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BRINGINGINNOVATIONS TO LIFE

The sound of pure sTyleExcite all of your senses with the stunning NX90

Asus eee noTe Digital notepad, ebook reader, MP3 player — the ASUS Eee Note does it all

Tech in

ISSUE 8 ChRISTMAS 2010

Gaming to sleigh ’em

ASUS ROG G Series laptops strike again with stunning 3D gaming laptops

Windows®. Life without Walls™. ASUS recommends Windows® 7.

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ASUS NX90 laptop

The sound ofpure style

ASUS SONICMASTERThere’s more to high-quality laptop audio than just an outstanding set of speakers, and ASUS SonicMaster technology defi nes a completely new standard for portable audio. From professional-grade codecs to sophisticated signal-processing technology and high-power amplifi ers, every link in the audio chain is expertly tuned for true-to-life listening perfection. The result is the ASUS NX90 — a laptop that has to be heard to be believed.

L aptops are a popular choice for people who don’t want a computer to dominate a room, but ASUS approached the design of the new NX90 from a new perspective. Developed together with award-winning designer David Lewis, this

stunning home-entertainment laptop has a high-tech allure that will make it the focal point of any living space. It’s a profound style statement for people who like to stand out from the crowd.

The beauty of the NX90 is more than skin deep, though — after all, shouldn’t a premium laptop like this sound as good as it looks? Thanks to its collaboration with the audio experts on the Bang &Olufsen ICEpower team, that’s just what ASUS has created. Externally, the largest speakers of any laptop fl ank the NX90’s screen, while internally, ASUS SonicMaster technology ensures that they’re driven by sound of superlative quality.

A perfect blend of style and sonority, the ASUS NX90 not only sets a new standard for laptop audio quality, but for home-entertainment laptop design across the board.

ASUS and award-winning designer David Lewis have created a laptop that stands out from the crowd

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The Windows 7 taskbar is still the same familiar place for switching between windows. But now it’s easier to see, more flexible, and more powerful.

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Windows®. Life without Walls™. ASUS recommends Windows® 7.Windows®. Life without Walls™. ASUS recommends Windows® 7.

ASUS takes64-bit Windows® 7 furtherAll ASUS notebooks are 64-bit ready!

The benefit of 64-bit CPU + 64-bit Windows® 7:

• Maximum PerformanceBoth AMD® and Intel® notebook processors are 64-bit capable. 64-bit Windows® 7 significantly improve overall computing experience, fully uilizing the system’s graphics and CPU processing capabilities.

• Maximum Stability64-bit Windows® 7 dramatically improve memory scalability with its ability to utilize up to 128GB of RAM.

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32-bit

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• Maximum Security & Reliability64-bit Windows® 7 Microsoft Kernel Patch Protection Technology prevents unauthorized programs from patching the Windows kernel, thus significantly increasing the system’s security and reliability.

System Kernel System Kernel

Patch Guard

Usermode Application

4GB

128GB

3DMark Score

CPU Score

GPU Score

4799

2591

5545

4319

4593

2286

+ 85%

+ 28%

+ 100%

3DMark Vantage test is based on hardware configuration as below:U80V, Core2 Duo T9550, 4GB RAM, ATI Mobility Radeon HD4500 Series

A Range Of Ultra-Slim Notebooks That Cater To All Your Computing NeedsThe thin and light notebook segment has grown by leaps and bounds over the past couple of years, and we at ASUS believe that it is the future of mobile computing. ASUS U Series notebooks have been designed to meet the needs of consumers the world over and feature the exclusive Super Hybrid Engine power management technology which delivers great performance with an extended battery life of over 10 hours. NVIDIA Optimus technology automatically adjusts the U Series settings to deliver breathtaking visuals while extending battery life.

All these packed into a sleek notebook with a brushed aluminium finish and is just 1-inch thick.

U36The U36 notebooks features an all-new super-slim 19mm form factor and is designed for those looking for an ultra-slim that is just that little bit more special. Like all others in the U Series notebook range, it features Intel’s latest processors and delivers all-day computing with its long battery life.

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Credits

Tech in STyLeISSUE 8ChRISTMAS 2010eDiTORiALeditor Helen Ling

creative Director Quawn Hsu

Production Ebony Besagni

MAnAGeMenTManaging editor James Kidder

PRODUcTiOnProduction Manager John Pudney

Production co-ordinator Giulia Di Cesare

Copyright: ASUSTek (UK) Limited, 2010. All editorial content in this magazine has been sponsored by ASUS. While every care was taken preparing this magazine, ASUStek Limited cannot be held responsible for the accuracy of the information nor any consequences arising from it.

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Contents

About ASUS

Welcome

ASUS, the world’s top 3 consumer notebook vendor and the maker of the world’s best selling and

most award winning motherboards, is a leading enterprise in the new digital era. ASUS designs and

manufactures products that perfectly meet the needs of today’s digital home, office and person, with

a broad portfolio that includes motherboards, graphics cards, displays, desktop PCs, notebooks,

netbooks, servers, multimedia, wireless solutions, networking devices and mobile phones. Driven by

innovation and committed to quality, ASUS won 3,268 awards in 2009, and is widely credited with

revolutionizing the PC industry with the Eee PC™. With a global staff of more than ten thousand people

and a world-class R&D team of 3,000 engineers, the company’s revenue for 2009 was US$7.5 billion.

hello and welcome to the Christmas edition of ASUS Tech in Style.

Finding inspiration for the festive season can be a challenge, so in this issue we present our gift ideas for the technology lovers in your life.

We open this issue with our new Eee Note. This thin and light handheld device combines a crystal-clear display that’s perfect for ebooks with an ultra-

sensitive touchscreen that mimics the way in which paper works, making it ideal for note taking. If there’s a gamer in the house, they’ll be thrilled to find one of our ROG G Series 3D gaming laptops under the tree come Christmas morning, while two new Eee PC models make ideal first computers for children of all ages.

Since Christmas is a time to relax with movies and music, the multimedia prowess offered by our new N Series laptops means the family doesn’t need to be stuck to the sofa to enjoy the annual festivities. And, if you’re just looking for stocking fillers, we have everything from stylish new portable mice to trendy laptop sleeves and bags

We hope you enjoy the issue!

Jonney ShihChairman, ASUSTek Computer Inc.

02 The sound of pure style ASUS and the audio experts at Bang &

Olufsen have created the NX90 — a laptop that stands out from the crowd

08 Take note with Asus Don’t scribble your Christmas list with pen

and paper — with the ASUS Eee Note, you can write, edit, sync and surf with the tap of a stylus

10 All-round family entertainment

ASUS N Series laptops are designed to bring the very best in video, audio and gaming performance right into your home

12 ultra-stylish ultraportables These two sleek ultraportables couldn’t be more

different, but both have been designed to pack as much style into as little space as possible.

14 passport to success Whether you’re a frequent flier who

needs to work on the go, or just want something easy for the kids to learn with, there’s an Eee PC for you

16 Gaming to sleigh ’em ASUS Republic of Gamers strikes

again with laptops giving blistering performance in immersive 3D

18 Home style cinema Home-entertainment fans will be thrilled

by the EeeTop PC ET2400


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ASUS Eee Note e-reader

8" glass LCD screen (64 greyscale, 768 x 1024)

2540dpi digitiser with 256-lev-el pressure sensor

4GB memory

10 hours’ battery life, four-day standby

Wi-Fi

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ASUS N43J

Intel® Core™ i3, i5 and i7 processors

14" LED-backlit widescreen display

NVIDIA® Fermi 400 series graphics

USB 3.0 & optional Bluetooth 3.0

ASUS N53J Intel® Core™ i3, i5 and i7

processors 15.6” LED-backlit widescreen

display NVIDIA® Fermi 400 series

graphics Optional USB 3.0 & BT 3.0

ASUS N73J Intel® Core™ i3, i5 and i7

processors 17.” LED-backlit widescreen

display NVIDIA® Fermi 400 series

graphics Optional USB 3.0 & BT 3.0


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UltraStylishUl t raPortables ASUS-AUTOMOBILI LAMBORGHINI Eee PC VX6 ASUS U36 laptop

these two sleek ultraportables couldn’t be more different, but both have been designed to pack as much style into as little space as possible

I f you’d rather your ultraportable announced itself with a passionate roar than an understated whisper, then the asus-

autOmOBiLi LamBOrGhiNi eee PC VX6 will be right up your street. With a design inspired by the Lamborghini murciélago LP640 roadster, the VX6

comes clad in slick piano-black or pearlescent white and packs the latest intel® atom™ dual-core processor and NViDia® iON2™ graphics for outstanding energy-efficient

performance. Luxury is the order of the day for the asus

VX6, from the responsive chiclet keyboard to the high-gloss trackpad surrounded by a soft-touch

palm rest. usB 3.0 ensures speedy file transfers from compatible devices, too.

VX6

ASUS VX6 laptop

Intel®Atom™D525(1.8GHz)processor

NVIDIA®ION2™graphics

12.1"LED-backlitdisplay(1366x768)

297x204x28.7mm

1.5kg

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Finally, a resounding tour de force that will captivate even the most discerning eyes and ears.

The sleek, fluid lines of the new ASUS NX are crafted to dominate your living room and leave an indelible imprint on your mind. For ultimate audio performance, the NX brings together exclusive ASUS SonicMaster and B&O ICEpower technologies, a dream combination that delivers true 3-dimensional surround sound and an unforgettable, audiophile-worthy listening experience.

For those with impeccable taste, the choice has never been easier.


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