{"id":674457,"date":"2023-03-22T15:44:00","date_gmt":"2023-03-22T13:44:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/businesstech.co.za\/news\/?p=674457"},"modified":"2023-03-22T15:44:00","modified_gmt":"2023-03-22T13:44:00","slug":"asus-expertbook-b1500-perfect-for-south-african-professionals-2","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/businesstech.co.za\/news\/industry-news\/674457\/asus-expertbook-b1500-perfect-for-south-african-professionals-2\/","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.<\/p>\n<p>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><a href=\"https:\/\/www.asus.com\/za\/?utm_source=BusinessTech&amp;utm_medium=Article&amp;utm_term=March+2023\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>Click here to learn more about the ASUS ExpertBook B1500.<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3 class=\"my-4\">Durable design and awesome features<\/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<h3 class=\"my-4\">Hardware and performance<\/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 (available in limited quantity) 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><a href=\"https:\/\/www.asus.com\/za\/?utm_source=BusinessTech&amp;utm_medium=Article&amp;utm_term=March+2023\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>Click here to learn more about the ASUS ExpertBook B1500.<\/strong><\/a><\/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 (available in limited quantity)<\/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<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 size-full wp-image-563468\" src=\"https:\/\/businesstech.co.za\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/asus-pic-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1432\" height=\"959\" 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: 1432px) 100vw, 1432px\" \/><\/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 size-full wp-image-563470\" src=\"https:\/\/businesstech.co.za\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/asus-pic-2.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1432\" height=\"959\" srcset=\"https:\/\/businesstech.co.za\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/asus-pic-2.jpg 1432w, https:\/\/businesstech.co.za\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/asus-pic-2-300x201.jpg 300w, https:\/\/businesstech.co.za\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/asus-pic-2-1024x686.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/businesstech.co.za\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/asus-pic-2-768x514.jpg 768w, https:\/\/businesstech.co.za\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/asus-pic-2-1200x804.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1432px) 100vw, 1432px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p><a  data-lightbox=\"post-image\" href=\"https:\/\/businesstech.co.za\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/asus-pic-3.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-563472\" src=\"https:\/\/businesstech.co.za\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/asus-pic-3.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1432\" height=\"959\" 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: 1432px) 100vw, 1432px\" \/><\/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 size-full wp-image-563474\" src=\"https:\/\/businesstech.co.za\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/asus-pic-4.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1432\" height=\"959\" srcset=\"https:\/\/businesstech.co.za\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/asus-pic-4.jpg 1432w, https:\/\/businesstech.co.za\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/asus-pic-4-300x201.jpg 300w, https:\/\/businesstech.co.za\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/asus-pic-4-1024x686.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/businesstech.co.za\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/asus-pic-4-768x514.jpg 768w, https:\/\/businesstech.co.za\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/asus-pic-4-1200x804.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1432px) 100vw, 1432px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The new ASUS ExpertBook B1500 boasts high performance, military-grade durability, 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