Great for photo editing
Achieve great photo editing results with the UX8406CA-QL289W from ASUS. It comes with a large storage capacity for any pictures you keep on locally on the laptop.
Gaming
A resolution of 1920 x 1200 pixels, means rich graphics to shoot Zombies or cross the galaxy in detail
Your ASUS's 285H processor means whilst your thumbs may struggle with Call of Duty or Doom your will not.
The 32 GB RAM combines nicely with the GPU on the which hits a 3DMark benchmark score of 5635, and the 16 cores CPU hit a Passmark benchmark of 34392
It's good for academic research
Light, portable, and full-featured, the UX8406CA-QL289W is ideal for carrying between offices and libraries. You’ll have all the tools you need to research and write outstanding research papers and theses.
All about the Films!
With a high resolution Advanced screen the excellent UX8406CA-QL289W was built to allow you enjoy movies, serials and animation. And with a HDMI port, you can connect the laptop to your TV or projector for an even more cinematic experience.
Videos for fun
You need to pack a lot into this screen, hence a resolution of 1920 x 1200 pixels pixels, you'll have sufficient visual clarity to decide which video sequence will give the impact you're looking for.
Continuously tweaking video clips are fun but requires a quite a bit of computing power. Which is why the memory size of 32 GB, the multi-core processor and the graphics card all combine to provide a level of performance that matches your needs.
Music and Audio
The UX8406CA-QL289W provides a great playground to create homemade tracks, mixes and audio effects. It offers ample storage for your music files with a total capacity of 2000 GB. Also, the 285H processor gives sufficient power for converting your work into various music file formats.
Its all about the Beats
With its wide selection of ports (including a high-speed Thunderbolt port ) the UX8406CA-QL289W sits at the heart of your music production workflow. And with a total storage capacity of 2000 GB hard drive, you’ve got plenty of space to store work in progress
Book keeping
The 14 inches screen gives you enough screen-space to wade through columns and rows
Excel, Quicken etc, don't need much power so this option won't up the requirements on processor.
Your ASUS's 32 GB RAM will ensure large sheets and accounts wont undermine performance
Can handle UI Dev & Design work
Whether it's HTML5, CSS or Javascript-based frameworks such as AJAX, Angular, JQUERY etc, the UX8406CA-QL289W is a very capable option.
It's multi-core CPU & 32 GB memory size helps you multi-task as you craft your vision on it's high quality, 1920 x 1200 pixels screen.
Can handle a Full-Stack Coding Environment
You'll need a machine that can handle multiple VMs for your various dev environments. The UX8406CA-QL289W sports an 285H, (a processor with 16 cores) plus a healthy 32 GB of RAM to power your VMs and dev tools.
Regular Stuff / Everyday Tasks
Spreadsheets, presentations and documents, are relatively undemanding, but the 285H processor and 32 GB RAM ensures even image laden files won't leave you watching the 'spinning wheel' on the UX8406CA-QL289W
Surf the web at speed thanks to the UX8406CA-QL289W’s speedy b/g/n/be WiFi interface.
Sending and receiving email is a relatively lightweight activity that the UX8406CA-QL289W can comfortably handle. It also comes with of total storage so you never have to delete a message or attachment again.
Facebook, twitter etc require little processing power or screen specification so the UX8406CA-QL289W will do just fine.
Battery life is fairly decent
With its 8 hours battery life, the UX8406CA-QL289W offers a good amount of freedom while moving from place to place around the house.
For anyone who works on the road, or outside the office, portability is everything. With a battery life of 8 hours, the UX8406CA-QL289W can go the distance for you while working on the move.
Lightweight and compact, the UX8406CA-QL289W boasts 8 hours battery life to keep you going while on short trips like the daily commute on the train or subway.
A long journey doesn’t mean wasted time with the UX8406CA-QL289W thanks to its massive 8 hours battery life.
If you work in a hot desk environment, portability will be key. The UX8406CA-QL289W comes with 8 hours battery life so you can move around the office as much as you need.
With a great run time of approximately 8 hours, there isn't a huge need to carry a charger each time your about.
Suits your occasional mobility
Not the smallest laptop, but this is a good choice for when you don't want a full-size PC. The UX8406CA-QL289W works just as well on your lap or a desk.
Great to use on the go!
The UX8406CA-QL289W is a great choice for when you need a good value, reliable laptop that won't be carried around too often. It’s not the smallest or lightest, however the 1.65 kg weight is enough to get the job done.
Presentations
When delivering presentations, you need to be sure you can connect to the meeting room projector or screen. The offers several different display ports to make sure everyone can see your slideshow.
Slick package
Boasting clean lines and premium looks, the UX8406CA-QL289W showcases your refined taste in mobile devices. Guaranteed to make your friends green with envy.
Looks like your everyday laptop
It looks simple, capable and doesn't stand out in any particular way.
