The Asus B23E 12.5-inch laptop has surfaced on the company’s official portal and is being directed towards business professionals. The notebook is complete with features such as fingerprint readers, optional TPM and an anti-shock hard drive.
The system comes with an Intel Core i3, i5 or i7 CPU and is integrated with a LED backlit anti-glare display proffering resolutions of 1366 x 768p. The gadget can be configured to incorporate up to 8GB RAM as well as a 750GB HDD spinning at the maximum speed of 7200rpm. With chats and conference sessions being an integral part of business, there is also an onboard 2MP webcam.
A post on Netbooknews shares that this portable PC which has been categorized under the Asus Pro ultra portable series, comes draped in aluminum and magnesium alloy, which adds to its style and sturdy form factor. The gadget which is Wi-Fi and Bluetooth enabled, possesses a 5-in-1 card reader and an HDMI, a VGA as well as a USB port for connectivity.
Spotted by EeePC.it on Amazon, the device sports Express card and Smart card slots, in a bid to cater to the corporate brigade that is constantly on the move. The system has also been integrated with an Intel HD Graphics 3000 card within its 30.5cm x 20.6cm x 2.8cm chassis which tips the scales at 1.55kg. Security options on the Asus notebook include Kensington lock and an Intel Anti-theft feature amongst other options.
The Asus B23E price details have not been specified officially, but the device is expected to be tagged at approximately $1000 and enter with a two-year warranty.