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ASUS Announces a Beautiful All-in-One PC, New Laptops and ROG Line of Notebooks

Are desktops and laptops making a strong comeback? ASUS makes compelling case with the announcement of their new lines of PCs that includes a premium all-in-one machine, ultra thin laptops and high-spec’d gaming notebooks.

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Zen AiO Pro

The beautiful 23.8 inch Zen AiO Pro (Z240IC) is an all-in-one (AiO) PC that  feature a premium brushed anodized-aluminum body and top-of-the-line specs. Powering the machine is a 6th-generation Intel Core i7 processor, 16GB of DDR4 RAM and gaming-grade NVIDIA GeForce GTX 960M graphics with up to 4GB of video memory. Rounding off the specs, you’ll also find a USB 3.1 Gen 2 Type-C port, up to PCIe 3.0 x4 M.2 SSD storage, and the company’s SonicMaster branded premium sound system.

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The Zen AiO Pro (Z240IC) is equipped with Intel’s RealSense camera. It’s features include 3D Face Recognition security and 3D Motion Control interaction. The AiO PC starts at PHP 97,995.

Zen AiO Pro key specs:

  • 23.8 inch Full HD 1920×1080 LED-backlit
  • Intel Core i7-6700T processor
  • GTX 960M 4G DDR5 GPU
  • 16GB DDR4 2133MHz (8GB x2)
  • Windows 10 (64bit)
  • 802.11bgn+Bluetooth 4.0
  • 1 x USB 3.1 (Type-C), 4 x USB 3.0, 1 x USB 2.0
  • 2 x HDMI-out
  • 1 x Microphone, 1 x Headphone
  • 1 x 2-in-1 card reader, 1x LAN
  • 1x Kensington lock slot
  • Dimensions: 585 (W) x 434 (H) x 52~190 (D) mm

The Ultrabooks

ASUS’ ultrabooks are defined by high end specs and stylish designs. The ZenBook Pro UX501 and the ZenBook UX305LA feature anodized aluminum bodies with the company’s hallmark spun metal finish, brushed metal surfaces and diamond-cut chamfers on the edges.

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The ZenBook Pro UX501 features 15.6 inch Visual Master multi-touch IPS display with 4k Ultra HD resolution of 3860 by 2160. Powering the device is a quad-core 6th generation Intel Core processor, 12 GB of RAM, gaming-grade NVIDIA GeForce GTX 960M (4GB DDR5) graphics card and a very fast 256GB PCI Express (PCIe) x4 SSD.

The ZebBook Prom UX501 with 256GB SSD and 12GB RAM retails for PHP89,995.

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ZenBook Pro UX501 key specs:

  • 15 inch IPS multi-touch display; 4k UHD
  • Intel Core i7-4750HQ
  • NVIDIA GeForce GTX 960M 4G DDR5 GPU
  • 256GB SSD
  • 12GB of RAM
  • [SATA] 8.9″mm 8X Super Multi with Double Layer DVD drive
  • Windows 10 (64bit)
  • 802.11bgn+Bluetooth 4.0 (Single band)
  • 3x USB 3.0
  • 60WHrs, 4S1P, 4-cell Li-ion Polymer Battery Pack

The ZenBook UX305LA is a slim 12.3 mm, 1.2 kg ultrabook with a 13.3 inch full HD screen. Inside, you will find a new 6th generation Intel core i5 processor, 8GB of RAM, gaming-grade NVIDIA GeForce GTX 960M GPU and a lightning fast up to 512GB SSD. It comes in two colors, Gold spun metal finish or smooth Ceramic Alloy shade.

The ZenBook UX305LA with 512GB SSD and 8GB RAM retails for PHP59,995.

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ZenBook UX305LA key specs:

  • 13 inch full HD display
  • Intel Core i5-5200 processor
  • NVIDIA GeForce GTX 960M 4G DDR5 GPU
  • 512GB SSD
  • 8GB of RAM
  • Windows 10 (64bit)
  • 802.11ac+Bluetooth 4.0 (Dual band) -Intel WIDI
  • 1x USB 2.0
  • 2x USB 3.0
  • 56WHrs, 3S2P, 6-cell Li-ion Polymer Battery Pack

Republic of Gamers

Gamers everywhere know that ROG is synonymous to good gaming performance. These gaming notebooks feature 6th generation Intel Core processors along with a new chassis and upgraded hardware.

The ASUS ROG G752 comes with a 17 inch full HD IPS display, a 6th generation Intel Core i7 quad-core processor, up to 64GB of DDR4 RAM, and an NVIDIA GeForce GTX 980M GPU with up to 8GB of GDDR5 video memory. It’s anti-ghosting gaming keyboard supports up to 30-key rollover, 2.5 mm long travel keys. Other specs include a USB Type-C port, and a unique and efficient thermal design.

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The G752VL (NVIDIA GTX 965, 8GB/1TB) retails for PHP 79,995, the G752VT (NVIDIA GTX 970, 8GBx2/1TB+128GB) for PHP99,995, the G752VY (NVIDIA GTX 980M+4GB,  24GB/1TB+256GB) for PHP149,995, and the G75VY (NVIDIA GTX980M+8GB 32GB/1TB+256GB) for PHP179,995.

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The ASUS GL552 has an all-new chassis and upgraded specs for mid-range gamers. These models feature 6th generation Intel Core i7 processors and the NVIDIA GeForce GTX 960M graphics card. Other features include the ASUS-exclusive GameFirst III network optimization, a highly-responsive, low-profile, red-backlit keyboard with specially-marked WASD keys, and an up to Full HD IPS display with wide viewing angles.

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The GL552JX (4GBx2/1TB) retails for PHP 59,995, the GL552VW (4GBx2/1TB+128GB) for PHP69,995, and the G501JW (15 inch, 4k, 4GBx2/1TB+128GB) for PHP79,995.

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Bryan is a geek at heart and a tech enthusiast by choice. He has a strong background in corporate communications, marketing services, and customer relations having worked in the telecommunications and banking sectors for over two decades. In his spare time, he enjoys watching clips on YouTube and binge watching shows on Netflix.

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