Asus ZenBook Duo: The Dual-Screen Delight

Innovative form, impressive gaming, multitasking capabilities and strong build make it one of the best laptops of 2019

- Jinoy Jose P

Years ago when laptops and desktops introduced more than one workspaces users could toggle between using keyboard shortcuts, that sort of introduced a revolution in computer use. This reviewer, once a fanatic apostle of Linux operating systems and an avid fan of Ubuntu distro, thoroughly enjoyed working between multiple desktop spaces then and continues the practise even now. And that’s why when one heard computer maker Asus was planning dual-screen laptops, the news sounded so exciting that the very first thought that struck was of the ultimate possibilities an extra screen could bring to the table.

The ZenBook Duo (UX481) has two screens — well, sort of. The keyboard area features an extra slice of real estate that doubles up as an extension of the main desktop (screen). The bottom screen is touch-enabled and can perform a lot of functions. You can place application shortcuts there and launch them from the second screen, get an extended, enhanced view of whatever happens on the parent screen and thus. It is a delight to watch and use.