Asus M70AD desktop PC with NFC launched at Rs. 62,000

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By NDTV Correspondent | Updated: 1 August 2016 16:26 IST
Asus has launched its M70AD desktop PC which claims to be the first with NFC (Near Field Communication) built in. The M70AD can pair with Android-based smartphones or tablets which enables the user to log into his or her account automatically. An Asus app allows the Android device to be used as a touch-screen launcher for Windows 8, and also automatically backs up photos and data on the device to the PC.

The Asus M70AD desktop also includes other unique features such as a built-in UPS that allows the PC to shut down safely in the event of a power failure, after all data and documents are saved. There's also a Qi wireless inductive plate and fast USB charging that will allow devices to charge even when the PC is shut down.

A hot-swappable Universal Storage Module (USM) drive bay makes it easy to use high-capacity external SATA hard drives. The industry-standard USM interface is around twice as fast as USB 3.0 and all USM drives can also use a simple USB adapter for easy portability.

The M70AD also features two sound enhancements for more powerful audio. Sonic Master Technology is Asus' own enhancement, and MaxxAudio from Waves has received a Technical Grammy award.

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Asus' latest product is based on 4th generation Intel Core (Haswell) processors with integrated Intel graphics or discrete Nvidia GeForce graphics cards. There is 4GB of DDR3 RAM, a 500GB hard drive, a slim DVD-RW drive, and a 16-in-1 card reader. The M70AD tower case is also designed with aggressive angles and a polished metal finish.

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The M70AD desktop runs Windows 8 64bit and comes with a number of Asus applications including Asus Launcher, Asus WebStorage (32GB for 3 years), Power Director, Photo Director, and Music Maker Silver. There are trial versions of office and antivirus suites.

The launch information makes no mention of a monitor or multiple variants with integrated and discrete graphics, but lists the price as Rs. 62,000 (all inclusive).

 

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