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ASUS announces new VivoBook S15 (S530) in SA

Lightweight laptops powered by up to 8th Gen Intel Core i7 CPUs, and featuring unique colour-blocking design, ErgoLift hinge, and three-sided NanoEdge display.


Johannesburg, 12 Oct 2018

Key points

* The VivoBook S15 (S530) is 15.6 inches, featuring bold and youthful colour-blocking designs, with five vibrant colour options and several textured finishes.
* ErgoLift hinge replicates the feel of typing on a desktop keyboard, while the new three-sided NanoEdge display design provides an immersive viewing experience.
* Powered by up to an 8th Gen Intel Core i7 CPU, with NVIDIA GeForce MX130 discrete graphics and dual-storage designs.

ASUS announced VivoBook S15 (S530), a pair of stylish and lightweight Windows 10 laptops designed for the young, and the young at heart.

VivoBook S15 (S530)
VivoBook S15 (S530)

Both laptops feature bold colour-blocking designs, with five vibrant colour options and several textured finishes that let users fully express their personalities. The ErgoLift hinge replicates the feel of typing on a desktop keyboard for more comfortable typing, while the new three-sided NanoEdge display design provides an immersive viewing experience.

S15 is powered by up to an 8th Generation Intel Core i7 processor, with NVIDIA GeForce MX130 discrete graphics. This laptop features dual-storage designs, with VivoBook S15 featuring up to a 512GB SSD and 2TB HDD.

Bold is beautiful

VivoBook S15 has done away with boring laptop colours, opting instead for striking hues that catch the eye. ASUS designers have added a dash of style and personality to personal computing, adopting a colour-blocking approach by pairing bright and bold colors for laptops that visually pop. These laptops are available in firmament green, star grey, silver blue, gun metal, and icicle gold.

Firmament green features a textured woven finish surrounding the keyboard, while icicle gold sports a brushed finish with diamond-inspired motifs. In addition to their colour-blocking designs, S15 features the innovative ErgoLift hinge to make long typing stints more comfortable. This unique design automatically tilts the keyboard by 3.5^0 when the laptop is opened to create the familiar feel of a desktop keyboard. The hinge also opens up extra ventilation space for more airflow around the underside of the chassis for improved cooling.

NanoEdge display for unrivalled immersion

VivoBook S15 is the first in the VivoBook Series to feature the new three-sided NanoEdge design that has even narrower bezels along the top and sides of the display. This gives S15 an 86% screen-to-body ratio for unrivalled immersion in a much more compact package. The panels also feature wide-view technology and exceptional colour reproduction for lifelike visuals, even when viewed from extreme positions.

The extremely portable S15 is smaller than other laptops in its class, with profiles that taper to just 18mm at their thinnest point. The 15.6-inch S15 weighs only 1.8kg, which can easily slip into a messenger bag or backpack.

All-round performance

VivoBook S15 is powered by up to 8th Generation Intel Core i7 processors with 16GB RAM and NVIDIA GeForce MX130 discrete graphics to make light work of multitasking, multimedia editing, or casual gaming. S15 has a dual-storage design that provides users with the blistering data speeds of its up to 512GB SSD, and a large capacity 2TB HDD.

For uncompromising wireless connectivity, the new and exclusive ASUS Wi-Fi Master technology reduces interference to ensure faster and more reliable dual-band 802.11ac WiFi connections at extreme distances. Its top speed of up to 867Mbps is six times faster1 than 802.11n for seamless video-streaming, smooth Web-surfing and lag-free gaming.

Convenient computing

Accessing VivoBook has never been easier or more secure. An optional fingerprint sensor built into the touchpad provides one-touch access with Windows Hello. VivoBook S15 has a full-size keyboard that's perfect for working in dim environments. It's ergonomically designed with a sturdy one-piece construction and 1.4mm key travel for a comfortable typing experience.

S15 offers comprehensive connectivity, including the reversible USB Type-C (USB-C) port with the any-way-up design to make connecting devices as easy as possible. USB-C 3.1 Gen 1 delivers data transfer speeds that are up to 10 times faster2 than older USB 2.0 connections. In addition, these laptops also feature USB 3.1 Gen 1 Type-A and USB 2.0 ports, HDMI output, and a microSD card reader for hassle-free compatibility with current peripherals, displays, and projectors.

All VivoBooks now feature a high-quality battery with all-day battery life and a lifespan that's up to three times longer than standard lithium-ion batteries. Fast-charge technology enables users to charge a low battery to 60% in as little as 49 minutes. Integrated ASUS Battery Health Charging technology also makes for a safer charging experience, with measures designed to decrease the battery expansion rate during charging to help ensure the battery stays in good condition.

Availability and pricing

ASUS VivoBook S15 is available now in South Africa from Evetech.co.za, Wootware, takealot.com, raru.co.za. Please contact your local ASUS representative for further information.

ASUS VivoBook S15 (S530) website: https://www.asus.com/za/Laptops/VivoBook-Series-Home/
ASUS VivoBook product video: https://youtu.be/GhV7s_qBxC4
ASUS VivoBook manifesto video: http://qr.asus.com/VivoBook_Manifesto
ASUS Global Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ASUSza/
ASUS Global Twitter: https://twitter.com/ASUS_za

Specifications[i]

ASUS VivoBook S15

Suggest Price

From R16 999

From R14 999

Processor

8th Gen Intel Core i7 8550U Processor

8th Gen Intel Core i5 8250U Processor

Operating system

Windows 10 Home

Display

15.6" FHD (1980 x 1080) NanoEdge display

Graphics

NVIDIA GeForce MX130

Memory

8G DDR4 2400, Up to 16GB DDR4 2400

VRAM

2GB GDDR5

Storage

Dual-storage design

1TB HDD

Wireless

802.11ac dual-band Wi-Fi

Bluetooth 4.2

Connectivity

1 x USB 3.1 Gen 1 Type-A

1 x USB 3.1 Gen 1 Type-C (USB-C)

2 x USB 2.0

1 x HDMI

1 x Audio combo jack

1 x MicroSD card reader

Camera

HD camera with array microphone

Audio

Built-in speakers and microphone

ASUS SonicMaster technology

Battery

3-cell, 42Wh lithium-prismatic battery

Colors

Gun Metal and Icicle Gold

Size

361.4 x 243.5 x 18 mm

Weight

1.8kg

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ASUS is one of Fortune magazine's World's Most Admired Companies, and is dedicated to creating products for today and tomorrow's smart life. Its comprehensive portfolio includes Zenbo, ZenFone, ZenBook and a range of IT devices and components, along with AR, VR and IOT. ASUS employs more than 16 000 people worldwide and over 5 000 world-class R&D talents. Driven by innovation and committed to quality, the company won 4 511 awards and earned approximately US$13 billion of revenue in 2017.

1 Dual-band 2x2 802.11ac compared to 1x1 802.11n. WiFi performance can be affected by environmental factors, network type and configuration. WiFi Master test configuration: Conducted under controlled test conditions, streaming Full HD YouTube videos, and AP set with one antenna at 802.11g. Actual WiFi range and performance may be affected by environmental factors. Interference from USB 3 devices may vary according to the device. Range comparisons refer to standard laptop with all-metal chassis design. Multi-user MIMO (MU-MIMO) requires MU-MIMO-compatible client devices.
2 Based on the test results from USB.org