Mumbai: The Taiwanese giant, ASUS has unveiled its new range of ASUSPRO ADVANCED Ultrabook Series in the Indian market. It has two different models under the category i.e. ASUSPRO ADVANCED BU201, and ASUSPRO ADVANCED BU401 Ultrabook. The Ultrabooks are available at RS. 85,999 and Rs. 89,999 respectively across retailers in India.
The ASUSPRO ADVANCED Ultrabook Series represent an elusive professional look built for ease and efficiency. The use of carbon fiber material makes the Ultrabooks resist the rigors of business travel. The new range of Ultrabooks offers military-standard reliability and intelligent manageability with smart and secure solutions.
The ASUSPRO Ultrabook Series features the ASUSPRO Business Center, a simple, one-stop safety, and manageability solution specially designed for the small business without a managed IT background.
Powered by the Intel® vPro Processor, both the ASUSPRO Ultrabooks offers enhanced control over networked computing resources and fingerprint scanning, it takes data access authorization and safeguard to an advanced level.
Both the ASUSPRO ADVANCED Ultrabooks features an anti-shock drive for better damage protection, 20% higher panel pressure resistance and spill-resistant, a backlit keyboard without conceding on its thin and elegant design.
ASUSPRO ADVANCED BU201 Ultrabook
The ASUSPRO BU201 Ultrabook is light and handy at only 1.27kg. The 180º hinge of the Ultrabook opens flat to offer a 360º view. Tested to surpass the hard MIL-STD 810G military standard, it offers continuous functioning with the SensePoint™ point stick that simulates the functions of a regular mouse.
The anti-glare display of ASUSPRO ADVANCED BU201 has a matte screen surface that avoids unwanted reflections and helps diminish eye fatigue.
ASUSPRO ADVANCED BU401 Ultrabook
Whereas, the ASUSPRO BU401 Ultrabook is a modified model for businesses that promises working with peace of mind. Starting at only 1.64 kg with a 20mm side view. The device is light weighted, shock, drop and accident resistant.
Above skill makes ASUSPRO BU401 Ultrabook perfect for business people on the go. Its world class award winning design with a true comfort keyboard, enhanced touchpad and dark brushed-hairline matte finish give it a professional appearance.
In spite of its wiry look, the Ultrabook offers smooth connectivity while using sensors that are less affected by skin surface conditions such as the dry, shabby, rough, dirty or oily skin.
Specifications of Both Ultrabooks with their Model Numbers:
| Model Name | BU401LA-CZ180G | BU201LA-DT006P |
| Colour | Dark Grey | Dark Grey |
| CPU | Intel® Core™ i5-4210U Processor, 1.7 GHz (3M Cache, up to 2.7 GHz) | Intel® Core™ i5-4210U Processor, 1.7 GHz (3M Cache, up to 2.7 GHz) |
| Operating System | Preload Windows 7 64 bit Professional (upgradable to Windows 8 64bit Professional) | Windows 8.1 Professional (64bit) |
| Office | Microsoft® Office 2013 Trial | Microsoft® Office 2013 Trial |
| Memory Slot | 1x | 1x |
| On board memory | 4GB | 4GB |
| Storage | SATA 500GB 5400RPM 2.5′ HDD | SATA 500GB 5400RPM 2.5′ Hybrid HDD |
| SSD | 8GB | 8GB |
| Display | 14.0’//LED Back-lit//Ultra Slim 250nits//HD+ 1600×900 16:9//AG//NTSC:45%//WVFILM | 12.5”//LED Back-lit//Slim 400nits//FHD 1920×1080 16:9//AG//NTSC:50%//WV |
| External video display modes | HDMI 1.4 VGA max. 2048*1536 @85Hz refresh rate |
VGA max. 2048*1536 @85Hz refresh rate Displayport 1.1A |
| IGPU | Intel HD Graphics 4400 | Intel HD Graphics 4400 |
| Video Camera | HD web camera | HD web camera |
| FingerPrint | YES | YES |
| Wireless | 802.11agn+Bluetooth 4.0 (Dual band)-Intel WIDI | 802.11bgn+Bluetooth 4.0 (Single band) |
| LAN | 10/100/1000 Mbps | 10/100/1000 Mbps |
| Card Reader | Sepc: SD、MMC Spec: SDXC |
Sepc: SD、MMC Spec: SDXC |
| USB Port | 3x USB 3.0 | 3x USB 3.0 |
| Interface | 1x Headphone-out & Audio-in Combo Jack 1x RJ45 LAN Jack for LAN insert 1x VGA Port (D-Sub) 1x HDMI |
1x Headphone-out & Audio-in Combo Jack 1x RJ45 LAN Jack for LAN insert 1x VGA Port (D-Sub) 1x mini Display Port |
| Audio | Built-in speaker Built-in microphone Sonic Master |
Built-in speaker Built-in array microphone Sonic Master |
| Weight (Kg) | 1.64 KG (with 4 cell battery) | 1.27 KG (with 2 cell battery) |
| Dimension (cm) | 33.9(W) x 23.4(D) x 1.98 ~ 2.05 (H) cm | 31.0(W) x 21.5(D) x 1.92 ~ 2.06 (H) cm |
| AC Adapter | 65W AC Adapter Output : 19V DC, 3.42A, 65W Input : 100~240V AC, 50/60Hz universal |
65W AC Adapter Output : 19V DC, 3.42A, 65W Input : 100~240V AC, 50/60Hz universal |
| Battery | 50WHrs, 2S2P, 4-cell Li-ion Polymer Battery Pack | 32WHrs, 2S1P, 2-cell Li-ion Prismatic Battery Pack |
| Keyboard type | Illuminated Chiclet Keyboard with backlit keys. | Illuminated Chiclet Keyboard with backlit keys. |
| Keyboard Specification | ASUS 290mm keyboard with 3.3mm key pitch | ASUS 275mm keyboard with 19.05mm key pitch |
| Antivirus and Tool Software | McAfee Internet Security 2012 MaxxAudio |
MaxxAudio |
| Security | TPM (Trusted Platform Module) Intel Anti-theft LoJack HDD User Password Protection and Security BIOS Booting User Password Protection |
TPM (Trusted Platform Module) HDD User Password Protection and Security BIOS Booting User Password Protection Computrace ready from BIOS |
| MRP | 89499 | 85999 |
Commenting on the launch event, Regional Head, South Asia & Country Manager, System Business Group, ASUS India – Mr. Peter Chang said, “We are very actively working towards satiating the requirements of every genre of computing that includes gaming, personal and official. Our latest launch of the ASUSPRO ADVANCED Ultrabook range is aimed at aiding modern businesses and their computing requirements. It enables users to work without worries and personifies our promise to inspire and power businesses.”
