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ASUS announces Ultraportable Transformer Book T100 & Next-Generation Fonepad 7

asus29-10-13ASUS announced the launch of the Transformer Book T100 with incredible Ultra-portability and a Brand New Mobile Experience with the ASUS Fonepad 7. The affordable ASUS Transformer Book T100 is a compact ultraportable powered by the new Intel Atom quad-core processor features a 10.1-inch HD display. ASUS Fonepad 7 is an updated version of the 7-inch Android device with full voice telephony for people who want smartphone features with a tablet-size screen.

“Our constant search for incredible has inspired us to embark a journey of crafting extraordinary experiences and avant-garde product line-ups. Our ‘Transformer’ series has evolved and emerged as the next-generation ultraportable devices, redefining the design innovation. The brand new ASUS Fonepad 7 sets out to take further the grandeur and reception as received by the former version. Introducing these products to the Indian market today, we endeavour to assist them with utmost design perfection at much affordable prices. We transform ourselves to deliver the state-of-the-art devices and are assenting that our design philosophy that starts with people will yield us with positive receptions for these devices as well,” said Peter Chang, Regional Head – South Asia & Country Manager – System Business Group – ASUS India.

Transformer Book T100, a 10.1-inch ultraportable laptop with an Intel Atom ‘Bay Trail’ quad-core processor and a detachable HD display that can be used as a standalone Windows 8.1 tablet. With a slim design and durable finish, Transformer Book T100 is not only one of the lightest laptops currently available at just 1.07kg, but also one of the lightest 10-inch tablets around, at 550g.

ASUS Transformer Book T100 is an extremely compact ultraportable for people who want the productivity features of a laptop with the easy portability of a tablet — and the flexibility to switch between the two in an instant.

Transformer Book T100 features a new Intel Atom Z3740 quad-core processor for smooth multi-tasking performance and incredible energy efficiency, and lasts for up to 11 hours on battery power. The lightweight keyboard dock features precision-engineered keys designed for comfortable extended use, plus a multi-touch touchpad with full Windows 8.1 gesture support.

“What we have delivered with our Bay Trail platform is an incredibly powerful SoC that delivers outstanding performance, long battery life, and a great experience for the way people use these devices today. It’s an incredible leap forward,” said Amit Gupta, Director Business Development, Intel South Asia “The results of our long term partnership with ASUS is a breadth of mobile devices that continue to delight consumers, business users and IT managers, such as this innovative Transformer Book T100”.

Just 10.5mm thin in tablet mode, Transformer Book T100 has 10.1-inch display has a crisp 1366 x 768 resolution and features IPS technology for wide 178-degree viewing angles with excellent daylight visibility. Capacitive multi-touch gives fine fingertip control in tablet mode, while exclusive ASUS ‘Reading Mode’ technology adjusts the display automatically to make the screen easier to read for long period.