Last Thursday, Asus has launched their newest mini PCs in the Philippines including their console PC, the Asus ROG GR8. Not only that, they’ve also launched the Asus Vivo Mini and the Asus Chromebox. Well, these PCs are not really made for hardcore modders because of its size but these PCs offers mobility over other PC desktops that you can buy.
ASUS Chromebox
If you’re into Chrome OS then you might want to take a look at this, the ASUS Chromebox. There are only a few chrome devices that are available in the market and one of them is Asus Chromebox. This device is great whether you want it in your living room or as your personal computer. Why living room? Because even the Core i3 version of the Asus Chromebox can support Ultra HD 4K displays.
Asus Chromebox Specs
- CPU
- Intel Core i7-4600U Processor
- Intel Core i3-4010u Processor
- Intel Celeron 2955U Processor
- Graphics
- Intel HD Graphics (Celeron)
- Intel HD 4400 (Core i3 & Core i7)
- RAM: 4GB DDR3 1600MHz SO-DIMM RAM
- STORAGE: 16GB M.2 (NGFF) SSD
- WiFi
- RJ45 LAN
- 2-in-1 Card Reader
- 4x USB 3.0
- HDMI
- Displayport
- Audio Jack
- Kensington Lock
- 65W power
- 4.88″ x 4.88″ x 1.65″
ASUS VivoPC
If you’re looking for a Mini PC that runs Windows then maybe you would to take a look at ASUS VivoPC. This is a Windows 8 device and it’s so small you could just dock it in the monitor and yes, the ASUS VivoPC is VESA mount ready. Another cool feature in the ASUS VivoPC is the ability to connect your smartphone or tablet to the VivoPC and control it. The ASUS VivoPC comes in three different variants and these are:
MODEL | VivoPC VM42 | VivoPC VM62 | VivoPC VM62N |
CPU | Intel Celeron 2957 Processor (1.7GHz; Dual-core) | Intel Core i3-4030U Processor (1.9GHz; Dual-Core) | |
DRAM | 2GB DDR3 1600MHz 2×204 pin SO-DIMM Slots | 4GB DDR3 1600MHz 2×204 pin SO-DIMM slots | |
GRAPHICS | Intel HD Integrated Graphics | Intel HD Graphics 4400 | NVIDIA GeForce 820M Optimus Graphics w/ 1GB GDDR3 VRAM |
STORAGE | 3.5” SATA 500GB/1TB 7200rpm HDD or 2.5” 500GB/1TB (w/Vivo DualBay) or 2.5” 128GB/256GB SSD {w/ Vivo Dual Bay) | ||
NETWORK | Gb LAN; WiFi (802.11 a/b/g/n/ac); Bluetooth 4.0 | ||
USB | 4xUSB 3.0; 2xUSB 2.0 | ||
AUDIO | 2 Jacks; S/PDIF Out; Integrated Speakers | ||
VGA OUT | 1 x HDMI; 1 x Display port | ||
CARD READER | 4-in-1 SD card Reader | ||
KENSINGTON LOCK | P30,990 8.1 64-bitsSpeakers1GB GDDR3 VRAMYes | ||
DIMENSION | 190 x 190 x 56.2mm | ||
OPERATING SYSTEM | Windows 8.1 64-bit | ||
PRICE | P16,990 | P29,990 | P30,990 |
ASUS ROG GR8
This is ASUS first gaming console PC and not only that, the ASUS ROG GR8 is also compact PC and it is even shorter than its keyboard. Compared to other gaming desktops, the ASUS ROG GR8 isn’t heavy and it is very portable.
ASUS ROG GR8 Specs
- CPU: Intel Core i7-4510U processor
- RAM: 8GB
- HDD: 1TB
- GRAPHICS: Nvidia GTX 750TI
- PORTS: HDMI/DP/Audio Jacks/ Mic In
- INTERFACE: SupremeFX 5.1ch. + Sonic Studio + Sonic Radar II
- WiFi: 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac
- USB: 4 x USB 3.0 2x USB 2.0
- SRP: P57,990
The ASUS ROG GR8 comes with a mechanical gaming keyboard and mouse which feels really great to use. The hardware of the ASUS ROG GR8 isn’t the best in its price range (Yeah, they should’ve used at least an Nvidia 8xx series GPU) but I’m pretty sure that it can run games like Call of Duty: Advanced Warfare & Metal Gear Solid: Ground Zeroes at the highest settings at 1080p resolution (And yes! it was awesome!). The ASUS ROG GR8 is now available and it comes with a mechanical keyboard and mouse for P57,990.
Hi
Good Afternoon,
I would like to Inquire this item ASUS Chromebox for Meetings – CHROMEBOX2-G015U , I need 2 units.
Where can I buy this Item?
Do you have already a distributor here in Philippines?
I hope I have a feedback immediately,
It’s really need
Thank You!
You can contact ASUS Philippines for that 🙂