ASUS is joining the rush of AI-enhanced Copilot+ PCs, alongside new models from Acer, Dell, HP, Lenovo, Samsung, and Microsoft. The ultra-thin ASUS Vivobook S 15 boasts Windows AI features like the memory assistant Recall, the image generator Cocreator, and several ASUS-exclusive AI apps.

Figure 1. ASUS' first Copilot+ PC locks itself when you walk away and unlocks upon your return.

One of the most intriguing AI-powered features of the ASUS Vivobook S 15 is its AiSense IR camera. This camera detects your presence and adjusts the display accordingly—dimming when you look away and brightening when you look back. If you step away from the computer, it locks and then unlocks when you return. While its effectiveness remains to be tested, this feature promises to enhance security and privacy if it works consistently. Figure 1 shows ASUS' first Copilot+ PC locks itself when you walk away and unlocks upon your return.

Another AI feature is StoryCube, an app that automatically organizes RAW photos and videos. In addition to the standard Copilot+ features announced on Monday, the laptop includes Windows Studio Effects, which automate lighting adjustments and noise removal during video calls. It also supports Microsoft’s Live Captions for real-time, AI-powered subtitles.

On the hardware side, the Vivobook S 15 features the Snapdragon X Elite chip with a built-in Qualcomm Hexagon neural processing unit (NPU), which ASUS claims can handle 45 TOPS (trillion operations per second). The PC includes a 1TB PCIe 4.0 SSD and up to 32GB of 8448 MHz LPDDR5X RAM.[1]

The laptop boasts a 15.6-inch OLED screen with a 2,880 x 1,620 resolution and an 89 percent screen-to-body ratio. It also comes with a Harmon Kardon-certified audio system featuring Dolby Atmos sound. ASUS claims its 70 Wh battery can last up to 18 hours.

One of the Vivobook S 15's standout features is its thin aluminum body, with a tapered design ranging from 0.58 to 0.63 inches (14.7 mm to 16 mm) in thickness. Weighing just 3.13 lbs (1.4 kg), it is slightly lighter than Apple's 15-inch MacBook Air.[2]

The laptop offers a robust selection of ports, including two USB4, two USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type A, HDMI, an audio combo jack, and a microSD slot. Its keyboard features customizable single-zone RGB lighting and a Copilot key for quick access to the ChatGPT-powered assistant.

The ASUS Vivobook S 15 is available for pre-order now through the company’s retail partners, starting at $1,300. Additional configurations are expected to launch later this year.

References:

1. https://www.engadget.com/asus-first-copilot-pc-locks-when-you-walk-away-and-unlocks-when-you-return-195952186.html
2. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ShmsKSAmtMY&t=1s

Cite this article:

Gokila G (2024), ASUS' First Copilot+ PC Locks Itself When You Walk Away and Unlocks Upon Your Return, Anatechmaz, pp.309