New multimedia notebook showcases pro-grade sound, stylish elegance, and 3rd generation Intel® Core™ processors

Sydney, Australia (May 15, 2012) – The new ASUS N Series of multimedia notebooks now includes the N56.  The notebook features SonicMaster Premium audiophile-worthy sound, wide-view screens with up to full HD 1080p, and an all-new deluxe look that has already won a prestigious reddot 2012 design award.  Intel® 3rd generation Core™ processors power the N Series, which also uses exclusive ASUS Super Hybrid Engine II technology to offer 2-second instant on resume.

ASUS creates incredible experiences
N Series notebooks feature a focus on attractive design and aesthetic appeal alongside the finest professional-grade audio offered on notebook PC. They also provide consumers with improved and highly intuitive touch input that has been engineered to ensure greater accuracy, and an optional backlit keyboard purpose-built to provide complete convenience.

New SonicMaster Premium audio redefines notebook sound
Following the success of original SonicMaster, exclusive ASUS SonicMaster Premium pushes notebook audio further. Knowing that sound holds a vital place in daily computing enjoyment, ASUS audio engineers have developed SonicMaster Premium together with the expertise of Bang & Olufsen ICEpower®, employing optimised audio hardware and bundling a dedicated external subwoofer to provide unmatched notebook PC audio enjoyment, including deeper bass. SonicMaster Premium also applies professional-grade Waves MaxxAudio 3 tools, which deliver meticulously tuned sound with extensive personalisation options.

Wider and more vivid views
All new N Series notebooks feature advanced wide-view panels that provide 150° horizontal by 120° vertical angles. These allow for better shared viewing of content by several people, and mean image quality remains uncompromised from almost any direction. Every panel offers at least 720p HD, and optional panels support full HD 1080p for even finer image quality with improved clarity, brightness, and contrast.

Elegant, luxurious design
Although brand new, N Series notebooks have already secured a coveted 2012 reddot design award for their attention to stylish materials and design considerations. They offer consumers an attractive hairline-etched metallic cover with an illuminated ASUS logo for added impact, plus a unique ripple-effect speaker mesh that signifies the flow of sound provided by SonicMaster Premium.

More powerful than ever before
N Series notebooks include the power of 3rd generation Intel® Core™ processors, based on Ivy Bridge technology. The platform enables enhanced processor output and overclocking, smoother multimedia, and more extensive multitasking capabilities. Utilising the latest technology from Intel® renders the new iteration of the N Series more powerful as well as sleeker to use. The addition of exclusive ASUS Super Hybrid Engine II power consumption management technology has further resulted in true 2-second instant on resume from deep sleep, bringing smartphone-like responsiveness to high end notebooks.

Specifications

New ASUS N Series

Product specifications and features may change without prior notice. Check www.asus.com for details.