Asus launches convertible ultra-portable laptop

Asus last week launched its new convertible laptop ZenBook Flip UX360 (ZenBook Flip UX360CA). This laptop from Asus is equipped with a 360 degree rotatable display (converts into a tablet) and an all metal body.

Asus ZenBook Flip UX360, which comes with Windows 10 Home based operating system, is already available for purchase in the US. The base model with 256 GB SSD storage starts at $699 (approximately Rs 47,000) while the 512 GB SSD variant is priced at $799 (approximately Rs 53,700). Apart from this, a 128 GB storage variant will also be available but its price has not been disclosed yet. This laptop will be available in Icicle Gold or Mineral Gray color.

The ZenBook Flip UX360 sports a 13.3-inch full HD (1920×1080 pixels) IPS touchscreen. The density of the screen is 276 ppi. Apart from this, a QuadHD + (3200×1800 pixels) display variant will also be launched later. The ultra thin and ultra light laptop is 13.9 mm thick and weighs 1.3 kg.

The company claims that the battery will give up to 10 hours of battery life on a single charge. The ZenBook Flip UX360 comes with 8GB LPDDR3-1866 RAM (4GB RAM also available, but price undisclosed) and Intel's 6th Generation Intel Core M processors with two cores and four threads. All three chipset models have Intel HD 515 for graphics.

Talking about connectivity, the ZenBook UX360 has Wi-Fi 802.11 ac with Intel Wi-Fi support, Bluetooth v4.1, a USB 3.0 Type-C port, two USB 3.0 Type-A ports, a micro-HDMI port, and an SD card. Is a reader.

According to the company, “Asus' smart gesture technology has been used in the touchpad ZenBook Flip UX360.” And it is claimed that this technology has been done exclusively for the touchscreen of smartphones. The company says that it is more sensitive and accurate.