If you are looking for a productivity-class laptop that comes with a compact design, powerful specifications and also comes with rugged capabilities, ASUS Malaysia today introduced their latest rugged laptop, the ASUS ExpertBook PM3.
This laptop comes with a 14-inch IPS display with a resolution of 1920×1200 and a brightness value of up to 300 nits. It is powered by an AMD Ryzen AI 7 350 processor chip with 16GB of LPDDR5 memory and also a built-in 1TB SSD storage.
One of the unique features of this laptop comes through the ability for users to upgrade the built-in memory and storage components. In short, when you open the bottom frame of this laptop, you can increase the amount of memory and storage in this SSD yourself through the additional expansion slots in it.
For storage, the ExpertBook PM3 comes with two SSD storage slots, one for an M.2 2280 SSD and another for an M.2 2230 storage slot. It also comes with two LPDDR5 memory slots, meaning users can increase the storage to 64GB if needed.
In terms of plug support, the ExpertBook PM3 is equipped with two USB 3.2 Type-C plugs, two USB 3.2 Type-A plugs, one HDMI 2.1 plug, one 3.5mm audio plug and one RJ-45 internet cable plug.
In terms of durability, this laptop has passed the MIL-STD 810H durability standard test which means that this laptop can be used in a wide range of temperatures, no matter cold or hot, and also comes with a toughness that promises that it will not be easily damaged.
For example, the ExpertBook PM3 laptop hinge comes with a reinforcing component made of iron. This not only ensures that the hinge can operate for a longer time, but also ensures that it is not damaged if the laptop display is covered by an obstacle between the keyboard and the display.
Meanwhile, the USB Type-C and Type-A plugs have also been reinforced, and can withstand a weight of up to 9kg, and this reduces the likelihood of your plug or laptop being damaged when you pick up this laptop and forget to unplug the cable first.
The keyboard part is also waterproof, and can withstand 500-800ml of water spilled on the keyboard before it needs to be dried.
In terms of software, the ASUS ExpertBook PM3 is also loaded with ASUS ExpertMeet AI software, which is software that simplifies your teleconferencing process. With this software, the noise cancellation process can be automated, while users can also add subtitles if the teleconferencing presentation is in an unknown language.
Users can also add watermarks to presentation slides and also summarize the teleconferencing content in text form quickly and easily.
The ASUS ExpertBook PM3 is also loaded with a 70Whr battery, which not only comes with long battery life, but also fast charging from 0-60 percent in a short time, and the ability to easily physically replace the battery without the need for a screwdriver.
The ASUS ExpertBook PM3 is now available in the Malaysian market with the following component specifications:
ASUS ExpertBook PM3 (14″, AMD Ryzen AI 5 330, 16GB, 512GB) – RM5199
ASUS ExpertBook PM3 (14″, AMD Ryzen AI 7 350, 16GB, 512GB) – RM5799
ASUS ExpertBook PM3 (14″, AMD Ryzen AI 7 350, 32GB, 512GB) – RM6399