Asus Vivobook S400C
16 January 2013
ASUS
become one vendor Microsoft to popularize Windows 8. One notebook running on Windows
8 are ASUS VivoBook S400. Specific
characteristics of this devices running on Windows 8 is the intuitive touch
screen. Of course this is a new experience for touch screen devices running on
notebook.
Vivobook
is also a unique product, with a fusion power of the third generation of Intel
processors Ivy Bridge, Windows 8 operating system, ASUS designs and elegant. VivoBook S400 brings ultrabook concept,
which emphasizes thinness and light weights. Highest thickness of only 2.1 cm
in length and a width of 33.9 x 23.9 cm. and weighing 1.9 kg. Although ultrabook
category, but weighs more than categories defined Intel, which is between 1.2
to 1.36 kg.
This
notebook is performed with a simple design, with a screen size of 14 inches. It
makes a lot of wide space for the keyboard, the palm area, as well touchpad.
VivoBook S400
14-inch screen comes with an intuitive touch screen frameless, with a
resolution of 1366 x 768 p. This makes the image look sharp in this ultrabook.
With Windows 8 a new concept to the specific tile, naturally sharp images more
satisfying to new experiences in Windows 8. Furthermore, in addition to
innovative touchscreen, the screen is also present in the solid material, which
is resistant to scratches.
When
exploring this notebook screen, users can feel the sensation of touch tablet
style. Space keyboard keys almost evenly and fairly wide and padded. The
distance between the keys were also well preserved, so that minimizing errors
due to lack of space type keyboard. However, the keyboard does not come with a
backlit, making it somewhat difficult to use in the dark.
If
the user is bored with touch screen experience, there is still a responsive
touchpad like when your finger touches the screen. Not only the screen, the
outside of the notebook is also made of a solid material. The front is smooth
and attractive eyes.
Though
the design is simple, this device comes with full connectivity. The left side
there are two USB ports, audio jacks and a SD card. The right side of the power
input, VGA, HDMI port, USB 3.0 and LAN.
This
notebook uses processors from Intel, Ivy Bridge Dual Core i3, also support
Intel HD Graphics 4000. So the process of responsive performance, while trying
to run games and applications, and does not reappear when used browsing. Series
Intel graphics also make the image sharper. Power management of the batteries
can last 4 hours to supply browsing, streaming light and normal. While charging
the battery enough for it takes 2 hours.
Innovations
ASUS SonicMaster audio produced quite satisfactory. Audio is used to produce a
loud sound and not shrill, although the location of the sound is at the bottom
left and right side of the notebook.
The
new operating system provides a different experience. Interface design comes in
the form of variations in tile, including tile is live and updates. As per
typical Windows 8, to access the tile-tile is certainly better by doing touch.
For these operating systems, users can swap to shift the interface. In
addition, the navigation interface can also be done with a touchpad.
For
users of Windows 7, would still need adaptation to long to get used to Windows
8. When you want to go into desktop mode, you can click on one tile that is a
shortcut to the desktop. But once get into the desktop, there is usually a lot
of changes, but no longer used in Windows 8. For example, the start menu. To
access the application, you can browse through the search feature that emerges
from the right side of the screen.
Windows
8 also allows synchronization with different devices based on Windows 8. Simply
plug in, after a notification will appear in the tile. Then, update the files
will run automatically.
Specifications:
Dimensions : 33.9 x23.9x 2.1 cm
Weight : 1.9 Kg
Operating
System: Windows 8
Display : 14-inch, 1366x768 resolution, 111
ppi
Keyboard : Chiclet
Mouse : touchpad
Processor : Intel Ivy Bridge Core i3-3217U
Graphics : Intel HD Graphics 4000
Memory : 1600 MHz DDR 3 4 GB, 24 GB SSD
Connectivity : 2 USB ports, 1 USB 3.0, WiFi





























