ASUS Delivers IoT and Education Technology Leadership
Google partnership delivers Brillo-powered IoT products for smart homes plus purposebuilt Chromebook for the digital classroom
KEY POINTS
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ASUS announces new initiative with Google to create products for the new Brillo
IoT operating system, plus a new Chrome OS device for education
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Chromebook C202 is a light, ruggedized Chrome OS computer purpose-built for
classroom use, with great ergonomics, full manageability & easy servicing
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IoT demonstration and Chromebook C202 will be on display at the ASUS Media
Lounge from 5th-8th January, 2016
Las Vegas, USA (5th January, 2016) — ASUS today announced an exciting new partnership with
Google at the 2016 International CES® to create innovative computing solutions for the next generation of
consumer IoT products for smart homes, based on the new Google Brillo Internet of Things (IoT)
operating system and Google Weave communication platform.
ASUS and Google are also both committed to improving education and the quality of the classroom, a
commitment reflected by today’s launch of the first concrete result of this close partnership — the
classroom-tough Chromebook C202, a rugged Chrome OS computer built to withstand the rigors of
educational use.
The Brillo IoT demonstration and Chromebook C202 are on display from today until the 8th January, 2016,
in the ASUS Media Lounge on the 63rd floor of the Trump Hotel in Las Vegas.
Smart homes: the next generation
At CES 2016, ASUS and Google are showcasing the capabilities of next-generation smart home
technology based on the Google Brillo platform and utilizing the Google Weave communications protocol.
There will be live demonstrations of a forthcoming Brillo gateway device from ASUS, which will be
connected to smart home devices including an IoT-enabled power plug and an ASUS Ai-Cam, allowing
visitors to the ASUS Media Lounge to experience the future of smart homes.
Google Brillo is a new operating system for the IoT. It is designed to enable a new generation of digital
living, and ensure that all connected devices work in perfect harmony. Brillo uses the Google Weave
protocol for secure, reliable communications over wireless technologies such as Wi-Fi and Bluetooth®
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Every Android device works seamlessly with Brillo and Weave, allowing users to detect and connect to
Weave-certified devices straight out of the box with no fuss or complicated setup. ASUS will release its
first Brillo-powered smart home devices later in 2016.
Chromebook C202: The classroom-rugged Chromebook
ASUS Education delivers a broad range of innovative products and services to educational
establishments around the world, and the ASUS Chromebook C202 is the latest addition to its portfolio.
”The ASUS Chromebook C202 demonstrates our total commitment to providing inspired solutions for the
education sector”, said President of ASUS North America Steve Chang. “The incredibly tough chassis of
Chromebook C202, combined with the proven and popular Chrome operating system, creates an
education solution that helps minimize downtime and maximize learning time.”
Chromebook C202 is a lightweight, ruggedized Chrome OS computer that is designed from the ground up
for educational use. Chromebook C202 is more than tough enough to withstand the daily rigors of
classroom use, and combined with its superb manageability and hassle-free serviceability it helps schools
and colleges to minimize downtime and maximize learning time.
Chromebook C202 redefines the meaning of ‘rugged’, with several class-leading design features that give
it outstanding durability and enterprise-grade serviceability in typical educational environments, including
a tough wraparound rubber bumper with reinforced corners, a spill-resistant keyboard, a scratch-resistant
finish and shock-proof solid-state storage. Chromebook C202 is subjected to military-grade reliability tests
and is best in its class for drop-test survival.
The highly-manageable Chromebook C202 is the ideal Chrome OS computer for educational institutions
of any level that require a multi-user computing solution with low total cost of ownership and maximum
uptime. For unrivaled serviceability, Chromebook C202 features the industry’s first modular design that
allows easy removal or repair of key components such as the keyboard, power socket and battery. Full
dismantling of the device is possible in a few easy steps using only simple tools.
Excellent ergonomics are ensured by the use of an anti-glare display that reduces distracting reflections,
and a robust yet comfortable spill-resistant keyboard designed for easy student use. A long 10-hour
battery life allows full-school-day operation on a single charge.
AVAILABILITY & PRICING
Please contact your local ASUS representative for further information.
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NOTES TO EDITORS
ASUS Global Press Room: http://press.asus.com
ASUS Global Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/asus
ASUS Global Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/asus
Google Brillo: https://developers.google.com/brillo/
Google Weave: https://developers.google.com/weave/
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SPECIFICATIONS1
ASUS Chromebook C202
Processor
Intel® Celeron® N3060
Operating System Chrome OS
Memory
LPDDR3 1066Mhz, onboard memory 2GB/4GB
Display
11.6in HD 1366 x 768 anti-glare
Graphic
Intel® HD Graphics
Storage
eMMC 16GB
Card Reader
SD Card reader
Camera
HD webcam
Networking
802.11 a/b/g/n or 802.11ac (WiDi) + Bluetooth® 4.2
1 x HDMI v1.4, supporting up to 1920 x 1200 @ 60Hz
1 x Headphone / line out
Interface
2 x USB port (USB3.0*2), supports BC1.2
1 x Card reader
1 x AC adapter with power cord
1 Specifications, content and product availability are all subject to change without notice and may differ from country to country.
Actual performance may vary depending on applications, usage, environment and other factors. Full specifications are available at
http://www.asus.com
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About ASUS
ASUS is a worldwide top-three consumer notebook vendor and maker of the world’s best-selling, most
award-winning motherboards. A leading enterprise in the new digital era, ASUS designs and
manufactures products that perfectly meet the needs of today’s digital home and office, with a broad
portfolio that includes motherboards, graphics cards, optical drives, displays, desktop and all-in-one PCs,
notebooks, netbooks, servers, multimedia devices, wireless solutions, networking devices, tablets,
smartphones and wearables. Driven by innovation and committed to quality, ASUS won 4,326 awards in
2014 and is widely credited with revolutionizing the PC industry with its Eee PC™. ASUS has more than
16,000 employees around the globe with a world-class R&D team of 5,200 engineers. Company revenue
for 2014 was approximately US$14.5 billion.
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