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Under new release from ASUS is the ExpertBook B5 and B5 Flip 2-in-1 laptops, ExpertBook B7 Flip, ExpertBook B3 Flip, ExpertBook B1 and the top-end ExpertBook B9.
The new business focused ExpertBook B5 laptops offer 14-hour battery life, and are built with an 11th Gen Intel Core processor, AI noise cancellation and dual-SSD RAID support and ASUS NumberPad 2.0.
Built-in fingerprint sensor and TPM 2.0 chip offers protectio over personal privacy and business data.
Tested to MIL-STD 810H US military standard, they also undergo stringent in-house testing, including panel-pressure, shock and drop tests for an assurance of serious durability. Even the keyboard is resilient, engineered to resist everyday spills and splashes.
Two-way AI-powered noise-canceling technology includes both an upstream function to filter noise around the speaker, and a downstream function to eliminate noise from the person at the other end of the conversation
You can also choose to have an ASUS NumberPad 2.0 – an LED-illuminated numeric keypad. Tap the NumberPad 2.0 icon on the top right of the touchpad to turn it on and tap the icon on the left to toggle between two brightness settings. Clever software allows the mouse pointer to be controlled, even when NumberPad 2.0 is activated.
Security benefits includes an integrated fingerprint sensor, a physical webcam shield and an optional TPM 2.0 chip. There is even an integrated Kensington Lock slot.
ASUS ExpertBook B7 Flip
The 14-inch ExpertBook B7 Flip (B7402) is a mobile PC with superfast 5G connectivity, 16:10 touch panel and 360° flip design with stylus. It is powered by up to an 11th Gen Intel Core i7 processor with up to 64 GB RAM. The 16:10 FHD+ touchscreen has a maximum brightness of 500 nits and provides a much larger viewing area for more immersive computing. An optional QHD+ panel with 400 nits’ brightness is also available. B7 features AI noise canceling technology and Karman Hardon-certified speakers. There are additional features such as the ASUS Private View privacy screen, a user status indicator that lights up whenever the user is busy, and ASUS ExpertWidget for customisable hotkeys.
ASUS ExpertBook B3 Flip
ASUS ExpertBook B3 Flip (B3402) features a 360° hinge, a fast-charging garaged stylus, a front-facing HD camera and a 13-megapixel (MP) rear-facing camera. Designed for educational use, its designed with a hinge that enables it to be used in laptop or tablet mode and the bundled stylus allows for smooth notetaking and sketching. The inclusion of two-way AI noise-canceling technology and noise-reducing cameras make the 14-inch ExpertBook B3 Flip ideal for online learning and video conferencing.
ExpertBook B3 Flip is powered by up to an 11th Gen Intel Core i7 processor with up to 16 GB onboard RAM and 32 GB upgradable SO-DIMM memory, and it includes 1 TB of onboard storage. Embedded WiFi 6 and ASUS WiFi Master technology ensures a fast and seamless wireless connection, and a built-in SD and nano-SIM card combo slot gives users the option of 4G LTE. On top of the military-grade toughness ASUS ExpertBooks are known for, the keyboard, touchpad and palm rest of ExpertBook B3 Flip are treated with ASUS Antibacterial Guard to keep frequently touched areas of the device clean and sanitary – limiting the spread of harmful bacteria.
ASUS ExpertBook B1
ExpertBook B1400 and B1500 mobile notebooks are powered by up to the latest 11th Generation Intel Core i7 processors, and have sophisticated benefits including fingerprint sensor, backlit keyboard, and a front webcam.
ExpertBook B1 notebooks also benefit from a high-speed, high-capacity dual-storage design, comprehensive connectivity compatible, and a display hinge that can be opened a full 180° for easy content sharing and collaboration.
ASUS ExpertBook B9
The latest ExpertBook B9 are engineered with up to 11th Gen Intel Core processors with built-in Intel Iri Xe graphics for serious performance and visual excellence, RAID 0 and RAID 1 technology support, Thunderbolt 4 for flexible connections at warp speed, AdaptiveLock proximity sensor for ultrafast logins and security, and AI noise-cancelation technology for undisturbed video calls – perfect for the increasingly remote working patterns imposed by the current pandemic environment.
ExpertBook B9 weighs a mere 880 grams. It also offers close to a full day battery life, up to 17-hours, it is good for days of real-world use between recharges.
ASUS ZENCARE
ASUS’ newly announced ZenCare program ensures the quality of devices covering technical defects in the first year of ownership, it is not only repaired for free, but ASUS will also give the user their money back!
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