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In search of incredible

That a laptop is just a laptop is a misnomer. There are
so many on the market, but most are focused on
general everyday applications, a few are focused
on the gaming community but very few are
focused on what business requires;
with so many now working
remotely, this is taking
centre stage.

eet the ASUS ExpertBook, a range of high-performance laptops to drive business has never been greater and ExpertBook
with 11th generation Intel Core i7, extensive I/O including Thunderbolt 4, and B1400 and B1500 are equipped for these
Mcustomisable options for outstanding productivity. demands, with a total of three external
The 14-inch ExpertBook B1400 and 15.6-inch B1500 are powered by up to the latest- video outputs — DisplayPort through
generation Intel Core i7 processor and NVIDIA GeForce discrete graphics, so they’re USB-C, HDMI and VGA D-Sub — and
primed to deliver the sterling performance needed to get the job done. They also benefit supports connection of up to two external
from exclusive performance boost technology to achieve the best laptop performance 4K UHD displays. This gives users the
and agility by tuning the internal thermals. ASUS-exclusive algorithms are combined with freedom to engage in video conferencing
up to five smart sensors, an aerodynamic design and up to a 90-watt power supply to or remote learning sessions on the
intelligently manage CPU performance. laptop’s own display, while using two
Coupled with up to 48 GB of memory and fast, capacious storage, the new screens on either side to keep relevant
ExpertBook B1 models ensure quick access to content — and with no worries about information in view.
running out of storage. The laptops can be specified with up to two storage devices, with The new ExpertBook B1 models are
the powerful combination of up to an ultrafast 1 TB SSD and a 2 TB HDD providing the also engineered for non-stop connectivity
perfect combination of high-speed data access and large capacity for content. and productivity, with congestion-busting
ExpertBook B1400 and B1500 also benefit from an admin-friendly design for hassle- WiFi 6 and ASUS WiFi master technology.
free maintenance in commercial or education settings. Removal of a few screws on the
base provides easy access to upgrade the RAM or storage devices without the need to Lightweight mobility
disassemble the entire device. ASUS ExpertBook B1 is surprisingly light
for a business laptop, weighing as little
Extensive connectivity as 1.45 kg, so it’s comfortable to carry
Connectivity is especially important in a business laptop to ensure it’s easy for anywhere – and also lighter than many
any task types or workloads. That’s why Asus have equipped ExpertBook competing models. It’s also one of the
B1 laptops with a comprehensive selection of I/O ports. The latest thinnest in its class, with B1400 standing
Thunderbolt™ 4 standard with DisplayPort support means just 19.2 mm tall.
built-in power delivery, fast charging, display connectivity and Despite the slim dimensions and light
extreme speed data transfers. It also has both USB 3.2 Gen weight, the laptops also offer remarkable
2 and USB 2.0 Type-A, HDMI 1.4, Ethernet, a microSD screen-to-body ratios. The narrow-bezel
card slot and an audio combo jack — all tested for up to design of their NanoEdge displays allow
10,000 connection cycles for an assurance of maximum a smaller body design to accommodate
reliability. There’s also an integrated Kensington lock a larger screen. The upshot is that
slot, making it quick and easy to secure ExpertBook ExpertBook B1400 offers an 84% screen,
B1 laptops wherever they’re used. while the larger 15.6-inch display on
The need for remote work and learning tools B1500 results in a 90% ratio — so the
user is treated to a lid that is virtually
all screen. The display is also certified
by TÜV Rheinland for low blue light
emissions, ensuring comfortable eyes
when used over longer periods.

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