ASUSRepublic of Gamers (ROG) has launched an exciting new campaign titled “Gear to the Extreme,” inviting gamers to push the boundaries of their gaming setups. This campaign highlights a range of high-performance gaming peripherals, including the ROG Azoth Extreme keyboard, ROG Harpe Ace Extreme mouse, ROG Falchion Ace HFX keyboard, and ROG Harpe Ace Mini mouse.
Each of these peripherals is designed to elevate the gaming experience to new heights. The ROG Azoth Extreme, for instance, offers a unique 75% layout with a tactile knob for customization. The ROG Harpe Ace Extreme is a wireless gaming mouse that combines precision and comfort, while the ROG Falchion Ace HFX and ROG Harpe Ace Mini are both designed for speed and accuracy.
ROG has partnered with top esports professionals to ensure that their products meet the highest standards of performance and durability. The company works closely with players like Max “Demon1” Mazanov and Rahul “curry” Nemani to gather feedback and incorporate it into the design and development process.
To celebrate its partnership with NRG Esports, ROG hosted the Frag Race event on November 21, 2024. This one-day VALORANT tournament featured top-tier professional gamers and streamers competing for glory. The event showcased the power of ROG gear, highlighting its ability to deliver peak performance in high-stakes competitions.
By participating in the Gear to the Extreme campaign, gamers have the opportunity to win exciting prizes and showcase their unique gaming setups. Simply share a photo of your ROG-powered setup on Instagram, tagging at least one of the featured products, for a chance to win.
The ASUS TUF A16 FA608W is a gaming laptop designed to deliver powerful gaming performance and marked physical durability. Packed with powerful hardware and innovative cooling technology, this laptop is built to handle demanding tasks.
At the heart of the TUF A16 FA608W lies the AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX 370 processor, a high-performance chip that has been shown to deliver superior single-core and multi-core performance compared to the competition. Whether you’re gaming, editing videos, or running complex simulations, this processor should be able to handle it all without breaking a sweat.
Paired with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU, the TUF A16 FA608W offers cutting-edge graphics capabilities. This powerful GPU enables stunning visuals and smooth gameplay, even on high settings. Ray tracing and DLSS 3.5 technologies enhance the gaming experience, providing realistic lighting and improved performance.
The TUF A16 FA608W features a robust cooling system that keeps the laptop cool and quiet, even under heavy load. This ensures optimal performance and prevents thermal throttling, allowing you to push the limits of your gaming and creative endeavours.
The laptop’s 90Wh battery provides ample power for extended use, making it ideal for on-the-go gaming and productivity. It comes with a 1TB SSD, providing fast boot times and load times for games and applications. This ensures a seamless and responsive user experience.
The ASUS TUF A16 FA608W is a powerful and versatile gaming laptop that offers commendable performance, durability, and value for money. Whether you’re a casual gamer or a hardcore enthusiast, this laptop has everything you need to take your gaming experience to the next level.
The TUF A16 FA608W is available in Malaysia for RM7,799. This version comes with the Ryzen AI 9 and RTX4060 GPU with 1TB of memory and 16GB of RAM
ASUS Malaysia is expanding its ExpertBook lineup, bolstering its ASUS Business offerings. The two new laptops—the ExpertBook P1 and ExpertBook P5—are designed specifically for professionals and businesses in different segments. Both laptops offer a balance of performance, portability, and security.
ExpertBook P1: A Reliable and Affordable Option
The ExpertBook P1 is a more budget-friendly option for professionals who prioritize essential computing tasks. It features a sleek and lightweight design, making it easy to carry around. Powered by the latest Intel Core processors, the P1 delivers reliable performance for everyday tasks.
The new offering under the ASUS Business portfolio comes with a 13th Generation Intel Core i7 Processor with up to 16GB of DDR5 RAM and 512GB PCIe 4.0 Storage. It comes with support for Dual DDR SO-DIMM slots for high performance RAM upgrades and Dual-SSD RAID support for better memory reliability and performance.
In addition to this, the laptop also comes with miliary-grade durability for peace of mind when working on the go. The laptop also comes with a bevvy of AI features that are designed to enhance the user experience. A standout AI feature is the ASUS AI ExpertMeet that helps enhance meeting productivity with on the fly translations, translations and meeting summaries. Key features of the ExpertBook P1 include:
ExpertBook P5: A Powerful and AI-Driven Laptop
The ExpertBook P5 is a high-performance laptop designed for professionals who demand the best. Powered by the latest Intel Core Ultra processors, the P5 offers exceptional performance and AI-powered features.
The P5 is designed to be lightweight and durable – two important factors for people who work on-the-go. It comes with a high-resolution, 14-inch display with a 2.5K resolution and a 144Hz refresh rate. The laptop also comes with an enhanced cooling system that ensures optimal performance even under heavy load. It also comes with enterprise level security including TPM 2.0 and BIOS protection.
Like the ExpertBook P1, the Expert Book P5 comes with AI features to help with productivity. However, unlike the P1, the P5 is a Copilot+ for Work PC which comes with Microsoft’s Copilot+ enhancements including features that help with meeting productivity and enhanced security. It is also ready for Microsoft Recall, that will be rolling out later on.
ASUS is also providing 3-year warranty that includes on-site service and 24/7 customer support for the P5.
Pricing and Availability
The ASUS ExpertBook P1 series starts at RM3,799, while the ExpertBook P5 is priced at RM6,859. Both laptops are available now in Malaysia.
This article is sponsored by ASUS Malaysia. Statements made in the article do not reflect the views of the techENT editorial teams.
For those of you out there looking for a laptop with decent graphics performance while on a budget, machines running an NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4050 are often recommended as the best you can get without breaking the bank. It not only offers close similar performance to the last generation RTX 3060 but also comes with support for DLSS 3.0 Frame Generation AI upscaling technology for a superior experience in games.
However, not every RTX 4050 laptop is built the same. Most brands cater towards the gamer crowd with their RTX 4050 laptops, while some put them into their thin-and-light machines targeting creative professionals. These, however, tend to result in laptops with certain compromises, as you’ll either end up sacrificing portability with the former thanks to a large, hefty chassis, or performance in the latter due to cooling constraints.
That’s where the ASUS Vivobook 16X (K3605) comes in. This is not only the lightest 16-inch laptop with an RTX 4050 in Malaysia, but it’s also a beast of a machine thanks to its capable 12-core processor under the hood. In fact, here are five reasons why we think the Vivobook 16X is the ideal machine for creative professionals on-the-go who double as casual gamers when it’s time to clock off work.
1. Perfect balance between performance and cooling
As we perhaps hinted at before, the Vivobook 16X packs a pretty decent punch under the hood despite its more subtle appearance. For starters, you’ll find a 12th Gen Intel Core i5-12500H here, which is a high-end CPU for laptops that packs four Performance cores and eight Efficient cores for a total of 12 cores with 16 threads.
Now we know what you’re thinking: 12th Gen Intel Core i5-12500H? Isn’t that fairly old by now? Well, yes, it’s a two-year-old processor, but just because it’s a little older doesn’t mean that it’s a bad option. See, thanks to the relatively high number of CPU cores, it stands out as a fantastic alternative compared to even newer processors such as the 13th Gen Intel Core i5-13420H, averaging about 13% higher results in the Cinebench R23 multi-core benchmark. This makes it a great choice for those planning to do heavy multithreaded workloads such as video editing and 3D modelling.
That doesn’t mean that it can’t game either; the Intel Core i5-12500H not only closely matches the Core i5-13420H in Cinebench R23 single-core benchmarks, but also ever so slightly averages higher performance numbers than the Intel Core Ultra 5 125H, which is two generations newer than the Core i5-12500H.
Knowing how well the Core i5-12500H stacks up against its newer siblings, it’s no wonder then that it’s the best for a value-focused performance machine such as the ASUS Vivobook 16X. It’s not all about the CPU only though; the Vivobook 16X also packs in an NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4050 laptop GPU based on the latest ADA Lovelace architecture, allowing you to not only excel at pro-level rendering and other creative needs but also in-game with support for features like DLSS 3.0 Frame Generation for super smooth gameplay. The Vivobook 16X also uses NVIDIA Studio drivers, ensuring that you get maximum stability especially when it comes to professional creative apps used to edit photos and videos. On top of that, there’s even a MUX Switch enabling you to choose between using the discrete GPU or switching to the iGPU for a much longer battery life.
This marriage of powerful hardware and cutting-edge AI upscaling technologies means that you’ll be able to comfortably run triple-A titles such as Cyberpunk 2077 at high settings or Black Myth: Wukong with a mix of medium and high settings, and still expect 60fps and higher in-game.
All of that powerful hardware is kept nice and cool too with ASUS IceCool thermal technology, with upgraded 8mm, 6mm and 4mm heat pipes along with an 87-blade IceBlade fan for efficient heat transfer. Such cooling performance allows the Vivobook 16X to run with up to 70W CPU+GPU TDP in performance mode with no thermal throttling.
2. Slim, light and the most portable RTX 4050 16” Laptop
We’ve already mentioned a lot about what’s powering the Vivobook 16X, and while it’s what’s inside that counts, it’s hard to ignore the fact that first impressions tend to last forever too. Luckily then the Vivobook 16X offers a great user-friendly design, with the classic Vivobook raised logo on the metallic lid, and measures just 18.9mm thin. It’s also merely 1.8kg light, making this one of the most portable RTX 4050 laptops you can get right now with a 16-inch display.
That puts it in stark contrast to the other 16-inch laptops out there that feature similar levels of performance. In fact, in most cases, you’ll be resorting to gaming laptops with an uber-thick chassis typically above 20mm thick as well as weighing oftentimes over 2kg. Such heft makes them a lot more inconvenient for creators on the go who value not only performance but also portability, which is where the Vivobook 16X comes in with its slim chassis and compelling hardware.
ASUS laptops are also engineered to withstand more so that they can tough it out, and the Vivobook 16X is no different as it meets the US MIL-STD-810H military grade standard, making it reliable and durable. Other great design choices here include a 180-degree lay-flat hinge design for easy sharing, an ASUS ErgoSense keyboard for a more satisfying typing experience, and an ASUS Antimicrobial Guard for up to 99% bacterial growth inhibition for at least three years.
3. Perfect for work and play with accurate colours and a high refresh rate
ASUS has been at the forefront of laptop display technology for a long time now, and you can certainly see that with the Vivobook 16X. As this is a laptop that will likely find itself being used by many professional creatives, the Vivobook 16X comes kitted out with a large 16-inch IPS display in a 16:10 aspect ratio for additional screen real estate and covers 100% of the sRGB colour gamut that’s essential for colour accurate work.
The WUXGA (1920 x 1200) resolution meanwhile offers great clarity even when up close and personal with the Vivobook 16X. You’ll also find that the Vivobook 16X’s display offers a 144Hz refresh rate, as well as 300nits of brightness and is even kind to your eyes thanks to it being TUVRheinland low blue light and flicker-free certified.
All of this makes the 16-inch display on the Vivobook 16X perfect for creators who would be able to appreciate the larger screen and taller aspect ratio to better see your workflow while maintaining impeccable colour accuracy too. And then once it’s time to clock off work, you’ll be able to quickly transform the Vivobook 16X into a portable gaming station that lets you see everything in-game at a buttery smooth 144Hz.
4. Complete selection of I/O ports
It perhaps goes without saying that almost all of us would hate carrying dongles with us. Your laptop should simplify your workflow, rather than become a headache every time you want to connect a simple accessory or transfer files from it. That’s again one of the great reasons why the Vivobook 16X can appeal to everyone from gamers to creatives, as it packs in a complete selection of I/O ports so that you can connect just about anything and everything to it.
Specifically, the ASUS Vivobook 16X packs in two USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-A ports, a USB-C Thunderbolt 4 port with support for display output and power delivery, a HDMI 2.1 TMDS port, a 3.5mm combo audio jack and an SD card reader too. And that’s not all either as the Vivobook 16X offers great wireless connectivity options too thanks to support for WiFi 6E and Bluetooth 5.3.
As such, you’ll be able to enjoy speedier transfers be it from an external SSD or an SD card after your shoots and productions, or if you prefer, simply download everything back from the cloud; it’s all no issue thanks to the complete connectivity options on the Vivobook 16X.
5. Brilliant option on a budget for everyone
With a new revised price tag of just RM3,999, the ASUS Vivobook 16X is truly a fantastic buy for anyone wanting an easy entry-level professional or gaming laptop that is not just powerful and capable but portable and durable too. You can find the Vivobook 16X on sale at our ASUS official eStore as well as on shelves from our retail partners nationwide.
This article is sponsored by ASUS Malaysia. Statements made in the article do not reflect the views of the techENT editorial teams.
Being a creator and a creative professional isn’t just about glam and glitz – it’s about working on the go and with the tools you have with you. In the past, we’ve been relegated to using some of the most expensive or some of the most chonky devices on the market. However, that’s been changing with ASUS’s ProArt series. The ProArt laptops have not only been pushing a slimmer form factor, but the series has also been steadily upping the ante when it comes to power.
All the Looks with All the Power
This year, the ProArt P16 is getting even more powerful with AMD’s Ryzen AI processors and the NVIDIA RTX series GPUs. This combination promises some of the best performance and battery life with the added benefits of AI optimizations. AMD’s Ryzen AI laptop processors are leading the way with one of the most powerful NPUs available on the market with the AMD XDNA 2. The NPU is capable of a whopping 50 trillion operations a second (TOPS). This will translate to more efficient performance as the NPU takes over some of the background tasks that weigh down other non-AI-enabled processors. The AI prowess of the processors also allows you to take advantage of Microsoft Copilot to automate and easily get mundane tasks done. The NVIDIA RTX4070 GPU complements this power a creator can leverage to get graphical and video creation done on the go.
Creators and creative professionals can leverage this power to run resource-intensive apps like Adobe Premiere, Photoshop, Blender, AutoCAD and more. These apps are able to run even faster with the ASUS ProArt P16’s combination of internals and some of them even come with optimisations that allow them to use AMD’s XDNA processor for better battery efficiency.
The ASUS ProArt P16 is not just about brute power. The laptop is designed to be inconspicuous. The humble, sleek laptop is built of durable aluminium. ASUS is ensuring all its bases cover its stealth hinge of the ProArt P16 which provides better durability and stability The hinge also optimizes airflow and cooling for the laptop. This comes on top of the advanced cooling system that allows the laptop to have sustained peak performance. The ASUS ProArt P16 comes in an elegant Nano Black finish that allows it to stay incognito with its combined 420 TOPS of performance.
Connected Accuracy with Optimizations that Make All the Difference
The ASUS ProArt P16 also comes with a full range of ports including a USB 4.0 Type C that supports power delivery and display. This is complemented by a USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type C port and 2 USB-A ports. It also has an HDMI 2.1, a 3.5mm combo audio jack and an SD Express 7.0 card reader. All tools a creative professional would need to work effectively on the go. Of course, the laptop comes with 32GB LPDDR5X RAM and a 2.0TB NVMe PCIe 4.0 SSD that works even more efficiently than other combinations. It even comes with cutting-edge connectivity with WiFi 7 support.
The display of the ProArt P16 is also built for creators. The 16-inch 4K ASUS Lumina OLED display isn’t only one of the most vibrant displays on the market it’s also calibrated to be one of the most accurate. It covers 100% of the DCI-P3 colour gamut and it’s also Pantone Validated. TUV-Rheinland also certifies the screen emits 70% less harmful blue light. It’s one of the best on the market and it also comes with stylus support if you need more accuracy when using the laptop.
The Perfect Companion for Creators & Creative Professionals
With a colour-accurate display, cutting-edge connectivity, a full range of ports and a card reader, it’s the perfect combination for any creator and creative professional looking to work effectively on the go. The ASUS ProArt P16 not only brings some of the best AI performance on the market, but it’s also bringing a whole new level of productivity and portability that creative professionals crave for. In fact, it wouldn’t be too far-fetched to say that the ProArt P16 is made for creators
ASUS has introduced its latest ProArt series laptops, designed to cater to the evolving needs of creators. These new models, powered by advanced AI capabilities, offer a blend of portability, power, and precision. To celebrate the launch, ASUS is hosting an AI PC experiential roadshow, providing consumers with an opportunity to experience these innovative devices firsthand.
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The ProArt P16 and ProArt PX13 are the highlights of this launch. Both laptops feature powerful AMD Ryzen AI processors and NVIDIA GeForce RTX GPUs, delivering exceptional performance for demanding creative tasks. These devices are equipped with ASUS’s AI-powered tools, StoryCube and MuseTree, which streamline creative workflows and enhance productivity.
The ProArt P16 is a 16-inch clamshell laptop designed for creators on the go. Its sleek and durable build houses powerful components, including a 50 TOPS NPU integrated into the AMD Ryzen AI processor and an NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 Laptop GPU. The ProArt PX13, on the other hand, is a versatile 13-inch convertible laptop that offers flexibility and portability without compromising performance.
To celebrate the launch, ASUS is hosting an AI PC experiential roadshow at Plaza Low Yat from August 12th to 18th, 2024. During this event, customers can explore the new ProArt lineup, enjoy exclusive deals, and participate in exciting activities. Visitors can stand a chance to win attractive prizes, including the ROG Ally X, by experiencing the capabilities of ASUS AI PCs.
The roadshow also features incredible deals on select laptops, with discounts of up to RM9,000 available. Additionally, customers can enjoy up to RM866 worth of reward bundles.
Pricing & Availability
The ProArt PX13 is priced at RM9,999, while the ProArt P16 is available for RM12,999. Both models are set to be available in Malaysia starting from August 2024.
ASUS has unveiled a new lineup of servers, workstations, and motherboards powered by AMD’s cutting-edge EPYC 4004 processors. The new lineup brings a range of solutions tailored for businesses of all sizes, from small enterprises to data centres.
At the heart of these new offerings is the AMD EPYC 4004 processor, renowned for its exceptional performance and energy efficiency. With up to 16 cores per socket, these processors can easily handle demanding workloads, from running complex applications to managing heavy data processing.
ASUS has introduced three key products in this lineup: the Pro ER100A B6, a compact 1U rack server ideal for small businesses; the ExpertCenter Pro ET500A B6, a power-efficient workstation; and two motherboards, the Pro WS 665-ACE and Pro WS 600M-CL, catering to different workstation needs.
These new systems are designed to excel in a variety of applications, including web serving, file sharing, email, CRM, ERP, and content creation. The combination of AMD’s powerful processors and ASUS’ engineering expertise results in robust, reliable, and efficient solutions.
A standout feature of these systems is their support for ASUS Control Center Express, a centralized management software that simplifies IT operations and ensures optimal performance.
By leveraging the capabilities of AMD EPYC 4004 processors, ASUS has created a range of products that empower businesses to achieve their goals without breaking the bank. These solutions offer a compelling combination of performance, efficiency, and scalability, making them an attractive choice for organizations seeking to upgrade their IT infrastructure.
While specific pricing and availability details for these new products have not been released, the combination of ASUS’ reputation for quality and AMD’s powerful processors indicates a competitive offering for the market.
Get ready to level up your handheld gaming experience! ASUS Republic of Gamers (ROG) Malaysia has just announced pre-orders for the ROG Ally X, the successor to their popular ROG Ally handheld console. This latest iteration goes beyond a simple refresh, boasting significant upgrades to internal components, improved ergonomics, and a fresh design – all while retaining the core functionality of seamless Windows 11 gaming on the go.
The ROG Ally X takes the feedback of its predecessor to heart, packing a serious punch under the hood. Gone is the 512 GB storage; the Ally X boasts a whopping 1 TB M.2 2280 SSD, ensuring you have ample space for your entire game library. This upgrade is further complemented by a redesigned motherboard that allows for easy future storage upgrades if needed.
The ROG Ally X was announced earlier this year in June at Computex in Taipei. We’ve got all the details in our coverage of that announcement.
Pricing & Availability
The ROG Ally X is now available for pre-order in Malaysia for RM4,299. But hurry! Pre-orders placed between July 17th and July 31st, 2024, come with a bonus bundle worth RM658, including a ROG Ally Premium Hard Case, ROG Gaming Charger Dock, and a Screen Protector. Pre-orders are exclusively available online at [link removed].
ASUS Republic of Gamers (ROG) has unveiled the latest iteration of its highly acclaimed ROG Zephyrus G16 gaming laptop. This update boasts a powerful AMD Ryzen 9 AI HX 370 processor, featuring a built-in NPU for AI-accelerated tasks, making it suitable for various uses beyond gaming.
A Supercharged Gaming Powerhouse
The ROG Zephyrus G16 packs a serious punch! The AMD Ryzen 9 AI HX 370 processor offers 12 cores and 24 threads, ideal for demanding applications. This processing power is further enhanced by a built-in AMD Ryzen AI XDNA 2 NPU, capable of delivering 50 TOPS of AI performance. The CPU and integrated Radeon™ 800M graphics contribute an additional 31 TOPS, bringing the total AI processing power to a staggering 81 TOPS. This translates to significant performance improvements in AI-powered applications, including powerful Windows Copilot tools.
For graphics-intensive tasks like photo and video editing, image generation, and coding, the Zephyrus G16 is equipped with up to an NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 Laptop GPU. This powerhouse delivers up to 321 TOPS of AI processing power at its maximum TGP of 105 watts. Gamers will benefit from features like DLSS 3 super-resolution, utilizing AI to generate high-quality frames and enhance image quality in the latest titles.
In total, the Zephyrus G16 boasts a combined 402 TOPS of local AI processing power, empowering users to run multiple AI applications simultaneously, and revolutionizing workflows for gamers, creators, and engineers alike.
Thin & Light meets Aesthetics
The impressive hardware is housed within the same critically acclaimed thin-and-light design showcased at CES 2024. The exquisitely crafted CNC-milled aluminium chassis features a customizable Slash Lighting array on the lid for a personalized touch.
The ROG Zephyrus G16 boasts a stunning ROG Nebula display with an OLED panel supporting NVIDIA G-SYNC technology. This 16:10 aspect ratio display features a 2.5K resolution and a blazing-fast 240 Hz refresh rate, perfect for both high-end gaming and content creation. For exceptional HDR experiences, the display is VESA DisplayHDR True Black 500 certified.
Offering exceptional connectivity and storage options, the ROG Zephyrus G16 comes equipped with 32 GB of LPDDR5X-7500 memory and supports the new SD Express 7.0 standard for ultrafast SD card performance. Additionally, it is the first ROG laptop to feature WiFi 7 technology, enabling faster speeds with reduced congestion when paired with a compatible router.
Pricing & Availability
ASUS has not yet revealed specific pricing and availability information for the ROG Zephyrus G16.
ASUS unveiled the Zenbook S 16 (UM5606) at its virtual “Always Incredible” event at Computex 2024. This ultraportable laptop boasts a sleek and lightweight design, measuring only 1.1 cm thin and weighing 1.5 kg.
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The Zenbook S 16 is a fusion of art and technology, featuring a premium all-metal chassis with a unique Ceraluminum lid. Ceraluminum is a new ASUS-developed material that combines the aesthetics and feel of ceramic with the strength of aluminum, resulting in a durable and luxurious finish. Available in Scandinavian White or Zumaia Gray, the Zenbook S 16 caters to users who value both style and performance.
Despite its ultra-slim design, the Zenbook S 16 packs a punch. It leverages the power of up to an AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX 370 processor with a built-in NPU capable of 50 TOPS of AI performance. An advanced 3D vapor chamber cooling system ensures efficient heat dissipation, allowing the processor to deliver up to 28 W TDP while maintaining whisper-quiet operation at under 25 dB.
The Zenbook S 16 boasts a stunning 16-inch 3K 16:10 OLED display with a 120 Hz refresh rate and NanoEdge bezels for an immersive viewing experience. Certified by TÜV for low blue light emission and flicker-free technology, the display prioritizes user comfort during extended use. A six-speaker sound system delivers theater-quality audio, while AI noise cancellation ensures clear and uninterrupted conference calls.
The Zenbook S 16 is equipped with a highly efficient 78 Wh battery and a full complement of I/O ports, including two USB4, USB 3.2 Type-A, HDMI, an audio jack, and an SD card reader, making it ideal for on-the-go productivity. The laptop also prioritizes security with features like a Microsoft Pluton security chip and an FHD AiSense IR camera that supports Windows Hello facial recognition and adaptive lock/dimming functionalities.
Pricing and Availability
The ASUS Zenbook S 16 (UM5606) is available for pre-order starting at US$1,399 (approx. RM 6,618.45) at ASUS worldwide and BestBuy in the US. It will be available in Scandinavian White or Zumaia Gray.
