Asus has announced four new Windows 10 PCs with Windows Hello support days before Computex 2016. Asus Zenbook 3 takes aim at Apple’s MacBook with very thin profile and good design. Asus Transformer 3, Pro and Mini are new 2-in-1 PCs from Asus. Read on for features, pricing and release dates for all the new Asus PCs.
ASUS ZenBook 3 Features, Pricing:
At less than half an inch thin, this is the thinnest new premium ASUS ZenBook. ZenBook 3 will be available in three exclusive colors — Royal Blue, Rose Gold and Quartz Grey — and a special 2-phase anodizing process is used to create stunning golden highlights on the diamond-cut edges. ZenBook 3 provides up to nine hours of battery life for all-day computing and when it’s time to recharge, fast-charge technology brings ZenBook 3’s battery up to 60% capacity in just 49 minutes.
Other features include:
- Powered by Windows 10
- Impeccably beautiful with extreme performance
- Narrow bezel – 18% thinner than Macbook
- Incredibly thin (.47 inches) and light (2.0 lbs)
- Up to Intel Core i7 Processor, 16 GB memory, and 1TB PCIe SSD
- A built-in fingerprint reader allows for secure login with Windows Hello
Pricing and Availability: The ZenBook 3 will be available in Q3 this Summer starting at $999USD.
Transformer 3 Pro Features, Pricing:
The new ultra-thin detachable premium Transformer is only .32 inches thin, it’s a powerful tablet with as much productivity as your laptop. It comes with a keyboard so you can choose to work with it in either form. The Active Pen will enable people to better use Windows Ink, which will come in the Windows 10 Anniversary Update this summer.
Other features include:
- Powered by Windows 10
- The IR camera allows for secure login using Windows Hello
- Up to Intel Core i7 Processor, 16 GB memory, 1TB PCIe SSD, and Thunderbolt 3
- Very thin (.32 inches – just tablet) and light (1.76 lbs)
- Keyboard and Active Pen included
Pricing and Availability: The Transformer 3 Pro will be available in Q3 this Summer starting at $999USD.
ASUS Transformer 3 Features, Pricing:
The ASUS Transformer 3 is an ultra-slim and compact Windows 10 2-in-1 PC that offers ultimate mobility. Precision crafted from aluminum, it’s compact and elegant design is accentuated by diamond-cut edges and an exquisite spun-metal finish. Equipped with the detachable ASUS Transformer Sleeve backlit keyboard, an integral 2-position display stand, and a glass-covered precision touchpad, this device provides comfortable typing and smooth, accurate input for the best productivity and creativity experiences. The ASUS Transformer 3 will be available in Icicle Gold and Glacier Gray color options. The ASUS Transformer Sleeve keyboard will be available in four colors — Stone, Charcoal, Taupe, and Amber.
Other features include:
- Powered by Windows 10
- A built-in fingerprint reader allows for secure login with Windows Hello
- Active Pen (optional)
- Intel 7th Generation Core Processor
- Optional origami keyboard
- Extremely light and thin – only 1.54 pounds, with a tablet that’s only 0.27 inches wide
Pricing and Availability: The Transformer 3 T305CA will be available in Q3 starting at $799USD.
ASUS Transformer Mini Features, Pricing:
The ASUS Transformer Mini is a new 10.1 inch 2-in-1 detachable PC with a smart hinge kickstand design, making it the perfect flexible device for working on-the-go.
Other features include:
- Powered by Windows 10
- A built-in fingerprint reader allows for secure login with Windows Hello
- Keyboard included
- Aluminum chassis
- Grey and white color options
- USB Type-C ports
Pricing and Availability: The Transformer Mini will be available in Q3 this summer.
