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Asus Zenbook Duo 2024

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Re: Asus Zenbook Duo 2024

#21
A similar device is the Lenovo Yoga Book 9i. The next gen model was shown off at CES and is coming out in a few months. That one also has a 180 degree hinge unlike the Asus model which can't be fully flattened. I've seen good reviews about the first gen model and might get the new one if I get a laptop this year.

https://www.lenovo.com/us/en/p/laptops/yoga/yoga-2-in-1-seri...

Re: Asus Zenbook Duo 2024

#23

This is gonna be such a big deal when Apple invents it in 5 years. Can't wait for the MacBook Pro Duo.

One of these with battery life and that ships with an OS that isn’t adware? That would be a big deal.

Re: Asus Zenbook Duo 2024

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post #9

I just saw this in the wild, and talked with the user, who programs 3D AR/VR content. I saw the dual screen in use with the top screen for a VR scene and the bottom screen for code. The user's interactions among the two screens and keyboard were seamless. The screen colors were vibrant and rich, even in bright light. Based on what I saw, I would definitely try it for typical office use or even for typical website pro…

Laptop of these specs won't last a day in general, and they'll also be power constrained in most running profile when straight on battery (you'll be out of power in a few hours if using the full extent of the GPU)

Anyone planning to do 3D work in the wild with no power outlet should invest in a (heavy) 100W power bank. Also reliable 100+W chargers will cost an arm and a leg, same docking stations.

It's definitely still on the cutting edge and you won't be managing it like a wimpy Macbook Air.

Edit: I thought this one had a discrete GPU, but looking at the specs it's not and only needs 65W. Power consumption could be fine ?

Re: Asus Zenbook Duo 2024

#25

This is gonna be such a big deal when Apple invents it in 5 years. Can't wait for the MacBook Pro Duo.

Did you mean "This is gonna be such a big deal when Apple invests in it in 5 years."?

Pretty sure it was a sarcastic comment because Apple has a penchant for taking existing product and 're-inventing' it as their own.

Re: Asus Zenbook Duo 2024

#27

I didn't see answers to this on the page, does anyone know if it can close with the keyboard on? Also, does the keyboard charge automatically when connected? Or does it have to be charged separately?

Yes, it can close with the keyboard on. See the review here: https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=K6Cr73w8CJE

Re: Asus Zenbook Duo 2024

#28

Amazing alright, I'd buy it but just bought a Surface and have had a couple of Asus laptops in the past and they don't seem to last the distance.

I have an Asus from 2017 that still works great. I replaced the ram and ssd with higher capacity ones a couple of years back, but apart from that no repairs in the last 6+ years.

Re: Asus Zenbook Duo 2024

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post #13

This is gonna be such a big deal when Apple invents it in 5 years. Can't wait for the MacBook Pro Duo.

There have been various rumblings about a "foldable MacBook" in development, I really hope it works a lot like this and not like a foldable phone with a giant crease.

I don't understand why someone hasn't made a foldable phone without a crease yet. It would be the next phone I buy.

Re: Asus Zenbook Duo 2024

#30
post #8

This is gonna be such a big deal when Apple invents it in 5 years. Can't wait for the MacBook Pro Duo.

Right, I posted yesterday about using an iPad as a 2nd monitor for nomads [1]. I understand a cheaper alternative is using a USB-C external display. [1] https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=38957035

Asus announced a 17” portable (foldable) OLED monitor: https://www.theverge.com/2024/1/9/24030378/asus-zenscreen-fo...

Not cheap though.

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