Grand Opening of ROG Concept Store in SM Mall of ASIA

“With the launch of the South District of the Republic in SM Mall of Asia, we aim to further solidify our stance as the number one gaming brand in the country as we open the first ROG concept store in the country that adapts an open-floor layout. This is the first store outside Taiwan that will embrace an experiential floor plan, similar to our ROG premium store in Syntrend Electronics Mall in Taipei, and gives current and prospective ROG end-users with a better experience in trying out the latest ROG devices to help with their decision to Join the Republic,” said ASUS Philippines Systems Group Country Manager George Su. 

ASUS Republic of Gamers (ROG) opened its most daring store yet in the Philippines at the SM Cyberzone, SM Mall of Asia in Pasay City. With its opening, ROG strengthens its forts in south Metro Manila and ensures that end users who visit the store get nothing but the best gaming experiences.

(From left to right) ASUS Philippines Systems Group Country Manager Mr. George Su, Villman Computers Philippines Inc. Chief Executive Officer and President Mr. Manuel Villaroman Jr. and Chief Financial Officer and General Manager, Ms. Girlie Villaroman led the official ribbon cutting during the opening of the ROG MoA Concept Store in SM Mall of Asia

End-users can engage with powerful ROG machines in these built fixtures, giving them more immersive experiences with the products.

This milestone opening of the first-ever ROG store boasting an open-floor layout was attended by VIPs from ASUS Philippines, executives from partner dealer and distributors, premier DoTA 2 Shoutcaster Nico “KuyaNic” Nazario, and top local female streamer and ROG Ambassador Ann B. Mateo. End-users got a chance to play together with their e-sports and gaming idols in a head-on battle between Team Hero and Team SCAR spearheaded respectively by the gaming personalities.

Premier DoTA 2 Shoutcaster Nico “KuyaNic” Nazario and ROG Ambassador Ann B. Mateo battled together with their teams to determine who dominates the South District between Team Hero and Team SCAR.

ROG started fortifying its Districts back in 2016 by opening the Capital of the Republic in SM Megamall – the first ever concept store in the country, followed by the (2^nd) North District in SM North EDSA in the same year. ROG continued to grow its territories, expanding its market to the Visayas Region by opening its 3rd District in SM City Cebu in 2017.

“With these districts of the Republic, ASUS ROG has dominated as the number one gaming brand in the country. In fact, we are happy to share that we are still the Number 1 gaming brand today, with a 53 percent market share based on market data as of June 2018,” said Su.

“However, our efforts don’t stop there. As we aim to expand our market share in the country, members of the Republic can also expect to get the same experience when they visit present and upcoming ROG districts near them,’ Su concluded.

Powerful machines to watch out for in the New ROG Concept Store

Boundless Bravery, Limitless Precision – ROG Strix GL504 Hero and SCAR Edition

Designed for both first-person shooter (FPS) and multiplayer online battle arena (MOBA), these powerful successors feature a more compact design and a new front RGB light bar with customizable Aura Sync lighting. Both the SCAR II and Hero II laptops feature the world’s first 144Hz ultra-narrow-bezel display which allow for hyper-immersive visual performance. Both editions come with an 8th Generation Intel Core i7-8750H processor and 16GB of DDR4-2666MHz RAM. The Strix GL504 SCAR II comes with a 256GB NVMe PCIe SSD, a 2.5” Firecuda 1TB SSHD, NVIDIA GTX 1070 with 8GB GDDR5 VRAM; while the Strix GL504 Hero II comes with a 128GB NVMe PCIe SSD, a 2.5” Firecuda 1TB SSHD, NVIDIA GTX 1060 with 6GB GDDR5 VRAM.

Gaming Supremacy Uncovered – ROG Huracan G21 Gaming Desktop

The ROG Huracan G21 takes desktop gaming into a whole new level with its features that fits a supreme gaming machine. It unleashes its true potential as it improves the airflow when the side cover is opened which enables CPU and GPU performance boost. Maintenance and upgrade of key components are easier with its slide-open chassis design. This small-form factor desktop houses the latest 8^th Generation Intel Core i7-8750H processor and up to NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1080 graphics for an extraordinary gaming experience. Huracan G21 also comes with up to 512GB NVMe PCIe 3.0 x4 SSD and up to 32GB DDR4 VRAM. It also comes with Aura Sync which shows off your gaming colors with synchronized light effects with other Aura Sync-compatibles devices.

ASUS Announces Groundbreaking New 2018 ZenBook Pro Series, Featuring a Second Screen on the TouchPad For Ultimate Productivity

KEY POINTS

·         Touch the future: ScreenPad combines a high-resolution auxiliary touchscreen with a touchpad to provide an exciting new way of working with a laptop

·         Effortless performance: Up to 8th Gen Intel Core i9 processors, 16GB RAM, GeForce^® GTX 1050 Ti and 1TB PCIe x4 SSD for unstoppable computing

·         Beauty that inspires: Slim and elegant all-aluminum unibody designs featuring iconic spun-metal finish in luxurious Deep Dive Blue with Rose Gold detailing

·         Comprehensive connectivity: Up to 802.11ac gigabit-class Wi-Fi, USB 3.1 Gen 2 Type-C with Thunderbolt 3, USB Type-A and standard HDMI ports

ASUS Announces Its Most Prestigious ZenBook Yet, The UX391 Zenbook S

Elegant and tough 13.3" ultraportable 1kg-light laptop with innovative new ErgoLift hinge is Best Choice of the Year and Best Choice Golden Award winner at Computex 2018.

KEY POINTS 

·         The ultimate ultraportable: 12.9mm-thin, 1kg-light near-A4-size metal unibody with MIL-STD-410G military-grade toughness for dependable reliability anywhere

·         Elegant craftsmanship: Precision-crafted in new Deep Dive Blue or Burgundy Red colors, with Rose Gold diamond-cut details and iconic spun-metal finish

·         Designed for ultimate comfort: New ErgoLift hinge design with 5.5° keyboard tilt for ultimate typing comfort, improved cooling airflow and enhanced audio

·         All-day performance: Up to 4K UHD NanoEdge display, 8th Gen Intel Core CPUs, up to 1TB PCIe SSD, up to 13.5hrs battery life, Thunderbolt 3 connectivity

ASUS Announces the Ultra Compact NEW 2018 Vivobook S15 (S530) and S14 (S430) Ultrabooks

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

KEY POINTS

·         15.6" and 14" laptops with three-side NanoEdge display give the laptop an ultra compact footprint versus the competition

·         New Bold and youthful color-blocking designs, with five vibrant color options and several textured finishes, is refreshing and unique

·         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 MX150 discrete graphics and dual-storage designs

ZENFONE 5 GETS SOLD OUT IN JUST 45 MINUTES!

 April 14, 2018 will forever go down in the history books of ASUS Philippines as one of its most momentous days – and not just because the company successfully went #Backto5 with their ZenFans, media partners, and dealers during the official ZenFone 5 Series launch event held in One Esplanade.

This day marked a whole new reason for ASUS Philippines to celebrate, as within just minutes after they revealed the official pricing of the ZenFone 5 Series, end-users went to the nearest ASUS and ZenFone stores in major malls in droves, eager to get their hands on the latest generation of ZenFones, now made available nationwide.

With fans racing to experience the ZenFone 5 series, the ZenFone 5 was declared sold out in just 45 minutes!This was also true for on-site sales during the launch event itself, which brought the total sell-out of 1,000 ZenFone 5’s and ZenFone 5Q’s combined in just under an hour of their first day in the country.

With the demand for both phones continuously growing each day, ASUS Philippines has made sure stores in major malls have been re-stocked as early as Monday morning.

THE ZENFONE THAT HAS GOT EVERYONE TALKING

Fans who tuned in found themselves happily surprised at the official released specs of every phone, coupled with their bang for the buck prices.

“ASUS ZenFones aim to empower luxury – this philosophy continues with the new ZenFone 5 family; especially with ZenFone 5 and ZenFone 5Q.” ASUS Philippines Country Manager, George Su, stated. “We want to share with everyone and, likewise, we also want everyone to enjoy the best  affordable technology the world has to offer.”

THE ZENFONE 5, A CHAMPION OF MOBILE PHOTOGRAPHY

“As a professional Photographer, I find Zenfone 5 as a device that speaks art, sees art, and hears art. It's my best tool to tell stories artistically anywhere and everywhere I go,” shared Emir Kahn Bautista, a known Wedding Photographer and the newest name to be included in roster of Pixel Masters.

Internationally acclaimed photographer and long-time Pixel Master, Jasper Tejano, also chimed in, “From imagining the image to seeing the final output online, the Zenfone 5 is a joy to use as my capable creative tool in photography.”

ASUS certainly has their eyes on the prize, as they continue their development of what they were best loved for – mobile photography. The newest ZenFone 5 certainly raised the bars, entering the competition strong with its newest and latest AI camera technology that allows anyone the best photo taking experience a smartphone can offer.

MARKET AVAILABILITY

The ZenFone 5 and ZenFone 5Q has officially been made available nationwide since April 14, 2018 and are also for 0% interest on Home Credit for 6 months. The ZenFone 5 is priced only at PHP19,995.00 and the ZenFone 5Q is for the affordable rate of PHP 16,995.00.

For more information on ASUS, the ZenFone 5 series, and other incredible products from ASUS, tune in to the ASUS Philippines Facebook Page and the ZenTalk Philippines Forum.

THE PHONES THAT ARE DRIVEN TO THE INCREDIBLE

From April 14 to 24, buyers of ZenFone 5 and ZenFone 5Q get the chance to win the a brand new Toyota Vios! Find out how over at http://asusphilippinespromo.ph/!

MARK YOUR CALENDARS: ASUS FINALLY ANNOUNCES THE ARRIVAL OF THE MOST INTELLIGENT ZENFONE, THE ZENFONE 5!

Barely a month after receiving global fanfare on the announcement of its latest generation of smartphones during the MWC 2018 in Barcelona Spain, ASUS Philippines now gives ZenFans all the more reasons to celebrate with the much awaited confirmation on the arrival of the ZenFone 5 series in the country. Mark your calendars as this April 14, Filipinos will finally welcome the ZenFone 5 series in the local market.

For its local launch, ASUS Philippines goes #Backto5 as a nod to an entire heritage of strong mobile photography-centric smartphones. And this time around, the newest ZenFone 5 series does not only feature premium designs but also champions mobile photography anew with the latest Artificial Intelligence (AI) technology.

THE MOST INTELLIGENT ZENFONES, THE ZENFONE 5Z & ZENFONE 5

ZenFone 5Z is an exciting next-generation 6.2-inch, dual-camera smartphone that comes with a beautiful 19:9 all-screen display (ASUS’s first-ever phone to have this feature) featuring a 90% screen-to-body ratio, packed in a 5.5-inch body size. It’s also the first-ever ZenFone model to harness the power of the latestSnapdragon 845 Mobile Platform with AIE, featuring a 3rd Generation AI platform that includes the Hexagon 685 Vector DSP, Adreno 630 Graphics, and Kryo 385 CPU.

ZenFone 5Z also benefits from the Snapdragon X20 Gigabit LTE modem, delivering speeds that surpass the gigabit barrier for a 'wireless fiber' experience, as well as integrated 2x2 802.11ac Wi-Fi and Bluetooth^® 5 for ultra-low-power wireless earbuds. The extreme-performance ZenFone 5Z comes with 6GB RAM and 64GB ROM, offering breathtaking performance combined with outstanding energy efficiency for long-lasting battery life.

ZenFone 5 features an exquisitely crafted design, an amazing dual-camera system, and is powered by thelatest Snapdragon 636 Mobile Platform. For an instant blast of extra power, the exclusive ASUS AI Boost (also available on the ZenFone 5Z) optimizes performance for games and other demanding tasks.

The ZenFone 5 features intelligent dual-camera systems that adapt and learn, delivering perfect photos every time. Equipped with the latest flagship Sony^® IMX363 sensor with large 1.4µm pixels, an f/1.8 wide-aperture lens, 120° wide-angle secondary camera, four-axis optical image stabilization (OIS) and AI-enhanced camera features — including AI Scene Detection for 16 different scenes and objects, AI Photo Learning, Real-time Portrait and Real-time Beautification — ZenFone 5Z and ZenFone 5 encourage creativity and free the user to concentrate on the subject rather than the camera.

CAPTURE THE VIBRANCY OF LIFE THROUGH THE ZENFONE 5Q

The ZenFone 5Q is a stylish 6-inch smartphone featuring the world's first globally-announced true quad-camera system with high-resolution and wide-angle cameras at both front and rear.

ZenFone 5Q removes the limits on photographic creativity, with a high-resolution main camera — 20MP Sony at the front, 16MP at the rear — and, uniquely, a secondary 120° wide-angle camera at both front and rear. Unlike rival systems, each camera works independently every time for perfect selfies, wefies, landscapes, portraits or groups shots.

The 6-inch Full HD+ IPS display has a Full View 18:9 aspect ratio and an ultraslim bezel, making the pocket-friendly ZenFone 5Q as compact as a standard-aspect-ratio 5.5-inch phone.

Powered by the Snapdragon 630 Mobile Platform, ZenFone 5Q combines incredible performance, optimized power efficiency and a 3300mAh battery with advanced security and convenience features — includingNFC, triple-slot SIM/microSD card holder, rapid face unlock and fingerprint recognition — for a mobile experience like no other.

MARKET AVAILABILITY

The ZenFone 5 series has sparked the interest of many, and without a doubt this particular ZenFone generation pushes the envelope; especially with ZenFone 5Z and ZenFone 5 being dubbed at the first ever line-up of most Intelligent ZenFones.

Full specs, pricing, online reservation of units and the bundled freebies will be announced in the next few days, so stay tuned to the ASUS Philippines Facebook Page and the ZenTalk Philippines Forum.

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About ASUS

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. Our 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 5,500 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.

ASUS Philippines Officially Launched Its Newest Compact and Lightweight Premium Notebooks – the ASUS X407 and X507

Compact and lightweight laptops feature up to a 7th Generation Intel Core i7 CPU, dual-storage design, slim NanoEdge display bezel, and fingerprint login

ASUS Philippines, during their Asus 360 showcase in SM Megamall Fashion hall, formally announced its newest addition to its robust notebook line-up – the X407 and X507, a pair of compact and lightweight laptops designed for daily computing and entertainment.

They’re powered by up to a 7th Generation Intel^® Core^™ i7 processor and NVIDIA^® GeForce^® MX110 discrete graphics, and feature a dual-storage design with a 1TB HDD and pairable with an M.2 SSD. The X407 and X507 have a super thin NanoEdge display with a slim bezel for an immersive viewing experience. Both feature a fingerprint sensor for quick and easy logins with Windows Hello. Despite its large display, X507 is extremely portable, with an overall weight of just 1.68kg. The 14" version, ASUS X407, weighs just 1.42kg.

The ASUS X407 and X507 is a perfect device for people who are looking for a notebook that offers great performance, portability, premium design without hurting your wallet.

Everyday laptops with amazing performance

Both X407 and X507 are designed for daily computing and entertainment. These Windows 10 laptops also support new and exciting Windows features including Cortana with voice recognition, allowing the user to wake the device from sleep mode simply by saying the “Hey, Cortana” command. For maximum convenience and compatibility, X507 includes a USB 3.1 Gen 1 Type-A port, two USB 2.0 ports, an HDMI port and a microSD card reader, as well as 2x2 802.11ac Wi-Fi and Bluetooth^® 4.2, despite coming in an ultrathin form factor.

Both laptops support fast charging, requiring only 49 minutes to charge a near-flat battery to 60%. In addition, ASUS SuperBattery technology ensures a 3X-longer battery lifespan compared to traditional laptop batteries.

NanoEdge display for immersive Full HD visuals

X407 and X507 feature a Full HD NanoEdge display with a slim bezel for an immersive viewing experience. The narrow bezel design provides a larger screen area, while 178° wide-view technology enables viewing from extreme angles without any color shift, making it perfect for sharing content with friends and colleagues. For a 15.6” laptop, X507 is extremely compact and portable — with a thin 21.9mm profile and an overall weight of just 1.68kg. Meanwhile, the 14” X407 weighs just 1.42kg. They are available in a choice of Star Grey or Icicle Gold finishes.

Moreover, with a thin 7.1mm bezel and 73.8% screen-to-body ratio, the NanoEdge display on X407 provides you with more screen area for more immersive viewing.

Built-in fingerprint sensor

Despite being entry-level laptops, X407 and X507 both have a built-in fingerprint sensor for quick and easy logins with Windows Hello. With each fingerprint being unique, it’s a more secure way of ensuring user profiles and data stay safe. A 360° recognition function ensures accurate scanning, even if the user’s hand is wet.

Exclusive ASUS software and technologies

X407 and X507 feature a Tru2Life Video makes any video look amazing. Through intelligent algorithms, it optimizes the sharpness and contrast of every pixel in every frame by 150% to produce incredibly vivid and realistic visuals; while Splendid display technology optimizes imagery to provide richer, deeper and more accurate colors.

X407 and X507 feature exclusive software and technologies including ASUS Tru2Life Video, ASUS Splendid and ASUS SonicMaster-enhanced audio. SonicMaster audio technology — co-developed by the ASUS Golden Ear team — delivers the most incredible sound ever heard on a laptop, thanks to its innovative combination of hardware and software.

“Our goal this year is to bring closer a premium entry-level product that offers both productivity and entertainment to our Filipino consumers. At ASUS, we bring forward the best devices to complement a lifestyle that is performance driven, stylish with a kick of premium look yet very affordable,” shares Joey Nocom, ASUS Philippines Country Product Manager.

Holding true to our promise of bringing the incredible to Filipinos, the latest ASUS X407 and X507 offers amazing performance, unbounded visuals and premium design on a very compact notebook that you can bring anywhere, anytime,” Nocom concludes.

AVAILABILITY & PRICING

The ASUS X407 and X507 will be available in the Philippines by third week of March and the price starts at PHP 27,995 and is going to be exclusively sold in Lazada Philippines but will be available nationwide to all ASUS authorized dealers and resellers by April 2018. Please contact your local ASUS representative for further information.

SPECS AND CONFIGURATION

	ASUS X507	ASUS X407
Processor	7th Generation Intel® Core™ i7-7500U processor 7th Generation Intel® Core™ i5-7200U processor 6th Generation Intel® Core™ i3-6006U processor	7th Generation Intel® Core™ i7-7500U processor 7th Generation Intel® Core™ i5-7200U processor 7th Generation Intel® Core™ i3-7100U processor 6th Generation Intel® Core™ i3-6006U processor
Operating system	Windows 10 Pro Windows 10 Home
Display	15.6” HD (1366 x 768)panel with 45% NTSC color gamut and anti-glare coating	14.0” HD (1366 x 768) panel with 45% NTSC color gamut and anti-glare coating
Graphics	UP TO NVIDIA® GeForce® MX110 discrete graphics UMA
Memory	Up to 8GB DDR4 RAM	Up to 8GB DDR4 RAM
VRAM	up to 2GB GDDR5 VRAM
Storage	Dual-storage: 1TB/500GB HDD 5400rpm/7200rpm with 256GB/128GB M.2 SSD Single drive model: 1TB/500GB SATA HDD 5400rpm 256GB/128GB M.2 SSD	Dual-storage: 1TB/500GB HDD 5400rpm with 256GB/128GB M.2 SSD Single drive model: 1TB/500GB SATA HDD 5400rpm 256GB/128GB M.2 SSD
Connectivity	1 x USB 3.1 Gen 1 Type A 2 x USB 2.0 1 x HDMI 1 x headphone-out & audio-in combo jack 1 x microSD card reader	1 x USB 3.1 Gen 1 Type A 1 x USB 2.0 1 x HDMI 1 x headphone-out & audio-in combo jack 1 x microSD card reader
Wireless	Dual-band 802.11ac Wi-Fi with Bluetooth® 4.2 802.11b/g/n with Bluetooth® 4.0	802.11ac Wi-Fi with Bluetooth® 4.1 802.11b/g/n with Bluetooth® 4.0
Battery	3-cell, 33Wh
Colors	Star Grey Icicle Gold
Size	364.8 x 266.4 x 21.9mm	328.6 x 246.3 x 21.9mm
Weight	1.68kg	1.42kg

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About ASUS

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. Our 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.