Asus launches dual-screen 'Taichi' notebook

NEW YORK - Asus, a leading computer company, on Tuesday unveiled its new Windows 8 products, including notebooks, ultrabooks and desktop PCs.

In its New York Event, Asus launched its new lineup for Windows 8. The most outstanding product was Taichi, an ultrabook featuring two HD screens.

Taichi's dual screens measure 11.6 inches and the device will be offered in three different configurations, with either an Intel Core i5 or Core i7 processor.

Taichi, whose starting price is $1,299, will be available in November.

According to Asus Chairman Jonney Shih, the products were featured as "advanced and affordable". He added that his company was committed to surpassing users' imaginations as the world entered a new era of cloud computing.

Asus' revenue in 2011 was $11.9 billion.