Taiwanese PC manufacturer Asus has launched the latest model in its ultra-slim laptop range, the U46 Notebook.
The device, powered by a second generation i5 processor from Intel, is less than one inch thick and offers up to 10 hours battery life on a single charge. Featuring 4GB of RAM together with a separate 1GB of video memory underneath an aluminium and brushed metal case, Asus is positioning the U46 as a premium laptop for business users on the move or in the office.
Additional specs include a 500GB hard drive, multiple connectivity ports including HDMI, USB 2.0 and 3.0 ports, a 14” display with a ‘hinge-forward’ design for wider viewing angles, a 0.3MP camera, and a 4-in-1 card reader.
The U46 has a suggested retail price of £699.
The U46 is the latest of the so-called ‘ultrabooks’ to arrive at retail this year; similar devices from the likes of Acer and Toshiba were on show at the recently held IFA electronics show in Berlin.
Full specifications:
Model: |
U46SV |
Processor: |
Intel® 2nd generation i5 Core™ (Sandy Bridge), Intel® Mobile HM65 chipset |
Operating system : |
Genuine Windows® 7 Professional 64-bit |
Memory: |
4GB DDR3 1333MHz, up to 8GB |
Graphics: |
NVIDIA® GeForce® GT 540M with 1GB VRAM and Intel® GMA HD |
Screen: |
14" HD (1366 x 768) |
Storage: |
2.5“ 500GB 5400 rpm |
Audio: |
ASUS SonicFocus |
Camera : |
0.3 megapixel |
Interface: |
1 x microphone-in, 1 x headphone-out, 1 RJ45 LAN, 1 x VGA (D-Sub), 1 x HDMI, 2 x USB 2.0, 1 x USB 3.0, 4-in-1 card reader |
Dimensions: |
33.3cm x 24.5cm x 2.46cm-2.70cm, 2.08Kg (with 4-cell battery) |
Battery: |
8-cell/5900mAh Li-ion |
Added features: |
BIOS booting user password Protection, HDD user password protection and security, LoJack, Kensington lock |