ASUS Announces New Windows 10 PCs ahead of Computex 2016
Acer and HP already announced new Windows 10 devices, ahead of Computex 2016. Now Asus has also joined the league. Asus today announced a bunch of new Windows 10 PCs running Windows 10 – Asus Zenbook 3, Transformer Pro 3, Transformer 3, and Transformer Mini. These devices are very powerful and takes advantage of Windows 10 security feature, Windows Hello, either by way of a built-in fingerprint reader or built-in camera. They are thin, light, beautiful and powerful. Here is the list of devices announced by Asus today.
ASUS ZenBook 3:
ZenBook 3 is incredibly beautiful and extremely powerful. It is thinner than you think, it is just .47 inches thin and weighs just 0.9 Kg. It is lighter and two times faster than Apple’s MacBook. ZenBook 3 will be available in three exclusive colors — Royal Blue, Rose Gold and Quartz Grey — and a special 2-phase anodizing process is used to create stunning golden highlights on the diamond-cut edges. One of highlighting part about the device is its battery life. It provides up to 9 hours of battery life and has fast charging.
Specifications:
- Powered by Windows 10
- 12.6-inch display with a resolution of 2880×1920 pixels
- Up to Intel Core i7 Processor
- 16 GB RAM
- 1 TB PCIe SSD
- Fast Charging, Up to 60% in just 49 minutes
- A built-in fingerprint reader allows for secure login with Windows Hello
Pricing and Availability:
The ZenBook 3 will be available in Q3 this Summer starting at $999USD.
ASUS Transformer 3 Pro:
It is the new Surface– like device from Asus. It is thin, powerful, and your perfect laptop replacement. Just like Surface, Transformer 3 pro also comes with detachable keyboard and a Pen. After the Windows 10 Anniversary Update, Active Pen will be able to take advantage of the all new Windows Ink experience.
Specifications:
- Powered by Windows 10
- 12.6-inch display with a resolution of 2880×1920 pixels
- Up to Intel Core i7 Processor
- 16 GB memory
- 1TB PCIe SSD
- 13 MP front camera
- Keyboard and Active Pen included
- The IR camera allows for secure login using Windows Hello
Pricing and Availability:
The Transformer 3 Pro will be available in Q3 this Summer starting at $999USD.
ASUS Transformer 3:
The ASUS Transformer 3 is an ultra-slim and compact Windows 10 2-in-1 PC. The device is equipped with the detachable ASUS Transformer Sleeve backlit keyboard, an integral 2-position display stand, and a glass-covered precision touchpad. The ASUS Transformer 3 will be available in Icicle Gold and Glacier Gray color options, and the Sleeve keyboard will be available in four colors — Stone, Charcoal, Taupe, and Amber.
Specifications:
- Powered by Windows 10
- 12.6-inch display with a resolution of 2880×1920 pixels
- Intel 7th Generation Core Processor
- Up to 512GB SSD
- 8GB RAM
- A built-in fingerprint reader allows for secure login with Windows Hello
- Active Pen (optional)
- Optional origami keyboard
Pricing and Availability:
The Transformer 3 T305CA will be available in Q3 starting at $799USD.
ASUS Transformer Mini:
The ASUS Transformer Mini is a new 10.1 inch 2-in-1 detachable PC with a smart hinge kickstand design. It is the mini version of the Transformer 3. We don’t have much info about this device but here are the few things we know.
Specifications:
- Powered by Windows 10
- A built-in fingerprint reader allows for secure login with Windows Hello
- Keyboard included
- Grey and white color options
- USB Type-C ports
Pricing and Availability:
The Transformer Mini will be available in Q3 this summer.
