ASUS today announced the latest additions to the ExpertBook B1 series of highly-mobile laptops, packed with business-friendly features and power that
make them the ideal choice for small firms, inspirational educational institutions and smart students — the 14-inch B1402 (B1402CVA).
With a compact design that easily slips into any backpack or case, powerful processors ranging up to 13th Gen Intel® Core™ i7 options and a non-touch 14-inch screens, the latest addition to the ExpertBook B1 lineup are primed to deliver impressive performance, enterprise-level security, military-grade durability, and extensive connectivity, including the very latest WiFi 6E technology — ensuring it’s the perfect portable partner to empower business productivity, everyday learning, and more.
The new ExpertBook B1 (B1402) also adhere to the ASUS commitment to sustainability, coming with both increased energy efficiency and a reduced environmental footprint. This laptop touts EPEAT Gold, TCO 9.0 and ENERGY STAR® 8.0 certifications, and FSC™-certified materials are used in the packaging.
Mobility empowered
ExpertBook B1 (B1402) is packed into a highly-portable frame, meaning it’s ready to be picked up and packed for use on the go, anytime and anywhere. This makes it a great choice for students and businesspeople alike. Those in education are empowered to study in the classroom and beyond, for easy collaboration and group discussions. For the world of work settings, the new B1 drives productivity, with a choice of bright, expansive, and versatile displays for clearer presentations and sharing.
In particular, the 14-inch ExpertBook B1 (B1402) benefits from a NanoEdge display that offer a wide 178° viewing angle, so it’s easy to see the screen from any conceivable angle. The screen delivers bright and vibrant images for clear viewing under diverse scenarios and conditions. Moreover, the display is attached via a lay-flat hinge that allows the screen to be open a full 180°, making it easy to share content with others or collaborate on projects.
Performance primed
The new ExpertBook B1 (B1402) pack a serious performance punch, with up to a powerful Intel Core i7 processor delivering the computing power needed to get the job done. Coupled with support for up to total 40 GB memory with a single SO-DIMM slot and a capacious 512GB PCIe® 4.0 M.2 SSD, the ExpertBook B1 equips users for even the most intensive work — ensuring rapid operation for both office workers and students, as well as the ability to have vast libraries of business or project files and folders on tap.
Modern students and businesses expect non-stop connectivity, to drive everything from online classes to company-wide videoconferences, so ExpertBook B1 (B1402) is equipped with the very latest and congestion-busting WiFi 6E technology — so speedy and stable wireless connections are assured.
Traditional connectivity is also covered, with a full spread of I/O ports for easy compatibility with a wide range of peripheral devices.
Sustainably designed and packaged
The refreshed ExpertBook B1 (B1402) has also been designed with sustainability in mind. The new models carry full EPEAT Gold, TCO 9.0 and ENERGY STAR® 8.0 certifications, and in fact even exceed the exacting latter standard — with energy consumption that’s up to 46% lower than the ENERGY STAR® 8.0 certification requirements. These certifications ensure that these models have reduced energy consumption and environmental impact, resulting in much more eco-friendly products. Even the packaging has been created with sustainability as a watchword, made out of a mixture of materials from FSC™ -certified forests, recycled materials, and other controlled sources.
Security assured
ExpertBook B1 (B1402) is engineered for the diverse security needs presented by the worlds of work and education. Enterprise-grade login and authentication features, for example, help to keep work files and business-critical data safe and confidential. The built-in infrared camera enables fast login via face alone, while an optional fingerprint sensor empowers another layer of secure authentication — offering businesses a choice of strong defenses.
There’s also a physical webcam shield for instant privacy, with one quick swipe ensuring the outside world is shut off. This is ideal for any situation where sensitive information or settings need to be rapidly shut off from the outside world, and is a valuable tool for education settings where safeguarding issues are at the forefront.
ExpertBook B1 (B1402) also offers optional Trusted Platform Module (TPM) 2.01 to ensure attackers don’t get behind the scenes to snoop on the user’s private life or business data, securely storing authentication information used by software — from passwords to encryption keys. There’s even a Kensington lock slot, providing the assurance of physical security when ExpertBook B1 must be unavoidably left unattended.
Durability infused
ExpertBook B1 (B1402) is also engineered for extreme resilience, with a design that shrug off everyday bumps and scrapes. This positions it as an ideal partner for today’s on-the-go professionals and nomadic students, being fit for the busiest work and study environments.
Specifically, the refreshed ExpertBook B1 meet the exacting US MIL-STD 810H standard for militarygrade durability. This is in addition to undergoing extensive and stringent in-house testing at ASUS, offering the assurance of exceptional protection for everyday business and learning.
The ASUS ExpertBook B1 is also covered by the same extensive 3-year local on-site warranty, 3-year battery warranty and 1st year Perfect Warranty (accidental damage protection), ensuring optimal peace of mind and lowering the overall cost of ownership.
AVAILABILITY & PRICING
ASUS ExpertBook B1 (B1402) is available now from selected ASUS authorized retailers and partners,
priced from RM 3,699. Please contact our local ASUS sales for further information:
https://www.connect.asus.com/my/ContactSales
