ASUS Wins 16 Awards at Computex 2016

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ASUS
products won 16 Best Choice and d&i (design and innovation) awards at
Computex 2016.

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ZenFone
3 Ultra won the Best Choice Golden Award and ZenBook 3, ZenBeam Go E1Z, and ROG GT51 each won a Best
Choice Award

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ZenBook
3, ROG GT51, and 10 additional products won the Computex d&i Award

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ZenBook
3 is the next-generation
ZenBook, completely redesigned with a gorgeous 910g ultra-sleek 11.9mm chassis.
To achieve its amazing lightness without compromising strength, ZenBook 3
is crafted from aerospace-grade aluminum alloy, a premium material that is 50%
stronger than the standard alloy used in laptops. ZenBook 3 features an Intel®
Core™ i7 processor, 16GB RAM, up to a 1TB PCIe® SSD, a
next-gen USB Type-C port, a high-resolution 12.5-inch edge-to-edge slim-bezel
display, powerful quad-speaker Harman Kardon audio, a backlit keyboard with
full-size keys, and up to 9 hours of battery life.

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ROG GT51
is a gaming desktop boasting extreme performance, an aggressive design, and
gamer-friendly features. Powered by a liquid-cooled 6th-generation Intel Core
i7-6700K processor with Turbo Gear for one-click full-core CPU overclocking to
4.6GHz without rebooting and up to NVIDIA GeForce® GTX 1080 graphics
with 2-way SLI, GT51 delivers incredibly powerful performance to satisfy
hardcore gamers. ROG GT51 features an advanced cooling system with
multi-zone airflow, comprising a silent liquid-cooling system for the CPU,
isolated airflow for the power supply, and an internal air tunnel that draws
cool air into the chassis to cool the graphics card, ensuring cool temperatures
and system stability during marathon gaming sessions.
In addition to extreme performance, ROG GT51 has an aggressive design
with dynamic lighting effects across four zones that gamers can customise using
a palette of up to 8-million colors to create their own unique avatar. It also
boasts an ESS Sabre headphone DAC and amplifier on its front audio jack to give
users incredible audiophile-grade sound. The ROG Band wearable accessory lets
gamers automatically access Shadow Drive — their own hidden hard drive space
that lets them manage personal confidential data safely — or activate
overclocking.

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ZenFone
3 Ultra — Computex Best Choice Golden
Award winner — is a smartphone designed for multimedia lovers, featuring a
6.8-inch Full HD (1920 x 1080) display
with wide view angles and a wide 95%-of-NTSC color gamut. ASUS-exclusive
Tru2Life+ technology brings 4K UHD-TV-grade video processing technology to
smartphones and optimises every pixel in an image before it is displayed,
resulting in superior contrast and clarity. ZenFone 3 also excels at
audio with its powerful dual five-magnet speakers and NXP smart amplifier that
provides clear, defined sound and also protects the speakers from damage. When
listening over certified headphones, users can enjoy Hi-Res Audio (HRA) that
provides up four times better sound than CDs.

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ZenFone 3 Ultra
has an incredibly slim and elegant full-metal unibody chassis — the world’s
first to have no antenna lines. An ultra slim bezel gives ZenFone 3 Ultra
a 79% screen-to-body ratio, maximizing the viewing area while keeping the phone
easy to hold and carry. ZenFone 3 Ultra is equipped with an extremely high-resolution
23MP camera with an ASUS TriTech autofocus system that automatically selects
laser, phase detection or continuous autofocus to achieve precise focus in just
0.03 seconds. Powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 652 octa-core processor,
Adreno 510 graphics, and 4GB of RAM, ZenFone 3 Ultra delivers
outstanding mobile performance. Its high-capacity 4600 mAh battery provides
long-lasting performance on the go and QuickCharge 3.0 technology provides
rapid recharge times. ZenFone 3 Ultra even works as a power bank with
1.5A output for quickly charging other mobile devices.

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ZenBeam
Go E1Z is a palm-sized LED projector
capable of projecting TV-sized images measuring up to 120 inches diagonally. ZenBeam
Go E1Z features a USB port and is the world’s first Android and Windows
OS-compatible USB projector with plug-and-play capability. A built-in 6400mAh
rechargeable battery provides up to five hours of projection time and allows
users to use ZenBeam Go E1Z as a power bank to charge their mobile
devices. ZenBeam Go E1Z is ideal for users who want to project and view
content stored in their mobile devices on a larger screen. The embedded USB
port allows full compatibility with Android 5.0+ phones and tablets plus the
ASUS-exclusive app for projector setting control. ZenBeam Go E1Z has a
built-in SonicMaster speaker for exceptional sound. Auto keystone correction
detects ZenBeam Go E1Z’s orientation and corrects distorted images that
result from angled projections, so users get to enjoy perfect projections every
time.

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Reco Smart is a versatile in-car
dashboard camera that also works as a portable camera. It features a Sony image
sensor for clear daytime and nighttime recording in Full HD (1080p) at 30
frames per second and an f/1.8 aperture lens that enables recording of minute
details even in low-light environments. Wide Dynamic Range (WDR) technology
delivers enhanced image quality for clear images and videos — even in
high-contrast scenes. A 150-degree wide-angle lens provides unobstructed views
of the front sides of the vehicle and the road ahead.
With the downloadable ASUS Reco companion app for Android and iOS, users can
connect to Reco Smart with their smartphone via Wi-Fi and enjoy full
control of the camera, including viewing real-time video previews as well as
downloading and sharing photos and videos. Reco Smart comes with 500GB
of ASUS WebStorage, giving users enough space to store up to 7,500 video files
in the cloud. Additionally, Reco Smart features a 58mm filter ring and
1/4-inch screw mount to ensure compatibility with tripod mounts, filters, and
other standard camera accessories.

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ZenFone 3 is a feature-packed
smartphone that brings premium design and empowering performance to everyone.
Built around a gorgeous 5.5-inch Full HD (1920 x 1080) display with up to 500cd/m2
brightness, ZenFone 3 delivers an incredible visual experience that
makes apps, videos, and games look their best. With a narrow bezel, ZenFone
3 provides a 77.3% screen-to-body ratio for a maximised viewing area in a
slim and compact body. The front and rear of the phone are encased in
scratch-resistant 2.5D Corning Gorilla Glass that gently curves to make the
edge of the phone completely smooth. ZenFone 3 is equipped with a 16MP
camera with an ASUS TriTech autofocus system that automatically selects laser,
phase detection, or continuous autofocus to achieve precise focus in just 0.03
seconds. ZenFone 3 is the world’s first smartphone powered by the
Qualcomm Snapdragon 625 octa-core processor for outstanding mobile performance
with improved efficiency and battery life.

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ZenWatch 2 (WI501Q
& WI502Q)
is a smart assistant for Android™ and iOS smartphones that provides
wearers with a convenient, at-a-glance view of important information, and is a
full-featured activity tracker. It is designed to be a truly personal device that
wearers can customise even further to express their unique sense of style.
Available in two sizes — 1.45 inches and 1.63 inches— and in three
stainless-steel case colors, with 18 different strap material and color
combinations, more than 60 instantly-changeable official ASUS watch faces, and
the new FaceDesigner smartphone app that lets wearers create their own watch
faces with customised style and functionality, there is truly a ZenWatch 2 for
everyone. The timeless new design includes an elegant yet practical crown
button that is inspired by watchmaking traditions, adding convenient and
intuitive functionality. ZenWatch 2 also introduces an effortless
charging system with a magnetic connector that snaps in to place automatically and
ASUS-exclusive HyperCharge technology that provides industry-leading charge
times — just 15 minutes to a 60% capacity.

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ZenBook Flip (UX360UA) combines elegant
sophistication with the convenience and versatility of a 360°-rotatable
display. This ultra-thin, ultra-light convertible is a stylish laptop, a handy
tablet, or anything in between. The exclusive Infinity Hinge is a miniature
design masterpiece, with a cover that is only 1.43mm thick housing the
super-solid mechanism. ZenBook Flip is incredibly powerful, with an
Intel Core i7 processor, up to a 512GB SSD, 16GB RAM, so it sails through
everyday computing tasks with ease. It has an ergonomic backlit keyboard with
full-size keys, and its amazing battery lasts up to 12 hours between charges.

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ASUS USB-AC68 is a pocket-sized Wi-Fi USB
adapter that provides notebooks or desktops an instant upgrade to ultra-fast
dual-band 802.11ac speeds of up to 1300Mbps on the 5GHz frequency band and
600Mbps on the 2.4GHz band. It features a powerful three-transmit, four-receive
(3×4) MIMO design with two folding external antennas and ASUS AiRadar
beamforming technology for outstanding signal reception. Additionally, the
adapter’s USB 3.0 interface delivers up to 10X-faster data transfer speeds than
USB 2.0, eliminating potential performance bottlenecks. ASUS USB-AC68
includes a desktop cradle with an extension cord for flexible positioning of
the adapter to achieve the very best performance possible, even in areas with
troublesome Wi-Fi reception.

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ASUS
BRT-AC828/M2
is an 802.11ac router designed for startups, small businesses, branch offices,
and classrooms. It features a 4×4 MIMO design and ASUS AiRadar beamforming to
provide users with fast and stable Wi-Fi coverage. Dual wide-area network (WAN)
ports provide ultimate speed and reliability with a combined data rate of up to
2Gbps and a backup connection. It features an M.2 SSD slot for fast data
transfers and larger storage capacity for backing up files. BRT-AC828/M2
includes a suite of useful features that help small businesses and
organizations easily manage their network. Captive Portal lets business owners
customise their free W-Fi welcome page for customers. Device Group enables quick
and easy management of multiple network devices at once. The convenient RADIUS server
uses a centralized user account and password for access points to authenticate
clients, enabling businesses to expand their networks easily.

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ASUS X99-Deluxe II is an all-new ATX motherboard
based on the Intel X99 chipset and loaded with exclusive technologies to
maximise the potential of the new Intel Core i7 processor family for socket LGA
2011-v3. It features exclusive 5-Way Optimization for one-click, full system overclocking
and cooling. The newly upgraded Fan Xpert 4 provides custom cooling with the
ability to detect PWM/DC fans on all headers, use high-amperage fans, and
control water-cooling pumps in both software and the media-acclaimed ASUS UEFI
BIOS. ASUS Aura with a 4-pin RGB header enables users to create stunning
illumination effects. ASUS X99-Deluxe II also has ASUS SafeSlot, a
reinvented, strengthened PCIe slot that uses a new insert-molding process to
bind the slot to fortifying metal for superior 1.6X retention and 1.8X shearing
resistance.

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ROG Claymore is a gaming keyboard with
Cherry MX RGB mechanical switches (Red, Blue, Brown, and Black options) and a
detachable numeric keypad with macro functions to give users flexible placement
options. This keyboard features individually backlit, customizable keys with 16.7-million-color
lighting and N-key Rollover technology. It can be synced to ASUS and ROG
motherboards, with hotkeys allowing users to control fan speed, monitor CPU
temperature via the keyboard’s backlight. It can also synchronise LEDs among Claymore,
ROG mice, and ASUS Aura-compatible motherboards, and start the system with CPU
overclocking enabled. ROG Claymore has a durable aluminum-alloy frame
with Mayan-inspired detailing for a premium look.

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ROG G31 Edition 10 is a special ROG 10th
anniversary edition gaming desktop PC featuring a compact, 20L chassis,
one-click CPU overclocking, and NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1080 graphics with 2-way SLI
for the ultimate 4K UHD gaming experience. It has a futuristic design with
Mayan-inspired markings and ROG-exclusive 3D Vapor Chamber thermal technology
with dual hidden airflow channels that help keep the system cool and quiet. A
dedicated ESS audio DAC and amplifier headphone jack delivers Hi-Fi-grade audio
to a gaming headset.