Sydney, Australia, November 13, 2008 – Form following function – introducing the new N Series notebooks from ASUS. Epitomising style and performance through innovative design and advanced technologies, the N Series comprises of four models that cater to a multitude of users from the hip and trendy to the smart professional, and of course the tech-savvy – N10, N20, N80 and N50.
Designed for optimised mobility, the ASUS N10 is perfect for people always on the go delivering a multi-sensory experience with NVIDIA GeForce 9300M graphics card and Intel Atom processor. Equipped with contemporary technological innovation, the N10 resourcefully preserves energy utilising the highly efficient Super Hybrid Engine (SHE). The SHE consists of the Power4 Gear Hybrid application which allocates power according to users preferences and the Energy Processing Unit (EPU) which accurately detects users power requirements and makes the necessary power adjustments – preserving battery life up to 35%*.
On opening, the N10 provides a vivid display with its 10.2” monitor and introduces fresh facial recognition technology with SmartLogon. The N10 detects the user’s face and logs on without manual key input or any other intervention. The system is designed to determine variations in the user’s facial features and is capable of performing detection even in different lighting conditions. Furthermore, the N10 features the ASUS exclusive Express Gate operating system enhancing efficiency by granting users instant online access to commonly used applications to surf, chat and play at the touch of a button.
On the outside, the N10 is clad in industrial luster with a sexy silver, brushed metallic look . The exterior encompasses In-Mold Roller technology which creates a scratch-resistant panel that retains its sheen even after prolonged use.
In addition to the N10, the N Series boasts a string of models including the N20, N80 and N50 which also incorporate In-Mold Roller technology and come complete in a dark, sleek industrial package.
N20: Built for heavy usage, the ASUS N20 features a 12.1” monitor and up to 12 hours* of battery life. Equipped with an Altec Lansing sound system, the N20 provides excellent sound clarity, as well as a highly efficient eSATA hard disk drive housed in a dust and moisture-resistant enclosure. The N20 is a versatile road performer for business and personal entertainment.
N80: Designed specifically for business executives and professionals, the ASUS N80 features a 14.1” display powered by a standalone NVIDIA GeForce 9 Series graphics card with up to 1 GB of VRAM. Complemented by Dolby Surround decoding, the N50 delivers impressive sound quality that is sure to impress in any business or personal situation.
N50: The pinnacle of mobile computing, the ASUS N50 is top of the N Series range. Designed for intuitive control and user-friendliness, the N50 features a 15.4” display and multimedia touchpad complete with backlit buttons for instantaneous multimedia enjoyment. And not to blow its own horn, N50 includes a built-in Air Ionizer that not only helps clean the surrounding air of allergens and germs, but also promotes refreshing air-flow and circulation.
The ASUS N Series notebooks are the netbook’s next of kin – positioned between the revolutionary netbook generation and the high grade, fully functional notebook. It is supremely sassy computing.
The ASUS N Series notebooks will be available in Australia and New Zealand from November 2008 from selected computer resellers and retailers. Recommended retail prices (inc GST):
§ N10 from AU$999, NZ$1,199
§ N20 from AU$1,999, NZ$2,399
§ N50 from AU$2,299, NZ$2,799
§ N80 price to be confirmed
Specifications
Model
N10
N20
Processor and Cache Memory
§ Intel® Atom® Processor N270
§ Mobile Intel® 945GSE Express Chipset
§ Intel® Core™ 2 Duo Processor T9400/T5850/ P8600/P7350
§ Mobile Intel® GM45 Express Chipset
§ Intel® Wi-Fi Link 5100
Operating System
§ Genuine Windows® XP Home
§ Genuine Windows Vista® Home Basic
§ Genuine Windows Vista® Home Premium
§ Genuine Windows Vista® Business
§ Genuine Windows Vista® Ultimate
§ Genuine Windows Vista® Home Basic
§ Genuine Windows Vista® Home Premium
§ Genuine Windows Vista® Business
§ Genuine Windows Vista® Ultimate
Main Memory
DDR2 667 MHz up to 2,048 MB
DDR2 MHz 800 up to 4,096 MB
Display
10.2″
12.1″ WXGA
Hard Disk Drive
SATA 160 GB / 250 GB / 320 GB
SATA 250 GB / 320 GB
Optical Drive
External Super Multi
§ DVD Super Multi
§ Blu-ray DVD Combo
Video Camera * (optional)
Built-in 1.3 M Pixel camera
Built-in 1.3 M Pixel camera
Fax/Modem/LAN/WLAN
§ Built-in Bluetooth™ V2.0+EDR (optional)
§ 802.11 a/b/g/n
§ 802.11 b/g
§ Built-in Bluetooth™ V2.0+EDR (optional)
§ 3G/3.5G Antenna support (in selected territories)
Dimensions and Weight
§ 27.6 cm (W) x 19.5 cm (D) x 2.99–3.71 cm (H)
§ 1.40 kg (with 3-cell battery)
§ 30.3 cm (W) x 22.5 cm (D) x 3.10–3.10 cm (H)
§ 1.85 kg (with 3-cell battery)
Model
N80
N50
Processor and Cache Memory
§ Intel® Core™ 2 Duo Processor T9400/P8600/P8400/P7350/T5800
§ Mobile Intel® PM45 Express Chipset
§ Intel® Wi-Fi Link 5100
§ Intel® Core™ 2 Duo Processor T9400/T5850/P8600/P7350
§ Mobile Intel® PM45 Express Chipset
§ Intel® Wi-Fi Link 5100/ Intel® WiMAX/ Wi-Fi Link 5150
Operating System
§ Genuine Windows Vista® Home Basic
§ Genuine Windows Vista® Home Premium
§ Genuine Windows Vista® Business
§ Genuine Windows Vista® Ultimate
§ Genuine Windows Vista® Home Basic
§ Genuine Windows Vista® Home Premium
§ Genuine Windows Vista® Business
Main Memory
DDR2 800 MHz up to 4,096MB
DDR2 800 MHz up to 4,096MB
Display
14.1″ WXGA Glare Type (LED backlit) / 14.1″ WXGA+ Glare Type
15.4″ WXGA VESA-like LED panel
Hard Disk Drive
SATA 160 GB / 200 GB / 250 GB / 320 GB
SATA 160 GB / 250 GB / 320 GB / 500 GB
Optical Drive
§ DVD Super Multi
§ Blu-ray DVD Combo
DVD Super Multi
Blu-ray DVD Combo
Video Camera * (optional)
Built-in 1.3 M Pixel camera
Built-in 2.0 M Pixel camera
Fax/Modem/LAN/WLAN
§ Integrated Intel® High Definition Audio chip (Azalia)
§ Bluetooth™ V2.1+EDR (optional)
§ 10/100/1000 Base T
§ Built-in Bluetooth™ V2.1+EDR (optional)
Dimensions and Weight
§ 34.2 cm (W) x 25.68 cm (D) x 36 cm (H)
§ 2.69 kg (with 6-cell battery)
§ 36.9 cm (W) x 27.6 cm (D) x 2.90–4.30 cm (H)
§ 2.95 kg (with 6-cell battery)