Is the Second Screen More Than a Gimmick?
To say there are a ton of laptops out there is an understatement.
It’s the Max-Q version, allowing for a more efficient, space-saving design.
But it does feel reassuringly sturdy.
It’s also a very nice-looking gadget, with fetching dark blues and rose gold accents.
One interesting feature of the design is the ErgoLift hinge.
It feels like the ZenBook Pro was designed with desks in mind.
How long the laptop runs for will depend entirely on how much you use the ScreenPad.
I liked the keyboard on the ZenBook.
It doesn’t have Thunderbolt 3, sadly, but neither does the much more expensive Surface Book 2.
When it was released last year, Asus said the ZenBook Pro came with world’s first smart touchpad.
The ScreenPad measures 5.5 inches and boasts a full HD resolution.
ScreenPad mode is the main feature here.
But Asus wants you to use the apps, which are accessed by swiping down from the top.
The ScreenPad offers various functions depending on what you’re doing and what apps are installed.
But possibly the best integration is with Microsoft Office products.
The biggest problem, other than the occasional glitches, is there still isn’t enough apps out there.
Then there’s Extension Display; essentially, it turns the ScreenPad into a second monitor.
But it does look super cool when using it in public, admittedly.
The Asus ZenBook Pro thus occupies a nice middle ground where the ScreenPad is an added bonus.
TheZenBook Pro 14gets it right in striking a good balance is every department and at a competitive price.
In the UK it’s currently selling for1,199($1,590).
