ASUS releases two laptops in Singapore. They are the ZenBook Flip 13 and the VivoBook S15. Both are currently available. The ZenBook has a 13-inch screen while the VivoBook S15 has a 15.6-inch screen. Both are light in weight based on their screen sizes.
Here are more details on each of them.
ZenBook Flip 13
Love the weight of the ASUS ZenBook Flip 13. At 1.09kg, it is really light without compromising the specs. Check out the specs
SPECIFICATIONS3
ASUS ZenBook Flip 13 UX362FA-EL315T
Price | $1,898 |
CPU | Intel® Core™ i7-8565U Processor 1.8 GHz (8M Cache, up to 4.6 GHz) |
Display | 13.3” LED-backlit Full HD (1920×1080) touchscreen 3.5mm-thin bezel with 90% screen-to-body ratio Wide 100% sRGB color gamut 178° wide-view technology |
Operating system | Windows 10 Home |
Main memory | 16GB 2133MHz LPDDR3 onboard |
Storage | PCIEG3x4 NVME 1TB M.2 SSD |
Connectivity | Dual-band 802.11ac gigabit-class Wi-Fi Bluetooth® 5.0 |
Camera | HD infrared (IR) webcam (supports Windows Hello) |
I/O ports | 2 x USB 3.1 Gen 1 Type-C™ 1 x USB 2.0 Type-A 1 x Standard HDMI 1 x Audio combo jack 1 x DC in |
Audio | Certified by Harman Kardon ASUS SonicMaster stereo audio system with surround-sound; smart amplifier for maximum audio performance Array microphone with Cortana voice-recognition support 3.5mm headphone jack |
Battery | 50Wh 3-cell lithium-polymer battery |
AC adapter | 65W power adapter Output: 19V DC, 3.42W Input: 100-240V AC, 50/60Hz universal |
Dimensions | 305 x 196 x 16.9mm |
Weight | 1.09kg |
Press Release
ASUS Releases the Latest ZenBook Flip 13 in Singapore
World’s most compact convertible laptop featuring frameless NanoEdge display and a footprint 10% smaller than its predecessor
- Stunning 13.3-inch frameless NanoEdge displays with ultra-narrow bezels for 10%-smaller footprint
- NumberPad touchpad with LED numeric keypad, and world-facing camera for mixed-reality applications
- 8th Gen Intel Core processors with ultrafast 1TB PCIe SSD
- Precision-engineered dual-action mechanism tilts keyboard for comfortable typing; tested to survive 20,000 open/close cycles
SINGAPORE (19 August 2019) — ASUS today announces the new ZenBook Flip 13 (UX362), the world’s most compact[i] convertible 13.3-inch laptop. Designed to be versatile, powerful and supremely portable, the ZenBook Flip 13 (UX362) are 10% smaller than the previous models[ii] and feature frameless NanoEdge displays with ultra-narrow bezels on all four sides and a 90% screen-to-body ratio that enables a much more compact chassis design.
The ASUS ZenBook series has a long-established tradition of design innovation, one that is continued by these new models with the introduction of two brand-new features. The ZenBook Flip 13 (UX362) also introduces the amazing new NumberPad, an innovative dual-function touchpad with a built-in LED-illuminated numeric keypad for fast data entry.
The ZenBook Flip 13 (UX362) is powered by the 8th Generation Intel® Core™ processors, and the touchscreen display support an active stylus for easy and intuitive creative input. As well as allowing versatile usage modes, the unique any-position 360° ErgoLift hinge lifts and tilts the keyboard into a comfortable typing position when the laptop is opened. To ensure maximum reliability, the hinge mechanism is subjected to a 20,000-cycle open/close test. The ZenBook Flip 13 (UX362) is also ultra-tough, meeting the ultra-demanding MIL-STD-810G standard for durability and reliability.
The World’s Most Compact Convertible Laptop
The all-new frameless NanoEdge design of the ZenBook Flip 13 (UX362) brings a whole new dimension to the viewing experience. The ultraslim bezels allow expansive and immersive visuals that are distraction-free, making work or play a true pleasure. The world-leading 90% screen-to-body ratio not only provides stunningly beautiful visuals, but gives the laptop ultra-compact dimensions so they have a footprint that is 10% smaller than their predecessors1 — making them the world’s most compact convertible laptop.
Innovative Design
The ZenBook Flip 13 (UX362) features the amazing new NumberPad — a novel solution to the lack of a dedicated numeric keypad on small laptops. In normal use, NumberPad is a large glass-covered Windows Precision Touchpad with multi-gesture support. A tap of the NumberPad icon on the touchpad turns it into an LED-illuminated keypad with a familiar layout for easy data entry.
Powerful Performance
The ZenBook Flip 13 (UX362) packs a real punch. It is built using high-performance components, including the the 8th Generation Intel® Core™ i7 processor — now faster than ever before — and 16GB of RAM. Lightning-fast PCIe® SSD storage means they boot up in just a few seconds, and apps load almost instantaneously.
Reliable 360° ErgoLift hinge and military-grade durability
The ZenBook Flip 13 (UX362) features the unique 360° ErgoLift hinge design, which has a silky-smooth, stepless action that holds the display securely at any angle, allowing the ZenBook Flip 13 (UX362) to be used in laptop, tablet, stand or tent modes — or anything in between — for the ultimate versatility. The precision-engineered, all-metal hinge mechanism is torture-tested with 20,000 open/close cycles to ensure outstanding long-term reliability. For typing comfort, the ErgoLift hinge simultaneously lifts and tilts the keyboard to a comfortable typing angle when the laptop is opened beyond 135°.
The ZenBook Flip 13 (UX362) meets the ultra-demanding MIL-STD-810G military standard for reliability and durability, undergoing a punishing test regime that includes extended tests for operation in harsh environments including extreme altitudes, temperatures and humidity. They have also passed ASUS internal laptop tests that far exceed the standards set by the industry.
AVAILABILITY & PRICING
The ASUS ZenBook Flip 13 (UX362FA-EL315T) will be retailing at $1,898 from 9th August at all ASUS Brand Shop, ASUS Online Store and all authorised retailers.
About ASUS
ASUS is one of Fortune magazine’s World’s Most Admired Companies,
and is dedicated to creating products for today and tomorrow’s smart life. Our
comprehensive portfolio includes Zenbo, ZenFone, ZenBook and a range of IT
devices and components, along with AR, VR and IoT. ASUS employs more than 16,000
people worldwide and over 5,000 world-class R&D talents. Driven by
innovation and committed to quality, the company won 4,511 awards and earned
approximately US$13 billion of revenue in 2017.
[i] As of August 17, 2018 based on internal ASUS market analysis comparing ZenBook Flip 13/15 laptop size to competing products in their class (convertible laptops with a screen measuring 13.3 inches and 15.6 inches) from vendors including Dell, Acer, HP and Lenovo.
[ii] 597.80cm2 (ZenBook Flip 13 UX362) vs. 656.21cm2 (ZenBook Flip S UX370)
3 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
VivoBook S15
If you prefer a bigger screen, check out the VivoBook S15. It has a 15.6-inch screen and it weighs at just 1.8 kg. Pretty light for such a big screen.
Check out the specs.
SPECIFICATIONS
VivoBook S15 S531FL-BQ188T (Green) / S531FL-BQ187T (Silver)
Price | $1,598 |
Processor | Intel® Core™ i7-8565U 1.8GHz quad‑core with Turbo Boost (up to 4.6GHz) and 8MB cache |
Operating system | Windows 10 Home |
Display | 15.6‑inch LED‑backlit Full HD (1920 x 1080) panel with 16:9 aspect ratio Frameless four‑sided NanoEdge display with 88% screen‑to‑body ratio 178° wide‑view technology |
Graphics | NVIDIA® GeForce® MX250 with 2GB GDDR5 VRAM |
Memory | 8GB 2400MHz DDR4 |
Storage | PCIE G3x2 NVME 512GB M.2 SSD |
Wireless | 802.11ac Intel® Wi‑Fi 5 Bluetooth® 4.2 or 5.0 |
Connectivity | 1 x USB 3.1 Type-C™ (USB‑C™) Gen 1 1 x Type-A USB 3.1 Gen 1 2 x USB 2.0 1 x HDMI 1 x Combo audio jack 1 x MicroSD card reader |
Keyboard and touchpad | Full‑size keyboard with 1.4 mm key travel Touchpad with palm rejection technology and precision Touchpad (PTP) technology with four‑finger smart gesture recognition |
Audio | ASUS SonicMaster with surround sound and smart amplifier technology Array microphone with Cortana voice recognition Certified by Harman Kardon |
Software | ASUS Splendid ASUS Tru2Life Video ASUS AudioWizard |
Battery | Fast charge to 60% capacity in 49 min 42Wh 3-cell lithium-prismatic battery 90W power adapter |
Colors | Moss Green, Transparent Silver |
Size | 180 x 357.2 x 230.3 mm |
Weight | 1.8 kg |
Press Release
ASUS Releases the Latest VivoBook S15 in Singapore
Sleek ultraportable laptops with the unconventional colour‑blocking designs, and four‑sided NanoEdge display
- ErgoLift hinge design improves the typing experience; sleek metallic chassis with unique colour‑blocking finishes
- Immersive visuals provided by the four‑sided NanoEdge display; first VivoBook model to feature infrared cameras
- Superb performance with 8th Gen Intel® Core™ processors, NVIDIA® GeForce® MX250 graphics, 8GB RAM, and 512 GB PCIe SSD
SINGAPORE (19 August 2019) — ASUS today announces the new VivoBook S15 (S531), the ultraportable laptop that enhances productivity, and two unconventional colour‑blocking finishes that add a dash of personality to mobile computing to appeal to a younger audience. The sleek metal chassis features unique design touches and includes the ErgoLift hinge design for comfortable typing.
The VivoBook S15 (S531) incorporates the new frameless four‑sided NanoEdge display design that gives it a more compact dimensions, and an immersive viewing experience thanks to an up to 88% screen‑to‑body ratio. Powered by Intel® Core™ i7 processors and NVIDIA® GeForce® MX250 discrete graphics, it also feature a 512GB PCIe® SSD. This is also the first VivoBook model to feature an infrared (IR) camera.
Design that Defies ConventionF
The VivoBook S15 (S531) has a metal chassis finished in Moss Green and Transparent Silver, with each colour featuring complementing accents to enhance its colour‑blocking. The nature‑inspired Moss Green is paired with Energetic Orange accents to showcase the spirit of exploring the great outdoors, while the Transparent Silver with Pure White accents resonates with the enthusiasm of a younger generation looking towards the future. To appeal to a younger market, these are the first in the ASUS VivoBook range to feature the VivoBook logo on the lid, and the lid also features a tactile textured finish to further highlight the series’ different approach to computing. There are also intricate design touches like twill‑inspired vents and speakers on the underside of the chassis.
The NanoEdge display design provides the VivoBook S15 (S531) with a more compact chassis footprint. Weighing 1.8 kg, it can be easily slipped into a messenger bag or backpack, making them perfect for users who are constantly on‑the‑go.
User‑friendly FeaturesA
The frameless four‑sided NanoEdge displays provide the VivoBook S15 (S531) with 5.2mm‑thin bezels and 88% screen‑to‑body ratios, giving more immersive visuals for work or play. The ErgoLift hinge tilts the keyboard by 3° to provide users with a more comfortable typing experience; its one‑piece construction also results in a much more durable hinge.
The built‑in IR camera offers hands-free face login: advanced biometrics work seamlessly with Windows Hello, allowing users to wake their laptops and log in with a simple look. In addition, Harman Kardon‑certified audio provides high‑quality detailed sound that is second to none.
Celebrating Uniqueness
The VivoBook S15 (S531) also include the #WowTheWorldstickers featuring unique designs and phrases that go well with each of the two different ASUS VivoBook colours, allowing younger users to further personalise their ASUS VivoBook.
AVAILABILITY & PRICING
The ASUS VivoBook S15 (S531FL-BQ188T) will be retailing at $1,598 from 9th August at all ASUS Brand Shop, ASUS Online Store and all authorised retailers.