{"id":563464,"date":"2022-03-01T10:46:47","date_gmt":"2022-03-01T08:46:47","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/businesstech.co.za\/news\/?p=563464"},"modified":"2022-03-01T11:08:37","modified_gmt":"2022-03-01T09:08:37","slug":"asus-expertbook-b1500-perfect-for-south-african-professionals","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/businesstech.co.za\/news\/industry-news\/563464\/asus-expertbook-b1500-perfect-for-south-african-professionals\/","title":{"rendered":"ASUS ExpertBook B1500 \u2013 Perfect for South African professionals"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>The new ASUS ExpertBook B1500 is a stylish laptop that is tailored for professionals. From its silent operation to its enhanced security, it is ideal for any work environment.<\/p>\n<p>It also boasts high performance, military-grade durability, and a lightweight chassis that any professional user will appreciate.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.asus.com\/za\/Laptops\/For-Work\/ExpertBook\/ExpertBook-B1-B1500\/?utm_source=BusinessTech&amp;utm_medium=Article&amp;utm_campaign=February+2022\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>Click here to learn more about the ASUS ExpertBook B1500.<\/strong><\/a><\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3 class=\"my-4\"><strong>Durable design and awesome features<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>The ASUS ExpertBook B1500\u2019s lightweight chassis weighs only 1.73kg, making it a perfect notebook to pick up and go.<\/p>\n<p>The chassis features a stylish aluminium-alloy lid on the display to provide structural support, while its MIL-STD 810H US military-grade toughness surpasses industry standards and allows it to withstand everyday bumps and high-speed shocks.<\/p>\n<p>ASUS packed many other great features into the durable ExpertBook B1500, including an Ergolift hinge that gives users a 180-degree lay-flat display, and a backlit keyboard that allows you to work through the night.<\/p>\n<p>Additionally, you benefit from a Whisper mode that provides cool and quiet power-saving operation for your office environment.<\/p>\n<p>Security-focused individuals will also appreciate the fingerprint sensor, webcam privacy shutter, Kensington Security Slot, and the TPM 2.0 encryption chip.<\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"YouTube video player\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/h6HGbbrHY-o\" width=\"640\" height=\"360\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<h3 class=\"my-4\"><strong>Hardware and performance<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>The ASUS ExpertBook B1500 is fitted with up to an Intel Core i7-1165G7 CPU that offers impressive performance.<\/p>\n<p>This is combined with an Nvidia GeForce MX330 GPU and up to 48GB RAM to provide you with formidable power that can keep up with your intensive day-to-day work tasks.<\/p>\n<p>This is combined with a 1TB SSD for high-speed storage, which is complemented by up to a 2TB HDD to take care of all your data needs.<\/p>\n<p>Users will be glad to know that this hardware can power up to two 4K external displays, thanks to the ExpertBook B1500\u2019s HDMI and Thunderbolt 4 ports \u2013 making it perfect for a high-end office set-up.<\/p>\n<p>The RAM and storage of the laptop can also be upgraded through an easily-removable base.<\/p>\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.asus.com\/za\/Laptops\/For-Work\/ExpertBook\/ExpertBook-B1-B1500\/?utm_source=BusinessTech&amp;utm_medium=Article&amp;utm_campaign=February+2022\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>Click here to learn more about the ASUS ExpertBook B1500.<\/strong><\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Specifications of the ASUS ExpertBook B1500 and a selection of photos are displayed below.<\/p>\n<div class=\"bt_table\">\n<div class=\"table-responsive\"><table class=\"table\" style=\"width: 100%; height: 180px;\" border=\"0\" width=\"76%\" cellpadding=\"7\">\n<thead>\n<tr style=\"background-color: #003366; font-weight: bold; color: #fff;\">\n<th style=\"width: 98.8636%; text-align: center; height: 18px;\" colspan=\"2\">ASUS ExpertBook B1500<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody>\n<tr style=\"height: 18px;\">\n<td style=\"width: 27.2727%; height: 18px;\"><strong>CPU<\/strong><\/td>\n<td style=\"height: 18px; width: 71.5909%;\" width=\"25%\">Up to Intel Core i7-1165G7, 12M Cache (up to 4.7GHz)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr style=\"height: 18px;\">\n<td style=\"width: 27.2727%; height: 18px;\"><strong>GPU<\/strong><\/td>\n<td style=\"height: 18px; width: 71.5909%;\">Nvidia GeForce MX330<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr style=\"height: 18px;\">\n<td style=\"width: 27.2727%; height: 18px;\"><strong>Display<\/strong><\/td>\n<td style=\"height: 18px; width: 71.5909%;\">15.6-inch FHD (1,920 x 1,080), 16:9<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr style=\"height: 18px;\">\n<td style=\"width: 27.2727%; height: 18px;\"><strong>RAM<\/strong><\/td>\n<td style=\"height: 18px; width: 71.5909%;\">Up to 48GB DDR4<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr style=\"height: 18px;\">\n<td style=\"width: 27.2727%; height: 18px;\"><strong>SSD<\/strong><\/td>\n<td style=\"height: 18px; width: 71.5909%;\">Up to 1TB M.2 NVMe PCIe 3.0 SSD<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr style=\"height: 18px;\">\n<td style=\"width: 27.2727%; height: 18px;\"><strong>HDD<\/strong><\/td>\n<td style=\"height: 18px; width: 71.5909%;\">Up to 2TB<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr style=\"height: 18px;\">\n<td style=\"width: 27.2727%; height: 18px;\"><strong>Wireless<\/strong><\/td>\n<td style=\"height: 18px; width: 71.5909%;\">Wi-Fi 6, Bluetooth 5.2 (dual band)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr style=\"height: 36px;\">\n<td style=\"width: 27.2727%; height: 36px;\"><strong>Security<\/strong><\/td>\n<td style=\"height: 36px; width: 71.5909%;\">Webcam privacy shutter, fingerprint sensor, Kensington Security Slot, TPM 2.0<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"width: 27.2727%;\"><strong>I\/O<\/strong><\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 71.5909%;\">1x USB-C Thunderbolt 4, 2x Type-A USB 3.2, 1x HDMI 1.4, 1X VGA, 1x RJ45 ethernet port, 1x DC-in, 1x MicroSD slot<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"width: 27.2727%;\"><strong>Battery <\/strong><\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 71.5909%;\">42Whr, 3 Cell<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"width: 27.2727%;\"><strong>Audio<\/strong><\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 71.5909%;\">3.5mm combo jack<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"width: 27.2727%;\"><strong>Dimension<\/strong><\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 71.5909%;\">358 x 236.5 x 19.4 mm<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"width: 27.2727%;\"><strong>Weight<\/strong><\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 71.5909%;\">1.73kg<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<hr \/>\n<p><a  data-lightbox=\"post-image\" href=\"https:\/\/businesstech.co.za\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/asus-pic-1.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-563468\" src=\"https:\/\/businesstech.co.za\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/asus-pic-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"640\" height=\"429\" srcset=\"https:\/\/businesstech.co.za\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/asus-pic-1.jpg 1432w, https:\/\/businesstech.co.za\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/asus-pic-1-300x201.jpg 300w, https:\/\/businesstech.co.za\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/asus-pic-1-1024x686.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/businesstech.co.za\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/asus-pic-1-768x514.jpg 768w, https:\/\/businesstech.co.za\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/asus-pic-1-1200x804.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p><a  data-lightbox=\"post-image\" href=\"https:\/\/businesstech.co.za\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/asus-pic-2.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-563470\" 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height=\"429\" srcset=\"https:\/\/businesstech.co.za\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/asus-pic-3.jpg 1432w, https:\/\/businesstech.co.za\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/asus-pic-3-300x201.jpg 300w, https:\/\/businesstech.co.za\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/asus-pic-3-1024x686.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/businesstech.co.za\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/asus-pic-3-768x514.jpg 768w, https:\/\/businesstech.co.za\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/asus-pic-3-1200x804.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p><a  data-lightbox=\"post-image\" href=\"https:\/\/businesstech.co.za\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/asus-pic-4.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-563474\" src=\"https:\/\/businesstech.co.za\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/asus-pic-4.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"640\" height=\"429\" srcset=\"https:\/\/businesstech.co.za\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/asus-pic-4.jpg 1432w, 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