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<\/p>\nASUS launches the 12.5-inch Business Notebook ASUSPRO BU201 with full body Carbon Fibre construction for military durability and reliability, and\u00a0weighs only 1.27 kg.<\/p>\n
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What is interesting is that it comes with 3 years on site warranty.\u00a0The\u00a0BU201<\/strong>\u00a0will be retailing at $2,298 and $ 1,698 for the i7 and i5 model respectively now. It will be available at Newstead, MC2, Harvey Norman and Addon.<\/p>\n Press Release<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n High-performance ultraportable business notebook weighs just 1.27kg, with full body carbon-fibre construction for military-grade durability and outstanding reliability<\/p>\n Singapore (6th January, 2015) \u2014\u00a0<\/strong>ASUS announced the availability of the latest ultraportable business notebook\u00a0ASUSPRO BU201<\/strong>. It is a high-performance 12.5-inch ultraportable notebook for on-the-go business users. The\u00a0BU201<\/strong>\u00a0employs tough, lightweight carbon-fibre in its construction to give it formidable strength while weighing just 1.27kg. Engineered to meet the demanding requirements of professionals, the\u00a0BU201<\/strong>\u00a0combines intelligent ergonomics, enterprise-level security and exceptional reliability with durability. Delivering high performance with latest-generation up to Intel\u00ae<\/sup>\u00a0Core\u2122\u00a0<\/sup>i7 processors with Intel vPRO\u2122 technology, and features a brilliant 12.5-inch 1920 x 1080 Full HD IPS anti-glare display. The\u00a0BU201<\/strong>\u00a0will be retailing at $2,298 for the i7 model and $ 1,698 for the i5 model from today. Both models come with a free 3 years onsite warranty. It will be available at Newstead, MC2, Harvey Norman and Addon. For special rates, corporations and small-medium enterprises (SMEs) could also call in to\u00a0+65 66228872\u00a0for more information.<\/p>\n Tested To Withstand the Real World<\/strong><\/p>\n To ensure outstanding reliability and durability in any business environment, the\u00a0ASUSPRO BU201\u00a0<\/strong>is built with a tough carbon-fibre LCD cover that combines outstanding strength with light weight The hard disk drive has an anti-shock mechanism \u2014powered by a 3-axis accelerometer \u2014 that helps protect it from everyday bumps and knocks.<\/p>\n Like all ASUSPRO notebooks, the\u00a0BU201<\/strong>\u00a0has to pass a barrage of 14 physical tests that exceeds the tough requirements of the US military specifications US-MIL-STD 810G. These include enhanced drop-testing and hinge longevity tests, along with lid pressure tests that are up to 20% higher than standard notebooks. Additionally, the spill-resistant keyboard design means that it is unfazed by minor accidental liquid spills.<\/p>\n Superior Design for Enhanced Comfort and Efficiency<\/strong><\/p>\n The\u00a0BU201<\/strong>\u00a0has an elegant and slim ultraportable aluminium chassis that measures just 20.6mm thin and weighs a mere 1.27kg, making it an ideal choice for highly-mobile professionals. The design of the\u00a0BU201<\/strong>\u00a0offers superior ergonomics, with a full-size keyboard featuring a desktop-equivalent 19mm key pitch and deep 2mm key travel for an enhanced typing feel. The chiclet-style keyboard is also backlit for easy use in dim lighting conditions.<\/p>\n Other thoughtful design details intended to aid comfort and productivity abound, include the precise 50mm separation between the pressure-sensitive ASUSPRO SensePoint pointing stick and the three touchpad buttons \u2014 the optimum distance for easy mouse-free control and navigation.<\/p>\n The bright and clear 12.5-inch 1920 x 1080 Full HD IPS display has an anti-glare coating to reduce distracting reflections, and the 180\u00b0 screen hinge allows the display to lay completely flat for flexible viewing or for use in vertical desktop stands.<\/p>\n Powerful, Manageable and Secure<\/strong><\/p>\n Professional users need not only reliability, but plenty of computing power to cope with a wide variety of demanding tasks. TheBU201<\/strong>\u00a0is powered by the latest-generation up to Intel Core i7 processors with Intel vPRO technology for seamless multitasking, effortless productivity and advanced manageability. Enhanced security is provided by the integrated Trusted Platform Module (TPM) chip, and for added peace of mind, the\u00a0BU201<\/strong>\u00a0also features a fingerprint sensor and a smart-card reader.<\/p>\n For intelligent manageability, the\u00a0BU201<\/strong>\u00a0includes ASUS Business Centre software, a one-stop management package designed to take the hassle out of day-to-day maintenance and asset control.\u00a0<\/strong>It also fully supports Intel Active Management Technology (AMT) and Intel Smart Connect Technology (iSCT) for added versatility in fully-managed enterprise environments.<\/p>\n The\u00a0BU201<\/strong>\u00a0features a comprehensive range of standard I\/O ports for office connectivity, which can be further enhanced by attaching the optional ASUSPRO Ultra Docking Station.<\/p>\n Availability and Pricing<\/strong><\/p>\nASUS Launches 12.5\u201d Business Notebook ASUSPRO BU201<\/h2>\n