ASUS Announces New Additions to Transformer Book Family: Transformer Book Flip TP200 and Transformer Book T100HA

ASUS Announces New Additions to Transformer Book Family: Transformer Book Flip TP200 and Transformer Book T100HA

All-new thinner, lighter Transformer Book T100HA 2-in-1 detachable laptop with up to 12-hour battery life and world’s first 11.6-inch Windows 10 convertible laptop with a 360-degree flip screen

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Singapore (18 November, 2015) — ASUS today announced new additions to the Transformer Book family, the 2-in-1 detachableTransformer Book T100HA, which is lighter and has a longer battery life than the previous generation, it is available in four vivid new colours, plus the Transformer Book Flip TP200, at only 18.45mm thin and able to flip 360-degrees. All the new thin and light additions to the innovative 2-in-1 Transformer Book family will come pre-installed with the latest Windows 10 operating system.

The 2-in-1 detachable notebook, the Transformer Book T100HA, features a premium design by combining the power of a stylish ultra-light 10.1-inch laptop with the convenience of a super-slim tablet. With an aluminium-clad lid available in four pastel colours namely red, blue, white and grey, the Transformer Book T100HA features a comfortable detachable keyboard, with up to 12 hours battery life for mobile productivity.

The 2-in-1 convertible notebook, the Transformer Book Flip TP200, is thinner, lighter and more compact at just 18.45mm and weighing only 1.2kg for ultimate mobility. Furthermore, it is equipped with a 360-degree hinge allowing it to be flipped instantly of up to 3600 at any angle, and it also features a reversible USB Type-C port for easy connection of peripherals.

Both the Transformer Book T100HA and Transformer Book Flip TP200 will be available at $499 from today onwards at all ASUS authorised retailers and ASUS brand stores.

Transformer Book T100HA

Featuring a design that is thinner, lighter and with up to 12 hours battery life1, the Transformer Book T100HA combines the power of a stylish ultra-light 10.1-inch laptop with the convenience of a super-slim tablet. A wealth of improvements and performance upgrades make the Transformer Book T100HA one of the most desirable 2-in-1 devices on the market. These enhancements include powerful quad-core Intel® Atom™ x5 ‘Cherry Trail’ processors, the new Windows 10 operating system with Cortana, the voice-powered personal assistant, and support for Windows 10 Continuum adaptive interface technology.

The Transformer Book T100HA has a durable aluminum-clad lid and a comfortable detachable keyboard with an elegant look and a premium feel. With four stunning new colour options of Silk White, Tin Grey, Aqua Blue and Rouge Pink, the Transformer Book T100HAcan suit everyone’s personal style, whether it is to make a sophisticated statement or just reflect their sense of fun.

At the heart of the Transformer Book T100HA is the latest quad-core Intel Atom x5 ‘Cherry Trail’ processor, delivering smooth power for any everyday task, and with twice the graphics performance compared to the previous generation. Images are crisp and clear on the 10.1-inch in-plane switching (IPS) touchscreen, with ASUS TruVivid technology to ensure great visibility even in bright conditions.

The Transformer Book T100HA is also the first Windows 10 tablet to feature the latest USB Type-C connector, which has a smaller, reversible design for easier usage, as well as allowing USB 3.0 data transfer rates that are up to 10-times (10X) faster than USB 2.0. The Type-C port is destined to replace the original USB port as the standard USB connector in the near future.

With a design that is optimised for power-efficiency, the Transformer Book T100HA provides users with up to 12 hours of non-stop battery life, perfect for users always on-the-go. Furthermore, with the exclusive ASUS BoostMaster technology, the Transformer Book T100HA can be recharged to 90 minutes’ worth of battery power in just 15 minutes.

Transformer Book Flip TP200

The 11.6-inch Transformer Book Flip TP200 is the thinnest, lightest and most compact Transformer Book Flip from ASUS, boasting of a thickness measuring at only 18.45mm and weighing a featherlight 1.2kg. With a gorgeous, tactile metal finishing and a scratch-resistant texture, it is the perfect on-the-go device to be used anywhere and anytime.

The Transformer Book Flip TP200 is powered by the latest quad-core Intel® Celeron® N3050 with preloaded Windows 10. It features a remarkable 360-degree, solidly-engineered multi-gear alloy steel hinge that gives users the freedom to rotate the screen freely for any mode they want. The Transformer Book TP200 features four different usage modes – Laptop mode is ideal for serious work, tent mode makes sharing screen contents simple, and stand mode is an instant personal movie theater. In addition, there is a special FlipLock feature ensuring that the keyboard and touchpad are automatically disabled when the screen is rotated by more than 180 degrees, and they are enabled again when the screen is flipped back to laptop mode. The always-handy tablet mode is further enhanced by the Transformer Book Flip TP200’s lightweight design and superb 8-hour battery life.

The 11.6-inch IPS display on Transformer Book Flip TP200 features wide viewing angles that ensures images never look washed out or lack contrast, even when viewing them from off-center. This makes the Transformer Book Flip TP200 perfect for sharing screen contents with a group of people. The ASUS TruVivid technology eliminates the air gap between the layers of glass in the display panel, reducing reflections and giving clearer, brighter images in bright environments.

Furthermore, the Transformer Book Flip TP200 features the revolutionary new and reversible USB Type-C port that makes connecting devices easier and simpler. The more compact design of this port design also helps keep the Transformer Book Flip TP200 ultra-slim, and ensures much better usability. This USB 3.1 Gen 1 has speeds up to 5Gbit/s enabling high-speed data transfers up to 10 times faster than USB 2.0.