ASUS announces the ASUS TAICHIand ASUS Transformer Book at Computex 2012

ASUS, a global leader in the new digital era, today announces two exciting new Ultrabook™ concepts that embody its ‘Happiness 2.0’ commitment to delivering the best end-user experience — the ASUS TAICHIand ASUSTransformer Book.

 

The Happiness 2.0 philosophy stems from the many ways ASUS is committed to bringing its customers brand new experiences with products that satisfy their needs and expectations.

 

ASUS TAICHI — dual screens for anultrabook and a multi-touch tablet in one

The ASUS TAICHIis a slim and stylish ultraportable with an astonishing key feature — both 11.6” and 13.3” models have a brilliant double-sided LED-backlit IPS/FHD display. With a touch screen on theoutside of the lid, the TAICHIopens up a whole host of new mobile possibilitiesas it plays the role of both ultrabook and tablet.

 

With the lid open, the TAICHIisjust like any ultrabook computer, and comes complete with a full-size QWERTYbacklit keyboard and track pad. With the lid closed, however, the TAICHIinstantly becomes a multi-touch tablet computer with stylus support, bringing a degree of flexibility that has never before been experienced on an ordinary ultrabook. Better still, while they provide access to the same hardware, the two screens are completely independentof each other and can also be used simultaneously, which means the Taichi can be shared with two users for a host of innovative new applications.

 

The TAICHIis as light and thin as the ASUS ZENBOOK™ and delivers uncompromised mobile performance, with 3rd generation Intel® Core™ processors, fast SSD storage and dual band 802.11n Wi-Fi.

 

The ASUS Transformer Bookis the world’s first convertible ultrabook — allowing users to instantly switch between a ultrabook and a tablet by simply detaching the screen. It is aimed at users who prefer the portability of a multi-touch tablet computer for leisure, but still want access to a more traditional Windows-based ultrabook for productivity use.

 

The Transformer Book features the latest Intel® Core™ i7 processor* with discrete graphics, along with SSD and HDD storage, 4GB DDR3 dual channel RAM, and USB 3.0. It also features ASUS SonicMaster technology developed by the ASUS Golden Ear teamto deliver crystal-clear sound with deep rich bass through its integrated speakers. The Transformer Book also sportsdual cameras, with a HD front-facing camera and a 5MP rear-facing camera making it a tool for both photo-taking and video chats.

 

This lightweight ultraportable is available with an 11.6”, 13” or 14” Full HD IPS display with multi-touch capabilities. This can be detached from the full-size QWERTY keyboard* to create a highly portable tablet to give the best of both mobile worlds.

*-specifications may vary without prior notice

 

The same Happiness 2.0 spirit also pervades a host of other new ASUS notebooks. The new G, K, X, and N Series, along with the ZENBOOK Prime, all combine beautiful design with the latest mobile technology to elevate the user experience to an entirely new level. Whether it is the crystal-clear images delivered on an IPS display, the superlative sound quality made possible by SonicMaster audio technology, the enhanced productivity that comes from multi-touch track pads with Smart Gesture support or the instant-on functionality that Super Hybrid Engine II technology provides, ASUS is redefining the idea of the notebook.

 

The notebook is no longer just a work tool; it is a device that plays a vital role in entertainment and education, too. ASUS believes that the value it creates by making the user experience a happy one goes well beyond anything a list of mere specifications can provide — and that is the essence of Happiness 2.0.