Subj : Asus ROG Flow Z13 ACRNM gaming slate is an almost perfect rugged
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From : TechnologyDaily
Date : Fri Mar 31 2023 18:15:04

Asus ROG Flow Z13 ACRNM gaming slate is an almost perfect rugged tablet with 
Windows 11 Pro and stylus

Date:
Fri, 31 Mar 2023 17:04:16 +0000

Description:
The ROG Flow Z13 runs on Windows 11 Pro and even comes with a stylus

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From afar, the ROG Flow Z13-ACRNM from Asus looks like a rugged tablet 
similar to the one magnesium-coated ToughPad models from Panasonic. Come 
closer and the industrial design, the CNC-milled aluminum chassis, the 
reinforced corners and the bundled accessories just ooze schmexi-ness, to 
paraphrase our sister publication, Laptopmag . 

Produced in partnership with revered artist Errolson Hugh, the RMT02 (as it 
is otherwise known), is pitched as a gaming tablet but its price (2999 in the 
UK, $2500 in the US) and form factor make it a match in heaven for 
businesses, organizations and professionals eager to get a top of the range 
slate without an outrageous price tag. 

The fact that it runs Windows 11 Pro by default, supports Microsoft Windows 
Hello , has a stylus and a full array of accessories (accessory bag, keyboard 
strap, main strap and detachable keyboard) makes it a very enticing 
proposition. 

Could it be used as a business tablet ? We wouldn't say no. Mobile 
workstation ? Definitely given its specs. (Image credit: Asus) A great 
alternative to boring business tablets 

And the RMT02 delivers value-for-money in spades but lets start with the bad 
news though: it is not IP-rated so you wont be able to use it in dusty or 
moist environments. Its not been tested to MIL-STD-810G standards either 
although Asus says that it has robust protection with plenty of rubber around 
the chassis to mitigate any falls. Theres also no fingerprint reader which is 
a shame. 

The rest though is spectacularly good, very good: theres a 13th Gen Intel 
Core i9-13900H processor (thats 14 cores and 20 threads), an Nvidia Geforce 
RTX 4070 GPU with 8GB GDDR6 (remember, this is a gaming laptop wannabe), 32GB 
LPDDR5, 1TB SSD and Wi-Fi 6E. Despite being a mere tablet, it has a TB4 port 
with two USB ports, an audio jack and even a card reader. 

The screen certainly remains the highlight: a sumptuous QHD+ 13.4-inch 
display that is not only DCI-P3/Pantone validated (making it an ideal display 
for Photoshop ) but also one with a high brightness (500 nits), perfect for 
the busy outdoors. Asus chose a 56WHr battery, powered by a 130W AC GaN 
adapter, to keep the tablet running. At 1.32Kg alone (add 390g for the 
backlit chiclet keyboard), the ROG Flow Z13-ACRNM is light enough to be 
carried around. 

Theres plenty else to talk about: Dolby Atmos, two speakers, a trio of 
microphones, Dolby Vision HDR support and the ability to support external 
GPUs. Just be mindful that battery life will not be great because of the high 
refresh rate and the small battery size.



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Link to news story:
https://www.techradar.com/news/asus-rog-flow-z13-acrnm-gaming-slate-is-an-almo
st-perfect-rugged-tablet-with-windows-11-pro-and-stylus


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