Sydney, Australia, 16 November 2010 — ASUS today announced the latest models in its award winning U Series of notebooks, the U31 and U41. Continuing in the footsteps of their predecessors, the U31 and U41 models are equipped with the latest Intel® Core™ i5 processors, and remain stylish and lightweight. Enhanced with Super Hybrid Engine technology for up to a 15% performance increase* and an NVIDIA® processor* which supports DirectX©11, they are designed less than an inch thick for maximum portability without compromising on power.

Supercharged Performance
U31 and U41 notebooks are powered by Intel® Core™ i5 processors and further boosted by ASUS’ Super Hybrid Engine (SHE) technology. Extra processing power is just one click away with Extra Performance Boost mode, which overclocks the CPU for a performance increase of up to 15%*. For graphics power, the notebooks sport an NVIDIA® GeForce® GPU, which supports DirectX© 11 for an enhanced multimedia experience.

Extended Battery Life
The U31 and U41 feature two incredible energy-optimising technologies that work in unison to help extend battery life to over 10 hours*. Super Hybrid Engine works to intelligently reduce notebook power consumption when performing less demanding tasks, while NVIDIA® Optimus™ technology auto-switches between the dedicated GeForce GT415M graphics and the integrated GPU to meet the demands of graphics being rendered, ensuring that battery power is not wasted.

Ultra Slim Design
The U31 and U41 series notebooks feature an elegant design that measures less than an inch thick and is light weight for maximum portability, without sacrificing performance. Brandishing an eye catching brushed aluminum LCD lid and a choice of black or silver finishes, the U31 and U41 are rugged enough to handle daily trips to the office, yet slip easily into a bag or briefcase for easy transportation.

*Product performance and battery life will vary depending on usage and model.