Asus G1 review
Powerful High-Speed Performance for Virtual Enjoyment AnywhereThe ASUS G1 notebook series that redefines mobile gaming with advance graphics solutions, exclusive display technologies and unique design details. Enjoy revolutionary entertainment on the go - Intel Centrino Duo Mobile Technology in G1 enables breakthrough mobile performance, new high-definition capabilities and improved battery life.Features:
Total Gaming Package - To offer the best total gaming experience, ASUS has designed two notebooks that carries design details inside out. Incorporated with the latest platform
Suit of Armor - The LCD cover with special in-mold decoration design not only gives the notebook an instant game machine identity that simply stands out from the generic notebook design but it also makes the surface more resistant from paint chipping off.
Graphic Intensity Indicator - With Direct Flash sidelights, gaming spirit is shared when DirectX 9 support is activated for graphic intense moments. Get a boost and bring the game on anywhere!
Wireless Video Communication - Built-in high-resolution webcam and speaker allow wire-free video conferencing anywhere without the hassle of tangling wires. Gamers can now see and talk to teammates or opponents around the world, making gaming more real than ever before!
Interruption-Free Live Information Update - The ASUS Direct Messenger information side display updates instant messages, system status and reminder alerts with zero distraction to accommodate full screen game mode. This OLED window can also be customized to show personal messages and even caller IDs when Power4 Phone function is activated.
Gaming Hotkey Highlights - The full-sized keyboard makes mobile gaming ergonomically comfortable while the frequently used keys are especially marked with color squares to match the rest of the notebook color scheme for convenient access at one glance.
Vibrant Visual Enjoyment - To satisfy the most demanding viewing standards, ASUS Splendid Video Intelligence Technology integrates different multimedia data sources to reduce noise and conversion rate for a vivid display. Users can enjoy vivid images with better contrast, brightness, skin tone and color saturation for all video applications. The Game and Night View Modes are great for extra gaming effects that not only sharpen the image details but also enhance the outlines ideal for underlying stealth actions.
Extensive Connectivity - Bluetooth 2.0(optional) enhanced data rate transmits three times faster than the standard Bluetooth for increased connectivity and synchronization between digital devices. In addition, a complete range of input/ output ports offers dynamic data transfers and storage including, USB ports, TV-out port, card reader and PCMCIA card slots.
High-speed Internet Access - Enjoy high-speed wireless Internet for data access and transfers with integrated WLAN 802.11 a/b/g. In addition, ASUS exclusive Net4 Switch Utility detects available network in the surrounding environment and allows users to select and make a switch anywhere, ensuring smooth connection transitions on the go.
Long Lasting Battery Life - Mobility is further fueled with extended battery life that empowers better productivity. ASUS Power4 Gear+ power management extends battery life up to 20-25%, providing a reliable and continuous operation power
Specifications:
Processor & Cache Memory: Intel Core2 Duo Processor T7600/T7400/T7200/T5600/T5500, 1.66~2.33GHz, FSB: 667MHz, 4MB/2MB L2 Cache
Operating System:
Genuine Microsoft Windows XP Professional,
Genuine Microsoft Windows XP Home,
Genuine Microsoft Windows XP Media Centre Edition
Chipset: Mobile Intel 945 PM Express Chipset + ICH7M
Main Memory: DDR2 533/667 MHz SDRAM, expansion up to 2GB SDRAM
Display:
15.4" WXGA (1280x800) ColorShine TFT-LCD
15.4" WSXGA+ (1680x1050) ColorShine TFT-LCD
Asus Splendid Video Intelligent Technology
2nd Display: ASUS Direct Messenger for In-Game system information
Video Graphics & Memory: NVIDIA GeForceGo 7700 GPU 512 MB Physical VRAM
Hard Drive:
2.5" 9.5mm HDD,
80/100/120/160 GB (5400rpm)
Optical Drive:
DVD Super Multi drive
DVD Super Multi Light Scribe drive
Card Reader: MMC, SD, MS, MS-Pro
LED Status Indicator:
Power-on/Suspend
Battery Charging/full/low
E-mail in box
Wireless indicator
Storage device access
Capital / Scroll / Number Lock
Battery Pack & Life:
Li-Ion 71WHrs (8 cells: 4800mAh, 4S2P)
Charging time: 4.5hrs/2.5hrs (System On/ Off) to 95%
AC Adapter:
Output: 19V DC, 4.74A, 90W
Input: 100— 240V AC, 50/60Hz universal
Dimension & Weight:
324mm * 284mm * 37.4 mm(W x D x H)
3.1 Kg (8-cell)
Fax/Modem/LAN/WLAN:
Integrated Intel High Definition Audio chip (Azalia) compliant MDC fax/modem and 10/100/1000 Base T.
Integrated 802.11a/b/g.
Built-in Bluetooth V2.0+EDR(optional).
Audio:
Built-in Intel High Definition Audio ( Azalia ) compliant audio chip,
Built-in speaker and microphone
Supplied Accessories (Optional):
Optical Gaming Mouse
Gaming Backpack
Multimedia Software:
ASUSDVD XP 6.0
Power Director V3.0 DE
Medi@Show V2.0 SE