ryzen 5 5600H with 16GB RAM and 512GB SSD.
  • Rs 1,12,900 for AMD Ryzen 7 5800H with 16GB RAM and 1TB SSD.
  • Rs. 1,34,900 for AMD Ryzen 9 5900HX/16GB RAM/1TB SSD.

Starting March 21, the laptop will be available for purchase through the ASUS e-shop, Amazon India, Flipkart, and other offline platforms. It’s only available in one colour: Jade Black.

About ASUS

ASUS is a multinational computer hardware and consumer electronics company based in Taiwan that was founded in 1989. ASUS is the world’s No. 1 motherboard and gaming brand, as well as a top-three consumer notebook vendor, dedicated to creating products for today’s and tomorrow’s smart lives.
When its Eee PC revolutionised the PC industry in 2007, ASUS became well-known in North America. With the ASUS ZenFone series, the company is now pioneering new mobile trends, and it is rapidly developing virtual and augmented reality products, as well as IoT devices and robotics technologies. ASUS recently released Zenbo, a smart home robot designed to provide families with assistance, entertainment, and companionship.

Zenbook

Asus launches ZenBook Duo 14 and ZenBook Pro Duo 15 OLED with ScreenPad Plus Secondary Display.

Asus has recently rolled out two new laptop models of the company, that is, Asus ZenBook Duo 14 and ZenBook Pro Duo 15 in the Indian market. These are the two new premium ZenBook models that are targeting a wide range of customers from students to professionals. Since remote work has become the routine of our life now every customer is looking for highly productive and multitasking laptop models. Both of the new ZenBook models are featuring a secondary display called ScreenPad Plus which is offered along with the regular display. The secondary display is the most catchy feature of the new ZenBook models expanding user’s productivity.

The new ZenBook Duo 14 has 11th generation Intel Core processors and also carries Intel Evo verification. On the other hand, ZenBook Pro Duo 15 OLED is running on 10th generation Intel Core processors. The latter one also has Nvidia GeForce RTX 3070 graphics. The graphics show that the new ZenBook Pro Duo 15 OLED can also be the first choice of many gamers. Both the machines are provided with Asus’ proprietary Active Aerodynamic System (AAS+). When one opens the laptop’s lid the built-in ScreenPad Plus rises and offers up to 49 percent higher airflow and better thermal management.

Specification of Asus ZenBook Duo 14

The new Asus ZenBook Duo 14 is featuring a 14-inch full HD IPS level display. The maximum brightness of the screen is 400-nits and has 100 percent sRGB color coverage. It has a screen-to-body ratio of 93 percent. The secondary screen of the ZenBook, that is, the ScreenPad Plus is 12.65-inch and has a resolution of 1920X515 pixels, and includes stylus support. The main purpose of the secondary screen is to enhance multitasking which is a prime need for any working professional and even students. The OS of the model is Windows 10 and the laptop is powered by an Intel Core i7-1156G7 processor. The GPU provided is of Nvidia GeForce MX450 and the RAM is up to 16GB LPDDR4x RAM. Storage of the machine is up to 1TB of M.2 SSD.

For connectivity purposes, Asus ZenBook Duo 14 has two Thunderbolt 4 ports, one USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-A port, one HDMI 1.4, and a 3.5mm headphone jack (Gadgets 360). For wireless connectivity, it also has Wi-Fi 6 and Bluetooth v5.0. The audio system of the Asus ZenBook Duo 14 is very impressive as it comes with Harman Kardon-backed speakers along with an array of microphones that will have support for Cortana. The noise-canceling technology of the laptop is powered by Artificial Intelligence (AI). Asus ZenBook Duo 14 has a battery of 70Wh which will power the laptop for 17 hours on a single charge. The laptop weighs 1.57 kgs and the dimension is 324X222X16.9mm.

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Specification of Asus ZenBook Pro Duo 15 OLED

The second premium ZenBook that Asus has launched in India recently is Asus ZenBook Pro Duo 15 OLED. This laptop is featuring a 15.6-inch OLED 4K ultra HD NanonEdge touch-enabled display. The display has 178-degree viewing angles with 100 percent DCI-P3 color gamut and up to 400 nits of brightness. The display of the model is also Pantone validated and TUV Rheinland certified. IT also has VESA Display HDR 500 True Black certification. The secondary screen of this model is a 14.1-inch tilting ScreenPad Plus display. The resolution of the secondary screen is 3840X1100 pixels which also provides 400-nits peak brightness.

ZenBook Pro Duo 15 OLED is powered by an Intel Core-i9 10980HK processor. The RAM provided in the model is up to 32GB of DDR4 RAM and 1TB M.2 PCIe 3.0 SSD storage. The laptop has two Thunderbolt 3 ports, one USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-A port, HDMI 2.1, and a headphone jack. For Bluetooth connectivity, there is Wi-Fi 6 and Bluetooth v5.0. There is a microphone array and Harman Kardon-backed speakers. The battery of this model is a 92Wh battery and it measures 359x249x21.5mm and weighs 2.34 kilograms.

Price and Availability

The starting price of ZenBook Duo 14 in India is Rs 99,990 and of ZenBook Pro Duo 15 OLED is Rs 2,39,990. It is currently made available in India and can also be bought from online platforms like Flipkart and Amazon.