The sleek ultraportable laptop sports an unconventional colour-blocking design, and four-sided NanoEdge display. The ASUS VivoBook S15 (S531FL-BQ188T) is retailing in Singapore at S$1,598.
The latest VivoBook S15 ships with 8th Gen Intel Core processors, NVIDIA GeForce MX250 graphics, 8GB RAM and 512GB PCIe SSD.
The ErgoLift hinge design improves the typing experience, with a sleek metallic chassis with unique colour-blocking finishes.
This is also the first VivoBook model to feature an infrared (IR) camera.
The VivoBook S15 (S531) incorporates the new frameless four-sided NanoEdge display design that gives it a more compact dimensions, and an immersive viewing experience thanks to an up to 88% screen-to-body ratio.
More details below from the press release.
SINGAPORE (19 August 2019) — ASUS today announces the new VivoBook S15 (S531), the ultraportable laptop that enhances productivity, and two unconventional colour-blocking finishes that add a dash of personality to mobile computing to appeal to a younger audience.
The sleek metal chassis features unique design touches and includes the ErgoLift hinge design for comfortable typing.
Powered by Intel® Core™ i7 processors and NVIDIA® GeForce® MX250 discrete graphics, it also features a 512GB PCIe® SSD.
Design that Defies Convention
The VivoBook S15 (S531) has a metal chassis finished in Moss Green and Transparent Silver, with each colour featuring complementing accents to enhance its colour-blocking.
The nature-inspired Moss Green is paired with Energetic Orange accents to showcase the spirit of exploring the great outdoors, while the Transparent Silver with Pure White accents resonates with the enthusiasm of a younger generation looking towards the future.
To appeal to a younger market, these are the first in the ASUS VivoBook range to feature the VivoBook logo on the lid, and the lid also features a tactile textured finish to further highlight the series’ different approach to computing.
There are also intricate design touches like twillinspired vents and speakers on the underside of the chassis.
The NanoEdge display design provides the VivoBook S15 (S531) with a more compact chassis footprint.
Weighing 1.8 kg, it can be easily slipped into a messenger bag or backpack, making them perfect for users who are constantly on-the-go.
User-friendly Features
The frameless four-sided NanoEdge displays provide the VivoBook S15 (S531) with 5.2mm-thin bezels and 88% screen-to-body ratios, giving more immersive visuals for work or play.
The ErgoLift hinge tilts the keyboard by 3° to provide users with a more comfortable typing experience; its one-piece construction also results in a much more durable hinge.
The built-in IR camera offers hands-free face login: advanced biometrics work seamlessly with Windows Hello, allowing users to wake their laptops and log in with a simple look.
In addition, Harman Kardoncertified audio provides highquality detailed sound that is second to none.
The VivoBook S15 (S531) also include the #WowTheWorld stickers featuring unique designs and phrases that go well with each of the two different ASUS VivoBook colours, allowing younger users to further personalise their ASUS VivoBook.
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