A lot of new notebooks coming out of CES 2012, and Asus seems to be leading the pack with their new Ultrabook line. But it’s also got a high-end ultraportable ready to go for business users as well. This device is known as the B23E and will be available with Intel Core i3, Core i5, or Core i7 processors under the hood, complete with a 12.5-inch 1366 x 768 pixel LED backlit anti-glare display. Its ultra-simple profile and black hood look the part for your everyday computing action in the office or in the home.
The [amazon_link id=”B006Q5LJEY” target=”_blank” container=”” container_class=”” ]ASUS B23E[/amazon_link] Business Ultrabook also features 8GB of RAM and a maximum 750GB hard drive in a magnesium-aluminum alloy case. Other expected Pro-series niceties are also in tow, including a spill-proof keyboard and an anti-shock mounted hard disk. Additionally, it will connect along 802.11n WiFi, Bluetooth, and gigabit Ethernet. Of course there’s also a single USB 3.0 port, one USB 2.0 port, and a USB/eSATA combo port. Inside you’ll find such business oriented gems as LoJack, BIOS password protection, and a fingerprint reader. The whole package comes with a magnesium alloy case and the contents are protected with an anti-shock hard drive. It also has a three-cell 4,400mAh battery, which should provide plenty of juice.
The [amazon_link id=”B006Q5LJEY” target=”_blank” container=”” container_class=”” ]ASUS B23E[/amazon_link] not flashy, but will certainly get the job done. It’ll run Windows 7 Home, Professional, or Ultimate operating systems. The version with Windows 7 Home Premium and an Intel Core i7 processor will cost you between $922 and $999 USD, and it is available now at [amazon_link id=”B006Q5LJEY” target=”_blank” container=”” container_class=”” ]Amazon[/amazon_link].
Check out the specs below…
Specifications
| Processor | Intel® Core™ i7 2640M Processor Intel® Core™ i5 2540M/2450M Processor Intel® Core™ i3 2350M/2330M Processor |
| Operating System | Genuine Windows® 7 Ultimate Genuine Windows® 7 Professional Genuine Windows® 7 Home Premium Genuine Windows® 7 Home Basic This version contains all product updates (SP1) |
| Chipset | Intel® QM67 Express Chipset |
| Memory | DDR3 1333 MHz SDRAM, 2 x SO-DIMM socket for expansion up to 8 GB SDRAM |
| Display | 12.5″ 16:9 HD (1366×768) LED Backlight anti-glare |
| Graphic | Integrated Intel® HD Graphics 3000 |
| Storage | 2.5″ SATA 750GB 5400rpm/7200rpm 640GB 5400rpm 500GB 5400rpm/7200rpm 320GB 5400rpm |
| Card Reader | 5 -in-1 card reader ( SD/ MS/ MS Pro/ xD/ MMC) |
| Camera | 2 Mega Pixel web camera |
| Networking | Integrated 802.11 b/g/n Built-in Bluetooth™ V3.0+HS 10/100/1000 Base T |
| Interface | 1 x Microphone-in jack 1 x Headphone-out jack (SPDIF) 1 x VGA port/Mini D-sub 15-pin for external monitor 1 x USB 3.0 port(s) 1 x USB 2.0 port(s) 1 x RJ45 LAN Jack for LAN insert 1 x HDMI 1 x E-SATA (USB2.0 Combo) Ports 1 x Express card 1 x Smart Card |
| Audio | Built-in Speakers And Microphone |
| Battery | 3Cells 4400 mAh 48 Whrs |
| Power Adapter | Output : 19 V DC, 3.95 A, 75 W Input : 100 -240 V AC, 50/60 Hz universal |
| Dimensions | 30.5 x 20.6 x 2.8 cm (WxDxH) |
| Weight | 1.55 kg (with 3 cell battery) |
| Security | Kensington lock LoJack BIOS Booting User Password Protection HDD User Password Protection and Security Intel Anti-theft TPM (Trusted Platform Module) (Optional) |
| Certificates | UL, TUV, CE Marking Compliance, FCC Compliance, BSMI, CCC, CB, EPEAT, EU Flower, Energy star |
| Manufacturer Warranty | 2-year limited International hardware warranty. *different by country On-line problem resolution through web interface (BIOS, Driver update) OS (Windows® 7 ) install/uninstall consultation Bundled software install/uninstall consultation |
| Note | *1 in selected territories |
