February 12, 2008
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ASUSTeK Computer has announced a new generation of ASUS-Lamborghini notebooks. The VX2 series follows ASUS-Lamborghini VX1 released in 2006.
The VX2 is based on Intel Centrino Duo platform and Windows Vista operating system. Design of both series is similar, the company applied the same design elements relative to Lamborghini cars. The shell is made of aluminum-magnesium alloy with carbon fiber.
The metallic keyboard and the leather layer for palms should make the impression of the car inside. There are speakers at sides of the keyboard. The company hasn’t provided more details on the new series, they are expected closer to the announcement.
January 18, 2008
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ASUSTeK Computer has exhibited its new handheld Asus A696. It is equipped with a GPS-module and thus supports navigation.
The specs of Asus A696:
- Windows Mobile 5.0
- 3.5” 65K color display
- Intel PXA272 416 MHz processor
- 64 RAM and 256 MB flash ROM
- GPS-module on SiRF III
- SD I/O and MMC slot
- IrDA
- Bluetooth 2.0 + EDR
- Wi-Fi (802.11b/g)
- MiniUSB, USB-host
- Li-Ion 1200 mAh battery
- Dimensions – 117×71x16 mm
- Weight - 165 g
The release is expected in February. The approximate price for the European market is €399 and for the American market - $500.
January 14, 2008
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ASUSTeK Computer has unveiled a new notebook series W5Fe. These 12” notebooks are based on the W5F series. But the new series differs from the previous one in an additional small LCD display on the top of the cover. Like the W5F it is equipped with the revolving Web-camera for video conferences.
The company notes that the model has a revolutionary peculiarity – an additional display, which works on Windows SideShow independent platform without launching the operating system. It provides access to diary, contacts, recent e-mail, photos, besides you can play some simple games and listen to the music. The W5Fe notebook can be used as a navigator, with the cover closed.
The specs of the W5Fe:
- CPU: Intel Core 2 Duo T7600/T7400/T7200/T5600/T5500
- Chipset: Mobile Intel 945GM Express
- Up to 1536 MB DDR2 533/667 MHz
- Main LCD 12.1” WXGA
- HDD: SATA 80/120/160 GB
- 1.3-megapixel Web-camera
- Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g
- Bluetooth 2.0+EDR
- 3 USB-ports, TV-out, card reader, Express Card slot, VGA-connector
- Additional 2.8” QVGA LCD
- 1 GB flash ROM
- Operating system: Windows Vista Home Premium
- Dimensions – 30.5×22x3.1 cm
- Weight – 1.7 kg
