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Asus pronta ad entrare nel segmento Windows Phone 8
Bisognerà attendere il MWC 2013 per averne la certezza assoluta ma ormai tutto sembra pronto e le notizie di corridoio sono molte. Asus sarebbe pronta ad entrare in maniera forte e decisa nel segmento Windows Phone 8. Dopo aver maturato esperienza mobile con Android e aver lanciato tantissimi Tablet, nel 2012 il produttore Taiwanese non ha certo nascosto l’interesse nelle piattaforma Window 8 mostrando Tablet PC e ibridi veramente molto interessanti e potenti. All’appello mancherebbe uno smartphone ma in realtà l’attesa sembra essere finita.
Tra poche settimane Asus dovrebbe infatti svelare il primo WP8 basato su processore Qualcomm Snapdragon S4 Dual Core affiancato da 1GB di RAM e con una fotocamera che, dalla indiscrezioni, dovrebbe essere da ben 13 megapixel. Un prodotto che andrà a concorrere con la fascia alta dei WP8 e in particolare con Nokia Lumia 920, HTC 8X e Ativ S. Ovviamente il tutto è da prendere come una speculazione ma gli indizi sono moltissimi e ormai tutto sembra pronto…
ASUS GeForce GTX 650-E in vendita a 120 Euro
Ancora novità per il segmento di fascia medio delle schede video; ASUS annuncia infatti la disponibilità della GeForce GTX 650-E, una soluzione di fascia media pensata per l’utente che cerca una scheda grafica capace di gestire i nuovi titoli DirectX 11 senza spendere troppo. L’ASUS GeForce GTX 650-E è disponibile in versione con 1 e 2 GB di memoria video ed è equipaggiata con una GPU a 28 nanometri GK 107, compatibile con DirectX 11 e ovviamente con lo standard PCI-E 3.0.
Asus Considering Launching Windows Phone Devices
Asus are well know for producing Android devices, like the hugely popular Nexus 7 tablet for Google, but now it would appear that Asus are considering another mobile OS as well as Android, Microsoft’s Windows Phone 8 platform.
According to a recent report by the WSJ, Asus are thinking about releasing devices that will run Microsoft’s Windows Phone 8, and they are even thinking about releasing a Windows Phone powered Padfone.
“With our Padfone concept, the phone plus tablet, I think it makes sense for Windows 8″
As yet we do not have any details about any specific hardware, and also no details on when we will see the first Windows Phone devices from Asus, as soon as we get some more information we will let you guys know.
Source WSJ
CES 2103: ASUS svela la scheda video ROG Ares II (Dual Radeon HD 7970)
Come di consueto, e come accade ormai nelle fiere di tutto il mondo da alcuni anni a questa parte, ASUS è tra i protagonisti del CES 2013. Oggi vi riferiamo della nuova scheda video ad alte prestazioni mostrata dall’azienda taiwanese all’evento, parliamo della Ares II, prodotto appartenente alla linea ROG (Republic of Gamers) e basata su due GPU AMD Radeon HD 7970.
L’ASUS Ares II va a fare compagnia ad altri prodotti presenti sul mercato (vedi le proposte Club 3D e PowerColor) in una fascia di prezzo accessibile solo a pochi.
ASUS ZENBOOK Touch U500VZ: ecco le specifiche complete
ASUS ha reso disponibile sul proprio sito web il nuovo notebook Zenbook Touch U500VZ, presentato qualche settimana fa e ora svelato in tutte le caratteristiche. Si tratta di un notebook Windows 8-based equipaggiato con pannello IPS Full-HD Touchscreen e caratterizzato dal classico design con scocca in alluminio che ha reso celebri i primi modelli della serie. ZENBOOK Touch U500VZ è un notebook da 15,6 pollici che misura 380 x 254.5 x 6/20 millimetri per un peso massimo di 2,16 Kg.
Android 4.2.1 ROM Arrives For Asus Transformer Pad Infinity TF700T
If you cant wait to load Google’s latest Android 4.2 Jelly Bean operating system on to your Transformer Pad Infinity TF700T, you will be pleased to learn that an Android 4.2.1 ROM is now available.
An XDA Developer users has created the new Android 4.2.1 ROM which will keep you going until Asus release an official version of the operating system.
The Android 4.2.1 ROM is based on the official Android Open Source Project code base, which has been available for some time. But everything isn’t quite fully functional at the present time with issues still around the GPS and camera, but major functionality is solid. Android Authoirty explains:
“Assuming you’ve already rooted your TF700T and installed a custom recovery, the process is very straightforward. If you haven’t, you may be glad to know that we have a guide available that will show you exactly how to do that very thing. It isn’t a particularly difficult process, but be cautious and read the instructions very carefully to ensure you do everything correctly.”
Source: Android Authority : XDA 1 : XDA 2
Asus VG248QE è il nuovo monitor gaming a 144 Hz
Asus presenta il monitor VG248QE, secondo esemplare di pannello a superare la soglia dei 120 Hz di refresh – qui siamo in effetti a quota 144 Hz. Si tratta quindi di un modello chiaramente indirizzato al gioco, unico ambito in cui, a causa del 3D, risulta effettivamente utile una maggiore frequenza di aggiornamento del lo schermo per non affaticare la vista.
Se il primo modello (VG278HE) era un 27 pollici, questo secondo modello è un 24 pollici, e ha quindi il pregio di abbassare il prezzo d’ingresso per questa tecnologia. A proposito di prezzo, quotazioni ufficiali ancora non esistono, ma negli USA verrà venduto a circa 450 dollari, pertanto ci aspettiamo un prezzo di listino per l’Italia compreso tra i 350 e i 400 Euro.
Il pannello è un classico TN, scelta ovvia per il gioco e probabilmente ancora l’unica possibile per ottenere simili velocità. Grande attenzione è stata data naturalmente al tempo di risposta, che Asus promette di contenere in solo 1 ms (GtG) grazie alle ormai consuete tecniche di overdrive. La risoluzione sarà la classica 1920×1080, verrà supportata la tecnologia nVidia 3D Vision e, per quanto riguarda gli ingressi, troveremo sul VG248QE una DVI, una HDMI e una DisplayPort. Da sottolineare che la porta HDMI non supporta i 144 Hz.
Dalle prime immagini appare chiaro che supporterà la regolazione in altezza e la funzione pivot. Si sa inoltre che integrerà anche una coppia di diffusori stereo di bassa potenza (2 Watt), ma non sono disponibili al momento ulteriori specifiche. Il VG248QE dovrebbe arrivare sugli scaffali dei negozi entro fine anno, forse in tempo per la stagione natalizia.
Asus Eee Box Mini Desktops Systems Updated With Celeron CPUs And Windows 8
This week Asus has rolled out updates to its range of Eee Box desktop computer systems, unveiling their Asus Eee Box EB1505 and Asus Eee Box EB1035 systems with Microsoft’s latest Windows 8 operating system and upgraded processors.
The Asus EB1505 is now powered by a 1.1 GHz Intel Celeron 847 Sandy Bridge processor, support by up to 4GB of RAM, up to a 500GB hard drive, with other options including WiFi, Ethernet, connectivity, and VGA, HDMI port to name just a few.
The Asus EB1035 measures just 1.15 inches thick, and is powered by an Intel Celeron 847 processor, with the same specifications as the above EB1505. However the EB1505 can be equipped with a DVD or Blu-Ray drive, but the Asus EB1035 has no disc drive at all.
Unfortunately no information on pricing or worldwide availability has been released as yet, but as soon as information comes to light we will keep you updated as always.
Source: Liliputing
Asus ROG Orion Pro e Orion sono cuffie per videogiocatori
Asus ha presentato le cuffie ROG Orion Pro e Orion. I progettisti del team ROG hanno optato per l’uso di cuscinetti auricolari da 100 mm con driver acustici in neodimio da 50 mm e rivestimento in pelle traspirante di alta qualità, per favorire un miglior comfort d’uso.
Gli auricolari da 100mm, secondo l’azienda, assicurano l’eliminazione passiva del rumore con 30 dB di isolamento dai suoni ambientali ad alta frequenza, come i rumori di fondo e la voce umana grazie alla perfetta copertura del padiglione auricolare, garantendo ai videogiocatori la massima concentrazione durante le partite più concitate.
Asus annuncia il nuovo mouse laser ROG GX1000 da 8200 DPI
Asus fa sapere di aver cominciato le spedizioni del nuovo mouse Republic Of Gamers GX1000 con sensore laser a 8200 DPI (regolabili grazie a 4 livelli di commutazione), piedini in teflon e un design ergonomico che consente una maggiore comodità soprattutto durante le lunghe sessioni di gioco. Il GX1000 utilizza dei pesi rimovibili per consentire una maggiore facilità di utilizzo in base alle esigenze degli utenti e, grazie alle sei macro programmabili è possibile impostare molte combinazioni per migliorare il feedback di gioco. Il GX1000 è fornito in dotazione con un tappetino ROG, progettato per soddisfare le esigenze anche dei giocatori più appassionati.
Asus rilascia il notebook da gioco ROG G46VW da 14 pollici
Asus annuncia il nuovo gaming notebook sotto il marchio Republic Of Gamers, parliamo del modello da 14 pollici G46VW, dotato di processore Intel core i7 di terza generazione, scheda video Nvidia GeForce GTX 660M con 2 GB di memoria GDDR5, tecnologia Nvidia Optimus (che consente fino a 6 ore di autonomia della batteria) e interfaccia Thunderbolt.
Anche se parliamo di un notebook, il sistema comprende un grosso reparto di ventilazione, con due grandi scarichi posteriori e due ventole per migliorare le prestazioni e la stabilità. Il design garantisce una maggiore affidabilità, spingendo il calore e il rumore lontano dai giocatori per un uso più piacevole. Il G46VW presenta poi una tastiera illuminata con il logo ROG, facendolo risaltare al buio.
Purtroppo non abbiamo ancora informazioni circa la data di rilascio e il prezzo, attendiamo quindi altre informazioni dall’azienda.
ASUS expands its Zenbook line of Ultrabooks to include 14- and 15-inch models
About a year ago, when Ultrabooks were first starting to go on sale, ASUS was one of the first out of the gate with some lightweight, Intel-approved ultraportables. Since then, it’s released a handful of iterations, including redesigned models with improved keyboards and sharper screens. That’s a lot for a 12-month period, but there’s one area where it fell behind: it tended to ignore larger-screened ultraportables, even as its competitors started selling models with 14- and 15-inch screens. That changed today, as the company announced three new Zenbooks, the 14-inch UX42VS and the 15-inch UX52VS and U500VZ, all of which will go on sale next month. Though the company hasn’t issued granular pricing for each possible configuration, we know that prices in the US will range from $699 at the low end all the way up to $2,000.
So what do these have to offer, aside from a larger footprint? For starters, the UX42VS weighs 1.9kg (4.19 pounds) and has a chassis that whittles down to 6mm. It makes room for an optical drive, unlike ASUS’ smaller Zenbooks, and features NVIDIA GT645M graphics with 1GB of dedicated video memory. Like any other ultaportable worth its salt, it will be offered with Core i3, i5 and i7 processors, though this guys steps up to 6GB of RAM and up to 1TB of hybrid hard drive storage.
Moving on, the 15-inch UX525VS (pictured) has a Core i5 or i7 Ultrabook-grade CPU, up to 10GB of memory (!) and up to 1TB in hybrid hard drive storage. The graphics card is the same 645M as on the 14-inch model. As for the U500VZ, it isn’t an Ultrabook at all, as it has a standard-voltage, quad-core Core i7 processor. Other specs include 8GB of memory, a 1080p display and a beefier GT650M GPU, this time with 2GB of video memory. Despite the horsepower, though, it weighs in at a relatively light 2kg (4.4 pounds) and measures 6mm thick. Finally, wrapping things up, ASUS still plans to sell touchscreen versions of its 11- and 13-inch Zenbook Prime Ultrabooks. No word on availability for any of these, but we’ll follow up with more details as they come in.
ASUS outs ET2300 all-in-one desktop with articulating, 23-inch touchscreen, optional Thunderbolt (update: eyes-on!)
If you’re a PC maker launching a new lineup of Windows 8 devices, you’re going to look awfully square if you don’t have at least one touch-enabled all-in-one to show off. Clearly, ASUS got the memo. Here at a press event in New York City, the company announced the ET2300, a 23-inch desktop whose display can be pushed down to lie basically flat — a pretty ubiquitous form factor these days. Starting with that IPS screen, it has 1080p resolution and promises horizontal viewing angles of 178 degrees. Under the hood, it runs your choice of Core i3, i5 or i7 processor, with either integrated Intel graphics or NVIDIA’s GT 630M GPU. (Even then, you can choose between one and two gigs of dedicated video memory.) Other specs include up to 8GB of RAM, up to 2TB in HDD storage, a slot-loading DVD drive, Intel Wireless Display and optional Thunderbolt connectivity. Additionally, like ASUS’ other products (even its tablets and phones), it makes use of SonicMaster’s audio technology. We haven’t heard anything regarding pricing or availability just yet, but we’ll update this post if we do.
ASUS announces three budget-friendly laptops with touchscreens, the VivoBook Q200, S400 and S500 (update: eyes-on)
Remember when Ultrabook prices dropped to around $700 and everyone cheered? Well, get ready for some one-upping: here at a New York City press event, ASUS just announced a line of lightweight, touchscreen laptops, and let’s just say the prices are pretty aggressive. The new family, which will carry the name VivoBook, includes 11-, 14- and 15-inch models, with the 11.6-inch Q200 (aka the X202) starting at $499 with a Core i3 processor. The 14-inch S400, meanwhile, will start at $599, while the 15-inch S500 will go for $649 and up. Across the board, there will be configurations with Core i5 and i7 processors, but again, i3 is the starting spec here. As you can see in the photo above, the design isn’t all that different from the current-gen Zenbook Prime family, though they lack some of that line’s higher-end features — namely, 1080p screens and solid-state storage. ASUS so far hasn’t said when these laptops will ship here in the US, but we’ll be sure to follow up with more specifics as we learn them.
ASUS TAICHI dual-screen Ultrabook coming in November for $1,300, 13-inch version to follow a month later
Although we’ve now seen many dozens of Windows 8 devices, the ASUS TAICHI remains one of the most memorable — it’s unusual, after all, for a PC maker to make a laptop with displays on both sides of the lid. Even when it was announced, ASUS shared some high-level specs, but now we also know how much it’ll cost, and when it will be available. As leaked the 11-inch version (aka the TAICHI 21) will go on sale next month, starting at $1,299. A lofty price, to be sure, but no one ever said dual 1080p IPS displays would come cheap. At the entry level, you get a Core i5-3317U processor, 4GB of RAM and a 128GB SSD. For $1,499, it comes with 256GB of storage. Finally, there will be a $1,599 configuration with a 256GB drive and a Core i7 processor. And what of the 13-inch version ASUS showed off earlier this year? An ASUS rep says the TAICHI 31 won’t ship until December.
Across the board, the TAICHI comes with Intel HD 4000 graphics, two USB 3.0 ports, a 5-megapixel rear camera, a 720p webcam up front, Bluetooth 4.0 and Intel’s Wireless Display technology. Again, the smaller, 11-inch version will ship in November with the 13-inch model following a month later. In the meantime, we’ll direct you to our hands-on from June if you’re hankering for hands-on photos and video
ASUS PadFone 2 unveiled in Taiwan, boasts quad-core CPU, LTE, NFC and lighter tablet
Today’s no doubt a big day for ASUS: while chairman Jonney Shih is gearing up to introduce the PadFone 2 in Milan later today, we just saw CEO Jerry Shen wowing the crowd with the same phone-in-tablet combo back in Taipei. Just as the recent leaks have shown, ASUS’ surprisingly quick follow-up to the original PadFone is simply bigger and better in many ways, notably with a screen upgrade to 4.7-inch 720p Super IPS+ panel (with up to 550nits brightness thanks to Sharp’s IGZO technology), Qualcomm’s awesome quad-core APQ8064 SoC instead of its dual-core sibling, 13-megapixel f/2.4 BSI sensor from Sony, 1.2-megapixel front camera, and a much slimmer PadFone Station slate — partly because it no longer features a docking bay cover! New owners will be greeted by Android Ice Cream Sandwich, but ASUS promises a Jelly Bean upgrade soon. There’s much more than meets the eyes so read on to find out more.
Asus Vivo Tab RT Now Available To Pre-order
As well as putting up their new Windows 8 VivoBook S400, X202 Touchscreen Notebooks up for pre-order. Asus has also announced this week that their new Vivo Tab RT is now also up for pre-order for $600, and will be officially launching with Windows 8 on October 26th.
The Asus Vivo TAB RT is fitted with a 10 inch 1366 x 768 resolution IPS touchscreen display and is powered by a quad-core ARM-based processor and runs Windows RT operating system.
Asus has also created a docking keyboard for the Windows 8 tablet, which offers a full QWERTY layout and extra battery for extended use, and is available for an additional $170.
The Asus Vivo TAB RT is powered by a NVIDIA Tegra 3 quad-core processor supported by 2GB of RAM and includes 32GB of internal storage, which can be expanded with the included microSD card if required.
Other features include 8 megapixel front facing camera, and 2 megapixel rear-facing camera, micro HDMI port and 802.11n WiFi, Bluetooth 4.0 connectivity. It thought that Windows RT tablets will come with a pre-release version of Microsoft Office 2013 at no additional cost.
Source: Liliputing
PadFone 2 surfaces in video, ASUS CEO gives viewers a brief tour (video)
A launch event invitation has already given us a glimpse of the ASUS PadFone 2, but Bloomberg TV India caught up with the firm’s CEO Jerry Shen and snagged a video tour of the device before its October 16th reveal. The second iteration of the PadFone packs a 4.7-inch HD (presumably 720p) screen and 13-megapixel camera, which jives with specs on supposedly leaked packaging. Rather than having to fuss with a cover flap to slide the smartphone into its tablet shell, users will be able to dock the device straight into a lighter and thinner slate component. Other details are scarce, but we’re sure to find out more when the curtain is ceremoniously pulled back next Tuesday. In the meantime, you can forge past the break to see footage of the hybrid starting at the 1:40 mark.
ASUS TAICHI 21 and VivoBook X202 go up for US pre-orders, spoil the party a bit early (update: VivoTab RT, too)
Just because ASUS has planned a grand October 23rd event to outline its US Windows 8 lineup doesn’t mean we can’t get an advance peek. Pre-orders have officially kicked off for at least two touchscreen PCs that also give us a very good feeling for the hardware we’ll see at our doors. The dual-screened TAICHI 21 is naturally the star of the show, but it will cost you: a base version of the 11.6-inch hybrid with a 1.7GHz Core i5, 4GB of RAM and a 128GB SSD starts at $1,300, while an uprated model with a 1.9GHz Core i7 and a 256GB SSD will set early adopters back by $1,600. We’d say the VivoBook X202 is more likely to get some purchases sight-unseen at $600 for an entry laptop with an 11.6-inch touchscreen, a 1.8GHz Core i3, 4GB of RAM and a conventional 500GB hard drive. Both of the systems should arrive in tandem with Windows 8′s October 26th launch and compound the traffic jams for couriers and retailers on what could be a very busy day.
Asus Windows 8 ET2701 All-in-one PC Announced
This week Asus has taken the wraps off its new Windows 8 ready all-in-one desktop PC in the form of the Asus ET2701, which is equipped with a 27 inch frameless, 10-point capacitive touchscreen LED backlit display.
The display of the Asus ET2701 provides users with a high definition resolution of 1920 x 1080, together with a high contrast ratio, and a wide viewing angle of 178 degrees in both horizontal and vertical directions.
The Asus ET2701 Windows 8 PC can be powered by a variety of processor options depending on your budget and requirements. With options for Intel Core i7-3770S 8 MB Cache, 3.10 GHz, TBD: Turbo Boost up to 3.9 GHz, the Core i5-3450 6 MB Cache, 3.10 GHz, TBD: Turbo Boost up to 3.5 GHz , the Core i5-3330, or the Core i3-3220.
Users can then opt to install up to 8GB of DDR3 RAM and install up to 2Tb of storage using SATA HDD, with optical Blu-ray drives also available. Asus explained in their press release:
“The ET2701 features built in SonicMaster technology optimized by audio experts,”-”It features a finely-tuned digital signal processor that produces every note in pristine clarity with near-zero distortion. Also onboard is DTS Surround Sensation UltraPC ll audio technology, which delivers the most realistic, three-dimensional sensation of being completely surrounded by sound.”
Unfortunately no information on pricing or worldwide availability has been released as yet, but as soon as information comes to light we will keep you updated as always.
Source: Toms Hardware
