A Notebook That Matches Comfort and Performance
Packing performance into a small space is great for business travelers, but so is making the experience comfortable. ASUS has done that in a big way with the P5440’s research-based keyboard.
First, the keys are full size with a 19.05 millimeter key pitch, so they have the exact right spacing between them as well. They’re made from a soft but firm material and are slightly concave so they gently cradle the user’s fingers. Each key is actually a dish set in a 0.15-millimeter dome. Each key travels exactly 1.5 millimeters to record a press. That means you won’t often accidentally strike them, but you don’t need to put a lot of force into recording a keystroke.
The result is that a user can type for hours without getting fatigued. One might even wish that the P5440 keyboard could be transferred over to a desktop workstation.
Another design feature business travelers will appreciate that is that the LED screen folds all the way back until it is completely flat. This makes it good for presentations or collaborating with others in a small conference space.
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The Ability to Connect to Any Device
There are also a generous number of ports that enables it to connect with a multitude of devices. There are three USB 3.1 ports and another 3.1 Gen 1 Type-A slot for charging devices like smartphones, an SD card reader, HDMI output for connecting with a larger monitor or projector, and a combination audio jack for private listening or teleconferencing.
For extra security, there is even a small fingerprint reader sitting unobtrusively beside the touchpad. When combined with a password, that will provide two-factor authentication for business users without getting in the way of productivity.
It’s nice to find a business-class notebook that is powerful, portable and packed with features that make it easy and comfortable to use. It would be quite an asset for any businessperson to take on the road.
ASUSPRO P5440
PROCESSOR: Intel Core i7-8565U 1.8GHz
HARD DRIVE: 512GB solid-state drive
RAM: 16GB DDR4 SDRAM
OPERATING SYSTEM: 64-bit Windows 10 Professional
DIMENSIONS: 12.8x9x0.7 inches
WEIGHT: 2.71 pounds
DISPLAY: 14-inch LED