At IFA 2016 in Berlin, ASUS held a press conference to unveil its Zenvolution generation devices. As part of the presentation, ASUS Vice President Eric Chen demonstrated the ASUS ZenWatch 3, a next-generation smart watch running the Android Wear™ operating system. In addition, he announced the European prices of the new laptops, tablets and monitors. In the demonstration area, visitors could also experience the new ASUS ZenBook 3, ASUS Transformer 3 Pro, ASUS Transformer 3, ASUS ZenPad 3S 10 and ASUS ZenScreen.
“Our first-generation smartwatch was introduced at IFA, and now, continuing that tradition, we are showcasing the third-generation ASUS ZenWatch,” said Eric Chen. – “We very much appreciate the support of our consumers in Europe, and therefore we are especially pleased to introduce Zenvolution generation devices to the European market.
“The new seventh-generation Intel Core processors offer maximum performance while also being low in power consumption,” said Chris Walker, vice president of the Client Computing Group and general manager of Mobility Client Platforms at Intel Corp. – We open up new opportunities for our users: we offer an immersive experience in virtual reality. We are very proud that ASUS is using our latest processors in their ZenBook and Transformer Series notebooks.”.
ASUS ZenWatch 3: High Watchmaking, High Customization
Smart Watch ASUS ZenWatch 3, running the operating system Android Wear, acts as your personal assistant, working together with a smartphone based on Android or iOS. With its attention to detail and choice of materials, ASUS continues to follow the tradition of fine watchmaking. ASUS ZenWatch 3 smartwatch for the first time in a round case, with a thin golden-pink bezel, reminiscent of the solar crown during an eclipse, giving it a special elegance.
Made of jeweled steel 316L ASUS ZenWatch 3 will be available in 3 colors: Dark Grey, Silver, and Gold Pink. Despite its thinness – only 9.95 mm – it is 82% more durable than ordinary steel models, so the new ASUS ZenWatch 3 can easily withstand possible damage during daily use.
Three buttons on the side of the watch case give you access to frequently used watch functions and you can assign the desired function to one of them. To highlight your unique style, you can choose the material and color of the strap according to your taste – it is made of genuine Italian leather or high-quality rubber and available in two colors – dark brown and beige.
The large selection of dials over 50 variations will allow you to personalize your accessory according to your style and mood. Add your favorite watch face design or improve the watch’s functionality with the built-in ZenWatch Manager app.
Most watch face options support the installation of additional widgets that can display additional useful information, such as weather forecast, number of steps taken, missed calls, or notifications. In addition to the wide range of standard watch faces, you can create your own using the FaceDesigner smartphone app.
ASUS ZenWatch 3 can also be used as a personal fitness trainer with up to 95% accuracy to tally your daily step count and remind you to stretch when you’ve been sitting at your desk for too long. ZenFit syncs with a compatible smartphone app, where you can see statistics about your physical activity.
ASUS ZenWatch 3 lasts up to two days. Exclusive HyperCharge technology charges the smartwatch up to 60% in just 15 minutes. Recharges through a handy magnetic cable. Optional upgradable dedicated battery gives you up to 40% more battery life.
ASUS ZenBook 3: True Prestige and Impressive Power
ASUS ZenBook 3 is the continuation of the legendary ASUS ultrabook series. An all-new ultra-light and ultra-slim design. Using high quality aircraft-grade aluminum, ASUS engineers managed to reduce the device’s weight to 910g and cut its thickness to 11.9mm.
New ASUS ZenBook 3 features up to an Intel® Core™ i7 processor, up to 16GB of RAM at 2133 MHz, a high-speed SSD with up to 1TB capacity PCIe® Gen 3 x4 , a symmetrical USB Type-C connector, and four high-end speakers from Harman Kardon. The 12.5-inch screen covers 72% of the NTSC color space and is protected by Corning Gorilla Glass 4, which covers 82% of the front panel. Using the world’s thinnest, most fan-assisted cooling system
At just 3mm thick, the developers behind the new ASUS ZenBook 3 have achieved the ultimate in performance in an ultra-thin chassis.
ASUS Transformer 3 Pro: Unmatched Multitasking
The ASUS Transformer 3 Pro is the current hybrid 2-in-1 mobile device. Constructed with high quality, lightweight aluminum-magnesium alloy, the ASUS Transformer 3 Pro design is incredibly thin just 8.35 mm , yet durable and long-lasting. For ease of use, the lid of the display has a built-in metal stand that allows you to set the device at almost any angle up to 170 ° .
The Transformer 3 Pro integrates the sixth generation of Intel Core i7 processing power, up to 1GB of memory, and a high-speed solid state drive up to 1TB capacity and PCIe x4 connectivity , giving users all the power they need to get the most out of their current computing experience.
The ASUS Transformer 3 Pro can be upgraded with additional accessories such as the ASUS Universal Dock, ASUS Audio Pod, ASUS ROG XG Station 2, and the ASUS Pen.
ASUS Transformer 3: The new benchmark for mobile computing
The ASUS Transformer 3 is a stylish 2-in-1 mobile hybrid device. The body of the tablet part of the device is made of one piece of aluminum. Featuring the strength and lightness of metal, it measures just 6.9 mm thin and weighs 695 g.
The innovative detachable ASUS Transformer Sleeve serves as a stand, allowing the ASUS Transformer 3 to be placed at two different angles.
Seventh generation Intel Core processor, 8GB RAM and a fast SSD with up to 512GB of storage capacity are powering the new ASUS Transformer 3’s performance.
The 12.6-inch ASUS Transformer 3 display not only shows stunningly detailed images thanks to its 2880×1920 resolution and 275 pixels per inch pixel density, but also captures more colors thanks to its 121% greater color gamut sRGB .
The new ASUS Transformer 3 is compatible with the same range of accessories as the older ASUS Transformer 3 Pro.
ASUS ZenScreen MB16AC: Maximum performance wherever you go
ASUS ZenScreen MB16AC is the world’s lightest and thinnest portable Full-HD monitor. The ASUS Transformer 3 weighs just 800g and is only 8mm thin. Bezel width is reduced by 60% compared to the previous generation, to a mere 6.5 mm, so the display area is almost all there is. For better compatibility with modern mobile devices, the monitor features a symmetrical USB-C hybrid port for both power and video streaming, and is compatible with any USB-C or USB Type-A notebook. The novelty comes with an ultra-thin case 1 mm , which not only protects the device, but also acts as a stand – it can fix the device on the table in both landscape and portrait mode. But in case the cover gets lost the round hole in the frame will allow to use a pencil or a pen as a holding device.
ASUS ZenPad 3S 10: QXGA resolution display and high performance
ASUS ZenPad 3S 10 – is a stylish new tablet with a 9.7-inch touch screen and an impressive resolution QXGA 2048 by 1536 . The novelty case is made of one-piece aluminum block with a thickness of only 5.8 mm. The back surface of the tablet has a nice matte finish, made by sandblasting, and the special emphasis is given to the case, made by chamfering diamond cutting.
The thickness of the frame around the display is 5.3 mm, which is a world record for tablet computers, and the relative area of the screen – 78%, which makes ASUS ZenPad 3S 10 the most compact tablet computer among the models with 9.7-inch screen.
The new ASUS ZenPad 3S 10 has the exclusive ASUS Tru2Life technology, which automatically changes the contrast and sharpness of each pixel of the image to enhance detail and more realistic color reproduction during video playback.
Built-in stereo speakers with five magnets for high sound quality. In addition, an intelligent NXP power amplifier helps avoid sound distortion at maximum volume and prevents premature speaker wear and tear.
Support for High Definition Audio HRA to enjoy almost reference-quality sound in 24-bit/192 kHz – 4 times better than conventional audio discs. For virtual surround sound in 7.1 when using headphones is the proprietary DTS Headphone: X.
The new tablet ASUS ZenPad 3S 10 runs on a six-core processor MediaTek 8176 paired with 4GB of RAM. Built-in eMMC memory is 64GB, and the user can install a micro SD card up to 128GB.
ASUS ZenPad 3S 10 was the first tablet from ASUS with a built-in fingerprint scanner, which can be used to quickly unlock the device or authorize applications. ASUS ZenPad 3S 10 also supports input with ASUS Z Stylus, which allows you to write and draw on the mobile screen as easily as a regular pencil on paper.
Built-in 5,900mAh battery delivers up to 10 hours of battery life when watching video or up to 12 hours of Wi-Fi. Supports exclusive Qualcomm Quick Charge 3 technology.0 lets you charge your tablet’s battery to 100% in just three hours.
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