During CES, Asus announced updates to a handful of new laptops within its ZenBook and Chromebook lineups, as well as a detachable Transformer and business-class AsusPro.
ZenBook 3 Deluxe
First in a number of ZenBook updates is the ZenBook 3 UX490UA, or ZenBook 3 Deluxe. The updated ZenBook 3 Deluxe features up to an Intel Core i7-7500U, up to 16GB of DDR4-2400 memory, and up to 1TB of PCIe SSD storage. The ZenBook 3 Deluxe also includes two Thunderbolt 3 over USB Type-C ports which can be used to for external graphics docks, UHD displays, and power delivery.
The ZenBook 3 Deluxe features a 13-inch-long, 0.5-inch-wide aluminum chassis. The cooling system consists of a single 0.3mm-wide liquid-crystal-polymer impeller and 0.1mm-thick copper alloy heat pipes. The Deluxe sports a 14-inch Full HD display with a Corning Gorilla Glass 5 surface. The small laptop also packs a full-sized keyboard with a 1.2mm key travel and a glass trackpad with a fingerprint sensor.
The Asus ZenBook 3 Deluxe UX490UA with an i7-7500U and 16GB of memory will be available in May for $1,699.
| ZenBook 3 Deluxe UX490UA | |
|---|---|
| Processor | -Intel Core i7-7500U -Intel Core i5-7200U |
| Operating System | -Windows 10 Home -Windows 10 Pro |
| Memory | -16GB LPDDR3 2133MHz Onboard memory -8GB LPDDR3 2133MHz Onboard memory |
| Display | 14.0″ (16:9) LED backlit FHD (1920×1080) 60Hz Glare Panel with 72% NTSC with 178˚ wide-viewing angle display |
| Graphics | Intel HD Graphics 620 |
| Storage | -1TB PCIe Gen 3 x 4 SSD -512GB PCIe Gen3x4 SSD -256GB SATA3 SSD |
| Keyboard | Illuminated chiclet keyboard |
| Networking | -802.11 ac Wi-Fi -Bluetooth v4.1 |
| Camera | VGA Webcam |
| Audio | -Quad-speaker array -High quality stereo speakers with Harmon Kardon tuning Asus SonicMaster Premium technology |
| Interface | -Thunderbolt 3 over USB Type-C x 2 -USB Type-C Gen 1 -Combination audio jack -Multi-format card reader |
| Battery | 4-cell 46W lithium-polymer |
| Adapter | Output: 20V DC, 3.25A, 65W Input: 100 -240V AC, 50/60Hz universal |
| Dimensions | 12.97 x 8.43 x 0.5 inches (WxDxH) |
| Weight | 2.42lbs with battery |
| Price | $1,699 |
| Availability | May 2017 |
