ASUS Products Win 13 Prestigious Good Design Awards 2015
Taipei, Taiwan (12th October, 2015) — ASUS is proud to announce that its products have received an impressive total of 13 Good Design Awards, prestigious honors that recognize excellence in design and engineering.
These
awards highlight the ASUS commitment to quality design and innovation. Our
award-winning products demonstrate the ASUS In Search of Incredible brand
spirit, which pursues perfection in all endeavors with the ultimate goal of
creating an effortless and joyful digital life for users. By focusing on
people's desires while understanding their needs, ASUS strives to create technology
that is truly personal.
Good
Design Award is organized by the Japan Institute of Design Promotion (JDP), and
is now in its 58th year. This year it received over 3,600 entries from around
the world. It is one of the four major design awards recognized by the
International Design Alliance. More
information can be found online at http://www.g-mark.org/about/
Good Design Award 2015 winners
ZenWatch 2
ZenWatch 2 is a smart assistant for Android and iOS smartphones that provides wearers with a convenient, at-a-glance view of important information, and is also a full-featured activity tracker. It is designed to be a truly personal device that wearers can customize even further to express their unique sense of style. Available in two sizes — 1.45 inches and 1.63 inches— and in three stainless-steel case colors, with 18 different strap material and color combinations, more than 50 instantly-changeable official ASUS watch faces, and the new FaceDesigner smartphone app that lets wearers create their own watch faces with customized style and functionality, there is truly a ZenWatch 2 for everyone. The timeless new design includes an elegant yet practical crown button that’s inspired by watchmaking traditions, adding convenient and intuitive functionality. ZenWatch 2 also introduces an effortless charging system and features an enhanced battery for up to two days of use.
ZenFone 2 View Flip Cover Deluxe
The innovative View Flip Cover Deluxe for ZenFone 2 protects its beautiful display from scrapes and scratches, while keeping information in full view. This beautifully-crafted cover is made from a single piece of high-quality artificial leather, and allows users to see all their important information and notifications without having to open it up. Up to seven apps can be displayed, making View Flip Cover Deluxe the must-have accessory for the ZenFone 2.
ZenPad Audio Cover
ZenPad Audio Cover is designed for ZenPad 8.0, which is the world's first tablet with integrated DTS-HD Premium Sound™. Audio Cover delivers immersive 5.1 channel surround sound from its six powerful integrated speakers — including four satellite speakers, one center-channel speaker, and one subwoofer — to give six-times (6X) the volume and up to 6 hours of continuous audio enjoyment. ZenPad Audio cover features a fine-leather texture that perfectly matches ZenPad 8.0, and is available in black or white colors. The folding design props ZenPad 8.0 in an ideal position for watching videos.
ZenFone Zoom
ZenFone Zoom is the world’s thinnest 3X optical-zoom smartphone ZenFone Zoom, with edges that taper to a mere 5mm. Its 13MP PixelMaster camera features an intricately-calibrated periscope design with an innovative 10-element lens arrangement, along with laser auto-focus, a Panasonic SmartFSI® image sensor and a professional-grade manual settings mode. ZenFone Zoom’s design takes its cues from the look and feel of professional DSLR cameras, with dedicated buttons for shooting, recording and telephoto operations gives users a pocket-sized DSLR experience. Monster performance is provided by the high-performance quad-core Intel® Atom™ processor with 4GB RAM. LTE Category 4+ gives high-speed connectivity, while the expansive 5.5-inch Full HD IPS display provides eye-popping visuals.
P3B projector
The ASUS P3B ultra-short-throw battery-powered projector is a compact, lightweight projector that features an LED light source with a 30,000-hour lifespan and provides crisp WXGA-resolution (1280 x 800) images with a maximum brightness of 800 lumens. An ultra-short-throw lens enables the P3B to project images measuring 25in (0.45m) to 200in (3.4m) at close range. A built-in rechargeable 1200mAH battery gives up to 3 hours of cable-free projection time and also doubles as a 12,000mAh power bank for charging mobile devices. P3B works with ASUS Wi-Fi Projection — an easy-to-use app that enables users to wirelessly project and stream content stored in their mobile devices through a Wi-Fi network, enabling cable-free presentations without a PC. It features rich connectivity with D-sub, HDMI / MHL (Mobile High-Definition Link) video inputs, MicroSD card reader, USB port and built-in memory for maximum flexibility with projection sources.Designed for both indoor and outdoor use, the P3B has a footprint similar to the size of a CD case and easily fits in a briefcase or bag.
VivoMini UN62
VivoMini UN62 is an ultra-compact mini PC measuring just 131 x 131 x 42mm and powered by 4th-generation Intel® Core™ i5 and i3 processors for full-fledged computing for the home or office. VivoMini offers extensive I/O connectivity, with 4K/UHD (ultra-high definition) resolution output for breathtaking visuals, and multi-display support for increased user productivity. The energy-efficient VivoMini runs quietly, with noise levels of just 26.3dB under full load — quieter than a library — and draws as little as 6.95W at idle, as efficient as an LED light bulb.
Chromebit
ASUS Chromebit is the world’s smallest Chrome OS computer. It fits in a pocket, and connects via HDMI to a TV or monitor to turn it into a fully-featured Chrome OS computer. Chrome OS offers users a simplified, secure computing experience that syncs all Chrome services instantly, and also allows the use of apps offline. Chromebit has wide appeal for consumers and digital business applications.
TUF Sabertooth X99
TUF Sabertooth X99 is the world’s first consumer desktop motherboard to support all NVM Express™ storage devices. And with built-in USB 3.1, TUF Sabertooth X99 maximizes choice for ultra-high-speed transfer options, handing users total flexibility. TUF Sabertooth X99 additionally introduces all-new and exclusive TUF Detective technology that displays live system information on smartphones and tablets, right at users’ fingertips. TUF Sabertooth X99 is also equipped for ultimate cooling with exclusive TUF Thermal Armor, TUF Thermal Radar 2 and TUF ICe technologies. Exceptional durability and tested reliability is assured, with TUF Fortifier and TUF Components, including 10K capacitors, TUF chokes and military-grade MOSFETs.
EeeBook Series
The ASUS EeeBook Series of compact, stylish laptops built for everyday computing offers users maximum mobility and incredible style at an amazing price. Packed with the latest technology, and with screen sizes ranging from 11.6 to 15.6 inches, the EeeBook Series features sophisticated premium design and looks that are usually associated with much more expensive laptops. Great attention is paid to ergonomics, too, with rounded edges that fit perfectly in the palm, a comfortable chiclet keyboard, and a highly-sensitive touchpad that supports multi-touch Smart Gestures for intuitive control.
ZenBook Pro UX501
ASUS ZenBook Pro UX501 is an ultra-high-performance addition to the award-winning ZenBook family of laptops. Aimed at users demanding the ultimate performance with the ultimate style, ZenBook Pro UX501 is packed with high-performance components including a powerful quad-core Intel® Core™ i7 processor, gaming-grade NVIDIA® GeForce® GTX™ 960M graphics and an ultra-fast 512GB PCI Express® (PCIe®) x4 SSD. Featuring a slim and stylish all-aluminum design with our iconic spun-metal finish, ZenBook Pro UX501 is a compact powerhouse that delights the eye in more ways than one, with a superb 15.6-inch IPS display that provides a stunningly-detailed 4K/UHD (ultra-high definition) resolution of 3840 x 2160 pixels, and an amazing pixel density of 282 pixels per inch (PPI). Despite its breathtaking performance, ZenBook Pro UX501 offers users an outstanding battery life of more than six hours[1] from its high-capacity 96Wh lithium-polymer battery.
Transformer Book T100HA
The stunning all-new ASUS Transformer Book T100HA is the ultra-thin and light version of the best-selling Transformer Book T100 2-in-1. With its metal-clad lid, comfortable detachable keyboard and four vivid new color options — Silk White, Tin Grey, Aqua Blue and Rouge Pink — T100HA is the perfect mobile companion for users who need versatile and lightweight all-day computing power. Featuring up to 12 hours battery life, Transformer Book T100HA combines the power of a stylish ultra-light 10.1-inch laptop with the convenience of a super-slim tablet. A wealth of improvements and performance upgrades make Transformer Book T100HA one of the most desirable 2-in-1 devices on the market. These enhancements include powerful quad-core Intel® Atom™ x5 ‘Cherry Trail’ processors, the new Windows 10 operating system with Cortana, the voice-powered personal assistant, and support for Windows 10 Continuum adaptive interface technology.
Smart Home System
ASUS Smart Home System is a simple-to-install, easy-to-use and robust home-automation system. It combines a smart gateway with a range of accessory devices designed to provide users with an expandable, safe, and energy-efficient way to control and monitor a home. The Smart Home System gateway features a beautiful sapphire-blue arc that indicates the status of connections to smart accessories around the home. With support for highly-reliable advanced wireless technologies, including Zigbee®, Wi-Fi and Bluetooth®, the system connects to a range of devices — including a smart door lock, an open and close sensor, a smart meter plug, a temperature and humidity sensor, a motion sensor, and alarm — that can be controlled from anywhere using a user-friendly smartphone app.