Asus launches '3 year battery-powered laptop still running well'

The battery using Sonata technology will be used for Asus' new B series laptops with the ability to hold 80% of the original quality after 1,000 charges.

HP was no longer the sole partner of Boston-Power in supplying the new Sonata technology battery when Asus officially introduced the B series laptop to use this battery.

Asus's new B series.Photo: Asus.

HP introduced this battery a year ago with the advantage of being able to use it well after 3 years. This battery can charge up to 1,000 times but still retains 80% of the original quality compared to only 150 charges of a normal battery.

Asus' new B series will include B43 and B53 models with 14.1 and 15.6-inch screens respectively. These models will come with the choice of Intel Core i5 or i7 processor, 2GB or 4GB RAM, ATI Mobility Radeon 5470 graphics card or integrated Intel graphics chip, a standard 320GB hard drive and ATI Eyefinity technology supports the use of two monitors.

With the use of new technology, Asus also announced a 3-year warranty period for the battery that came with the device.

The B53 models introduced by Asus have a starting price of $ 1,099 while B43 currently has no information about the price and the official "shelf" time.