Built for travelers, the ASUS 15.6" VivoBook 15 F512DA Laptop features a thin and compact form factor with a fast-charging battery. Equipped with a 2.6 GHz AMD Ryzen 3 3250U Dual-Core processor, 8GB of DDR4 RAM, a 256GB NVMe PCIe M.2 SSD, and integrated AMD Radeon Vega 3 graphics, this system can easily tackle your everyday workloads. Other integrated features include Wi-Fi 5 for internet connectivity, Bluetooth 4.1 for pairing wireless peripherals, and an HDMI port for connecting external displays. Users will also have access to a microSD media card reader as well as USB Type-A and Type-C ports for connecting peripherals and devices. Like most systems, the VivoBook 15 is equipped with a webcam, microphone, speakers, and an audio jack. When needed, its keyboard has built-in backlighting to assist users in dimly lit environments. The operating system installed is Windows 10 Home in S Mode.
NanoEdge Display
NanoEdge displays have thin bezels for an 88% screen-to-body ratio that provides you with a more immersive viewing experience. The display also has wide 178° viewing angles for more consistent colors at different seating positions.
ErgoLift Hinge
The ErgoLift Hinge is a multi-purpose design that raises the keyboard to a better typing position and improves cooling and audio performance, thanks to the additional space underneath the system.
Fingerprint Sensor
Quickly and easily log into your system with just a swipe, thanks to the built-in fingerprint reader and Windows Hello.
Battery
To help reduce the time you spend waiting around, the VivoBook S15 has a fast-charging battery, which can recharge up to 60% in 49 minutes.
Audio
ASUS SonicMaster utilizes a combination of hardware, software, and audio tuning to offer users loud and immersive sound with minimal distortion. A professional-grade codec ensures precise audio encoding and decoding while amps, large speakers, and resonance chambers work in unison to deliver deep, powerful bass. Moreover, additional signal processing and tuning helps refine minute details, filter noise, and improve audio clarity.
Windows 10
Start Menu
After its hiatus in Windows 8, the Start Menu has returned. Utilizing a combination of the traditional menu system and Windows 8's Live Tiles, the improved Start Menu gives you more information at a glance, showing notification information alongside your applications and other pinned items.
Cortana
Microsoft's digital personal assistant, Cortana can answer your questions with information gleaned from both your device and the internet at large. You can type or even talk with her, if your system has a microphone. Using her Notebook, Cortana keeps track of your needs and wants, and she learns over time to improve her information gathering skills.
Microsoft Edge
After nearly 20 years, Microsoft has finally replaced its Internet Explorer web browser. With Microsoft Edge, users can write directly on web pages and share notes with friends and colleagues. It also improves the online reading experience by adding a distraction-free mode and read-it-later functionality. Edge also has built-in Cortana integration; you can have her help you find a restaurant, make a reservation, and pull up directions without leaving your browser.
Windows Store
For Windows 10, Microsoft has unified the Windows Store. Now, apps for PCs, tablets, and phones will all be accessible from one place. And with support for Universal Apps, one version of an app can work across all your compatible devices automatically.
Windows Continuum
Windows 10 was designed for a variety of screen sizes and input styles, and with its Continuum feature, it automatically adapts to fit your needs. A Windows 10 tablet on its own requires a touch-centric approach, but attaching a mouse and keyboard will shift everything to a more traditional interface. You can even attach an external monitor to your Windows 10 phone for a near-desktop experience. But it's not just the operating system; Windows Universal Apps take advantage of Continuum as well.
Xbox on Windows 10
Gaming is a big focus of Windows 10. Xbox integration allows for PC players to match up against Xbox One players on supported games, and if you have an Xbox One, you can even stream compatible titles to your PC. Native support for recording with the new Game DVR feature makes it easy to capture and share your gameplay. The new DirectX12 takes better advantage of multi-core processors, giving games a performance boost, even on older hardware. Windows 10 also features native support for virtual reality headsets, such as the Oculus Rift.