ASUS rolls out world’s thinnest notebook, U36 with Intel Core i5 CPU

Taiwan-based computer product maker ASUSTeK (ASUS) has unveiled a 13.3-inch notebook U36 that the company flaunts as the thinnest one in the world. Along with harnessing the 'power of a standard voltage Intel Core i5 processor,' the U36 notebook will help users enjoy the 'freedom to stay light and connected' on the go, says ASUS in its official press release on the new product.

Asus U36 thinnest notebook

Skeptics may be suspicious of the ASUS notebook’s battery life as it mounts Intel Core i5 CPU. But ASUS says that it has implemented its well-acknowledged Super Hybrid Engine to significantly cut down power consumption of the device. As well, combined with NVIDIA graphics and Optimus technology, the ASUS notebook will deliver an amazing 11.5 hours battery life, ASUS says.

ASUS U36 notebook is built on an ultra-thin chassis diminishing the thickness to 19mm and reducing the weight to 1.44kg. The device’s 13.3-inch screen is a High Definition TFT display and it offers a resolution of 1366 x 768 pixels. It comes with a storage capacity of 500GB. 802.11 b/g/n wireless and 5 in 1 card reader are other highlighted features of the notebook.

Asus U36 thinnest notebook

The enhanced NVIDIA graphics card helps you watch videos and games in crystal clear on the device. In the meantime, Optimus technology cunningly helps switch between onboard or discrete graphics with no need for an intervention from the part of users. It ends up in less consumption of power. The ultra-thin body of the device is built using ultra-light magnesium alloy.

ASUS U36 notebook will come up in silver and black options. The notebook is anticipated to be a bang on-trend this season. Of course, people who look for stylish laptops will prefer the device, which is priced at £699 (approx $1000) including VAT in U.K. The device is available for U.K customers from Micro Anvika.com, ASUS said.

Via AkihabaraNews