Asus Notebooks

In July 2008, Asus, the world's top manufacturer of leading edge laptops and notebooks, has presented its new Montevina platform-based laptop named as the F8Va. Initially, Asus F8Va laptop was available only on the Korean market, but just a few months later, it became reachable worldwidely. The F8Va runs on an Intel Core Duo T9400(2.53GHz) processor with the Microsoft Windows Vista OS. It features a 4GB DDR2 800MHz memory, 320GB SATA hard drive, ATI Radeon HD3650 1GB (1024MB) Graphics card, DVD Super Multi Drive and a 14-inch WXGA LCD screen with 1440*900 resolution.

With the loyal belief that good design enhances the consumer experience, ASUS launches the F8 notebook series with the revolutionary Infusion technology. An all round mobile computing workhorse based on the latest platform with advanced graphics solutions, the F8 is sophisticated inside-out with robustness, state-of-the-art computing technologies and unique aesthetics.

The Infusion Technology is a cutting edge manufacturing process used to produce the unique designs laptop surfaces. Being inlaid within the chassis itself, the motifs are an integral part of the entire laptop and will not fade with time. The Infusion surface also provides a new level of resilience, resisting scratches while looking sleek that the notebook is not only a trusty companion on the road; moreover it provides greater pleasure to work with.

Armed with a Hybrid TV tuner (Optional), the F8 gives the user maximum versatility with the ability to take advantage of both digital and analog signals. A card type remote control (Optional) is incorporated, in line with the chic portability of the F8 lifestyle, giving the user the ability to take charge of entertainment while being easily carried. In addition, a built-in swivel webcam allows instant high-resolution face to face communication without the hassle of external connections and messy wires.

With three cutting-edge technologies – LifeFrame, SmartLogon and Virtual Camera, ASUS offers you a complete solution to communicate wirelessly, making it easier for you to log on to your system, capture and edit images, and video conference with multiple parties in separate locations at the same time. Totally convenient and totally innovative – that's the ASUS way!

Talking more about its features, to power the most demanding 3D intense games, the F8 is equipped with lavish graphics power with top of the line specifications, including the latest Intel® Core™2 Duo processors, up to 4GB of DDR2 memory, DirectX 10 support and a choice of the most powerful graphics the ATI Mobility™ Radeon® HD 3650 Ext 1GB VRAM for maximum system performance on better graphic performance for mobile computing.

The F8 series offers a smart balance of mobility and performance with comprehensive security feature that protects the notebook and its stored information. Data security is uncompromised with a built-in AuthenTec fingerprint scanner with TruePrint® technology that reads from the live layer of skin, preventing common skin surface conditions from impairing scanner accuracy. Embedded TPM is a hardware solution that helps to avoid attacks by hackers looking to capture passwords and encryption keys to sensitive data.

Built-in accessories like the microphone and the 1.3M high-resolution Swivel webcam will make video conferencing hassle-free. Strategically placed speakers at the front end of the notebook will enhance face-to-face communications by focusing on spoken words and limiting distracting sounds.

The built-in WLAN 802.11 a/g/n ensures wireless Internet access whenever reception is available. The F8 also provides Bluetooth 2.0 EDR – an enhanced data rate that transmits three times faster than the standard Bluetooth, for increased connectivity and synchronization between digital devices. In addition, a complete range of input / output ports that includes 5 USB ports, a S-video TV-out port and express card slots will provide you with dynamic data transfer and storage options.

The exclusive ASUS Splendid Video Intelligence technology is especially effective for human skin tones, green stretches of grass and trees and blue sky and sea. It takes PC graphics capability to the next level by enhancing depth and color intensity in real time. It further improves contrast, brightness, skin tone and color saturation for vivid image display. Incorporated with the exclusive ASUS Splendid Video Intelligence Engine (activation hot key: Fn+C), the LCD presents clear and sharp images in their true vibrant colors.

Asus F8Va new features are: High-Definition Multimedia Interface (HDMI) , external SATA (eSATA - Up to 6 times faster than exisiting USB 2.0 or 1394 Firewire external storage solutions) + Ati HD3650 1GB (1024MB) Dedicated Graphics Engine for best visual experience. All this unique features in one stylish Asus F8Va notebook!

The 1000 series revealed to market at COMPUTEX Taipei, Taiwan on June 3, 2008. The Asus Eee PC 1000 provides the power of a full-sized laptop. It features a new 10 inch (254 mm) screen and the latest 1.6 GHz Intel Atom mobile processor. The 10-inch Eee is likely to be the largest notebook carrying the branding, such a big screen is much easier on the eyes. The 1000 model ships with Linux, 8GB SSD, and a 32GB SDHC Card (total: 40GB); the 1000H model ships with Windows XP Home and an 80 GB HD. Both the 1000 and the 1000H have up to 2 GB of DDR2 RAM. The 1000 has a rated battery life of 4.2-7.5 hours, while the 1000H is rated for 3.2-7 hours. It also offers a keyboard that is 92% the size of generic notebooks, aiming to make it more comfortable to type. Like the Eee PC 901, the new machines feature 802.11n Wi-Fi and Bluetooth. The prices are TWD 18,988 (approx. USD 625) for the 1000H and TWD 19,988 (approx. USD 658) for the 1000.

The Eee PC 1000 presents even more options to users for exclusive user experiences. With its shockproof Solid State Drive (SSD) design, users will be able to enjoy stable and reliable computing on-the-go.

Specs:
Intel Atom 1.6 Ghz Processor
1-2GB DDR2 RAM System Memory
80GB Hard Disk Drive
Sound Speakers Full Multimedia
128MB Intel Ghraphic Media Accelerator
tri-mode Intel Pro/ Wireless 3945 networking (802.11b/g/n)
10/100 Lan Internal
10” High-Definition* Widescreen Display (1024 x 600 pixels)
Asus Li-Lon Battery Pack P22-900
Multi Card Reader
1.3-megapixel webcam integrated into the bezel above the LCD
3 USB Ports
integrated Bluetooth connectivity
ASUS Carrying Case(Original)
Microsoft Windows Xp Home Edition(Original)

The ASUS Eee PC is a is a small and lightweight portable notebook designed by ASUS. At the time of its presentation, it was noted for its superb combination of a light weight, Linux-based\XP operating system, solid-state drive and outstandingly low cost. According to ASUS Company, the name Eee derives from "the three E's," an abbreviation of its advertising slogan for the device: "Easy to learn, Easy to work, Easy to play". The device may fall into a newly defined class of netbooks.

The Eee 900 Series was officially launched in Hong-Kong on April 16, 2008 for 513 USD and in the UK on May 1, 2008 for £329 (approximately €410, $650 including VAT). The system was started in the US for $549 on May 12, 2008. The Eee 900 series with WindowsXP-OS launched in Germany and Austria in the end of June, 2008. The Eee 900 series dimensions are a little larger than the 70x models – measuring 225 × 165 × 35 mm (WxDxH) and weighing approximately 1 kg. The machine has a multi-touch trackpad that makes available two-finger scrolling and zooming via a "pinch" gesture and is offered in Linux (in several markets) and/or Windows XP configurations. The Linux version is named the EeePC 900 and comes with a 20 GB SSD, while the Windows XP version is known as the EeePC 900 Win and has a 12 GB SSD.

The storage is split between two SSD devices – a 4GB SSD installed similarly to that in the 701, and the remainder in a second SSD in the expansion bay. The Windows version comes with Microsoft Works and Windows Live Suite preinstalled. Moreover, it includes StarSuite 8 The machines are otherwise identical to each other with 1 GB of RAM, an 8.9-inch (226 mm) 1024×600 LCD and a 1.3 megapixel webcam. This model has the same Celeron CPU as the Eee PC 700, running at its full 900 MHz clock speed (instead of the 630 MHz speed seen in the Eee PC 700).

On 3 June 2008 Asus released the Eee 901 at COMPUTEX Taipei, the 901 was a modification of the 900 series with an analogous chassis. The 901 features an Intel Atom Diamondville CPU clocked at 1.6GHz, an "expanded" battery (listed as 6-cell), and "Super Hybrid Engine" software for power management which will deliver a battery life of 4.2 to 8 hours. Bluetooth and 802.11n Wi-Fi are included too. The 901 uses the Intel 945GSE chipset, meeting the Suggested requirements for Windows Vista Aero. The Eee PC 901 costs NT$16,989 (just about US$560). The 901 is otherwise similar to the 900, shipping in Linux or Windows XP configurations which have different sizes of SSD storage. Unofficial reports said that the machine in future will feature an "enhanced case", extra installed software, and that in the future a version with WiMAX will be available. Reports also hint at that the launch of the Eee 901 will also be accompanied by a price drop for the 700 series and Eee 900. It was also discovered that the the Eee 901 has capacity for a "3GCard" upgrade which may imply a version of the 901 being released with integrated mobile connectivity.