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ASUS releases Vivobook S500 and S550 Windows 8 Ultrabooks

Vivobook is a lineup of Windows 8 running touch screen laptops form ASUS. The ASUS Vivobook S500 is a fully loaded Ultraportable and at a price of $699, we say that it is worth every penny. Powered by a 1.7GHz Core i5-3317U, the ultrabook comes with 6GB of RAM, 24GB SSD, 500GB HDD and runs Windows 8 64-bit operating system. To make full use of Windows 8’s touch capabilities, the ultrabook has a 15.6″ LED backlit HD (1366×768) capacitive touch panel that supports multitouch. S550 on the other hand comes with three processor choices, Intel® Core i3-3217U running at 1.8GHz or Intel® Core i5-3317U running at 1.7 GHz or Intel® Corei7-3517U running at 1.9GHz. Full press release is listed after the break.

ASUS releases the Touch-Powered ASUS VivoBook S500

2013/03/10

The VivoBook S500 offers a uniquely intuitive Windows 8 touch experience along with
enhanced computing and multimedia capabilities at a very affordable price of $699*

Fremont, CA (March 11, 2013) – ASUS is excited to announce immediate availability of the VivoBook S500 in North America. ASUS VivoBook S500 showcases an attractive, durable, and portable 15.6″ design that includes a 3rd generation Intel® Core™ processor for excellent multitasking performance, touch enabled high-definition display, ASUS SonicMaster audio, and hybrid SSD/HD drive options.

ASUS VivoBook S500 is designed with stylish aesthetics, true-to-life sound, and instinctive touch capabilities via the highly responsive multi-point HD touch panel or the oversized touchpad incorporating ASUS Smart Gesture technology. It is ideal for the increasingly cloud-based nature of computing with seamless connectivity options and a slim form factor for easy mobility. True 2-second instant on resume from sleep mode provides near-instantaneous access to Windows 8 and its energy-conserving design allows standby for up to two weeks*.

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Availability & Pricing – North America
Suggested MSRP pricing of the ASUS VivoBook S500 starts at $699 or higher depending on model configuration. Availability is immediate at leading resellers in North America.

*Specifications may vary without prior notice. Options, pricing, performance and availability dependent upon region. For more details about the ASUS VivoBook S500, please visit http://incredibletogether.asus.com/vivobook.html.

Amarendra

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