Asus embraces exciting new world of touch-enabled devices using Windows 8

MANILA, Philippines - Asus, a global leader in the new digital era, has reached another significant milestone in its ongoing journey “In Search of Incredible” with the launch of new mobile and desktop computers powered by Microsoft Windows 8.

Unveiled recently during a performance by technological illusionist Marco Tempest, the exciting array of tablets, notebooks, ultraportables and all-in-one PCs offers unprecedented ease of use through a combination of innovative design and intuitive multi-touch control.

With its unique insight into user needs and constant quest for perfection, Asus continues to exceed expectations and deliver extraordinary customer satisfaction. 

“We are approaching a critical transition from an age of personal computing to a new era of ubiquitous cloud computing, where every device must be intuitive, mobile and adaptable,” said Asus chairman Jonney Shih. “With Windows 8 and our relentless pursuit of incredible innovation, Asus is at the very forefront of this transition.”

Asus Taichi

An incredible fusion of notebook and tablet, the Asus Taichi is an ultra-slim, ultra-stylish ultraportable that features a unique dual-screen design with back-to-back full HD displays.

With the lid open, Taichi is a powerful ultrabook with a backlit keyboard for dealing with even the most demanding productivity tasks. With the lid closed, it is a lightweight, multi-touch tablet for easy and intuitive use with Windows 8 when on the move.

Both screens can also be used simultaneously and independently for unparalleled movie flexibility and for sharing information in exciting new ways.

Asus Zenbook Series

The newly expanded Asus Zenbook Series of sleek and stylish ultraportables now features a range of specifications and screen sizes to suit every mobile need.

Zenbook features an award-winning, precision-engineered design with a beautiful spun-metal finish and a stunning razor-thin profile. It boasts of brilliant high-definition displays, powerful quad-core processors and lightning-quick solid-state storage feature throughout, while optional multi-touch on select models gives full gesture control with Windows 8. 

Asus VivoBook Series

The Asus VivoBook S200 and S400 ultraportables offer a stylish combination of portability, durability and affordability for mainstream Windows 8 users.

With specifications that include third-generation Intel Core processors for excellent multi-tasking performance, VivoBook is available with an 11.6-inch or 14-inch high-definition screen and features a large multi-touch touchpad, incredible SonicMaster audio, and a choice of hard drive and hybrid storage. 

Asus VivoTab Series

With slim, light designs and optional lightweight keyboards, the Asus VivoTab offers a perfect balance of portability and productivity. With a resilient metallic finish and high-definition multi-touch displays, both the 11.6-inch VivoTab with Windows 8 and 10-inch VivoTab RT with Windows RT feature Super IPS+ technology for a brilliant image with wide viewing angle.

Both models also feature an optional keyboard dock with built-in battery for up to 19-hour mobile use, and the VivoTab also includes a Wacom stylus for high-precision input.

VivoTab Smart is the thinnest and lightest tablet with a Full Windows 8 experience for mainstream users and is available in a stylish black, white or red finish. Its optional TranSleeve keyboard combines a compact wireless keyboard with color-coordinated screen protection, too. 

Asus all-in-one PC ET2300

Perfect for both productivity and home entertainment, the Asus all-in-one PC ET2300 is a sleek and compact all-in-one desktop PC with a stunning 23-inch high-definition display.

Thanks to a specially designed hinge that lets the screen be used at almost any angle, the ET2300 folds flat to the table-top for multi-touch use with Windows 8 and sits upright for traditional productivity use.

The ET2300 is also an all-in-one PC with spatial-audio array speakers and two subwoofers, ensuring an impressive cinematic sound quality.

The Asus Windows 8 product line-up will be available in the country soon. For more details of each individual product, visit http://press.asus.com or http://techinstyle.tv.