Computex 2013

Jonney Shih introduces its new product called the 'ASUS Transformer Book Trio', the world's first three-in-one mobile device during a press conference ahead of the opening of the Computex trade fair in Taipei on June 3, 2013.

Asustek's new product ASUS Transformer Book Trio, an 11.6-inch device combined notbook, tablet and desktop, is displayed during a news conference as part of media preview of the 2013 Computex exhibition in Taipei.

Intel Corporation's Executive Vice President Tom Kilroy (R) holds a tablet/laptop hybrid for a photo call with Taiwanese pop star Jolin Tsai during the opening of Taiwan's Computex 2013, one of the world's largest IT exhibitions, in Taipei, Taiwan.

Asustek's new product ASUS fonepad Note, a 6-inch device combined tablet and smartphone, is displayed during a news conference as part of media preview of the 2013 Computex exhibition in Taipei on June 3, 2013.

A visitor looks at motherboards at the MSI booth at the 2013 Computex exhibition at the TWTC Nangang exhibition hall in Taipei June 4, 2013.

Asustek Computer Inc Chairman Jonney Shih speaks about the company's new product ASUS Transformer Pad Infinity, a 10.1-inch device combined tablet and PC, during a news conference as part of media preview of the 2013 Computex exhibition in Taipei on June 3, 2013.

A woman displays a smart watch developed by Sonostar during Computex 2013 in Taipei, Taiwan. The device is scheduled to hit market in the third quarter, with a price tag of 179 USD.

Acer's Chairman JT Wang poses for cameras during an interview before the opening of the Computex exhibition at the Taipei International Convention Center in Taipei on June 3, 2013.

Jonney Shih, Chairman of Taiwan's ASUSTek Computer Inc., introduces its new product called the 'ASUS MeMO Pad HD 7', the world's first three-in-one mobile device during a press conference ahead of the opening of the Computex trade fair in Taipei on June 3, 2013.

Jim Wong, JT Wang and Michael Birkin pose with their new products at an international press conference on the eve of the opening of Computex 2013 in Taipei, Taiwan.

Intel Corporation's Executive Vice President Tom Kilroy delivers the keynote speech at the opening of Taiwan's Computex 2013 in Taipei, Taiwan.

An Acer employee displays a new tablet-laptop hybrid Aspire R7 at an international press conference on the eve of the opening of Computex 2013 in Taipei.

Acer Inc.'s Associated Vice President of Mobile Computing David Lee and Acer President Jim Wong describe features of the new Aspire S7 Ultrabook at an international press conference on the eve of the opening of Computex, one of the world's largest IT exhibitions, in Taipei.

Young Liu , Foxconn general manager of innovating Dial System Business Group (iDSBG) speaks during a press conference ahead of the opening of the Computex trade fair in Taipei on June 3, 2013.

Krik Skaugen, senior vice president and general manager of the PC Client Group, speaks during a press conference in Taipei on June 4, 2013.

Prime Zenbook new laptop with a processor Ivy Bridge and IPS screen

                         Asus is preparing the launch of two new notebooks - Zenbooks Prime. Models will offer screens with 11.6 or 13.3 inches with a resolution of 1080p.
                                                 


                        Engadget Chinese branch of service has gathered information on the latest laptops from Asus, even before their official release. Devices with screen diagonals of 11.6, and 13.3 inches to be named  Zenbook Prime and will be numbered accordingly and UX31A UX21A. The new laptops are to be produced with 22-nanometer technology (most likely low-voltage) Intel processors Ivy Bridge, IPS panels with 1920 x 1080 pixels and SSD to 256 GB capacity.
 

                       Prices of new Zenbooks Prime to start with $ 1,050.

Tablet wars Apple vs Samsung vs Asus

Apple just unveiled its latest slate and one of questions you are probably asking yourselves is, “How does it compare to its market rivals?”. That’s why we decided to create a table, comparing the iPad 3 to what are currently two of the hottest slates out there – the Asus Transformer Pad Infinity TF700T and the Samsung Galaxy Note 10.1.

Now lets see if those brave Android tablet warriors will be able to take the smug smile off of the iPad 3′s Retina display.

	APPLE IPAD 3 (HD)		SAMSUNG GALAXY NOTE 10.1	ASUS TRANSFORMER PAD INFINITY 700
OS	Apple iOS 5.1		Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich	Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich
Display	9.7-inch IPS TFT		10.1-inch PLS TFT	10.1-inch Super IPS+ LCD
Resolution	2048 x 1536 pixels		1280 x 800 pixels	1920 x 1200 pixels
Height	241.2 mm		256.7 mm	263 mm
Width	185.7 mm		175.3 mm	180.8 mm
Thickness	9.4 mm		8.9 mm	8.5 mm
Weight	652 grams (Wi-Fi)	662 grams (Wi-Fi + 4G)	583 grams	586 grams
Processor	1GHz dual-core Cortex A9		1.4GHz dual-core Cortex-A9	1.6 GHz quad-core Cortex-A9	1.5GHz dual-core Krait
GPU	Quad-core PowerVR SGX543MP4		Mali-400MP	Twelve-core ULP GeForce	Adreno 225
Storage	• 16GB • 32GB • 64GB		• 16GB • 32GB • 64GB	• 32GB • 64GB
microSD	No		Yes, up to 32GB	Yes, up to 32GB
RAM	? GB		1GB	1GB
Main camera	5MP Auto-Focus (1080p)		3.15 MP Auto-Focus with LED Flash (1080p)	8MP Auto-Focus with LED Flash (1080p)
Main camera Features	• Geo-tagging • Face detection		• Geo-tagging	• Geo-tagging
Front-facing camera	Yes, VGA		Yes, 2MP (720p)	Yes, 2MP (720p)
Wi-Fi	802.11 a/b/g/n		802.11 a/b/g/n	802.11 a/b/g/n
USB	Proprietary connector		Proprietary connector	microUSB port
Bluetooth	Yes, v4.0 with A2DP, LE		Yes, v3.0 with A2DP	Yes, v4.0 with A2DP, LE
Battery	42,5Wh		25,9Wh	25Wh
Network	• 2G Network GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 • 3G Network HSDPA 850 / 900 / 1900 / 2100 • 4G Network LTE 700 MHz Class 17 / 1700 / 2100		• 2G Network GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 • 3G Network HSDPA 850 / 900 / 1900 / 2100	N/A	• 2G Network GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 • 3G Network HSDPA • 4G Network LTE
Misc	–		S Pen	Optional mobile dock with standard QWERTY keyboard and trackpad
Availability	16 March (U.S., Canada, UK, France, Germany, Switzerland, Japan)		Q2	Q2
Sensors	• Accelerometer • Gyroscope • Proximity • Compass		• Accelerometer • Gyroscope • Proximity • Compass	• Accelerometer • Gyroscope • Proximity • Compass

So, based purely on the spec sheet alone, which one would you take home with you?