The new Asus X401U Slim Notebook: Price, Specs and Features in the Philippines

ASUS Philippines recently announced the availability of the 14-inch AMD Brazos powered X401 notebook in the Philippines. The ASUS X401 notebook is the first non-netbook laptop from ASUS that is priced under Php20k! Currently, there are two configurations available in the country today, the ASUS X401U-WX050 or MS DOS model comes with a suggested retail price of just Php16,990, while the ASUS X401U-WX050R that comes with Windows 7 Home Basic OS retails for Php18,990 only. More about the ASUS X401 specs and features after the jump.

ASUS X401 Notebook Features:

• Powered by the latest AMD processors - Equipped with new AMD Brazos technology, the ASUS X401 delivers the best mobile performance and multitasking capabilities in its class for both work and play.
• Stay comfortable with IceCool technology - Exclusive ASUS engineering has created a unique internal layout that keeps heat away from palm rests and from users. Always below body temperature, palm rests feel cool to the touch, and are therefore more comfortable to use even during long sessions.
• Smartphone-like responsiveness with instant on - Only ASUS notebooks offer you true 2-second instant on resume from sleep or hibernate, cutting out long reboot times and putting you back to work or enjoyment right where you left off. Thanks to ASUS Super Hybrid Engine II technology, you also get up to 14 days of standby, with auto data backup should battery charge drop to 5% or less.
• SonicMaster Lite audio amazement - Exclusive ASUS sound enhancement turns the new X Series into highly capable multimedia notebooks, with the best sound in their class: more power, wider range, and improved clarity combine to offer a more satisfying multimedia experience.
• Work and enjoy faster with USB 3.0 - Now standard on X Series notebooks, USB 3.0 transfers data up to ten times faster than USB 2.0, leading to quicker backups and access. When even a 25GB Blu-ray HD movie takes just 70 seconds to transfer, you can really say goodbye to long-wait frustrations.

ASUS X401U-WX050 Slim Specifications:
Processor: AMD E2-1800 1.7GHz dual-core
Operating System: DOS
GPU: AMD Radeon HD 7340 graphics
Memory: 2GB DDR3 (up to 4GB)
Display: 14.0" HD (1366x768) LED Backlight
Storage: 500GB SATA HDD (5400rpm)
Camera: 0.3 Mega Pixel Fixed web camera
Networking: Integrated 802.11 b/g/n,
Built-in Bluetooth V4.0, 10/100/1000 Base T Interface: 1 x Microphone-in jack, 1 x Headphone-out jack, 1 x Line-in Jack, 1 x VGA port/Mini D-sub 15-pin for external monitor, 1 x USB 3.0 port(s), 1 x USB 2.0 port(s), 1 x RJ45 LAN Jack for LAN insert, 1 x HDMI
Audio: Altec Lansing Speakers
Battery: 6 Cells 4400mAh Li-Ion battery
Dimensions: 34.4 x 24.1 x 2.40 ~3.00 cm (WxDxH)
Weight: 1.76 kg (with 6 cell battery)
Price: Php16,990

ASUS X401U-WX050R Slim Specifications:
Processor: AMD E2-1800 1.7GHz dual-core
Operating System: Genuine Windows 7 Home Basic 64bit
GPU: AMD Radeon HD 7340 graphics
Memory: 2GB DDR3 (up to 4GB)
Display: 14.0" HD (1366x768) LED Backlight
Storage: 500GB SATA HDD (5400rpm)
Camera: 0.3 Mega Pixel Fixed web camera
Networking: Integrated 802.11 b/g/n, Built-in Bluetooth V4.0, 10/100/1000 Base T Interface: 1 x Microphone-in jack, 1 x Headphone-out jack, 1 x Line-in Jack, 1 x VGA port/Mini D-sub 15-pin for external monitor, 1 x USB 3.0 port(s), 1 x USB 2.0 port(s), 1 x RJ45 LAN Jack for LAN insert, 1 x HDMI
Audio: Altec Lansing Speakers
Battery: 6 Cells 4400mAh Li-Ion battery
Dimensions: 34.4 x 24.1 x 2.40 ~3.00 cm (WxDxH)
Weight: 1.76 kg (with 6 cell battery)
Price: Php18,990

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