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    ASUS B23E 12.5-inch High-End Ultraportable Announced

     

     

    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].

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    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

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