Asus VivoBook, Notebook Touch Screen Windows 8

Asus did not want to miss the coming Windows 8 operating system. Taiwanese computer manufacturer has introduced VivoBook, notebook products that can be navigated with the touch of a finger.

In a press release received KompasTekno, Thursday (25/10/2012), Asus introduced two series VivoBook, namely VivoBook S200 and S400 ViVoBook.

ViVoBook equipped with loudspeakers SonicMaster technology and software InstanOn that make this notebook can wake up back in two seconds from sleep mode (sleep). In addition, Asus also provides data storage media in the cloud (cloud) WebStorage 32GB free for 3 years.

ViVoBook comes with a choice of three colors: pink, blue, and silver.

ViVoBook S200
VivoBook S200 has a 11.6-inch screen size, with a 16:9 aspect ratio and a resolution of 1366 x 768 pixels. Thickness of 2.17 cm and weighs 1.4 kg.

Processor VivoBook S200 is available in two options, namely Intel Dual Core and Intel Core i3. Other kitchen runway, this notebook is reinforced with 4GB DDR3 RAM, and a 500GB hard disk. In it has installed operating system Windows 8.

VivoBook S400
VivoBook S400 equipped with screen resolution and aspect ratio equal to VivoBook S200, but it has a wider landscape screen at 14 inches. 2.1 cm thick and weighs 1.8 kg.

VivoBook S400 is also available in two processors, the Intel Core i3 and Intel Core i7. The device is reinforced with 4GB DDR RAM, data storage media and SSD24GB 500GB hard disk, and use Windows 8 or Windows 8 Pro.

Microsoft: Two Versions of Windows 8 Will Not Make Confused

Microsoft officially launched its newest operating system, Windows 8 in Singapore, Thursday (25/10/2012). The global launch was held simultaneously from Asia.

A day later, on Friday (26/10/2012), the launch will be conducted simultaneously also in the United States and Europe.

Microsoft Regional President Asia Pacific Tracey Fellows said Windows 8 comes with a user interface (interface) which is completely different from previous versions of Windows.

Windows 8 is designed to meet the needs of users on the desktop and tablet PC platforms as well.

"Tablet PC will be the future that Microsoft needs to develop its application in accordance with these devices. Existence of two versions of Windows 8 (for desktop and tablet PC) is not intended to confuse the user, but for flexibility of use," said Tracey.

He explained that the current Windows 8 has been used by more than 1,000 types of computers and tablet PCs varies of brands. Windows 8 is also supported by millions of third-party applications are available at the Windows Store.

In Indonesia alone, there are now at least have 44 applications that can be used in Windows 8, including applications Kompas.com, Kompasiana, magazine Computer Info, Chic, Tuberose Instant, and a number of magazines published by the AP.

Meanwhile, Microsoft Indonesia president director Andreas Diantoro said the new operating system will be available in Indonesia next week.

"Buyers are upgrading from July 2012 sufficient to pay 15 dollars to upgrade to Windows 8. Meanwhile retail price of Windows 8 Pro, which features a DVD and instructions, are sold at a price of 69.99 dollars," said Andreas.

Microsoft Indonesia will introduce 50 tablet device or computer that supports Windows 8 on Device Day at Mal Taman Orchid, Jakarta, starting on Friday (10/26/2012) until Sunday (28/10/2012).

Asus Has Release Laptop 14 Inch Worth "Netbook" and Able "Game" Weight

Through Slimbook X401U, Asus notebook trying to offer a cheap alternative, but it has a screen size of relief. 14-inch notebook is priced at $ 3 million or more or less equivalent to most netbooks which only has a screen size of 10 or 11 inches.

"Although the price is cheap, the integrated graphics on this notebook (make it) can be used to play games," said Country Head Indonesia Hermawan Sutanto AMD launch event Slimbook X401U in Jakarta, Monday (07/23/2012) yesterday.

Herman cited the Pro Evolution Soccer (PES), which can be smoothly played on this notebook. Other games are more "serious" calls can be played, but with the lower resolution.

Slimbook X401U shaped thinner than a conventional laptop, and weighs 1.7 kg. In it is embedded processor Accelerated Processing Unit (APU) AMD dual-core C-60 with Radeon HD 6290 integrated graphics.

To attract consumers, AMD is trying to provide more value in terms of the amount of money paid for a product and what features are obtained from a notebook with AMD processor.

"We love more with the same budget. So, if you have money to Rp 3 million, in notebook AMD was able to play the game," added Herman.

Why is the game? "Because most consumers are buying notebooks asked if he bought the notebook can be used to play the game or not," said Juliana Cen, Product and Marketing Manager of Asus Indonesia.

To overcome the problem of excessive temperature when running games, Asus implements Ice Cool technology that maximizes heat dissipation.