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ASUS launches Ultraportable Zenbooks and Vivobooks
NEW DELHI: Taiwanese tech PC giant, ASUS announced 4 new additions to its innovative and stylish ZenBook and VivoBook family: the ZenBook 13/14 (UX325/UX425), the VivoBookS S14 (S433) and the VivoBook Ultra K14 (K413).
Strenthening its 15% market share in the Consumer Notebook segment, ASUS India is affirmative about this new line up powered by 10th Gen InteI Core mobile processors.
Commenting on the launch, Arnold Su, Business Head, Consumer & Gaming PC, System Business Group, ASUS India said “Consumer laptop segment is undergoing a renaissance, especially in this current situation where technology is increasingly becoming even more interconnected. We take pride in bringing the latest innovation to our consumers with the new line up of Zenbook and Vivobook powered by Intel 10th gen Processors. The unmatched portability combined with a power-packed performance will definitely set pulses racing high. We believe these new offerings are all set to win hearts across the country with their unique design and eclectic hues.”
Rahul Malhotra, Director – Retail, Intel India said, “Intel’s highly integrated 10th Gen InteI Core mobile processors enable incredibly immersive entertainment on remarkably thin and light laptops. 10th Gen Intel Core processor-powered systems featuring Intel® Iris® Plus graphics take a huge leap forward in gaming, streaming and creativity, enabling a smooth and vivid experience on highly portable devices. The new line up of Zenbooks and Vivobooks powered by 10th Gen Intel Core processors are examples of the power-packed innovation possible in mobile PC platforms today.”
AVAILABILITY & PRICING
Model Name | Starting Price | Availability from 30th July onwards |
Zenbook 13
UX325
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79,990 | Amazon/Flipkart/Offline Channels |
Zenbook 14
UX425
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79,990 |
Amazon/Flipkart/Offline Channels |
VivobookS S14
S433 |
67,990
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Offline Channels/LFR |
Vivobook Ultra K14
K413 |
39,990 | Amazon/Offline Channels |
SPECIFICATIONS :
ASUS ZenBook 13/14 detailed specifications: | ||
ASUS ZenBook 13 UX325 | ASUS ZenBook 14 UX425 | |
CPU | Intel® Core™ i7-1065G7 processor
Intel® Core™ i5-1035G1 processor |
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Display options | 13.3” LED-backlit FHD (1920×1080) IPS 300 nits panel, 100% sRGB
2.9 mm-thin bezel with 88% screen-to-body ratio |
14” LED-backlit FHD (1920×1080) IPS 300 nits panel, 100% sRGB 2.5 mm-thin bezel with 90% screen-to-body ratio |
Operating system | Windows 10 Home
Pre Loaded Microsoft Office Home and Student 2019 |
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Graphics | Intel® Iris® Plus Graphics
Intel UHD Graphics |
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Main memory | Up to 16GB 3200MHz LPDDR4X onboard | |
Storage | Up to 1TB PCIe 3.0 x2 NVMe SSD | |
Connectivity | Wi-Fi 6 + Bluetooth 5.0 | |
Camera | HD infrared (IR) webcam (supports Windows Hello) | |
I/O ports | 2 x Thunderbolt 3 USB-C with full range (5V~20V) of charging
1 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-A 1 x standard HDMI 2.0b 1 x MicroSD Reader |
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Touchpad | NumberPad 2.0 | |
Audio | Certified by Harman Kardon
ASUS SonicMaster stereo audio system with surround-sound; smart amplifier for maximum audio performance Array microphone with Cortana voice-recognition support |
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Battery | 67Wh lithium-polymer battery up to 22 hours battery life | |
AC adapter | 65W type C power adapter
Output: 19V DC, 3.42A Input: 100-240V AC, 50/60Hz universal |
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Dimensions | 304.2 x 203 x 13.9mm | 319 x 208 x 13.9mm |
Weight | Approx. from 1.07kg | Approx. from 1.13kg |
VivoBookS S14 (S433) Detailed Specs: | |||
Processor | Intel® Core™ i7-10510U 1.8 GHz quad‑core with Turbo Boost (up to 4.9 GHz) and 8 MB cache
Intel® Core™ i5-10210U processor 1.6 GHz quad‑core with Turbo Boost (up to 4.2 GHz) and 6 MB cache |
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Operating system | Windows 10 Home
Pre Loaded Microsoft Office Home and Student 2019 |
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Display | 14″ LED‑backlit FHD (1920 x 1080) IPS panel with 16:9 aspect ratio
Three‑sided NanoEdge display with 85% screen‑to‑body ratio 178° wide‑view technology |
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Graphics | NVIDIA® GeForce® MX250 with 2 GB GDDR5 VRAM | ||
Memory | 8 GB 2666MHz DDR4 RAM | ||
Storage | 512GB PCIe 3.0 M.2 SSD (Upgradable up to 1 TB) | ||
Wireless | 802.11ax Intel® WiFi 6 (Gig+)
Bluetooth® 5.0 |
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Connectivity | 1 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-C™
1 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-A 2 x USB 2.0 Type-A 1 x HDMI 1.4 1 x Combo audio jack 1 x SD card reader |
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Keyboard and touchpad | Full‑size backlit keyboard with 1.4 mm key travel
Touchpad with fingerprint |
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Audio | Array microphone with Cortana voice recognition
Certified by Harman Kardon |
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Software | ASUS Splendid
ASUS Tru2Life Video ASUS AudioWizard |
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Battery | 50 Wh 3-cell lithium-polymer battery | ||
Colors | Gaia Green / Resolute Red / Dreamy White / Indie Black | ||
Size | 324.9 x 213.5 x 15.9 mm | ||
Weight | 1.4 kg | ||
ASUS VivoBook Ultra K14 Specifications: |
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Processor | Intel® Core™ i5-10210U Intel® Core™ i3-10110U |
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Graphics | Intel® UHD Graphics 620 | ||
Operating system | Windows 10 Home
Pre Loaded Microsoft Office Home and Student 2019 |
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Display | 14″ Full-HD LED-backlit display with 45% NTSC coverage | ||
Camera | HD webcam | ||
Memory | Up to 8 GB 2666MHz DDR4 RAM | ||
Storage | Up to 512 GB M.2 NVME PCIe X2 SSD | ||
Wireless | Dual-band WiFi 5 (802.11ac) + Bluetooth 4.2
Dual-band WiFi 6 (802.11ax) + Bluetooth 5.0 |
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Connectivity | 1 x USB 3.2 Gen1 Type-A
1 x USB 3.2 Gen1 Type-C 2 x USB 2.0 1 x HDMI 1.4 1 x Audio Jack Combo 1 x Micro SD Card reader |
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Audio formats | Array microphone with Cortana voice recognition, Certified by Harman Kardon | ||
Battery | 42 Wh Li-prismatic battery (3-cells) | ||
Colors | Hearty Gold, Transparent Silver, Indie Black (metal lid) | ||
Size | 324.9 x 215 x 17.9 mm | ||
Weight | 1.4 kg |
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Airtel announces its largest ever 5G roll-out in 125 cities
NEW DELHI: Bharti Airtel, India’s telecommunications services provider, today announced the launch of its ultra-fast 5G services in 125 cities. Airtel 5G Plus service is now available to customers in over 265 cities in the country.
Airtel 5G Plus has three compelling advantages for customers. First, it runs on a technology that has the widest acceptance in the world with the most developed ecosystem. This ensures that all 5G smartphones in India seamlessly work on the Airtel network. Second, the company promises to deliver the best experience – between 20 to 30 times higher speeds than today coupled with brilliant voice experience and super-fast call connect. Finally, Airtel 5G Plus network will also be kinder to the environment with its special power reduction solution. Powered by the reliable Airtel network infrastructure, Airtel 5G Plus will provide superfast access to High-Definition video streaming, gaming, multiple chatting, instant uploading of photos et all.
Commenting on the launch, Randeep Sekhon, CTO, Bharti Airtel said, “5G has revolutionized the world of internet, ushering new era of connectivity and communications that will prove to be a game-changer for the country. At Airtel, we remain committed to delivering the highest quality of network and service to our customers as we roll-out 125 more cities today. Airtel was the first in the country to offer 5G services in October 2022, and today’s mega launch is our promise to connect every Airtel customer in the country with ultra-fast Airtel 5G Plus. Our 5G rollout is on track to cover all towns and key rural areas by March 2024.”
Airtel 5G Plus service availability will continue to rapidly expand – including service in all towns and villages in the country soon – as the company is working towards offering nationwide coverage. Airtel is now offering its 5G services in every major city from the upper northern city of Jammu to the southern tip of Kanyakumari.
In the last one year, Airtel has demonstrated the power of 5G with a host of powerful use cases that will change the way customers lead their lives and do business. From India’s first live 5G network in Hyderabad to India’s first private 5G network at the BOSCH facility in Bengaluru to partnering with Mahindra & Mahindra to make its Chakan manufacturing facility, India’s first 5G enabled auto manufacturing unit, Airtel has been at the forefront of 5G innovation.
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Apple rolls out beta programme for iPhones to enable 5G services
NEW DELHI: Apple Inc has rolled out a beta programme to enable 5G on Apple devices as the upgrade lets users try out pre-release software.
This software upgrade enables 5G access on Apple devices, as and when service providers Jio, Airtel and Vodafone enable 5G network access, sources said.
Apple Users have to enrol for the Beta Programme on the website, install a profile and download the software.
Jio users using iPhone 12 and above, in cities where JioTrue5G has been rolled out, will be invited to the Jio Welcome Offer. Jio Welcome Offer provides unlimited 5G data at up to 1 Gbps speed to users at no additional cost. However, there is a condition that prepaid users must be on active Rs 239 and above plan. All Postpaid users are eligible for this trial.
Airtel is not providing any special 5G offer like Jio to their users. In the cities/areas in which the Airtel 5G network has been launched, users can trial 5G services as a part of their existing plan, once they have updated the latest Apple Beta software.
While an email sent to Apple did not solicit an immediate response, the firm had last month stated: “We are working with our carrier partners in India to bring the best 5G experience to iPhone users as soon as network validation and testing for quality and performance is completed. 5G will be enabled via a software update and will start rolling out to iPhone users in December”.
Airtel and Jio customers on iPhone 14, iPhone 13, iPhone 12 and iPhone SE (3rd generation) models can experience 5G as part of Apple’s iOS 16 Beta Software Program. The Apple Beta Software Program is open to anyone with a valid Apple ID who accepts the Apple Beta Software Program Agreement during the sign-up process.
If a user has an iCloud account, that is an Apple ID, it is recommended they use that. If they do not have an iCloud account or any other Apple ID, they can create one.
Customers who want to try the beta software should back up their iPhones before installing the beta software. It is recommended to install the beta software only on non-production devices that are not business-critical. Users can also provide feedback to Apple on quality and usability, which helps Apple identify issues, fix them, and make Apple software even better.
The iOS beta comes with the built-in Feedback Assistant app, which can be opened from the Home screen on the iPhone or iPad or from the Dock on the Mac.
Source: Press Trust of India
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Nokia wins multi-year deal with Reliance Jio India to build one of the largest 5G networks in the world
NEW DELHI: Nokia has announced that it has been selected as a major supplier by Reliance Jio to supply 5G Radio Access Network (RAN) equipment from its comprehensive AirScale portfolio countrywide in a multi-year deal. Reliance Jio is India’s number one mobile operator and has one of the largest RAN footprints in the world.
Under the contract, Nokia will supply equipment from its AirScale portfolio, including base stations, high-capacity 5G Massive MIMO antennas, and Remote Radio Heads (RRH) to support different spectrum bands, and self-organizing network software. Reliance Jio plans to deploy a 5G standalone network which will interwork with its 4G network. The network will enable Reliance Jio to deliver advanced 5G services such as massive machine-to-machine communications, network slicing, and ultra-low-latency.
Akash Ambani, Chairman Reliance Jio, commented: “We are pleased to be working with Nokia for our 5G SA deployment in India. Jio is committed to continuously investing in the latest network technologies to enhance the experience of all of its customers. We are confident that our partnership with Nokia will deliver one of the most advanced 5G networks globally.”
Pekka Lundmark, President and CEO at Nokia stated: “This is a significant win for Nokia in an important market and a new customer with one of the largest RAN footprints in the world. This ambitious project will introduce millions of people across India to premium 5G services, enabled by our industry-leading AirScale portfolio. We are proud that Reliance Jio has placed its trust in our technology and we look forward to a long and productive partnership with them.”
Nokia has a long-standing presence in India. This new deal will mean that Nokia is now supplying India’s three largest mobile operators.