Surprise! ASUS debuts its first foldable PC at CES
What you need to know
- ASUS is debuting its brand new ZenBook 17 Fold at CES.
- Besides folding, it packs quite the spec sheet.
- The full launch isn’t expected until Computex in the summer.
Is 2022 going to be the year the foldable PC really kicks off? If ASUS has anything to say about it, then yes. Revealed for the first time at CES 2022, the ZenBook 17 Fold OLED is the company’s first foldable PC. And on a very early look, it’s going to kick some serious ass.
The full launch of the ZenBook 17 Fold OLED isn’t scheduled to happen until Computex in the summer in ASUS’ backyard out in Taiwan, but it’s kicking off the year in style with a sneak peek. There’s plenty we still don’t know about it, but we do have some snippets of goodness to get excited over.
ASUS ZenBook 17 Fold OLED
Category | ASUS ZenBook 17 Fold OLED |
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Display | 17.3-inches (unfolded), 2560 x 1920, 4:3 12.5-inches (folded), 3:2 100% DCI-P3, Pantone validated |
Processor | Intel 12th Gen Core i7 U-series |
Graphics | Intel Xe |
RAM | Up to 16GB LPDDR5 |
Storage | Up to 1TB PCIe 4.0 SSD |
Front Camera | Dedicated IR Camera for Windows Hello Built in 5MP webcam |
Security | Windows Hello |
Connectivity | Wi-Fi 6E, Bluetooth 5.2 |
Ports | 2 x Thunderbolt 4, 1 x 3.5mm audio jack |
Audio | Harman/Kardon quad speakers AI noise cancellation |
Battery | 75Wh 65W USB-C charging |
Source: ASUS
It’s a shame we’re still about half a year from seeing truly what this thing can do, but if foldables are going to be a thing in 2022, ASUS is certainly setting a high bar already.
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