PlayerUnknown's Battlegrounds Southeast Asia Championship

PlayerUnknown's Battlegrounds (PUBG), the internationally acclaimed 100-man battle royale esport developed by PUBG Corporation, has set the challenge for aspiring Southeast Asian PUBG players. MET is on the search for the absolute best PUBG squads as they announce the PUBG Southeast Asia Championship presented by ROG. The competition is officially sanctioned by PUBG Corporation, and is part of the lead up to the recently announced PUBG Global Invitational (PGI 2018), to be held in Berlin on July.

PUBG’s appeal has captured the attention of many players across the globe. The 100-man scavenging and survival battle royale game has players forming squads of up to four members in an attempt to eliminate the rest of the competition to come out on top and claim the top spot of each game. The naturally competitive nature of PUBG has spawned multiple games with similar mechanics and helps form the game itself into a fully-fledged esport.

ASUS Republic of Gamers (ROG), the world’s #1 gaming brand, is choosing PUBG as their newest grounds for competitive gaming. With its full squad of professional gaming products, ranging from motherboards, graphics cards, monitors, notebooks, peripherals, and routers, ASUS ROG is set to deliver the best gaming experience in this year’s biggest competition in the region.

The PUBG Southeast Asia Championship is MET’s latest regional tournament, a true testament to MET’s claim as the top esports organizer in Asia. MET continuously delivers optimal esports tournaments for both aspiring and professional gamers across the entirety of Asia. The PUBG tournament will run concurrently across five venues with six nationalities on the road to the SEA regional final.

The grand PUBG tournament will seek the best squads across six different countries in five different qualifiers before advancing for the national qualifiers of each country. The best squads from each country's national qualifier will head on to the SEA Finals in Thailand on June 23-24, 2018 to crown the best SEA squad.

Tournament Schedule

National Qualifiers

PH: May 5 – June 3

ID: April 28 – May 13

MY/SG: May 5 – May 27

TH: May 7 – June 10

VN: May 12 – June 3

National Finals

PH: June 9 – 10

ID: May 19 – 20

MY/SG: TBA

TH: June 22

VN: June 16

Regional Finals

June 23-24, in Thailand

Pride and glory are all on the line, as both the Thai National Champions, as well as the overall Regional Champions will be moving on to the PUBG Global Invitational in Berlin on July.

The PUBG Southeast Asia Championship qualifiers will officially kick off on April 28, 2018 and is open to all PUBG squads who are willing to accept the challenge of becoming SEA’s top PUBG squad.

For more updates and information, make sure to follow facebook.com/asusrogph, facebook.com/PUBG.PHIL and facebook.com/organizedbyMET

ASUS Philippines Strengthens its Partnership with the Biggest Shopping Website in the Country Lazada by Opening Three Online “Concept Stores”

ASUS Philippines formally announced today the official opening of its three “concept stores” online namely – ASUS ZenFone Store, ASUS Republic of Gamers and ASUS Store which are all officially operated by ASUS Philippines together with its select key dealer partners.

The newly opened online stores will be ASUS’ gateway to its fans and other Filipinos end-users all over the country who want to purchase its whole range of product line from smartphone, notebooks, gaming laptops, motherboards, monitors, mini PCs, peripherals and all key devices conveniently through hassle-free online shopping experience. The ASUS ZenFone Store will be carrying the complete line-up of smartphones of the company and as well as their soon-to-be launched devices which is dubbed as the “most intelligent ZenFone ever” the ZenFone 5 series. On a similar note, ASUS Republic of Gamers will be also offering its key gaming machines in the newly opened online store which brings ROG closer to its fans all over the country. ASUS store on the other hand will be more focused on selling ASUS’ entire consumer line-up from mainstream notebooks, ultra-books, 2-in-1s, convertible, all-in-one and mini PCs and monitors.

“We started our business in the Philippines ten years ago and we have experienced a lot of changes in the business ecosystem locally. From just selling motherboards in our early days in the country now we have a full line-up of products that we share to Filipinos to meet their evolving demands,” shares, George Su, ASUS Philippines Country Manager for Systems Group.

Opening three concept stores online is our way to make our products easily accessible for our fans and all Filipinos who want premium yet value-for-money devices. There is no doubt that Lazada is the perfect online partner for us because they are the number-one online shopping website in the Philippines that offers effortless shopping experience, Su added.

Newest ASUS and ROG products available in Lazada

The ASUS x407 and X507

The ASUS X407 and X507 is a perfect device for people who are looking for a notebook that offers great performance, portability, premium design without hurting your wallet.

Both devices are powered by the latest Generation Intel^® Core^™ i3 processor with 1TB HHD and NVIDIA^®GeForce^® MX110 discrete graphics while the Pentium and Celeron is equipped with 500GB storage. The X407 and X507 have a super thin NanoEdge display with a slim bezel for an immersive viewing experience. Both feature a fingerprint sensor for quick and easy logins with Windows Hello. Despite its large display, X507 is extremely portable, with an overall weight of just 1.68kg. The 14" version, ASUS X407, weighs just 1.42kg.

Both X407 and X507 are designed for daily computing and entertainment. These Windows 10 laptops also support new and exciting Windows features including Cortana with voice recognition, allowing the user to wake the device from sleep mode simply by saying the “Hey, Cortana” command. For maximum convenience and compatibility, X507 includes a USB 3.1 Gen 1 Type-A port, two USB 2.0 ports, an HDMI port and a microSD card reader, as well as 2x2 802.11ac Wi-Fi and Bluetooth^® 4.2, despite coming in an ultrathin form factor.

Both laptops support fast charging, requiring only 49 minutes to charge a near-flat battery to 60%. In addition, ASUS SuperBattery technology ensures a 3X-longer battery lifespan compared to traditional laptop batteries.

ASUS AiMesh Whole-Home Wi-Fi Routers

AiMesh overcomes many of the limitations found in alternative off-the-shelf whole-home Wi-Fi systems, such as mesh-networking systems. Although these systems can be convenient all-in-one solutions, they are often only available in fixed bundles, with a limited choice of Wi-Fi speeds, hardware features and upgrade paths. With AiMesh, users can create a completely flexible whole-home Wi-Fi system tailored to their needs, while continuing to enjoy all the functions of each individual ASUS router, such as extreme Wi-Fi performance and exclusive advanced networking features. AiMesh also offers convenient central management and control via either the ASUS Router mobile app or the ASUSWRT web interface.

Enabling AiMesh on a compatible ASUS router just requires an easy — and completely free — firmware update that allows it to be added to any AiMesh network, so users can mix and match models according to their budget and/or needs, and make good use of their old router when they upgrade.

AiMesh is an unbeatable solution for discerning users looking for the ultimate whole-home Wi-Fi system, adding yet another dimension to the award-winning family of fast and reliable ASUS routers.                                   

The ROG Strix GL503 and 703

All-around performers, the 15-inch ROG Strix GL503 and 17-inch ROG Strix GL703 are powered by the newest Intel Core i7 processor, and Windows 10, equipping the gamer to control the competition. Both laptops also offer up to 32GB of fast DDR4 2400MHz memory and include a VR-ready GeForce GTX 1060 GPU that delivers smooth and stutter-free gameplay for unforgettable virtual-reality experiences.

Strix GL503 and GL703 feature built-in Aura RGB illumination technology, so you can fully customize the backlighting to match your gaming style or mood! The newly designed four hot keys are for in-game convenience and speedy control: With mute, volume up/down, and ROG Gaming Center buttons right where you need them, full control is at your fingertips. The keyboard features a highlighted WASD key group and anti-ghosting technology with n-key rollover to ensure that your inputs are tracked precisely, no matter how many keys are pressed; and the 0.25mm-deep keycap curve is precisely shaped for typing accuracy.

Both the Strix GL503 and GL703 includes ROG Sonic Studio software with in-game noise cancellation and voice-volume stabilization technology, to deliver clearer, louder and more enjoyable audio and chat. Sonic Radar helps gamers detect opponents through an on-screen overlay that shows the relative position of gunshots, footsteps and other in-game sound effects. With Sonic Studio and Sonic Radar, gamers enjoy high-quality in-game audio that provides a strategic advantage.

ROG Strix XG32VQ and XG35VQ

The ROG Strix XG32VQ and ROG Strix XG35VQ are two impressive curved gaming monitors that deliver an immersive and comfortable viewing experience.

The 32-inch ROG Strix XG32VQ is versatile curved monitor that offers the perfect balance between smooth gaming and brilliant image quality, while the 35-inch ROG Strix XG35VQ is the largest curved monitor in the ROG family and offers unparalleled viewing immersion. Both models feature Adaptive-Sync (FreeSync™) for extremely fluid gameplay without tearing and stuttering, and include ASUS Aura Sync lighting that allows for seamless synchronization with other Aura-enabled components and peripherals.

The ASUS ZenFone “Battery King” Max Plus

ASUS ZenFone Max Plus (M1) is a smartphone designed to go the distance, to accompany you on all of life’s adventures, and to bring you the bigger picture. With its 5.7-inch full view display, high-capacity 4130mAh battery with advanced power management and 16MP dual cameras, ZenFone Max Plus keeps up with your active lifestyle and is always at the ready to capture every extraordinary moment.

With a full view 5.7-inch Full HD (2160 x 1080) resolution with its outstanding 80% screen-to-body ratio and 2.5D front glass design, allows you to dive in the immersive visual experience. ZenFone Max Plus makes photos, videos, and all your other content like you never experience before.

ZenFone Max Plus features an advanced dual-camera system designed to take your mobile photography to new heights. Its 16MP main camera is equipped with the wide, F2.0 aperture lens to capture clearer photos. Its 120° wide-angle camera lets your fit more scenery and people in the frame for dramatic landscape shots, better group photos, and a more convenient photography experience in confined indoor spaces.

The 120° wide-angle camera on ZenFone Max Plus has a 200% larger field of view than standard smartphone cameras, so you can fit more scenery and people in the frame for dramatic photos and videos that capture a true sense of place. When taking photos indoors, the wide-angle view makes it much easier to get the shot you want — especially in confined spaces where it may not be possible to take a few steps back to fit everyone and everything into the photo. The unique perspective of the wide-angle lens can also be used to stylistic effect, allowing you to exaggerate the sense of space in any setting to capture more dramatic scenes and stunning, expansive landscapes.

To know more about the activities of ASUS Philippines, head over to ASUS and ROG Philippines’ official social media pages. For hassle-free purchasing of ASUS and ROG products online please check out the official ASUS and ROG store in Lazada:

·    ASUS Official Store

·    ASUS Republic Of Gamers Official Store

·    ASUS ZenFone Official Store

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About ASUS

ASUS is one of Fortune magazine’s World’s Most Admired Companies, and is dedicated to creating products for today and tomorrow’s smart life. Our comprehensive portfolio includes Zenbo, ZenFone, ZenBook and a range of IT devices and components, along with AR, VR and IoT. ASUS employs more than 16,000 people worldwide and over 5,000 world-class R&D talents. Driven by innovation and committed to quality, the company won 4,511 awards and earned approximately US$13 billion of revenue in 2017.

The Five Q's ASUS Finally Answers about the long-awaited Zenfone 5Q

Discover more about the latest ZenFone 5 series and all its glory – beginning with the 5 important things to remember about the brand’s first-ever quad camera smartphone, the ZenFone 5Q!

If you are a photo lover who loves sharing your adventures, the new ASUS ZenFone 5Q will completely change your mobile photography game. ZenFone 5Q turns your experiences into treasured memories with not two, not three, but four independent camera systems on one smartphone!

From the 16MP rear camera, 20MP high resolution Sony IMX 376 selfie camera to the 120-degree wide-angle lenses on the front and back, ZenFone 5Q provides an amazing, high quality photography experience. Whether it’s breathtaking scenery, scrumptious food or simply fun times with the people you love, its unique quad-camera system empowers you to capture even more of what you love, wherever you are and whatever the situation.

THE POWER OF FOUR: THE WORLD’S FIRST GLOBALLY ANNOUNCED TRUE QUAD-CAMERA SMARTPHONE

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Unlike other quad camera phones that use their secondary sensors for contrast and portrait effects only, the ZenFone 5Q packs mean 120° wide-angle cameras at both the front and rear that does the trick of taking perfect ultra-wide shots – wider selfies, better wefies, and more background scenery. But the photography magic does not end there: On top of these two wide-angle cameras, the ZenFone 5Q also has a 16MP main rear camera and the 20MP Sony IMX 376 front-facing camera. Each of these four cameras can be used individually, removing the limits on your creativity and giving you the freedom to tailor your shots.

All these features combine with the latest ASUS PixelMaster technology, which gives you a Portrait mode with beautiful bokeh, a DSLR-like Pro mode for fine manual control, and a 10-level Beauty mode – a dream for every selfie lover out there. And for perfect point-and-shoot operation, ZenFone 5Q also features automatic HDR and low-light optimization.With ZenFone 5Q it is definitely much easier to compose the perfect selfie, wefie, landscape, portrait or group shot.

FOUR IS MORE: CREATIVITY WITH NO LIMITS

ZenFone 5Q has a superb 16MP rear camera that captures every precious moment with vivid clarity and stunning detail. In just 0.03 seconds, its phase-detection autofocus (PDAF) locks on to the subject, so every shot’s perfectly focused. And for capturing the ultimate detail, you can use the amazing 4K UHD video recording mode.

Typical smartphone camera vs. ZenFone 5Q
with 120 degree wide angle front camera

Fit all your friends in the frame! With ZenFone 5Q, there is no need for selfie sticks; its 120-degrees wide angle lets you capture all the background action.

Typical smartphone camera vs. ZenFone 5Q
with 120 degree wide angle rear camera

Mother Nature’s beauty can be elusive to capture, unless you have a ZenFone 5Q! Its 120° wide-angle rear camera gives you a bigger window on the world for taking atmospheric landscapes and jaw-dropping scenic shots.

ZenFone 5Q is also packed with powerful features that help you capture every precious moment, including eight filters and nine camera modes to instantly match your mood.

A 6-INCH 18:9 FHD+ FULL VIEW DISPLAY FOR YOUR VIEWING PLEASURE

ZenFone 5Q has a stunning 6-inch screen in compact as a regular 5.5-inch smartphone! Its stylish edge-to-edge Full View Full HD+ display has superb color accuracy and its wide 18:9 aspect ratio gives you a big-screen experience in the palm of your hand, perfect for games and movies. Moreover, its extra-wide display is also perfect for using dual side-by-side windows, so you can multitask like never before!

                                                                                                                                        

ZenFone 5Q’s dazzling appearance is enhanced with an optical coating to give it a deep sheen and luscious color, whereas its 2.5D-contoured glass panels at front and rear simply ooze beauty and luxury. And that’s not all: the ZenFone 5Q has a 0.02mm precision-milled dual-coated frame that not only improves grip while holding the phone, but also emphasizing it’s sleek design.

FOUR THE WIN: AN INCREDIBLE PERFORMANCE WITH AMAZING POWER EFFICIENCY

ZenFone 5Q combines incredible performance and optimized power efficiency with a large 3300mAh battery. The latest Qualcomm® Snapdragon™ 630 Mobile Platform with 4GB of RAM offers a dramatically faster performance for all your apps and games, and even comes with NFC support.

Up to 400Mbps of Cat.13 advanced LTE connectivity with powerful security and convenience features ensures a mobile experience like no other.

SECURITY FEATURES YOU’LL NEVER WORRY ABOUT

ZenFone 5Q has a facial-recognition system that recognizes your unique features and unlocks your phone in just a tenth of a second. It even hides your private notifications and contents if a different face is detected. Also,the rear fingerprint sensor unlocks ZenFone 5Q in just 0.3 seconds— even if your fingers are damp.

The ZenFone 5Q is, without a doubt, one of the innovations from ASUS’ very own ZenFone 5 series that everyone from around the globe eagerly awaits for. For even more information on the ZenFone 5Q, the ZenFone 5 series, and other incredible products from ASUS, tune in to the ASUS Philippines Facebook Page and the ZenTalk Philippines Forum.

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About ASUS

ASUS is one of Fortune magazine’s World’s Most Admired Companies, and is dedicated to creating products for today and tomorrow’s smart life. Our comprehensive portfolio includes Zenbo, ZenFone, ZenBook and a range of IT devices and components, along with AR, VR and IoT. ASUS employs more than 16,000 people worldwide and over 5,500 world-class R&D talents. Driven by innovation and committed to quality, the company won 4,511 awards and earned approximately US$13 billion of revenue in 2017.

ASUS Ushers The New Age of Intelligent Phones with the Unveiling of the All-New ZenFone 5 Series

The highly-anticipated ZenFone 5 Series that had roused the curiosity of many worldwide finally made its ground-breaking introduction in Barcelona, Spain, taking center stage during the Mobile World Congress (MWC) 2018. The 5^th Generation of ZenFones boasts of the newest Artificial Intelligence (AI) technology, innovative full-screen designs, industry leading Qualcomm processors, and flagship dual-camera systems – both for rear and front.

KEY POINTS 

·         ASUS CEO Jerry Shen reveals the next-gen ZenFone 5 Series smartphones powered by the latest Qualcomm Snapdragon 845 and 636 Mobile Platforms

·         ZenFone 5Z harnesses the best-in-class performance of Snapdragon 845 with its Artificial Intelligence Engine for a superior experience

·         ZenFone 5 is a 6.2" smartphone featuring the Snapdragon 636 Mobile Platform with AI capabilities for enhanced photography and communication experiences 

·         ZenFone 5 Lite is a stylish 6" smartphone featuring the world's first globally-announced true quad-camera system with front and rear 120° wide-angle cameras

BARCELONA, Spain, February 27, 2018 — ASUS CEO Jerry Shen today unveiled the all-new ZenFone 5 Series at a special event in the Italian Pavilion at MWC 2018 in Barcelona, Spain.

The lineup includes ZenFone 5Z and ZenFone 5, exciting high-performance 6.2-inch dual-camera smartphones that are the first ever ZenFone models to harness the power of artificial intelligence (AI), and which feature ASUS’ first-ever 19:9 all-screen displays with a 90% screen-to-body ratio in a remarkably compact size that's comparable to a standard 5.5-inch smartphone.

ZenFone 5Z is an extreme-performance version of ZenFone 5 powered by the latest flagship Qualcomm^®Snapdragon^™ 845 Mobile Platform with the Qualcomm Artificial Intelligence Engine (AIE), featuring 6GB RAM and 64 ROM for breathtaking performance and the most accelerated AI experiences. ZenFone 5 is the first smartphone available worldwide to be powered by the latest Qualcomm Snapdragon 636 Mobile Platform.

ZenFone 5 Lite is a stylish 6-inch smartphone featuring the world's first globally-announced true quad-camera system with fully independent high-resolution and wide-angle cameras at both front and rear.

“We embarked on the ZenFone project four years ago with the idea to create empowering luxury for everyone to enjoy,” said Mr. Shen. “Today, the ZenFone 5 Series is the most intelligent ZenFone series ever, utilizing advanced AI algorithms and big-data analytics to provide users with a unique slate of intelligent camera, communication and convenience features.”

Joining Mr. Shen on-stage for the announcement, Qualcomm President Cristiano Amon commented, “We are excited to continue to work with ASUS to bring the latest advancements in mobile to consumers with the ZenFone 5 Series. Powered by powerful Snapdragon Mobile Platforms, ZenFone 5Z (Snapdragon 845 with the AIE) and ZenFone 5 (Snapdragon 636) will support superior user experiences that include dual cameras and artificial intelligence.”

Following the press event, OK Go — a multi-award-winning rock band from the US, whose honors include a GRAMMY® — performed live at the after party. OK Go has joined in partnership with ASUS to work on the ZenFone 5 marketing campaign.

A Dawn of the New Era with ASUS’ Intelligent Phones, ZenFone 5Z and ZenFone 5

ZenFone 5Z is an exciting next-generation 6.2-inch, dual-camera smartphone that comes with a beautiful 19:9 all-screen display featuring a 90% screen-to-body ratio, packed in a 5.5-inch body size. It’s the first-ever ZenFone model to harness the power of the latest Snapdragon 845 Mobile Platform with AIE, featuring a 3rd Generation AI platform that includes the Hexagon 685 Vector DSP, Adreno 630 Graphics, and Kryo 385 CPU.

ZenFone 5Z also benefits from the Snapdragon X20 Gigabit LTE modem, delivering speeds that surpass the gigabit barrier for a 'wireless fiber' experience, as well as integrated 2x2 802.11ac Wi-Fi and Bluetooth^®5 for ultra-low-power wireless earbuds. The extreme-performance ZenFone 5Z comes with 6GB RAM and 64GB ROM, offering breathtaking performance combined with outstanding energy efficiency for long-lasting battery life.

ZenFone 5 features an exquisitely crafted design, an amazing dual-camera system, and is powered by thelatest Snapdragon 636 Mobile Platform. For an instant blast of extra power, the exclusive ASUS AI Boost— available on both ZenFone 5 and ZenFone 5Z — optimizes performance for games and other demanding tasks.

ZenFone 5Z and ZenFone 5 feature intelligent dual-camera systems that adapt and learn, delivering perfect photos every time. Equipped with the latest flagship Sony^® IMX363 sensor with large 1.4µm pixels, an f/1.8 wide-aperture lens, 120° wide-angle secondary camera, four-axis optical image stabilization (OIS) and AI-enhanced camera features — including AI Scene Detection for 16 different scenes and objects, AI Photo Learning, Real-time Portrait and Real-time Beautification — ZenFone 5Z and ZenFone 5 encourage creativity and free the user to concentrate on the subject rather than the camera.

A Stylish and Chic Phone for Lovers of Life and Photography, the ZenFone 5 Lite

ZenFone 5 Lite is a stylish 6-inch smartphone featuring the world's first globally-announced true quad-camera system with high-resolution and wide-angle cameras at both front and rear. ZenFone 5 Lite removes the limits on photographic creativity, with a high-resolution main camera — 20MP Sony at the front, 16MP at the rear — and, uniquely, a secondary 120° wide-angle camera at both front and rear. Unlike rival systems, each camera works independently every time for perfect selfies, wefies, landscapes, portraits or groups shots. The 6-inch Full HD+ IPS display has a Full View 18:9 aspect ratio and an ultraslim bezel, making the pocket-friendly ZenFone 5 Lite as compact as a standard-aspect-ratio 5.5-inch phone. Powered by the Snapdragon 630 Mobile Platform, ZenFone 5 Lite combines incredible performance, optimized power efficiency and a 3300mAh battery with advanced security and convenience features — including NFC, triple-slot SIM/microSD card holder, rapid face unlock and fingerprint recognition — for a mobile experience like no other.

Market Availability

The generation of Intelligent Smartphones is said to be available in the Philippine within the second quarter of the year. For more information on this and all other incredible product from ASUS, follow ASUS Philippines on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter pages, and the ZenTalk forum for more updates.

ASUS Philippines would like to thank Juanito’s Bistro for being the official venue partner.

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About ASUS

ASUS is one of Fortune magazine’s World’s Most Admired Companies, and is dedicated to creating products for today and tomorrow’s smart life. Our comprehensive portfolio includes Zenbo, ZenFone, ZenBook and a range of IT devices and components, along with AR, VR and IoT. ASUS employs more than 16,000 people worldwide and over 5,000 world-class R&D talents. Driven by innovation and committed to quality, the company won 4,511 awards and earned approximately US$13 billion of revenue in 2017.