ASUS has announced several all-new business-focused laptops and desktops alongside something great for the children during CES 2021. With limited information as of now, we’ll share what we know about them for now.
To start things off, the ExpertBook series receives 2 new models which the first one is ExpertBook B9. Coming in as the lightest 14-inch business laptop, it is Intel vPRO certified and features enterprise-class security features, long-lasting batteries while maintaining the famous 880g weight.
- CPU: Up to Intel Core i7-1185G7
- GPU: Up to Intel Iris Xe
- RAM: Up to 32GB LPDDR4X
- Display: 14-inch IPS LCD, Anti-glare, sRGB 100%
- Storage: Up to 2TB NVMe or Up to 2TB + 2TB NVMe RAID0 / RAID1
- I/O: Thunderbolt 4, USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-A, USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-CÂ with display and power delivery, HDMI 2.0b , Universal Audio Jack
- Battery: Up to 66Whr
- Miscellaneous: 720p HD camera with shutter, Array Microphone, Intel Wi-Fi 6
Meanwhile, the ExpertBook B1 tackles the more heavy-duty tasks and is offered in a wider range of configurations to suit any use case. There’s ErgoLift to provide a comfortable typing stance while spill-resistant keyboard will protect against accidental liquid splashes.
- CPU: Up to 11th Gen Intel Core
- GPU: Up to Intel Iris Xe or optional NVIDIA graphics
- RAM: Up to 48GB LPDDR4X
- Display: 14 or 15-inch NanoEdge display
- Storage: Up to 1TB SSD + 2TB HDD
- I/O: Thunderbolt 4, USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-A, USB 2.0 Type-A, HDMI 1.4, Universal Audio Jack, Ethernet, microSD
- Battery: Up to 66Whr
- Miscellaneous: 720p HD camera, Array Microphone, TÃœV Rheinland Low-Light
Next, the Chromebook CX9 is the latest premium Chromebook built with magnesium-alloy through CNC-milling and MIL-STD 810H durability standards that can greatly protect your important files physically. Businesses that involve frequent outdoor tasks will appreciate this lightweight yet strong notebook.
- CPU: Up to 11th Gen Intel Core i7
- GPU: Up to Intel Iris Xe
- Display: 14-inch NanoEdge display
- I/O: Thunderbolt 4, USB 2.0 Type-A, HDMI
- Miscellaneous: 720p HD camera, Array Microphone, Intel Wi-Fi 6, Google Titan-C Encryption
This 11.6-inch BR1100F is ASUS’s take on virtual learning that has been trending since last year. Designed to boost the efficiency of remote learning, not only it is a cost-efficient unit suitable for mass deployment to educators but also students alike for a low entry barrier to proper and quality study sessions.
- Form Factor: Standard or 2-in-1
- Storage: 128GB eMMC + 1TB SSD
- I/O: USB Type-C, USB 2.0 Type-A, HDMI, Universal Audio Jack, Ethernet
- 3D noise reduction for 94% ambient sound removal
- Stylus for 2-in-1 models: 4096 levels of pressure for drawing, noting, marking
- Miscellaneous: 720p HD camera with shutter, Array Microphone, 4G LTE, Intel-Wifi 6, Antibacterial keyboard frame, TÃœV Rheinland Low-Light
Lastly, the ASUS ExpertCenter D7 SSF and D5 SSF features a compact 9-liter rig enabled to power business through a wide range of compatibility to legacy ports expandable without any tools for accessing the chassis. Featuring NVIDIA GeForce or Quadro GPUs and up to 128GB of RAM, it is just the perfect business plus workstation combo enterprises are seeking nowadays for chasing an ever smaller office footprint.
Availability
All prices and availability timeframe are not announced as of time of writing so chill back and we will update with a later post after official announcement from ASUS.
