#ASUS launches Chromebox in India, priced at Rs.21000/-

ASUS today launched the mini desktop (Chromebox) in India at a media gathering in Mumbai. The ASUS Chromebox is a 12 cm  x 12 cm sized fast, compact home or office computer that runs on Chrome OS. It has the latest Haswell processors and supports 4K ultra high definition video playback. The Chromebox works right out of the box with apps for work, play and communicating online or offline. It comes with virus protection built in and updates automatically. It starts up in seconds and gives you quick access to all your favorite websites and apps. It also houses a processor powerful enough for ultrafast multitasking performance in Chrome OS and the connectivity options to choose your own screen size, connect to multiple displays at once and even attach to any VESA-mountable monitor or HD TV. Starting at Rs. 21000/- in India, ASUS Chromebox is an attractive new proposition for those looking for a space saving desktop solution.

About the launch of the new product, Mr. Vinay Shetty – Country Head – Component Business, ASUS (India) said, “We’re excited to launch the Chromebox in India. There’s been an increase in demand for small form factor mini PCs / HTPCs and the Chromebox would be a great alternative for such applications. With Intel’s latest Haswell processors and 4K ultra high definition video playback and running Google’s Chrome OS, the Chromebox is a great new device for customers looking for a mini PC.”

ASUS Chromebox boots up in a flash and instantly syncs with Chrome across all your devices so you can bring your bookmarks, preferences and extensions with you. With 100GB of free Google Drive space free for two years you can access all your data and files in the cloud by logging into your Google account. The compact Chrome box is big on connectivity. It comes with high performance 802.11 b/g/n dual-band wireless, four USB 3.0 ports for fast data transfer, HDMI and DisplayPort for connecting to the latest displays and HDTVs, including support for dual displays and an SD card reader for easily accessing stored photos and documents.

The ASUS Chromebox also supports up to 4K UHD playback, letting you enjoy the best quality content from the web. Kick back and relax as you browse the web or view photos from your SD card and with a wide assortment of offline apps, ASUS Chromebox lets you edit documents, play games and use other popular apps without an internet connection.

Features-at-a-Glance

●      4th gen Intel processors deliver the best performance for Chrome OS
●      HDMI and DisplayPort for dual display support and up to 4K playback
●      Lightweight, small form design that supports VESA mount
●      USB 3.0 ports to easily share data from USB drives and devices
●      Dual-band Wireless-N connectivity for streaming HD media and seamless web surfing
●      Instant boot up in seconds saves you time
●      Runs on Chrome OS which gives you a fast, simple, secure experience


Some additional details about the product:

ASUS Chromebox CN60 (Celeron) – Rs. 21000/-
ASUS Chromebox CN60 (Core i3) – Rs. 36500/-
ASUS Chromebox CN60 (Core i7) – Rs. 58000/- 

#ASUS launches its 2nd Exclusive Store in #Hyderabad

ASUS today announced the launch of its second exclusive store in Hyderabad, Andhra Pradesh. The new outlet will feature the entire range of Touch notebooks, Ultrabooks, Tablets, Phablets and Notebooks including the recently launched products which have been launched in India till date. The ASUS Exclusive Store - IT World (Kopal Computers) is located at Shop No. 1-2-65, Siddam setty Complex, Opp. Chenoy Trade Center, Near Hotel Park lane, Secunderabad .Speaking on the occasion, Mr. Arindam Saha, Head Marketing Communication, System Business Group ASUS India said, “Hyderabad is the largest contributor to the GDP, taxes and revenues in the state. This capital city resides numerous IT companies from across India and around the world. In view of the reception to our first exclusive store in the city and the opportunities available, we believed that opening of our second store would assist us to be equally responsive to all our existing and prospective customers.”.

#ASUS launches its 1st Exclusive Store in Jamshedpur, Jharkhand

ASUS today announced the launch of its first exclusive store in Jamshedpur, Jharkhand. The new outlet will feature the entire range of Touch notebooks, Ultrabooks, Tablets, Phablets and Notebooks including the recently launched products which have been launched in India till date. The ASUS Exclusive Store - Dot Net is located at Shop No-128, First Floor, Yash Kamal Complex, Bistupur.

ASUS is further strengthening its presence in Jharkhand with the launch of its first exclusive retail store in Jamshedpur. The retail store, Dot Net is the 3rd exclusive store in the state after the launch of two exclusive stores in Ranchi. This store will give access to all the most-up-to-date and imminent technologies from ASUS in this region.ASUS recently launched its 100th exclusive store in Coimbatore.

Speaking on the occasion, Mr. Arindam Saha, Head Marketing Communication, System Business Group ASUS India said, “Venturing into the major educational and industrial zone in Eastern India, Jamshedpur will help us in maximizing our reach to the people in the state.  We are confident that we would be able to efficiently serve our existing and prospective customers from this region as we have served in other regions.”

#ASUS celebrates 100th Exclusive Store in #India

ASUS, a leading technology and design adept brand, in its quest for incredible began its journey of launching exclusive stores in India in late 2011. The company today announced marking its 100th presence in the country with the launch of its exclusive store in Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu. In its voyage to reach this milestone, ASUS has come a long way from netbooks to tablets to hybrids. The 100th store will feature the entire range of Touch notebooks, Ultrabooks, Tablets, Phablets and Notebooks including the recently launched products which have been launched in India till date. The 2nd store in the city - Ashish Computers World is located at No.66, 100 Feet Road, Gandhipuram - Coimbatore - 641012.

ASUS has expanded its reach throughout India with ASUS exclusive stores in each state, it has helped the company to reach the consumer and achieve the 100th mark. By launching the 2nd store in Coimbatore, ASUS is further strengthening its presence in Tamil Nadu. The company already has stores in New Delhi, Kolkata, Mumbai, Chennai, Calicut, Goa, Thane, Raipur, Bhillai, Gurgaon, Durgapur, Kanpur, Cochin, Kolhapur, Noida, Amravati, Kottayam, Lucknow, Jaipur, Mysore, Guwahati, Dehradun, Belgaum, Hubli, Anand, Warangal, Kannur, Coimbatore, Burdwan, Imphal, Agartala, Ludhiana, Nashik, Siliguri, Nagaland, Shillong, Bangalore, Patna, Vijaywada, Vizag,  Ananthpur, Rajkot, Junagadh, Ahmednagar, Hyderabad, Udaipur, Thanjavur, Karnal, Pune, Bhusawal , Vadodara, Mizoram, Ranchi, Bhopal and Trivandrum.

Commenting on the occasion, Mr. Peter Chang, Regional Head - South Asia, Country Manager - System Business Group, ASUS India said, “It is our pleasure to be announcing our 100th store in the country. ASUS began this expedition to ascertain ‘what’s designed for the people reaches the people’ in time. Over the span of completion of our 100 stores, we have witnessed all round evolution in terms of the technology we offer, the design innovation, from venturing into every state to focusing on state-wise expansion. Our stores ambience, unique products available and educated staff has ensured delivering ultimate experiences & convenience, varied ranges of product for all verticals and reliability resulting in utmost assistance to our customers”

“This is a noteworthy juncture for the entire ASUS team and most importantly our customers who supported us to reach here. Coimbatore being the education hub and 2nd largest software producer city of India appeared as the ultimate choice to mark this star in our journey. We will continue with launching ASUS Exclusive Stores and aim to attain the number of 200 by end of this year. Along with this, we promise our consumers, to deliver the incredible and ensuring that the incredible reaches them.”

The new store will have the company's entire range of Touch notebooks, Ultrabooks, Tablets, Phablets, 11” – 15” Notebooks and Hybrid devices (2-in-1 & 3-in-1 devices) viz. the Transformer Series. Users can look for Phablets, Gaming notebooks, multimedia notebooks, and different innovative devices as per their requirements at varied prices. ASUS has recently launched its Fonepad 7 dual sim which is a brilliant 7-inch tablet with a HD 1280x800 IPS display and slots for two SIM cards. Furthermore, users can have ultimate experience with ASUS Transformer Book T100 - where excellence is never out of reach and entertainment is never out of focus. ASUS Transformer Book T100 is an extremely compact ultraportable for people who want the productivity features of a laptop with the easy portability of a tablet — and the flexibility to switch between the two in an instant. Running on Windows 8.1, T100 comes with preinstalled Microsoft office 2013 Home & Student.

Asus Fonepad 7 launched in India @ Rs.12999/-

Asus has launched its new Dual SIM fonepad named  Asus Fonepad 7. It was announced at the MWC 2014 that has happen earlier this year. The fonepad has been priced at Rs. 12999. It is available in two different colors that is gray and white.

Asus Fonepad 7 Dual SIM Key specifications:

7" HD tablet with 3G phone and dual front speakers

Built-in full phone and cellular 3G data function

High quality 7-inch HD (1280x800) IPS panel with 178 degree view angles

Intel Atom™ Processor for lightning-fast web and application loading

Enjoy an immersive entertainment experience with dual front speakers
8/16/32GB of internal storage

High quality pictures are a snap with 1.2 MP front-facing camera and 5MP rear camera

ASUS announces the Pan India accessibility of Zenbook UX302

ASUS, a leading brand, driven by the strength of mastering technological innovation and design perfection for the ultimate life-enhancing and computing experience announces Pan India accessibility of their stunning, stylish touchscreen Ultrabook™ with a scratch-resistant finish - Zenbook UX302. Zenbook UX302 has a strikingly gorgeous design refined with crystalline Gorilla® Glass 3 and classic brushed metallic finish.

Mr. Peter Chang, Regional Head - South Asia & Country Manager, ASUS India said, “We were the pioneers of bringing Ultrabooks in the market. Our first model was introduced in 2011. Introducing the Zenbook UX302 is one of our elite ranges of products, will be further enhancing our Ultrabook Series and quality offerings to our customers. Amazingly, it is just 15.5mm thick — 14% thinner than the previous Zenbook. It is a first ever Ultrabook which comes with NVidia GT 730M 2GB VRAM accelerating the performance with responsive multimedia and faster gaming. We are affirmative that this device will content techies with fetish for excellence in the country. It is the Ultrabook you'll want with you, wherever you go.”

ASUS Zenbook UX302

Incredible Beauty
Meet Zenbook UX302 — the Ultrabook™ with everlasting elegance

Creating the perfect Ultrabook™ means striking a perfect balance between form and function! Zenbook UX302 has a strikingly gorgeous design refined with crystalline glass and classic brushed metallic finish. Lift the lid and inside is a vibrant 13.3-inch WQHD display that brings images to life and makes everything from browsing the web to working with documents an absolute pleasure.

Incredible Touch
Technology with a human touch

Zenbook UX302 is wonderfully tactile, but that goes well beyond just the feel of its sleek, smooth and durable glass design. Windows 8 is designed with touch in mind and a dedicated ASUS Human Computer Interface team help make it even more intuitive to use with features like a responsive multi-touch display, and a large touch pad with multi-touch support. The backlit keyboard with automatic brightness control also means you'll always have a clear view of the keys, so you can stay productive, even in complete darkness.

Incredible Performance
All the power you need

Zenbook UX302 is a high-performance Ultrabook™ in every sense. Its 4th generation Intel® Core™ processor makes light work of the most demanding tasks, and keeps entertained with users’ favorite games and HD video, even when they are on the move. Solid-state storage means applications launch in double-quick time and, together with Super Hybrid Engine II technology, boosts battery life and standby time to stretch out the time between recharges. Three USB 3.0 ports support the latest high-speed storage and can recharge mobile devices in double-quick time, while sophisticated thermal management means Zenbook never loses its cool.

Incredible Sound
SonicMaster, because we're serious about sound

Creating an Ultrabook™ that looks as incredible as Zenbook UX302 is one thing, but making one that sounds as incredible is something else. The key to success is Asusunique SonicMaster technology and a team of audio engineers who expertly balance high-quality audio hardware and professional-grade audio software to ensure the best possible sound quality.
Incredible Cloud
Store, share, and sync

ASUS cloud services provide the most complete platform for online living that's accessible anywhere from a host of devices. With ASUS WebStorage, convenience is the main priority, offering you easy storage, sharing, and syncing of everything from business presentations to photo albums and favorite multimedia content. Each ASUS Zenbook comes with 32GB of WebStorage space free for the three years, and offers you the MyBitCast app so you can easily sync your content to multiple devices and accounts simultaneously

ASUS aims to deliver the products across segments including Tablets, Notebooks and Versatile Hybrid Devices. The company is constantly focusing on increasing its presence across the country. The company is also focusing on increasing the channel partners and manpower to reach each and every partner in every state.

The product will be available across all ASUS Exclusive Stores and major multi brand retail outletsstarting April 2014.

Specifications:

Remark Colour	Model Name	Screen	CPU	VGA	RAM	Storage	OS	WLAN
Dark Blue	UX302LG-C4022P	13.3" FHD Glare, Touch panel	Intel Core i5-4200 (up to 2.3G, 3M)	NVidia GT 730M 2GB VRAM	2GB + 2GB DDR3 1600	750 GB 5400 rpm + 16GB MSSD	Win 8 64B Pro	802.11 AC
BT	Webcam	Battery	Warranty	Accessory	USB 3.0	HDMI	MRP
BT 4.0	HD Camera	3 Cell	1 Year Global	Sleeve & Cable (VGA)	3	1	99,999

ASUS marks its presence in Madhya Pradesh with 1st Exclusive Store in Bhopal

ASUS, a leading brand, driven by the strength of mastering technological innovation and design perfection for the ultimate life-enhancing and computing experience, today, announced the launch of its first exclusive store in Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh. The new outlet will feature the entire range of Touch notebooks, Ultrabooks, Tablets, Phablets and Notebooks including the recently launched products which have been launched in India till date. The retail store Blue Ocean is located at SF-34E Second Floor, North Block DB City Mall, MP Nagar, Bhopal.

ASUS is marking its presence in Madhya Pradesh with the launch of its first exclusive retail store in Bhopal. The store would assist Asus in reaching out to its customers and to enable them to have access to all the latest and forthcoming technologies. The company already has stores in New Delhi, Kolkata, Mumbai, Chennai, Calicut, Goa, Thane, Raipur, Bhillai, Gurgaon, Durgapur, Kanpur, Cochin, Kolhapur, Noida, Amravati, Kottayam, Lucknow, Jaipur, Mysore, Guwahati, Dehradun, Belgaum, Hubli, Anand, Warangal, Kannur, Coimbatore, Burdwan, Imphal, Agartala, Ludhiana, Nashik, Siliguri, Nagaland, Shillong, Bangalore, Patna, Vijaywada, Vizag,  Ananthpur, Rajkot, Junagadh, Ahmednagar, Hyderabad, Udaipur, Thanjavur, Karnal, Pune, Bhusawal , Vadodara, Mizoram and Ranchi.

Speaking on the occasion, Mr. Arindam Saha, Head Marketing Communication, System Business Group ASUS India said, “Bhopal is one of major technologically adept city and has is witnessing constant growth. We are elated to be marking our presence in Madhya Pradesh with the capital city and would efficiently serve our existing and prospective customers from this region. We will continue spreading our footprints with unique value propositions and innovative product range across the country.”

The new store will have the company's entire range of Touch notebooks, Ultrabooks, Tablets, Phablets, 11” – 15” Notebooks and Hybrid devices (2-in-1 & 3-in-1 devices) viz. the Transformer Series. Users can look for Gaming notebooks, multimedia notebooks, and different innovative devices as per their requirements at varied prices. With the recently launched ASUS Transformer Book T100, excellence is never out of reach and entertainment is never out of focus. ASUS Transformer Book T100 is an extremely compact ultraportable for people who want the productivity features of a laptop with the easy portability of a tablet — and the flexibility to switch between the two in an instant. Running on Windows 8.1, T100 comes with preinstalled Microsoft office 2013 Home & Student.

About ASUS

ASUS is a worldwide top-three consumer notebook vendor and maker of the world’s best-selling, most award-winning, motherboards. A leading enterprise in the new digital era, ASUS designs and manufactures products that perfectly meet the needs of today’s digital home and office, with a broad portfolio that includes motherboards, graphics cards, optical drives, displays, desktop and all-in-one PCs, notebooks, netbooks, servers, multimedia devices, wireless solutions, networking devices, tablets and smartphones. Driven by innovation and committed to quality, ASUS won 4,256 awards in 2013 and is widely credited with revolutionizing the PC industry with its Eee PC™. ASUS has more than 12,500 employees around the globe with a world-class R&D team of 3,800 engineers. Company revenue for 2013 was approximately US$14 billion.

ASUS Showcases Complete Lineup of Mobile Products at Mobile World Congress 2014

On the opening day of Mobile World Congress, ASUS debuted two all-new additions to the popular Fonepad line, Fonepad 7 LTE (ME372CL) and Fonepad 7 (ME175CG). ASUS is also showcasing the complete lineup of its latest mobile products, including the ZenFone series, PadFone mini, and the new PadFone. Also displayed on PadFone mini and the ZenFone is ZenUI, the smart and intuitive new user interface exclusive to ASUS mobile devices.

Customers and members of the media are invited to visit the ASUS product showroom and experience the complete lineup of ASUS mobile products firsthand.

"We are excited to unveil our latest Fonepad models and present our complete lineup of phones in Europe during MWC 2014,” said Benson Lin, ASUS Corporate Vice President. “ASUS is always in search of incredible in everything we do, and will continue to provide consumers with amazing experiences through our mobile innovations."

The ASUS product showroom is located at booth 2M31 in Hall 2 of Fira Gran Via in Barcelona, and is available from 24th to 27th February.

Fonepad — one uncompromising device, two new models

The newest addition to the ASUS mobile lineup on display at Mobile World Congress is Fonepad 7 LTE (ME372CL), a 7-inch phablet with built-in LTE connectivity and phone functionality for consumers who want one uncompromising device to connect and entertain them. With blazingly fast data speeds, Fonepad 7 LTE delivers streaming video and music without a hitch and makes web browsing responsive and snappy. Dual front speakers and SonicMaster audio provide rich, immersive sound and are the perfect complement to Fonepad 7 LTE's HD IPS (in-plane switching) display. Together, movies and games come to life. Fonepad 7 LTE’s Intel® Atom™ Z2560 1.6GHz processor with Hyper-Threading technology delivers powerful multi-tasking and graphical performance for the latest apps and games, while being energy efficient to provide all-day usage.

Another new product for Mobile World Congress, Fonepad 7 (ME175CG) is a 7-inch phablet with built-in 3G connectivity and phone functionality that delivers best value for a mobile device. Fonepad 7 features an HD IPS display for a sharp, vivid picture and a high-performance Intel Atom Z2520 1.2GHz processor to ensure a responsive and smooth experience. Its 3G connectivity further enhances performance and makes web browsing, social networking, and video calls fast and fluid.

ZenFone — big features, bold style

ZenFone, the long-anticipated ASUS smartphone series, is available with screens ranging from 4 to 6 inches and in a variety of striking colors. With so many available combinations, there is a ZenFone to match anyone's needs and sense of style. All ZenFone models feature Corning® Gorilla® Glass 3 screens for incredible scratch resistance and durability.

ZenFone 4 has a gorgeous 4-inch display and is easy to personalize with swappable back covers available in Charcoal Black, Pearl White, Cherry Red, Sky Blue and Solar Yellow colors. It supports micro SD cards up to 64GB, giving plenty of room to store photos, videos, apps, and more. ZenFone 5 comes with a spacious 5-inch IPS HD display that can even be used while wearing gloves for easy operation on cold winter days. Its stunning design tapers to just 5.5mm at its thinnest edge. ZenFone 5 is available in Charcoal Black, Pearl White, Cherry Red, Champagne Gold and Twilight Purple colors. ZenFone 6 offers a fantastic 6-inch HD IPS display complemented by SonicMaster audio technology to deliver immersive entertainment experiences. It is equipped with a powerful 13-megapixel camera for clear, high-resolution photos. ZenFone 6 is available in Charcoal Black, Pearl White, Cherry Red and Champagne Gold colors.

Every ZenFone features PixelMaster camera technology to make it easier for users to capture great photos and videos. Additionally, ZenFone 5 and ZenFone 6 have a PixelMaster feature called Low-light Mode that significantly increases camera performance in poorly lit scenes. By merging adjacent pixels, the camera increases light sensitivity by up to 400% and contrast up to 200%, resulting in clear and bright low-light shots without the need for a flash.

PadFone mini and the new PadFone — powerful performance in a versatile package

PadFone mini is a uniquely versatile device that combines the pocketability of a smartphone with the screen size of a tablet. Comprised of a 4-inch smartphone that docks seamlessly in a palm-sized 7-inch tablet, PadFone mini lets users expand their view and charge their phone at the same time. With a powerful Intel Atom Z2560 processor with Intel Hyper-Threading Technology, 8GB of internal storage, and up to 64GB micro SD card support, PadFone mini has all the power and resources needed for both phone and tablet apps. It also features dual SIM support for incredible connectivity, giving users the freedom to have two phone numbers or separate data and phone lines.

For those who prefer larger screens, the new PadFone is a 5-inch Full HD smartphone with fast LTE connectivity that easily transforms into a 10-inch Full HD tablet. Featuring a sleek aluminum unibody design and driven by a Qualcomm® Snapdragon™ 800 quad-core 2.2GHz processor, the new PadFone  smoothly runs the latest apps and HD video with style. Its 13-megapixel PixelMaster camera excels at capturing crisp, vivid photos no matter the subject or lighting.


ZenUI — simply beautiful and seriously smart

Developed on the concepts of freedom, expression and connection, ZenUI is the all-new user interface exclusive to ASUS mobile devices, and is first available on ZenFone and PadFone mini. Featuring a new visual design made to be efficient and inviting, it contains modern 'flat' icons, vivid color themes, animations, new ringtones and notification sounds, and a clean layout to clearly present information.

ZenUI also includes two features — What's Next and Do It Later — designed to free users from the actively having to manage the multitude of information they are confronted with daily and enable them to be more productive. What's Next puts the information currently most important and useful to the user —  such as upcoming appointments, new messages and missed calls from VIP contacts, weather at the next destination, and more — front and center on the lock screen, the home screen and in the notification drawer.

Do It Later frees the user to focus on the task at hand without forgetting about other important things to do later. If a user is in the middle of writing an email and receives a phone call, a simple button tap automatically creates a reminder to call that person back. Users can also save interesting items, like articles, YouTube videos, or any web page, to read later. Each reminder and saved item is collected in the separate Do It Later app and includes a shortcut to perform the related action, such as call a contact or view a webpage.


Where to find ASUS at Mobile World Congress

The complete lineup of ASUS mobile devices, including the two all new Fonepad 7 models and ZenFone series, is on display in the ASUS product showroom at Mobile World Congress for customers and members of the media to experience firsthand. It is located at booth 2M31 in Hall 2 of Fira Gran Via in Barcelona, Spain, and is open from 24th to 26th February from 9:00am to 8:00pm, and on 27th February from 9:00am to 4:00pm.

ASUS exhibited at ‘FONOCOM 2014’ organised by M.P. Computer & Telecom Association (MPCTA)

ASUS, a leading brand, driven by the strength of mastering technological innovation and design perfection for the ultimate life-enhancing and computing experience, exhibited at the Central India’s Larget IT Expo ‘‘FONOCOM 2014’. The event was held from 14th February, 2014 to 16th February, 2014 at Open Ground, Opp. Satya Sai School, Bombay Hospital Road, Indore. FONOCOM 2014 is a complete IT & Tel Carnival is a world class event which showcases the very latest technological trends, that brings together every level of participants.

ASUS displayed numerous latest products including Tablets, Notebooks, Ultrabooks and Hybrid Devices including F series , Versatile Series , Vivobook , Transformer Book and Tablets.
Commenting on Event Mr. Azeem Khan, Branch Sales Manager, Madhya Pradesh, System Business Group. ASUS India said “Being the only completely impartial, attendee focused IT event – FONOCOM is a great platform to spread awareness and reach out to the target audience. In view of the participation, we have been successful in further uplifting the technological awareness of the region. Visitors experienced our latest range of products and also availed some exciting ASUS merchandise with every booking or purchase they made.”


ASUS Representatives present at the stall to assisted customers to understand the products better. Customers who booked any ASUS product got discount ranging from 2 to 5% on MRP depending upon the model selected. In addition, customers got free ASUS branded merchandise on bookings or making the purchase.

FONOCOM is renowned Central India's as the one complete IT show. The expo observes footfall of 1.25 lakhs within a period of 3 days. Students, corporate customers, and government officials gained technological knowledge from the Expo.

About ASUS :

ASUS is a worldwide top-three consumer notebook vendor and maker of the world’s best-selling, most award-winning, motherboards. A leading enterprise in the new digital era, ASUS designs and manufactures products that perfectly meet the needs of today’s digital home and office, with a broad portfolio that includes motherboards, graphics cards, optical drives, displays, desktop and all-in-one PCs, notebooks, netbooks, servers, multimedia devices, wireless solutions, networking devices, tablets and smartphones. Driven by innovation and committed to quality, ASUS won 4,256 awards in 2013 and is widely credited with revolutionizing the PC industry with its Eee PC™. ASUS has more than 12,500 employees around the globe with a world-class R&D team of 3,800 engineers. Company revenue for 2012 was approximately US$14 billion.

ASUS enters Jharkhand with two Exclusive Stores in Ranchi

ASUS, a leading brand, driven by the strength of mastering technological innovation and design perfection for the ultimate life-enhancing and computing experience, today, ventured in Jharkhand with announcing the launch of two exclusive stores in Ranchi. The new outlets will feature the entire range of Touch notebooks, Ultrabooks, Tablets, Phablets and Notebooks including the recently launched products which have been launched in India till date.

The first retail store M/S. Exel International inaugurated is located 28 AC Market, GEL Church Complex - Main Road, Ranchi – 834001. It was followed by the opening of Maxum Industries, the second store which is located at Shop No. B-61, Sainik Market, Main Road, Ranchi.

ASUS is marking its presence in Jharkhand with launching two exclusive stores in the capital of the state. This store will give access to all the most-up-to-date and imminent technologies from ASUS in this region. The company already has stores in New Delhi, Kolkata, Mumbai, Chennai, Calicut, Goa, Thane, Raipur, Bhillai, Gurgaon, Durgapur, Kanpur, Cochin, Kolhapur, Noida, Amravati, Kottayam, Lucknow, Jaipur, Mysore, Guwahati, Dehradun, Belgaum, Hubli, Gwalior, Anand, Warangal, Kannur, Coimbatore, Burdwan, Imphal, Agartala, Ludhiana, Nashik, Siliguri, Nagaland, Shillong, Bangalore, Patna, Vijaywada, Vizag,  Ananthpur, Rajkot, Junagadh, Ahmednagar, Hyderabad, Udaipur, Thanjavur, Karnal, Pune, Bhusawal , Vadodara, and Mizoram.

Speaking on the occasion Mr. Peter Chang, Regional Head - South Asia, Country Manager – System Business Group, ASUS India said,” Jharkhand has witnessed all round development and the numbers of educational and technical institutions have multiplied in the state. Furthermore, the capital city - Ranchi is one of the rising markets of India. ASUS is delighted to increase the retail presence in the eastern India and reaching out to another state. Our state wise expansion strategy has assisted us to remarkably spread our footprints across the country at a much higher pace. We are confident that we would be able to efficiently serve our existing and prospective customers from this region as well.”

The new store will have the company's entire range of Touch notebooks, Ultrabooks, Tablets, Phablets, 11” – 15” Notebooks and Hybrid devices (2-in-1 & 3-in-1 devices) viz. the Transformer Series. Users can look for Gaming notebooks, multimedia notebooks, and different innovative devices as per their requirements at varied prices. With the recently launched ASUS Transformer Book T100, excellence is never out of reach and entertainment is never out of focus. ASUS Transformer Book T100 is an extremely compact ultraportable for people who want the productivity features of a laptop with the easy portability of a tablet — and the flexibility to switch between the two in an instant. Running on Windows 8.1, T100 comes with preinstalled Microsoft office 2013 Home & Student.

About ASUS

ASUS is a worldwide top-three consumer notebook vendor and maker of the world’s best-selling, most award-winning, motherboards. A leading enterprise in the new digital era, ASUS designs and manufactures products that perfectly meet the needs of today’s digital home and office, with a broad portfolio that includes motherboards, graphics cards, optical drives, displays, desktop and all-in-one PCs, notebooks, netbooks, servers, multimedia devices, wireless solutions, networking devices, tablets and smartphones. Driven by innovation and committed to quality, ASUS won 4,256 awards in 2013 and is widely credited with revolutionizing the PC industry with its Eee PC™. ASUS has more than 12,500 employees around the globe with a world-class R&D team of 3,800 engineers. Company revenue for 2012 was approximately US$14 billion.

ASUS to exhibit at 18th IT Expo 2014

ASUS, a leading brand, driven by the strength of mastering technological innovation and design perfection for the ultimate life-enhancing and computing experience, is set to exhibit at the 18th SITA IT Expo 2014. The event will be held from 14th February, 2014 to 17th February, 2014 at Vanita Vishram ground, Athwalines in Surat. The SITA Expo at Surat, Gujarat is the pioneer name amongst the associations of Information Technology Trade across India.

ASUS’ stall would be situated at the elite Company Dome segment at the expo. Over 20 latest and premium products of ASUS will be on display from every segment including Transformer Book, Fonepad 7, Nexus 7 2013, Padfone to name a few. Furthermore, full range of ASUS laptops will also be displayed that will include Touch Notebooks (Vivobook), Ultrabooks, Portables (11.6 inch) and Versatile series (VGA and UMA).

Commenting on Event Mr. Jignesh Bhavsar, Branch Head Gujarat & Rajasthan, System. Business Group. ASUS India said “The SITA IT Expo is one of the premium Exhibition that voice the latest endeavours of the IT Industry in the southern part of Gujarat. This is a wonderful opportunity to showcase products and to spread maximum awareness to larger target audience. All our latest Ultrabooks, Laptops, Tablets, Phablets & Hybrid Devices would be displayed at the Expo. We are optimistic about taking the technological perception of the region to the next level with our association with SITA.”

Mr. Unnat Mehta, President, SITA says “Since its inception, SITA has been able to garner a lot of respect from the society and in return has persistently availed them with all the latest technologies. ASUS’ association with region specific exhibits like ours establishes their commitment for the market. SITA IT Expo has a strong support from NASSCOM, GIL and South Gujarat Chamber of Commerce and Industries .”

ASUS Representatives would be present at the stall to assist customers understand the products better. Customers booking any ASUS product during 4 days of the expo will get upto 5% discount on MRP depending upon the model selected. In addition, customers will get free ASUS branded merchandise on purchase or booking.

SITA is the apex body of I.T. trade in South Gujarat, which covers the regions of Surat, Ankleshwar, Bharuch, Navsari, Valsad, Vapi. The expo observes footfall of over 1 lakh within a period of 4 days. Students, IT professionals, corporate customers, housemakers, small and medium businessmen, government employees and corporate employees can gain technological knowledge from the Expo.

About ASUS :

ASUS is a worldwide top-three consumer notebook vendor and maker of the world’s best-selling, most award-winning, motherboards. A leading enterprise in the new digital era, ASUS designs and manufactures products that perfectly meet the needs of today’s digital home and office, with a broad portfolio that includes motherboards, graphics cards, optical drives, displays, desktop and all-in-one PCs, notebooks, netbooks, servers, multimedia devices, wireless solutions, networking devices, tablets and smartphones. Driven by innovation and committed to quality, ASUS won 4,256 awards in 2013 and is widely credited with revolutionizing the PC industry with its Eee PC™. ASUS has more than 12,500 employees around the globe with a world-class R&D team of 3,800 engineers. Company revenue for 2012 was approximately US$14 billion.

ASUS launches its 1st Exclusive Store in Hyderabad

ASUS India, a leading brand, driven by the strength of mastering technological innovation and design perfection for the ultimate life-enhancing and computing experience, today, announced the launch of its first exclusive store in Hyderabad, Andhra Pradesh. The new outlet will feature the brand’s entire range of Ultrabooks, Notebooks, Netbooks, Tablets and Phablets that are available in India. The retail store I.T Mall, is located at D.No: 6-2-983, Diamond Towers, Beside Shadan college, Main road, Khairatabad, Hyderabad-500004.

ASUS India is focused on its retail expansion in India, including the metro cities viz. Delhi, Mumbai, Bangalore, Kolkata and Chennai. After marking its presence in Warangal, Vijaywada, Ananthpur and other cities, ASUS is further escalating its presence in Andhra Pradesh with launching retail store in Hyderabad to let the customers in the region have access to all the latest and forthcoming technologies. The company already has stores in New Delhi, Kolkata, Mumbai, Chennai, Calicut, Goa, Thane, Raipur, Bhillai, Gurgaon, Durgapur, Kanpur, Cochin, Kolhapur, Noida, Pune, Amravati, Kottayam, Lucknow, Jaipur, Mysore, Guwahati, Dehradun, Belgaum, Hubli, Gwalior, Anand, Warangal, Kannur, Coimbatore, Burdwan, Imphal, Agartala, Ludhiana, Nashik, Siliguri, Nagaland, Shillong, Bangalore, Patna, Vijaywada, Vizag, Ananthpur, Rajkot, Junagadh and Ahmednagar.

Speaking on the occasion, Mr. Unaez Quraishi, Sales & Distribution Director, System Business Group, ASUS India said, “In order to timely serve and counterpart the demand in the state, it was crucial to escalate our presence. Hyderabad is an apt choice for our store not only because it is the fourth most populous city in India but also because it is emerging as an IT Hub and has several advanced institutions offering IT and Management education. We are quite upbeat about this region and wish to serve our existing and prospective customers with utmost sincerity and commitment. “

The new store will have the company's entire range of Entertainment, Classic, Versatile and Elite series of products. End users can look forward to the latest Gaming notebook G74SX and experience the thrill of 3D vision. Product range also includes the Eee Pad Transformer, which is the best tablet choice for users looking for both media consumption and mobile productivity with an expandable keyboard docking station. The New U Series Bamboo Collection (a follow-up to the first Bamboo Series launched in 2008) blends the wonders of natural design with cutting edge notebook computing and stylish mobility.

About ASUS: ASUS is a worldwide top-three consumer notebook vendor and maker of the world’s best-selling, most award-winning, motherboards. A leading enterprise in the new digital era, ASUS designs and manufactures products that perfectly meet the needs of today’s digital home and office, with a broad portfolio that includes motherboards, graphics cards, optical drives, displays, desktop and all-in-one PCs, notebooks, netbooks, servers, multimedia devices, wireless solutions, networking devices, tablets and smartphones. Driven by innovation and committed to quality, ASUS won 4,168 awards in 2012 and is widely credited with revolutionizing the PC industry with its Eee PC™. ASUS has more than 12,500 employees around the globe with a world-class R&D team of 3,800 engineers. Company revenue for 2011 was approximately US$11.9 billion and as of September 2012, the brand is estimated to be worth US$1.662 billion.