ASUS Unveils Its Newest Premium ZenBook line-up in a Gender Bender Fashion Show Collaboration with Renowned Designer Rajo Laurel and newest product ambassador Isabelle Daza

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Asus Philippine successfully unveiled the all new ZenBook 3 Deluxe during “Transcendence: Breaking Barriers, Beyond Limits,” on March 17, 2017.

ASUS unveiled ZenBook 3 Deluxe (UX490), a more powerful variety of the premium ZenBook 3, the world’s most prestigious laptop. This sublime, all-aluminum laptop is only 12.9mm thin, weighs less than 1kg in a 13-inch-class chassis, and is gilded by a 14-inch ultra-narrow-bezel display—making it the perfect balance between productivity and portability.

ASUS together with celebrated fashion design guru, Rajo Laurel, uplifts technological innovation to the next level with the all new premium ZenBook line-up. 

During the event, Asus also presents its newest product ambassador well known model and showbiz celebrity Isabelle Daza.

Asus Philippines unveiled the all new ZenBook 3 Deluxe and paid homage to one of the country’s most prolific design icons, Mr. Fashion Laurel during “Transcendence: Breaking Barriers, Beyond Limits,” event held at Shanri-La Hotel, Bonifacio Global City, Taguig. In photo are (L-R) Mr. George Su, ASUS Philippines Systems Group Country Manager (3rd from left), Isabelle Daza, Rajo Laurel, Product Marketer for Consumer Notebooks Yukari Abe (1st from left), Product Manager for Consumer Notebooks Joey Nocom (3rd from right) , Intel Representative GP Padit (2nd from right) and ASUS PR Head Anvey Factora (1st from right).

To celebrate the launch of ASUS’ most premium laptop to date, the company collaborated with Rajo Laurel, one of the country’s most esteemed fashion designers in a versatile gender bender fashion show at the Shangri-La at the Fort. Laurel and ASUS share the same language when it comes to its respective creations—beauty, sophistication, elegance, and empowerment. It is the workmanship and artisan quality that makes ASUS and Laurel's pieces distinct and world-class.

MAC Cosmetics served as the official makeup sponsor for the fashion show.

Committed to empowerment and innovation, the sensibilities of ASUS ZenBook and Rajo Laurel's works are always new, elegant, powerful, and meant to be admired as a masterpiece of its class.

Engraved in ZenBook 3 series’ DNA is unprecedented performance, whereas ZenBook 3 Deluxe transcends this characteristic with its latest 7th Generation Intel Core processor, up to 16GB of 2133MHz LPDDR3 RAM and an ultra-fast 1TB PCI Express®(PCIe®) SSD – one of the largest capacity SSDs available. Meanwhile, its expanded auxiliaries include two USB Type-C™ (USB-C™) ports that are Thunderbolt™ 3-enabled with support for 40Gbps data transfers, dual 4K UHD external displays and power delivery.

The ZenBook 3 Deluxe is a maestro’s masterpiece with its bewitching design that is sure to captivate anyone who sets its gaze on it. Its dual phase-anodized unibody is finished in two nature-inspired shades: Royal Blue and Quartz Grey. The laptop features the quintessential Zen-inspired spun-metal finish, etched with the signature ZenBook 3 series golden edge highlights and unique golden ASUS lid logo. Added to that is a heavenly quad-speaker Harman Kardon audio system and loudness-enhancing smart amplifier that delivers a sound like no other.

Versatile More Than Ever

Time and again, ASUS pushes the envelope to achieve more than it can imagine.

Guided by a design philosophy to Never Compromise, the ZenBook 3 Deluxe is masterpiece adorned with an unrivaled beauty where every angle, every detail, possesses a meticulous attention to detail. Its impeccable curves are carved from a single block of premium aerospace-grade aluminum alloy – 50% stronger than standard alloy – that undergoes a 40-step process to create the iconic ultra-fine-spun-metal finish with its argent and silky sheen. Afterwards, a complex two-phase anodizing process is then used to create the elegant golden diamond-cut edges and unique golden ASUS lid logo. The conclusion is but a masterpiece that deserves recognition for its balance of productivity and portability.

Transcended Performance

ASUS ZenBook 3 Deluxe builds on the unprecedented performance of the ZenBook 3, and perfects it even more by using only but the best in terms of components: 7th Generation Intel Core i7-7500U with 16GB of 2133MHz ultra-fast, power-saving LPDDR3 memory, and an up to 1TB PCIe® 3.0 x4 SSD that is three times (3X) faster than SATA SSDs.

In terms of unmatched expandability and velocious connections, the ZenBook 3 Deluxe is equipped with two USB-C ports with support for Thunderbolt™ 3, which enable up to 40Gbps data-transfer speeds — twice the bandwidth of Thunderbolt 2 and eight times (8X) faster than USB 3.0. The Thunderbolt 3-enabled USB-C ports also support power delivery and enhanced graphics options to improve productivity or gaming performance, with support for dual 4K UHD external displays. A special high-capacity 46Wh lithium-polymer battery, shaped to fit precisely into its incredibly thin profile, gives ZenBook 3 Deluxe up to 10 hours battery life for all-day mobility.

This performance feat in the ultra-thin ZenBook 3 Deluxe is made possible by the genius of the ASUS engineers who invented a brand-new cooling system using cutting-edge components including a miniature fan with a liquid-crystal-polymer fan impeller that is just 0.3mm thick, and a copper-alloy heat pipe with walls that are a mere 0.1mm thick. This innovative cooling system is just 3mm high, and the warm air from the interior is gently expelled via hidden vents in the hinge. The overall design allows for efficient and placid cooling — even under full loads.

Refined Sights and Sound

The mesmerizing 14-inch Full HD (1920 x 1080) display on ASUS ZenBook 3 Deluxe has an ultra-narrow 7.46mm bezel that gives the ZenBook 3 Deluxe an impressive 77% screen-to-body ratio, lessening visual distractions for optimized productivity. Meanwhile, its wide-viewing-angle technology offers an undistorted color and contrast at viewing angles up to 178° making collaboration and screen sharing a walk in the park. But apart from its elegance, the display also packs loads of durability with its edge-to-edge layer of Corning® Gorilla® Glass 5.

By harnessing the power of exclusive ASUS display technologies, the ZenBook 3 Deluxe delivers a visual feast to any user with optimized hardware and software components combined to deliver the best possible imagery. The wide 100% sRGB color gamut and TV-grade 1000:1 contrast ratio ensure more-vivid, more-lifelike colors, and ASUS Splendid technology fine-tunes display parameters to ensure superb color accuracy while also providing automatic optimization for any kind of image. ASUS Tru2life Video is a remarkable real-time video enhancement technology that optimizes the appearance of every pixel in every video frame, delivering a 200% contrast improvement and pin-point sharpness. 

To ornate ZenBook 3 Deluxe with incomparable audio capabilities, the ASUS Golden Ear team cooperated with audio specialists Harman Kardon to produce the next Generation of ASUS SonicMaster Premium audio technology. ZenBook 3 Deluxe has an array of four separate high-quality speakers designed to deliver true surround-sound that envelops the user with cinema-quality audio. A special four-channel smart amplifier ensures the maximum volume from the speakers with zero distortion, for powerful, clear immersive sound.

Superb Ergonomics

Designed with the needs and wants of mobile professionals in mind, the ZenBook 3 Deluxe features an edge-to-edge keyboard with full-size keys and an improved 1.2mm key travel for maximum typing comfort and accuracy. A colored backlight golden for the Royal Blue model gently illuminates the keys to ensure maximum productivity in any lighting condition.

The ultra-smooth glass-covered touchpad supports Windows Precision Touchpad (WPT) technology and incorporates palm-rejection technology, multi-touch gestures and handwriting support. The touchpad also features a fingerprint sensor conveniently located at the top right corner. This allows users to securely and rapidly unlock ZenBook 3 Deluxe with a single touch using Windows Hello, and it also supports secure authentication in compatible apps and programs.

With all said and done, the ZenBook 3 Deluxe outshines its predecessor and elevates itself to a class like no other, making it the world’s most prestigious laptop.

ASUS Offering More Premium Zenbook Notebooks

ASUS today also announced the ZenBook UX430 and UX530 which are sophisticated, elegant and stylish thin-and-light laptops with large slim-bezel displays in an ultra-compact form factor. These thrilling models offer the productivity benefited from its larger displays without the usual size and bulk penalty.

They are also the thinnest-ever ZenBook models to feature high-performance discrete graphics.

ZenBook UX430 has a 14-in display in a compact travel-friendly body that is as small as many 13-in laptops. This remarkable achievement is made possible by the ultra-narrow 7.18mm bezel, giving an 80% screen-to-body ratio for maximized productivity and comfort. This compact display allows the chassis size to be minimized for optimum portabie.

It also offers a stunning performance powered up to the latest 7th Generation Intel® Core™ i7 processor with up to 16GB of DDR4 RAM, up to 512GB of fast SSD storage, and NVIDIA® GeForce® 940MX discrete graphics. ZenBook UX430 is available in three gorgeous colors featuring our icon spun-metal finish, with selected colors additionally introducing a brand-new crystal-like coating created using an advanced nano-imprinting lithography (NIL) process.

ZenBook UX530 is designed for users needing a larger 15.6-inch slim-bezel display in a body much smaller than most laptops in its class. It offers the same powerful components, with the addition of ultra-high-performance NVIDIA GeForce GTX 950 discrete graphics. ZenBook UX530 is available in Quartz Grey which features the beautiful NIL coating.

Commenting on ASUS notebook’s overall performance, ASUS Philippines Systems Group Country Manager George Su said: “The Zenbook 3 Deluxe, Zenbook UX430 and UX530 are the newest addition to the premium Zenbook family – and I am incredibly proud of ASUS notebook’s market performance over the past few years in the Philippines.”

“Intel and ASUS have been working together for nearly three decades to deliver premium computing experiences. As the notebook segment continues to innovate globally and locally, we at ASUS are excited to collaborate more with our industry partners to create match-made-in-heaven devices that will push innovation forward for incredible new experiences.” Su concludes.

AVAILABILITY & PRICING

Tune into ASUS Philippines’ social media pages for more information on local pricing and availability. The Zenbook 3 Deluxe can be pre-ordered through this link: bit.ly/ZB3DeluxePreOrder

Zenbook UX490 Full Specification

Model Name	ASUS Zenbook 3 Deluxe UX490
On board processor	Intel® Core™ i7-7500U Processor, 2.7GHz (4M Cache, up to 3.5GHz)
Operating System	Windows 10 Home (64bit)
Memory Max.	LPDDR3 16GB
Storage	PCIEG3x4 512G M.2 SSD or 1TB M.2 SSD
Display	14.0’//LED Back-lit//Slim 300nits//FHD 1920×1080 16:9//Glare//NTSC:72%//WV//60Hz
External video display modes	HDM I2.0
Video Graphics	Intel® HD graphics 620
Wireless(Module)	802.11ac+Bluetooth 4.1 (Dual band) 2*2
Connectors	1x USB3.1 Type C (gen 1), 2x USB3.1-Type C(Gen1) 1x Headphone-out jack 1 x Thunderbolt 1x USB3.1-Type C(Gen1
Audio	Sonic Master
Weight	0.90 KG (Without Battery)   1.00 KG (with 4 cell battery)
Dimension	32.9(W) x 12.0(D) x 0.00 ‾ 1.29 (H) cm
AC Adapter	65W AC Adapter Output : 19V DC, 3.42A, 65W Input : 100‾240V AC, 50/60Hz universal
Battery	46WHrs, 2S2P, 4-cell Li-ion Polymer Battery Pack
Keyboard type	Illuminated Chiclet Keyboard
Software	ASUS Smart Gesture ASUS Splendid ASUS WebStorage Sync Agent
Security	TPM (Firmware TPM)
Supplied Accessories	Sleeve

Zenbook UX530 Full Specification

Model Name	ASUS Zenbook 3 UX530
On board processor	Intel® Core™ i7-7500U Processor, 2.7GHz (4M Cache, up to 3.5GHz)
Operating System	Windows 10 Home (64bit)
Memory Max.	DDR4 16GB
Storage	SATA3 512G M.2 SSD
Display	15.6’//LED Back-lit//Ultra Slim 300nits//FHD 1920×1080 16:9//Anti-Glare//NTSC:72%//WV
External video display modes	HDM 1.4
Video Graphics	NVIDIA® GeForce® GTX 950M ( N16P-GT) + Intel® HD graphics 620 VRAM:GDDR5 2GB
Wireless(Module)	802.11ac+Bluetooth 4.1 (Dual band) 2*2
Connectors	2x USB 2.0, 1x USB 3.0, USB3.1 Type C (gen 1) 1x Headphone-out & Audio-in Combo Jack, HDMI, USB3.1-Type C(Gen1) Sepc: SD、MMC Lan:10/100/1000 Mbps
Audio	Built-in speaker Built-in microphone
Weight	1.33 KG (Without Battery)   1.63 KG (with 3 cell battery)
Dimension	36.0(W) x 24.6(D) x 1.69 ‾ 1.69 (H) cm
AC Adapter	90W AC Adapter Output : 19V DC, 4.74A, 90W Input : 100‾240V AC, 50/60Hz universal
Battery	50WHrs, 3S1P, 3-cell Li-ion  Polymer Battery Pack
Keyboard type	Illuminated Chiclet Keyboard
Software	ASUS GiftBox,Smart Gesture, Splendid, WebStorage Sync Agent McAfee Internet Security(Trial version) USB Charger+
Security	TPM (Firmware TPM), Fingerprint sensor
Supplied Accessories	Carry bag + USB3.0 to RJ45 cable + HDMI to VGA cable

Zenbook UX430 Full Specification

Model Name	ASUS Zenbook 3 UX430
On board processor	Intel® Core™ i7-7500U Processor, 2.7GHz (4M Cache, up to 3.5GHz)
Operating System	Windows 10 Home (64bit)
Memory Max.	DDR4 8GB
Storage	SATA3 256G/512GB M.2 SSD
Display	14.0’//LED Back-lit//Ultra Slim 300nits//FHD 1920×1080 16:9//Anti-Glare//NTSC:72%//WV
External video display modes	HDM 1.4
Video Graphics	Intel® HD graphics 620
Wireless(Module)	802.11ac+Bluetooth 4.1 (Dual band) 2*2
Connectors	1x USB 2.0, USB 3.0, USB3.1 Type C (gen 1) 1x Headphone-out & Audio-in Combo Jack, micro HDMI,USB3.1-Type C(Gen1) Sepc: SD、MMC Lan:10/100/1000 Mbps
Audio	Built-in speaker Built-in microphone Audio by ICEpower®
Weight	1.00 KG (Without Battery)   1.30 KG (with 3 cell battery)
Dimension	32.4(W) x 22.5(D) x 1.59 ‾ 1.59 (H) cm
AC Adapter	45W AC Adapter: Output: 19V DC, 2.37A, 45W: Input: 100‾240V AC 50/60Hz universal
Battery	46WHrs, 2S2P, 4-cell Li-ion Polymer Battery Pack
Keyboard type	Illuminated Chiclet Keyboard
Software	ASUS Smart Gesture, Splendid, WebStorage Sync Agent
Security	TPM (Firmware TPM) HDD User Password Protection and Security BIOS Booting User Password Protection Fingerprint sensor
Supplied Accessories	Carry bag + USB3.0 to RJ45 cable + HDMI to VGA cable

!T GIRLS Georgina Wilson, Solenn Heussaff, Isabelle Daza and Liz Uy reveal their lives on the brand new E!

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ASIA’S TOP CELEBRITY BFF SQUAD Georgina Wilson, Solenn Heussaff, Isabelle Daza and Liz Uy take #SquadGoals to the next level when !T GIRLS debuts on 24 October, Mondays at 8PM on E!

!T GIRLS, which critics are calling Sex and the City meets Keeping up with the Kardashians, follows four celebrity BFFs who are at the top of their game: 

Georgina Wilson (former Asia’s Next Top Model host), Solenn Heussaff (French-Filipina actress/artiste), Isabelle Daza (daughter of Miss Universe 1969) and Liz Uy (celebrity stylist).

For the first time, the fabulous four give fans an all-access look at their lives in the exclusive upper echelons of the Philippines’ sensational showbiz scene.

“Between them, the !T GIRLS have an outstanding 17 million social media followers. With this series, those fans will get to see what they are really like outside of their glamorous celebrity personas. This is a unique experience that only a pop culture powerhouse like E! can bring,” said Scott Mackenzie, Vice President, Channels, Asia, NBCUniversal International Networks and the series’ executive producer, “With the ratings success of It Takes GUTZ To Be A Gutierrez in markets like Singapore and Malaysia, we are confident that !T GIRLS will also fascinate viewers across the region.”

Georgina’s baby gender reveal, Solenn’s Snapchat scandal, Isabelle’s A-list wedding and Liz’s search for love are just some of the series’ sizzling stories. The !T GIRLS’ hunky husbands – Arthur Burnand, Nico Bolzico and Adrien Semblat; Isabelle’s mother Gloria Diaz (veteran actress and former beauty queen) and Solenn’s brother Erwan Heussaff (TV personality and food entrepreneur) will also be part of the series. Additionally, viewers can expect cameo appearances by friends from the !T GIRLS’ inner social circle: model Bea Soriano, actress Carla Humphries, creative director Martine Cajucom and blogger Nicole Andersson.

Directed by Raymond Gutierrez, E! News Asia host and star of E!’s It Takes GUTZ To Be A Gutierrez, each episode of !T GIRLS follows the crazy and colorful lives of the squad, rotating between their different roles as public personalities and switching modes into their more personal lives as wives, sisters and daughters. Drama abounds as the pressures of being a celebrity heighten and the ultimate question is – what will these !T GIRLS compromise between life changes and their showbiz life? Will each prioritize things at home or keep up with the ever-evolving demands of their careers? Can an !T GIRL truly have it all? 

Catch the premiere of !T GIRLS on 24 October, Mondays at 8PM, only on E! 

E! is seen on SkyCable and Destiny Digital Ch. 57, Cignal Ch. 25, Cablelink Ch. 33 and other cable operators Nationwide

Join the conversation on social media with #ItGirlsOnE

It Takes A Man and A Woman, Part 3 of John Lloyd and Sarah's Love Story

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John Lloyd and Sarah will reprise their roles as Miggy and Laida in the third installment of their hit romantic-comedy movie series -  "It Takes a Man and a Woman" directed by Cathy Garcia-Molina.

The tandem of John Lloyd Cruz and Sarah Geronimo will once again make us smile, love and thrill the fans as the two reunite for romance comedy love movie It Takes a Man and a Woman  featuring the love story of Miguel "Miggy" Montenegro and Adelaida "Laida" Magtalas as portrayed by John Lloyd and Sarah, respectively. Let us find out as we will witness the continuation of their love story and how and why did they break-up! Will they be together again and live happily ever after?

Under the direction of Cathy Garcia-Molina, who also directed the first two films of the franchise    [A Very Special Love (2008) You Changed My Life (2009)] , "It Takes A Man And A Woman" shares the lives of Laida Magtalas (Sarah) and Miggy Montenegro (John Lloyd) four years after their break-up. 

 It Takes a Man and a Woman Press Conference held at Dolphy Theater , ABS-CBN Compound, March 17, 2013

From 'a very special love' that both 'changed their lives,' Laida and Miggy will start to deal with their new selves in the same old company where their feelings started to blossom. The ex-sweethearts were transformed by the deeper emotional journeys that they both went through-from the simple and obedient executive assistant, the film reveals the braver, fiercer and career-oriented Laida; while the naughty bachelor Miggy will be seen now on a new phase in his life. 

According to actor-director Rowell Santiago, who played as Miggy's elder brother, Art Montenegro in "A Very Special Love" and "You Changed My Life," it is not only the public who are excited in the nearing launch of "It Takes A Man And A Woman" but all the cast members of the film themselves.

"Hindi namin talaga inasahan na manganganak at manganganak 'yung kwento. At ngayon, after four years since ipinalabas 'yung part 2, siguradong mas nananabik ang lahat sa kung anong pupuntahan ng buhay pag-ibig nina Laida at Miggy. Kaya kahit kami, nae-excite na. Magandang regalo itong part 3 sa lahat ng mga sumubaybay sa kanila," said Rowell. 

Rowell admitted that he is still in awe with the huge following of Laida and Miggy's love story. "Ang nakakatuwa, hindi naman loveteam sila Sarah at John Lloyd at hindi rin naman sila real sweethearts, pero kinapitan sila ng tao dahil nagustuhan at nakarelate sila sa characters nina Laida at Miggy at kung saan patutungo ang love story nila Hindi na nila nakita sina John Lloyd at Sarah," explained Rowell.

Now that Laida and Miggy are reunited, will old feelings be rekindled? What was the real reason behind the break-up of a relationship that everybody thought was meant for happy ever after? 

"It Takes A Man And A Woman" is the third installment of the hit film series co-produced by Star Cinema and Viva Films that is considered as the most successful Filipino franchise of its time. 

Aside from Sarah, John Lloyd and Rowell, also part of "It Takes A Man And A Woman" are Joross Gamboa, Gio Alvarez, Matet De Leon, Al Tantay, Irma Adlawan, Guji Lorenzana, Miles Ocampo.Johnny Revilla and Dante Rivero. The film also introduces model-host Isabelle Daza, who will plays the character of Belle, the socialite girlfriend of Miggy. 

Isabelle Diaz Daza

This her first movie, Isabelle Diaz Daza is the actress, print, ramp, and commercial model and daughter of the actress and beauty queen Ms. Gloria Diaz.

Here's the trailer.

Don't miss the return of the most successful romantic-comedy movie series "It Takes A Man And A Woman". "Produced by Star Cinema and Viva Films, It Takes A Man And A Woman is under the direction of box-office director Cathy Garcia-Molina.

The movie will be hitting Philippine theaters nationwide on March 30, 2013.

For more information and latest updates about "It Takes A Man And A Woman" visit www.StarCinema.com.ph, http://facebook.com/StarCinema and http://twitter.com/StarCinema. 

Well it just takes a star to get up so high
One touch of blue to paint up the sky
And it only takes a master of art
To paint a mother and child

Well it just takes the dawn to wake up the sun
One lullaby they do picked on
But these wondrous things
Aint got what it takes to make two hearts beat as one

It takes a man and a woman and one magic moment
To know their in heaven
It takes a man and a woman to feel what we’re feelin’
And aint it a miracle that you’d take a woman like me
To love a man like you

Well it just takes a rainbow river to flow
Just take something up to catch you a rainbow
And if you got some time and a ladder to climb
You’ll find the rainbows end

Well it just takes some notes to write a song
La, la, la, la, to sing along
But since Adam and Eve when feelings get strong
To do what comes naturally

It takes a man and a woman and one magic moment
To know their in heaven
It takes a man and a woman to feel what we’re feelin’
And aint it a miracle that you’d take a woman like me
To love a man like you

It takes a man and a woman and one magic moment
To know their in heaven
It takes a man and a woman to feel what we’re feelin’
And aint it a miracle that you’d take a woman like me
To love a man like you