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ASUS Refreshes its ZenBook and VivoBook Range of Products at Computex 2017
Reporting from Taipei, Taiwan: ASUS Chairman Jonney Shih took the stage at today’s Computex 2017 press event to present the company’s refreshed range of ZenBook and VivoBook laptops, reassuring the audience that their products are incredible. The products showcased today include the ZenBook Flip S (UX370), the ZenBook 3 Deluxe (UX490), ZenBook Pro (UX550), the VivoBook S15, and the VivoBook Pro 15.
The new devices launched today come packed with support for many new Windows 10 features. These include Windows Ink, Windows Hello, Cortana and Modern Standby. Speaking at the launch event, Shih said, “Today is all about our relentless effort in striving toward perfection. Our brand-new ZenBook and VivoBook line-up truly goes to the edge of beyond, providing everyone with a new definition of thin, beautiful and powerful laptops.”
Shih was joined on stage by Gregory Bryant, Intel’s Corporate Vice President of Client Computing Group, who said, “ASUS has been at the forefront of delivering new technology and experiences for many years. Its stunning line-up of new ZenBook and VivoBook PCs, all powered by 7th Generation Intel Core processors, give people a choice of thin-and-light PCs that merge high performance with style.”
ASUS ZenBook Flip S (UX370)
The ASUS ZenBook Flip S is the winner of a Computex 2017 d&i Awards. According to ASUS, it is the world’s thinnest convertible laptop. The product comes with 360°-flippable display, measures only 10.9mm in thickness and weighs just 1.1-kgs.
The ZenBook Flip S features Windows 10 and is powered by up to a 7th Generation Intel Core i7-7500U processor and an ultrafast 1TB PCIe SSD. To keep the ZenBook Flip S cool, ASUS engineers have invented a brand-new cooling system that includes a liquid-crystal-polymer fan impeller that’s just 0.3mm thin.
The laptop also comes with a 4K UHD multitouch NanoEdge display that supports an active stylus. The ZenBook Flip S also includes a laptop fingerprint sensor — measuring just 16 x 3.6mm — for instant one-touch login via Windows Hello in either laptop or tablet mode. The pricing starts at $1099.
ASUS ZenBook Pro (UX550)
ASUS ZenBook Pro is also a winner of a Computex 2017 Best Choice Awards. The laptop packs in a 7th Generation Intel Core i7-7700HQ quad-core processor, NVIDIA GeForce GTX1050 Ti graphics, a 1TB PCIe x4 SSD and 16GB DDR4 RAM. According to ASUS, the UX550 also features day-long battery life of up to 14 hours.
ZenBook Pro comes packed with a 15.6-inch 4K UHD NanoEdge display for an expanded view and quad-speaker Harman Kardon surround-sound audio. It also features Windows 10 and is also equipped with a fingerprint sensor for quick and secure one-touch login with Windows Hello.
The new ZenBook Pro comes in an all-aluminum unibody that’s just 18.9mm thin and 1.8 kg light. The NanoEdge display has a slim 7.3mm bezel that enhances the beauty of ZenBook Pro while minimizing its overall dimensions. The pricing starts at $1299.
ASUS ZenBook 3 Deluxe (UX490)
The ASUS ZenBook 3 Deluxe is a winner of a Computex 2017 d&i Awards. It measures 12.9mm in thickness and weighs 1.1 kg. The entire 14-inch laptop is built into a 13-inch-class chassis. It features a 14-inch NanoEdge ultranarrow-bezel display.
The ZenBook 3 Deluxe laptop features the 7th Generation Intel Core i7-7500U processor, up to 16GB of 2133MHz LPDDR3 RAM, and a 1TB PCI Express (PCIe) SSD. It also accompanies two USB Type-C (USB-C) ports that are Thunderbolt 3-enabled with support for 40Gbps data transfers, dual 4K UHD external displays and power delivery. ZenBook 3 Deluxe comes with Windows 10 and is also equipped with a fingerprint sensor for easy one-touch login with Windows Hello. The pricing starts at $1199.
ASUS VivoBook Pro 15 (N580)
The ASUS VivoBook Pro 15 is a slim and lightweight 15.6-inch Windows 10 laptop powered by a 7th Generation Intel Core i7-7700HQ quad-core processor with up to 16GB DDR4 RAM and gaming-grade NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1050 graphics. VivoBook Pro 15 features hybrid storage and can be specified with up to a 2TB HDD and a 512GB SSD. An intelligent dual-fan cooling system with a dual-copper thermal module and heat pipes ensures the system stays cool during intense gaming sessions or under heavy loads.
VivoBook Pro 15 has a 4K UHD (3840 x 2160) display with wide-view technology and a wide 100 percent sRGB color gamut. It features Harman Kardon-certified audio, including twin speakers with large 8cc audio chambers and smart-amplifier technology for 3.2X louder volume. VivoBook Pro 15 has a fingerprint sensor for one-touch login via Windows Hello, and it features support for ASUS Pen. The pricing starts at $799.
ASUS VivoBook S15 (S510)
ASUS VivoBook S15 is the latest and most premium model in the VivoBook Series. This 15.6-inch slim and lightweight Windows 10 laptop is designed for those constantly on the go, with a 17.9mm profile and weighing just 1.5 kg. It features an Icicle Gold finish for a quality feel, and a NanoEdge display with a slim 7.8mm bezel that provides a larger display area for more immersive viewing.
This stylish laptop is powered by the latest 7th Generation Intel Core i7-7500U processor with up to 16GB DDR4 memory and NVIDIA GeForce 940MX graphics. The pricing starts at $499.
TAITRA (Taiwan External Trade Development Council) announced that Gartner is invited to deliver Gartner Special Event at COMPUTEX 2025. This Event will be on 10:00, May 21, (UTC+8), at Taipei Nangang Exhibition Center Hall 2 7F.
Gartner provides in-depth analysis to help businesses navigate technological disruptions and leverage emerging innovations. During the special event, Gartner will explore how AI-driven infrastructure, edge computing, and intelligent automation are transforming industries and redefining global business strategies.
The featured speaker for the Gartner Special Event will be Bill Ray, distinguished Vice President Analyst at Gartner. With extensive experience in telecommunications, cloud computing, and AI infrastructure, Ray plays a key role in shaping Gartner’s strategic insights on emerging technologies and digital transformation. His research focuses on the convergence of AI, edge computing, and next-generation connectivity, helping enterprises and technology leaders anticipate industry shifts and capitalize on new opportunities.
COMPUTEX 2025 with the theme “AI Next,” is set to take place from May 20th to May 23rd at Taipei Nangang Exhibition Center Hall 1 & 2. This event will host nearly 1,400 exhibitors across 4,800 booths, showcasing three major themes: AI & Robotics, Next-Gen Tech, and Future Mobility.
Registration for the Gartner Special Event will open soon, industry professionals are welcome to register for a visit: https://events.computextaipei.com.tw/en/.
TAITRA (Taiwan External Trade Development Council) announced that Jens Hinrichsen, Executive Vice President and General Manager, Analog and Automotive Embedded Systems at NXP Semiconductors, is invited to be the speaker at COMPUTEX 2025 Keynote. The keynote will be on May 20 at 3:00 PM (UTC+8) on the exhibition’s opening day at Taipei Nangang Exhibition Center, Hall 2, 7F.
As the trusted partner for innovative solutions in the automotive, industrial & IoT, mobile, and communications infrastructure markets. NXP’s “Brighter Together” approach combines leading-edge technology with pioneering people to develop system solutions that make the connected world better, safer, and more secure.
Jens Hinrichsen is Executive Vice President and General Manager of Analog and Automotive Embedded Systems for NXP Semiconductors. In this role, Jens is responsible for leading all-system offering for the automotive market and also NXP’s automotive end market team. In COMPUTEX, Jens will explore the essential shift of AI — from cloud-bound AI to truly autonomous future of distributed intelligence at the edge — faster, more resilient and ready for the unpredictability of the real world.
COMPUTEX 2025 with the theme “AI Next,” is set to take place from May 20th to May 23rd at Taipei Nangang Exhibition Center Hall 1 & 2. This event will host nearly 1,400 exhibitors across 4,800 booths, showcasing three major themes: AI & Robotics, Next-Gen Tech, and Future Mobility.
Register for COMPUTEX at this link.
TAITRA (Taiwan External Trade Development Council), announced that Young Liu, Chairman of Hon Hai Technology Group (Foxconn), is invited to be the speaker at COMPUTEX 2025 Keynote, sharing his vision on three intelligent platforms driving industry transformation and the role of robotics in factories of the future. The keynote will be on 09:30, May 20, (UTC+8), at Taipei Nangang Exhibition Center Hall 2, 7F.
Foxconn, a leading technology major, has been applying and enabling the acceleration of artificial intelligence, actively integrating AI technology to build its three core platforms for governments and clients: Smart Manufacturing, Smart EV, and Smart City. Under the bold leadership of Foxconn Chairman Young Liu, named a “Best CEO” in Institutional Investor’s All-Asia Executive Team rankings, the world’s largest electronics manufacturing service provider is transforming itself into a global technology company providing AI-powered, platform-based solutions.
A recognized Top 100 Global Innovators by Clarivate, Foxconn is creating a new AI foundry, which represents not only a technological breakthrough but also a shift in mindset. By leveraging the knowledge and intelligence generated through Produce Token, the company aims to bring new value and possibilities to the industry. Its 3+3 strategy advances the company’s future growth in three major industries of electric vehicles, digital health and robotics, and three core technologies of AI, semiconductors and next-generation communications technologies.
COMPUTEX 2025 with the theme “AI Next,” is set to take place from May 20th to May 23rd at Taipei Nangang Exhibition Center Hall 1 & 2. This event will host nearly 1,400 exhibitors across 4,800 booths, showcasing three major themes: AI & Robotics, Next-Gen Tech, and Future Mobility.
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