ASUS have announced the Eee PC 1201N netbook which is set to break the boundaries of what is possible on the netbook platform, owed to the dual core processor and dedicated NVIDIA® ION™ graphics chip.
The two technologies combine to bring the user the fastest netbook performance currently available, and high definition media support both at home and on the move.
Rene Haas, general manager for notebook GPUs at NVIDIA said, “The ASUS Eee PC 1201N delivers exceptional performance for a netbook. This ION-powered Eee PC is ideal for anyone who wants a netbook with the ability to watch HD video, share and edit photos, play casual games, and convert video to a portable media player. With the upcoming Flash Player 10.1 from Adobe, it will soon handle streaming HD video as well as a high-end desktop PC.”
The Eee PC 1201N will be available in the UK around mid January with an SRP of £399 Inc VAT.
Key Features and Benefits
* 12.1” high definition display for stunning visual clarity
* Intel® Atom™ 330 Dual Core Processor
* NVIDIA® ION™ dedicated graphics for full HD media support
* 750GB hybrid storage (250GB hard drive and 500GB online Eee storage – easy to save all your favourite media)
* Wi-Fi 802.11b/g/n and Bluetooth 2.1 for seamless connectivity
* Up to 5 hours battery life for endless entertainment
* Built in web-cam for easy video calls to friends and family
* HDMI port to play media on larger external HDTV screens
* Built in card reader for easy data transfers
* Available in black or silver
* Windows 7 operating system
* Priced at £399 SRP inc. VAT.
A dual core processor makes this the fastest netbook yet:
Before now, users have had to choose between a high performance notebook (that’s a little larger to carry) or a highly portable netbook (that’s not quite as powerful as its bigger brothers).
As the first netbook to integrate both the Intel® Atom™ 330 dual core processor and the NVIDIA® ION™ graphics, the Eee PC 1201N shatters previous single-core netbook constraints and delivers the best of both worlds to users seeking mobility and multimedia performance.
Dedicated graphics bring full HD media functionality to netbooks:
The four most popular uses of the Internet are Search, Social Media, Video and E-mail. An increasing number of websites (such as the BBC with their iPlayer Platform and now YouTube with 1080P HD videos) have recognised this trend and now offer High Definition media via Adobe Flash for increased user enjoyment.
Adobe Flash was previously handled entirely by a device’s CPU, but Adobe and NVIDIA have developed Flash 10.1 technology to be handled by the Graphics chip instead. The result is that the 1201N, with dedicated NVIDIA® ION™ graphics, can now handle streaming HD video as proficiently as a high-end desktop PC.
Versatility for viewing HD content both away and at home:
This fantastic visual performance is boosted by the preinstalled ArcSoft SimHD technology which takes standard definition content and scales it up to a high definition quality – dramatically enhancing the quality of images across a wide range of file formats.
The Eee PC 1201N gives users total flexibility for how and where they enjoy video content. On the move, the 12.1” high definition display provides a smooth and portable platform for viewing videos in stunning clarity, whilst at home the HDMI output makes it a breeze to play video on a larger HDTV screen to experience full 1080p HD video and true-fidelity 7.1 audio.
Huge 750GB hybrid storage solves the dilemma of where to save large digital media files:
A tiny size by nature means many netbooks must compromise on what technology is included - with storage being one of the common sacrifices.
The Eee PC 1201N eliminates the need for users to worry about whether they will have enough room to save their HD content files. With a whopping 250GB of HDD storage and 500GB of WebStorage, there is ample space for all the high quality family favourite pictures, music and movies – plenty to keep the kids quiet on long journeys (or Dad on the 12 hour business flight!).
ASUS WebStorage not only makes it easy for users to share media with friends and family, but also offers a simple drag-and-drop interface for downloading free content such as games, wallpapers and software.
Specifications:
Available online at:
www.tru-pr.co.uk/press/clients/asus/ASUSEeePC1201NPRFinal.pdf
