Archive for the 'Asus' Category

The recently announced Asus G73JH 17.3-inch G Series gaming laptop is now available in the US.

Newegg offers the G73JH-X1 model that includes the Intel Core i7 720QM quad core processor, the ATI Mobility Radeon HD 5870 1GB graphics, 8GB of DDR3 memory, a 500GB hard drive, a DVD burner, an 8-cell battery and Windows 7 Home Premium OS. The G73JH-X1 utilizes LED backlight for its 17.3-inch 1920 x 1080-pixel display.

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Asustek showcases new laptop models at the ongoing 2010 CES Show: the affordable mainstream Asus K series, entertainment-oriented Asus N series, the U Series Bamboo Collection, and a G series gaming laptop.

The notebooks include the latest Intel Core i3, i5, and i7 dual-core and i7 quad-core processors, the latest ATI and NVIDIA dedicated video cards in select models, Windows 7 OS, and optional support for the new USB 3.0 standard, “up to 10 times faster than USB 2.0″.

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Several websites have reviewed an Asus Eee PC netbook with Intel’s recently released Atom N450 Pine Trail M platform.

The conclusion is that the new platform with the Intel Atom N450 main processor, the GMA 3150 graphics, and the memory controller on a single die delivers a better power efficiency and has minor performance benchmark differences when compared to the previous Atom netbooks with the N270/N280 CPUs and the GMA 950 graphics.

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The 10.1-inch Asus Eee PC 1005PE is Asustek’s first netbook to feature the Intel Atom “Pine Trail M” processor technology.

Along with a 1,024×600 LED-backlit display, the 2.8-pound Eee PC 1005PE features the Intel Atom N450 1.66GHz CPU, the GMA 3150 graphics, 1GB of RAM, a 250GB hard drive with Windows 7 Starter Edition pre-installed and a 6-cell battery.

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Asustek is planning to launch the Asus Eee Pad, a device that will be a combination of a tablet PC and MID (mobile internet device), according to DigiTimes’ sources in the computer industry.

The Eee Pad will have a 4- to 7-inch display and has been inspired by the rumors of Apple’s planned tablet device reportedly.

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Cyber Monday, November 30 2009, is approaching. Computer makers and reatilers have announced their laptop and netbook deals, which will be available this Sunday, Cyber Monday, and later. The offerings include instant savings, coupons, and mail-in rebates.

Here is a list of the most attractive netbook and notebook deals we have found online:

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The ASUS Eee PC 1201N, a 12.1-inch Nvidia ION-based netbook, is now available for pre-order in the US.

Excaliber PC offers the black Eee PC 1201N-PU17-BK model, which includes the dual-core Intel Atom N330 1.6GHz processor, 2GB of DDR2 Memory, and a 250GB hard drive, along with the full HD-capable ION graphics. The 12.1″ LED backlight display has a resolution of 1366×768 pixels.

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Retailers and computer makers in the U.S. have announced their 2009 Black Friday laptop deals, offering great savings on notebooks and netbooks.

Here is a list of the most attractive deals (coupons, instant savings, mail-in rebates) we have found online. Most of the offerings are available before and after Black Friday, November 27 2009.

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Asustek’s new multimedia laptop - the 15.6-inch Asus UL50 - is now available in the US.

Amazon offers the black UL50Ag-A1 model, featuring the Intel SU7300 ultra-low voltage processor at 1.3GHz, the GMA 4500MHD integrated graphics, 4GB of DDR2 memory, a 320GB hard drive with Windows Vista Home Premium pre-installed, a DVD burner, and a claimed battery life of 11 hours. Its 15.6″ glare-type LED backlight display has a resolution of 1366×768 pixels.

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Asustek has published details of the Asus M60J 16-inch entertainment laptop, based on the new Intel Core i7 Mobile processor.

The M60J features the Intel Core i7 720QM 1.6GHz or 820QM 1.73GHz CPU, the NVIDIA GeForce GT240M 1GB dedicated video card, up to 4GB of DDR3 memory, up to 1TB of hard drive space using two HDDs, and a DVD burner or Blu-ray combo drive.

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Walt Disney’s netbook for children - the Disney Netpal - is now available in the US, at Toys “R” Us stores, Amazon, and other retailers.

The Netpal is produced by Asustek and features an 8.9-inch 1024 x 600 display, the Intel Atom N270 CPU at 1.6GHz, 1GB of RAM, a 16GB solid state drive or a 160GB hard drive, depending on model, WiFi connection, a 5-hour battery life, and Windows XP OS with a custom Disney interface with more than 10 customizable themes inspired by popular Disney characters.

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The Asus N61, a new 16-inch laptop that belongs to the multimedia-oriented Asus N Series, is now available in the US.

Newegg offers the Asus N61Vg-X1 model, featuring the Intel Core 2 Duo T6600 2.20GHz processor, the NVIDIA GeForce GT 220M 1GB dedicated video card, 4GB of DDR2 RAM, a 320GB hard drive and a DVD burner.

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The Asus UL30A, a 13.3-inch laptop that belongs to the new thin-and-light UL30 series, is now available in the United States.

Newegg offers the UL30A-X1 model that includes the Intel Core 2 Solo SU3500 CULV 1.4GHz processor, the GMA 4500MHD integrated graphics, 4GB of DDR3 memory, a 320GB hard drive, an 8-cell battery, and Windows Vista Home Premium OS. The UL30A utilizes LED backlight for its 13.3″ 1366×768-pixel glare display.

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Asustek’s new netbook, the 11.6-inch Asus Eee PC 1101HA “Seashell”, is now available for purchase in the US.

Newegg and BuyDig offer the black Eee PC 1101HA-MU1X-BK model featuring the Intel Atom Z520 CPU at 1.33GHz, the GMA 500 integrated graphics, 1GB of DDR2 memory, a 160GB hard drive, a 6-cell battery providing “up to 11 hours of battery life,” and Windows XP Home OS.

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The ASUS G51, a new 15.6-inch gaming laptop, is now available for purchase.

Amazon.com offers the G51 Series G51Vx-A1 that includes the Intel Core 2 Quad Q9000 2GHz processor, the Nvidia GeForce GTX260M 1GB video card, 4GB of DDR2 memory, two hard drives delivering 640GB of storage, and a DVD burner.

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