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ASUS Malaysia Announces New Snapdragon X Plus-powered Vivobook S 15 & ProArt PZ13

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By Timothy Teoh September 9, 2024

ASUS Malaysia is expanding its ASUS Copilot+ PC series with the launch of ASUS Vivobook S 15 ultraportable laptop and ProArt PZ13 creator tablet. These new models promise to deliver an unparalleled user experience with its multiday battery life, unprecedented performance, and AI-powered Copilot+ PC experiences.

Vivobook S 15 Copilot+ PC: The Ultraportable Laptop

With a focus on portability, the ASUS Vivobook S 15 comes with a slim 14.7 mm, 1.42 kg all-metal body with a minimalist aesthetic and a premium CNC-engraved logo. The 70 Wh battery provides up to 19+ hours of use, with fast charging and ASUS USB-C Easy Charge.

The device also comes with a single-zone RGB backlit keyboard, a dedicated Copilot button for instant access to AI tools including Copilot, Live Captions, and Cocreator, and an expansive touchpad that supports intuitive gesture controls.

It also features the innovative StoryCube AI-powered app, designed to help users bring their creative visions to life. Connectivity is effortless with two USB4 ports, USB 3.2, HDMI 2.1, a microSD slot, and WiFi 7, providing speeds up to 5.8 Gbps.

The 15.6-inch 3K 120 Hz ASUS Lumina OLED display, offering 100% DCI-P3 color coverage and Dolby Atmos audio, ensures an outstanding audiovisual experience perfect for both productivity and entertainment.

Now available in Malaysia, the ASUS Vivobook S15 (S5507) powered by the Snapdragon X Plus is priced at RM4,899. You can get it at at ASUS eStore as well as ASUS’ authorized resellers, both online and offline.

ProArt PZ13: Creator Tablet

The ProArt PZ13 is a sleek and lightweight creator tablet, weighing just 0.85 kg and measuring 9 mm thick, designed for creative professionals on the move. It features Copilot+ for advanced AI capabilities and boasts IP52 and military-grade durability. This tablet offers exceptional security, speed, and personalization.

For connectivity, it includes two USB4 ports and a high-speed SD card reader supporting up to 312MB/s UHS-II cards. Its 70 Wh battery provides extended use away from power sources, with up to 21 hours of FHD video playback.

The ProArt PZ13 features a 3K ASUS Lumina OLED touchscreen with stylus support, Pantone Validated certification, and a 16:10 aspect ratio for exceptional visuals. It includes AI-driven tools like StoryCube for asset management and ProArt Creator Hub for workflow optimization. Additionally, it comes with a six-month CapCut membership, providing advanced video editing capabilities for creators.

Additionally, it also features an impressive pair of cameras: a 5MP front camera with IR support for Windows Hello and a 13MP rear camera, enabling creators to express their creativity anytime and anywhere.

The ProArt PZ13 is now available in Malaysia for RM6,999 at ASUS eStore as well as ASUS’ authorized resellers, both online and offline.

Receive up to RM99 in rewards with ASUS’ Your Voice Matters Campaign

ASUS Malaysia is also currently running the Your Voice Matters campaign, in which users are invited to leave a constructive review of their new ASUS / ROG laptop to receive rewards worth up to RM99.

For more info: https://www.asus.com/events/promotions/my/your-voice-matters/

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HONOR Magic V3: Snapdragon 8 Gen 3, thinner, lighter, retails at RM6,999

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By Timothy Teoh September 09, 2024

HONOR has thrown in their foldable contender of the year in the form of the Magic V3, which succeeds last year’s Magic V2.

For this year’s iteration, HONOR has made the Magic V3 lighter and thinner than before with the foldable now sporting a thickness of 9.2mm when folded and 4.35mm when unfolded (vs. 9.9mm and 4.7mm respectively on the V2). They’ve also managed to shave off 5 grams, with Magic V3 now having the lowest possible weight of 226 grams.

Thankfully, unlike the Magic V2 where we had to wait a good 6 months after the global launch for the device to land in Malaysia, the Magic V3 will reach our shores imminently.

HONOR Malaysia has announced that the Magic V3 will retail in the country at RM6,999. It is now up for pre-orders, along with early bird promos running until 12th September. During this period, pre-orders will come with 1-year screen protection, an HONOR Watch 4, an HONOR Magic-Pen, and an HONOR SuperCharge Wireless Charger Stand with support for 100W wireless charging.

Interested buyers can put their orders down on HONOR’s official website, or on HONOR’s platforms on Shopee and Lazada.

HONOR Magic V3 specs

The HONOR Magic V3 will run on the Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 processor, paired together with 12GB RAM and 512GB storage.

For this year’s design, HONOR has done away with the vertically-aligned triple camera setup, perhaps as a strategic move to differentiate itself from the Samsung Z Fold series. In its place is what HONOR calls an Octagon Dome design, which houses the 50MP 1/1.56″ main wide camera, 50MP 1/2.51″ periscope telescope camera with 3.5x optical zoom and 100x digital zoom, and 40MP ultra-wide camera.

Like the mid-range 200 Pro, the Magic V3 will come with a range of creative Harcourt Filters.

For front cameras, there are 20MP selfie shooters located on both the internal and external displays.

Talking of displays, the Magic V3’s external display is a 6.43″ OLED LTPO panel, offering 2376×1060 resolution and variable refresh rates from 1-120Hz. According to HONOR, peak brightness reaches up to 5,000nits.

When unfolded, the phone reveals a 7.92″ OLED LTPO panel with 2344×2156 resolution, 120Hz refresh rates, and a significantly lower peak brightness of 1,800nits.

Keeping the device running is a 5,150mAh silicon carbon battery supporting 66W wired charging and 50W wireless charging.

Along with upgrades in hardware, you can also expect AI features powered by Google, including AI Eraser, Inter-Translation (English, Malay, and Chinese included), and Voice-to-Text notes.

The HONOR Magic V3 is available in three designs: Mossy Green, Silk Brown, and Classic Black.

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