ASUS unveiled the new ExpertBook line of laptops for business professionals. Similarly, these products carry ASUS's iconic US MIL-STD military standard durability rating, eco-friendly materials, and new AI features. There are two models in the series namely the ExpertBook B5 (B5404/B5604) and the ExpertBook CX54 Chromebook Plus.
The first model ExpertBook B5 boasts
magnesium alloy material making it lightweight at 1.29kg only. It comes in
14-inch or 16-inch sizes with options of WXGA or WQXGA resolutions, touchscreen
or non-touchscreen, and anti-glare technology.
Inside, it is powered by the Intel Core
Ultra 7 processor with NPU. ASUS says it is enhanced by three AI engines and
AI-powered security as well. Moreover, it is paired with RTX 2050 graphics,
64GB dual SO-DIMM DDR5 RAM, and up to 2TB M.2 NVMe PCIe 4.0 SSD. Meanwhile,
ASUS also included a 4G LTE and WIF 7(CMA model) to ensure a seamless wireless
connectivity experience for professionals on the go.
ASUS also mentioned using the AiSense IR
Camera system and AI noise-canceling apart from the ASUS Private View and smart
card reader. Moving forward, the next model is called the ASUS ExpertBook CX54
Chromebook Plus (CX5403). This machine is specially made for mid-level
professionals who want to experience a new era of intelligent computing.
It features eco-friendly materials and an
all-metal chassis and weighs 1.3kg only for portability. The Chromebook boasts
a 14-inch WQXGA NanoEdge display with a 100 percent DCI-P3 color gamut, a 16:10
aspect ratio, and supports a USI stylus for drawing or writing.
Furthermore, ASUS also says it is equipped
with enhanced Data security, a fingerprint sensor, a webcam with a privacy
shield, a Google Titan C2 Security chip, and enterprise-level management tools
such as Zero-Touch Enrollment and Google Admin Console which they claim a
reliable partner for IT managers. Apart from ExpertBooks, ASUS also introduced
the ExpertCenter D7 SFF (D700SER) and ASUS ExpertCenter D9 Mini Tower.
These are desktop computers that feature
aesthetics and functionality with their sleek and ultra-compact design at 8.6L
and 15.9L respectively. They are powered by the Intel 14th Gen Raptor Lake
Refresh S Series and a full-sized NVIDIA RTX 4060 graphics card. The ASUS
Tool-Free Design, in addition to clever interior placement and cable
management, saves the workload on IT professionals the brand says.
TPM chips, Kensington lock slots, ASUS Pre
Deployment Service (APDS), and ASUS Endpoint Management Service (AEMS) are
optional and help to protect organizations from data breaches. ExpertCenter
desktops are built of environmentally safe PCR material, a new 500W TFX
platinum PSU, and a clever fan to improve power efficiency. They have been
tested to meet US MIL-STD 810H military requirements, ensuring durability in
any operating environment.
