In typical ASUS PH fashion, the Taiwanese brand’s local presence launched a slew of notebooks and convertibles in the Philippines just in time for folks who are planning their Christmas shopping. Headlining this new batch is the ASUS Zenbook Flip S and Flip 15 convertibles.
Zenbook Flip S
The Zenbook Flip S is one of the world’s thinnest and lightest convertibles. There’s a choice between a Full HD and 4K NanoEdge display with an 80% screen-to-body ratio. Powered by an 8th Gen Intel Core i7 processor, up to 16GB RAM and up to 1TB SSD, it’s a compact computing powerhouse that can easily switch between work and leisure. Price: Php84,995
Zenbook Flip S Specifications
- Processor: Intel Core i7 7500U / Intel Core i7 8550U
- OS: Windows 10 Home
- Memory: Up to 16GB RAM
- Display: 13.3″ FHD/4K UHD NanoEdge display
- Graphics: Integrated Intel HD Graphics 620
- Storage: Up to 1TB PCIe 3.0 SSD
- Additional Features:
- Fingerprint sensor for One-touch login w/ Windows Hello
- Harman Kardon Audio
Zenbook Flip 15
If you need more screen real estate in a convertible, the Zenbook Flip 15 offers something similar but with a larger 15.6 inch screen. Again, there’s a choice between a Full HD or 4K display, but you also get a powerful NVIDIA GTX1050 GPU with 2GB of GDDR5 VRAM to go along with its 8th Gen Intel Core i7 processor. Price: 69,995
Zenbook Flip 15 Specifications
- Processor: Intel Core i7-8550U
- OS: Windows 10 Home
- Memory: 8GB RAM, expandable up to 16GB
- Display: 15.6″ (16:9) LED FHD/4K UHD Anti-Glare Touchscreen
- Graphics: Nvidia GeForce MX150 / Nvidia GeForce GTX1050
- Storage: 1GB HDD + 128GB SSD / 512GB SSD
- Additional Features:
- Fingerprint sensor
- Harman Kardon Audio
Vivobook Flip 15
While I typically associate the Vivobook badge with ASUS’ more budget laptops/convertibles, there doesn’t seem to be anything “budget” about the Vivobook Flip 15. While it’s a different model altogether from the Zenbook version, the Vivobook Flip 15 also has a 15.6 inch screen with NanoEdge bezel in choices of Full HD or 4K. It can switch between stylish laptop or versatile tablet and is powered by an Intel Core i7, i5, or i3 processor. Price: 59,995
Vivobook Flip 15 Specifications
- Processor: Intel Core i5 8250U processor
- OS: Windows 10
- Memory: 8GB RAM
- Display: 15.6″ LED Full HD Anti-Glare Touchscreen
- Storage: 1TB HDD + 128GB SSD
Vivobook Flip 14
Of course, a 15 inch convertible might be too large for some people, so ASUS outed a 14 inch Full HD version as well. It comes with a choice of Intel Core i7, i5, or i3 processors, to go along with NVIDIA 930MX graphics, up to 16GB RAM, and up to 1TB hard drive. Price: 39,995
Vivobook Flip 14 Specifications
- Processor: Intel Core i5 8250U Processor
- OS: Windows 10
- Memory: 4GB RAM
- Display: 14″ LED HD/ Full HD Anti-Glare Touchscreen
- Graphics: NVIDIA GeForce 930MX Graphics card, with 2GB GDDR5 VRAM
- Storage: 128GB SSD
Vivobook E402
If you need something that doesn’t break the bank, such as something for school or the occasional doc on the go, the Vivobook E402 is an inexpensive 14 inch HD option. You get a choice of Intel N3700/N3150/N3050 Celeron processors, Intel HD graphics, up to 4 GB RAM, and up to 1 TB hard drive. Price: 14,995
Vivobook E402 Specifications
- Processor: Intel Celeron N3450
- OS: Windows 10
- Memory: 4GB DDR3 RAM
- Display: 14″ HD (1366×768) / Full HD (1920×1080)
- Graphics: Intel HD Graphics card
- Storage: 500GB/1TB HDD
Vivobook E12
The most affordable laptop in the lineup is the 11.6 inch Vivobook E12. It packs either an Intel Core N4200 quad core or N3350 Celeron dual core processor, 2GB RAM, and a choice between 32GB/64GB/128GB storage options. Price: 13,995
Vivobook E12 Specifications
- Processor: Intel Pentium Quad-Core N4200 / Celeron Dual-Core N3350
- OS: Windows 10
- Memory: 2GB SDRAM (up to 4GB RAM)
- Display: 11.6″ LED HD display
- Graphics: Intel HD Graphics
- Storage: 500GB HDD
Currently, there’s no news yet on when these will become available in the local market, but it’s more than likely they’ll be out in time for the Christmas season.
