1. ASUS announces the launch of Zenbook S 14 UX5406, Vivobook S 14 S5406, and ExpertBook P5 P5405 series notebooks with Core Ultra Series 2 processors in October. 2. These notebooks feature enhanced AI capabilities with an integrated NPU, offering AI-powered photo and video management with StoryCube app for Zenbook and Vivobook, and AI ExpertMeet for ExpertBook with features like transcription, real-time translation, and business watermarking. 3. The Zenbook S 14 UX5406 boasts a 14-inch display, a thickness of 11mm, and a weight of about 1.2kg, with a focus on durability and aesthetics using high-tech ceramic hybrid materials and sustainable materials. The Vivobook S 14 S5406 features a 14-inch OLED display, a thickness of 13.9mm, and a weight of about 1.3kg, with dual Thunderbolt 4 ports, customizable RGB backlit keyboard, and a 75Wh battery for up to 27 hours of use. The ExpertBook P5 P5405, aimed at the business market, offers enhanced security features, a thickness of 16.45mm, a weight of about 1.29kg, and MIL-STD compliance.

1. Dell's new Inspiron 14 Plus and Inspiron 16 Plus notebooks feature Core Ultra 7 155H processors with AI acceleration; 2. They include AI noise reduction and Microsoft Studio Effect for enhanced web conferencing; 3. The laptops are durable, with MIL-STD-810H compliance, and come with a Copilot key for enhanced productivity.

1. ASUS Zenbook 14 OLED UX3405MA笔记本电脑在Amazon上以25,000日元折扣销售，售价为164,800日元；2. 该笔记本电脑配备14寸有机EL显示屏、Core Ultra 7 155H处理器、16GB内存、1TB SSD和Windows 11 Home操作系统；3. 此外，HP 14-ep1000笔记本电脑也以12,964日元折扣销售，售价为115,945日元，配备14寸显示屏、Core 5 120U处理器、16GB内存、256GB SSD、Windows 11 Home和Microsoft Office Home & Business 2021。

1. ASUS has introduced new notebook models equipped with the Ryzen AI 300 series, including the Zenbook, Vivobook, and ProArt series. 2. The Zenbook S 16 UM5606WA features a 16-inch OLED display with a resolution of 2,880x1,800 dots and is powered by a Ryzen AI 9 HX 370 processor, 32GB of memory, and a 1TB NVMe SSD. 3. The Vivobook S 16 M5606WA and Vivobook S 14 M5406WA models are also highlighted, with varying configurations and price points. The ProArt series, including the ProArt P16 H7606 and ProArt PX13 HN7306, are designed for creative professionals, featuring discrete GeForce RTX 4070/4060 Laptop GPUs and ASUS DialPad for enhanced productivity.

1. The TENKU Comfortbook 15, a lightweight and slim 15.6-inch notebook, is now available for purchase at a discounted price of 39,800 yen until August 4. 2. It features a weight of approximately 1,633g and a thickness of 18mm, with a keyboard offering a key pitch of about 20mm and a key stroke of about 0.85mm, including a numeric keypad. 3. The main specifications include a Celeron N5100 CPU, 8GB of memory, a 256GB SSD (with the option to add a 2.5-inch SSD), a 15.6-inch LCD display with 1,920x1,080 resolution, and Windows 11 Home as the operating system. Additionally, WPS Office 2 download version can be added for an extra 2,000 yen.

1. MSI celebrates 20 years of notebook PCs with an event in Akihabara; 2. Free admission at LIFORK Akihabara II from 1pm to 6pm on July 27; 3. Exhibition of past MSI notebooks, special giveaways, and talk shows.

➀ TrendForce's latest report indicates a record high for the global top 10 foundry revenue in 3Q24; ➁ Despite the overall economic situation not improving significantly, new smartphone and PC/notebook launches, along with strong demand for AI server-related HPC, contributed to the revenue growth; ➂ The report highlights the impact of advanced processes and Chinese policies on the global market.

➀ TrendForce predicts a further 10%+ drop in NAND contract prices in Q4; ➁ PC client SSD contract prices will decline by 5–10% due to limited AI practical use cases; ➂ Q4 server OEM orders have declined due to delays in AI server deployments; ➃ Smartphone and notebook manufacturers are adopting inventory reduction strategies, with Q4 eMMC and UFS prices expected to drop 8-13%.

➀ Notebook production is expected to grow by 3.7% in 2024, driven by entry-level and education markets. ➁ AI notebooks are anticipated in H2 but may see delayed consumer adoption due to high prices. ➂ OEMs are shifting production lines from China to Vietnam and Thailand, with Vietnam's share in notebook manufacturing expected to rise to 6% and Thailand's to 2.3% in 2024.

1. The ASUS Zenbook S 16 OLED features the AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX 370 APU, offering Radeon 890M graphics and on-device AI processing. 2. The laptop boasts a 16-inch 3K OLED display, 32GB LPDDR5X memory, and a 1TB NVMe SSD. 3. It delivers efficient performance with good battery life, though it has some drawbacks like an average keyboard and trackpad.