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directly in front of the PC to be heard
clearly, while multi-presenter mode
clarifies speech from different directions,
ensuring optimum quality for group
conference calls. The AI noise-canceling
mic speaker feature, meanwhile, filters
out all ambient noise apart from human
speech — making it easier to hear what
everyone else is saying. n

About ASUS
ASUS is a multinational company
known for the world’s best mother
boards, PCs, monitors, graphics
cards and routers, and is ranked by
Laptop Mag as the best laptop brand
in 2020. Along with an expanding
range of superior gaming, content-
creation and AIoT solutions, ASUS
leads the industry through cutting-
edge design and innovations, made
to create the most ubiquitous,
intelligent, heartfelt and joyful smart
Military grade construction and customisable options life for everyone. With a global
The ExpertBook B1 laptops offer numerous options for robust security to ensure workforce that includes more than
confidential and private data does not leak out. 5,000 R&D professionals, ASUS
A fingerprint sensor that’s integrated into the power button offers biometric security is driven to become the world’s
that’s as easy as it is effective. All the user needs to do in order to switch on and log most admired innovative leading
in to B1400 or B1500 is press the power button – eliminating the need for difficult-to- technology enterprise. Inspired by
remember passwords or PINs. the In Search of Incredible brand
The new ExpertBook B1 models also includes an optional front webcam with a built-in spirit, ASUS won more than 11
privacy shield. This ingeniously simple idea means that all the user needs to do for instant awards every day in 2019 and ranks
privacy is to swipe the cover across the webcam’s lens. Then, when they’re ready to be as one of Forbes’ World’s Best
seen again, visibility is just one flick of the finger away. Regarded Companies and Fortune’s
The optional trusted platform module (TPM) 2.0 chip also ups ExpertBook B1’s World’s Most Admired Companies.
business-friendly security credentials. The embedded TPM .20 chip securely stores
authentication information used by software, such as passwords or
encryption keys, to protect important data and transactions — keeping the
information away from the eyes of would-be attackers.
Of course, life on the road can be tough, so ExpertBook B1 is
designed to both meet and surpass exacting industry thresholds —
including the latest ultra-demanding MIL-STD 810H US military standard,
putting B1400 and B1500 one step ahead of the competition.
The chassis design combines additional structural enhancements to
meet the rigorous tests of daily use. These include a resilient aluminum
alloy upper cover, an internal keyboard bracket that provides additional
structural support, and protective foam that protects the hard drive from
bumps and shocks.

Crystal clear conferencing audio
ExpertBook B1 laptops are ready for the increased levels of remote
working and education, with ASUS two-way AI noise-cancelling
technology integrated to ensure superior audio
experiences for calls and video conferences.
ASUS two-way AI noise-cancelling
audio employs machine learning in
order to isolate unwanted noise from
human speech. There are two modes:
single-presenter mode allows the voice

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