22nd September 2008

A Fusion of Cutting-edge User-Centric Technologies and Style

Form follows function with the arrival of the ASUS N Series notebook range, which epitomize style and productivity through smart technologies and innovative product design. Each N Series notebook comes with ground-breaking technological developments including the highly-efficient Super Hybrid Engine (SHE) that automatically allocates power, preserving battery life up to 35%*; the Express Gate operating system that allows users to access their most commonly-used programs in 8 seconds or less*; and the SmartLogon facial recognition system that recognizes users’ facial features and logs them on without requiring any manual key input.

Comprising of four models, the N Series smart technology caters to, and meets the tech-conscious user needs, with each notebook representing the pinnacle of mobile computing within its category.

The ASUS N Series Range

N10: Designed for optimized mobility, the ASUS N10 is perfect for individuals constantly on the move. Sporting a 10.2” screen, the N10 delivers a multi-sensory experience with an NVIDIA GeForce 9300M graphics card and an Intel Atom processor.

N20: Built for heavy usage, the ASUS N20 comes with a 12.1” screen and up to 12 hours* of battery life. Equipped with an Altec Lansing sound system that provides excellent sound clarity, plus 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 with business executives and professionals in mind, the ASUS N80 comes with a 14.1” display powered by a standalone NVIDIA GeForce 9 Series graphics card, and up to 1 GB of VRAM, complemented by Dolby Surround decoding to deliver impressive sound quality that is sure to impress in any business or personal situation.

N50: The ASUS N50 is truly the pinnacle of mobile computing, designed for intuitive control and user-friendliness. A row of backlit touch-sensitive buttons located at the top of the keyboard serve as a natural and convenient point of control for instant multimedia enjoyment. Another unique feature of the N50 is its built-in Air Ionizer that not only helps clean the air around the user of allergens and germs, but also promotes air-flow and circulation.

Smart Looks – Cutting-edge Style

During the design of the N Series notebook range, ASUS utilized cutting-edge technologies, particularly in the use of In-Mold Roller Technology which creates a scratch-resistant panel capable of retaining its high quality sheen even after prolonged use. Inspired by modernist art-deco the streamline N Series notebooks exterior delivers performance with style.

Smart Technology – Super Hybrid Engine

ASUS understands that one of the primary concerns of notebook computing has always been battery life. In response to the need for greater energy efficiency, the ASUS N Series notebooks feature the Super Hybrid Engine (SHE) which consists of the Power4 Gear Hybrid application and the Energy Processing Unit (EPU). Power4 Gear Hybrid facilitates the deployment and usage of power according to the users’ preferences in relation to the specific tasks that they need to perform, while the EPU accurately detects the users’ power requirements and makes the necessary power adjustments. The combined energy saving effects of the SHE results in an extension of battery life of up to 35%*.

Smart Technology – Smart Bootups in 8 Seconds and Fast Internet Connectivity with Express Gate

N Series notebooks also reduce bootup times significantly with ASUS Express Gate. Express Gate allows users to boot up in 8 seconds*, granting them instantaneous access to a built-in operating system that runs commonly-used applications such as Skype™, a music player, an email client and an Internet browser.

Smart Technology – Quick Logons through Facial Recognition

Continuing with the tradition of breaking computer norms, ASUS introduces a whole new way for users to logon to their computers: facial recognition. The SmartLogon system detects the user’s face and logs on without any intervention from the user. This system is designed to learn the variations of the user’s facial features, and is capable of performing in different lighting conditions.

Specifications: Available for download from the following link: http://www.tru-pr.co.uk/press/clients/asus/ASUSNseriesSpec.pdf