ASUS’ Bizarre New Laptop that Dispenses Air Freshener

A Glimpse into the Future of Design

Yesterday, I attended ASUS’ Design You Can Feel event at Milan Design Festival to view the new range of limited edition Ceraluminum laptops. While I was thoroughly impressed by the new material, which could have been a gimmick but absolutely wasn’t, there was one laptop that left me flabbergasted.

The Air Adol 14: A Laptop that Dispenses Air Freshener

A laptop that dispenses air freshener? Yes, really. The ASUS Adol 14 Air is adorned with a disc that sprays out fragrance made by fashion brand Anna Sui. If you’re chorusing, ‘but why, just… why?’ then you’re not alone. I had many questions about this product, including and not limited to ‘how did this thing get conceived?’ and ‘why?’ some more.

Designing the Unconventional

I spoke to the designer of the laptop, attempting to keep the incredulous look buried, and asked him about whose idea it was, and why they would have come up with it in the first place. As a fusion of ideas, it feels like a ‘because you can doesn’t mean you should’, but I was willing to be convinced. The idea originated from ASUS, he said, and it was born out of the concept of sensory tech, which is the ethos of the whole Ceraluminum range.

A Sensory Experience

The way the laptop’s fragrance function has been designed is clever and looks great. On the laptop’s lid, a little circular disc houses another disc that is infused with the fragrance. You can swap the disc out for different scents including Basil & Mandarin and Rose depending on your mood. The laptop smells delightful – the scent feels expensive and rich, and the laptop is also branded beautifully, in a soft pink and limited-edition purple – and of course, it’s made out of that silky smooth Ceraluminum.

Performance and Features

Is the laptop any good, though? Well, it’s reasonable. The 2.8K OLED display, with up to a 120Hz refresh rate, 32GB of RAM, 1TB of storage, an RGB keyboard, and the AMD Ryzen 9 8945H chip. It doesn’t rival the best laptops for graphic design but it could work if you’ve got a light creative workflow.

Conclusion

The ASUS Air Adol 14 is a laptop that is sure to spark debate and conversation. While it may not be for everyone, it’s a testament to the innovative spirit of ASUS and their commitment to pushing the boundaries of design.

FAQs

Q: Is the ASUS Air Adol 14 available in the UK or US?

A: No, the laptop is only on sale in China.

Q: What kind of fragrance does the laptop dispense?

A: The laptop dispenses fragrance made by fashion brand Anna Sui, with options including Basil & Mandarin and Rose.

Q: Is the laptop any good for graphic design?

A: No, the laptop doesn’t rival the best laptops for graphic design, but it could work for a light creative workflow.

Q: How does the fragrance function work?

A: The fragrance is dispensed from a circular disc on the laptop’s lid, which can be swapped out for different scents.