On top of that, the pen pressure gets a little wonky, resulting in us having to press with quite a bit more strength in order to get a bold line. The lid also gets scratched easily, which we felt could have been improved on since the convertible laptop was made for flipping around its hinges for various modes. This means being able to produce a better variation of the line quality for a more hand-drawn touch to the illustrations.Ī downside to using it as a tablet is the keys at the bottom which can make it a little uncomfortable to work with. Moreover, when used as a tablet, the screen provides 4096 levels of pressure sensitivity with the included ASUS Pen. Allowing for smooth scrolling, pinch & zoom, selection and swiping when used. The ZenBook Flip 13 also demonstrates highly intuitive touchscreen capabilities.
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Packed with a 512GB M.2 NVMe PCIe 3.0 SSD and 16 GB RAM, this gadget still has enough space to load in and run extra graphics-intensive working files such as an Adobe Photoshop painting or a Premiere Pro project.
When running Steam games such as Yakuza Kiwami 2 and Streets Of Kamurocho, the games run smoothly, with no noticeable lag. This of course also means that the laptop is built to support casual gaming. Paired with the latest 11th Gen intel core i7 processor and Intel Iris Xe graphics, the thin laptop is no lightweight and is powered to punch out stellar performances no matter how intensive or demanding the workload. This optimises the ultrabook for artists who need to work with accurate colours when painting or photo editing.
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However, we found that it wasn’t too ergonomic as this position makes it difficult for drawing on with its instability.Ĭrafted for designers, the ZenBook Flip 13’s 100% 13.3” NanoEdge Full HD IPS display means a wider screen and vibrant colours that are comparable with Apple’s True Tone display. Like the Lenovo series, this laptop can be flipped to form a tent or A-shape, turning it into something very much resembling a mini version of the premium Wacom Cintiq. The hinge has even been torture-tested, being able to withstand a 20,000 cycles of rotation. The smooth hinge allows the keyboard to be angled to a comfortable position for a more ergonomic typing experience when used in laptop mode. Moreover, with its 360° ErgoLift hinge, you can seamlessly flip between laptop, tent, stand or tablet modes, finding the best angle for you to work in. When doing less intensive work, the laptop gives up to 14 hours of battery life with its 67 Wh rechargeable battery. While working on Adobe Illustrator and surfing Google, the battery lasted from 10am till 8pm without a need for charging. Completed with a sleek Pine Grey lid, the Flip 13 is a classy and elegant powerhouse that offers both touchscreen capabilities and a physical keyboard & touchpad which comes in handy for when you want to switch between typing out a creative essay and doing up a digital masterpiece.Īside from having a weight comparable to that of a tablet, the long battery life also adds to the portability of this laptop. Its size and weight make it compact enough for stuffing into both backpacks or fashionable tote bags. Weighing just 1.3kg, at 13.9mm thin, the ZenBook Flip 13 is a versatile 2-in-1 convertible ultrabook, which can be used as a laptop or transformed into a tablet.
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