ASUS Debuts All-New Business PCs

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14 Jan 2021 • 10:42 AM MYT
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Along with the Be Ahead virtual launch event during CES 2021, ASUS is introducing a wide variety of business laptop, Chromebook, and desktop, including ExpertBook B9 (B9400 vPro), ExpertBook B1 (B1400, B1500), ASUS Chromebook CX9 (CX9400), ExpertCenter D7 SFF and D5 SFF (D700SA, D500SA). The new lineup pushes the boundaries of design and innovation to deliver elevated productivity to business users.

Also, in response to these rapidly evolving trends and the particular needs of devices for younger students, ASUS is releasing a series of education products that deliver child-centric innovation starting with the all-new ASUS BR1100.

With brand-new features for elevated conferencing, connectivity and security, these laptops are designed to offer unrivaled mobility for business users, including US military-grade durability and all-day long battery.

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It also offers ergonomic designs, lightest in class weight from just 880g, and robust security features, helping professionals work comfortably and securely, anytime and anywhere. The full array of innovations available in ExpertBook laptops revealed at CES 2021 include:

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The brand-new premium Chromebook is ultra-durable, yet lightweight. It is just 16mm thin and weighs around 1kg, allowing for easy mobility. It also meets next-level and industry-leading MIL-STD 810H US military tests to ensure it's tough enough to withstand business rigors on the road. Additionally, the four-sided frameless 14-inch NanoEdge display provides an immersive, near edge-to-edge viewing experience with an impressive 91% screen-to-body ratio.

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Powered by a 11th Gen up to Intel Core i7 processor with Iris Xe graphics and benefits from superfast WiFi 6, the Chromebook CX9 is loaded with I/O ports, including cutting-edge Thunderbolt 4, standard USB Type-A and HDMI outputs, despite its thin profile. It also comes with Harman Kardon-certified audio, a backlit and spill-resistant keyboard, and ErgoLift hinge for comfortable typing.

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The 11.6-inch ASUS BR1100 is the ultimate learning tool that offers comprehensive, education-centered features to boost the efficiency of both remote and classroom learning, and is available in both clamshell and convertible forms.

The BR1100 is engineered to survive accidents, including falls of up to 1.2 metres, with a rugged design including an all-round rubber bumper, spill-resistant keyboard and a reinforced structure to withstand everyday knocks, bumps and spills. In addition to passing multiple rigorous US military-grade tests, the BR1100 is built to last.

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Additional designs to accommodate the needs of young learners include an ASUS BacGuard antibacterial keyboard frame that adheres to ISO 22196 to inhibit the growth of bacteria by more than 99% over a 24-hour period, as well as a TÜV Rheinland-certified display for low blue-light emissions, helping protect eyes from potential harm.

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ASUS ExpertCenter D7 SFF and D5 SFF deliver high performance and functionality in a sleek and ultracompact 9-liter, small-form-factor (SFF) package. It offers a range of professional-grade NVIDIA GeForce® and Quadro® graphics options, plus up to 128 GB memory. A clever internal layout gives maximum space for expansion in a compact form factor, and is able to accommodate up to four storages, legacy parallel and series ports to ensure seamless connection to business peripherals.

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The fundamental tenets of proven system stability and accident prevention are underpinned by the series-wise use of ASUS motherboards with 100% solid capacitors the world's No.1 motherboard brand. Aside from the 9-liter SFF models, with maximum workspace flexibility in mind ASUS has created different chassis designs for the new ExpertCenter series including 15-litre mini towers to 20- and 27-litre tower PC powerhouses. This makes ExpertCenter desktops ideal for retail, libraries, office and manufacturing.

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