Asus Santa Rosa Computers

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A8SC: Incredible Graphics in a Thin-and-Light
The A8SC' cutting edge graphics bring a new standard of visual experience to the mobile users. With the widescreen display, you can see twice as much detail as you can on a standard display. This notebook also offers built-in webcam for video communication without wires.

A8SC –A1
- Intel® Core™2 Duo Processors T7100 1.8GHz, 2MB L2 Cache, 800MHz FSB
- Intel® PM965 Series chipset (Crestline) 800MHz FSB + ICH8M
- Genuine Windows Vista Premium
- 14" WXGA(1280x800) LCD Glossy
- 1024MB DDR2 667MHz; two sockets for expansion up to 4GB
- 160GB 5400RPM Hard Drive
- NVIDIA GeForce 8400M G with built-in 128MB VRAM (DX10 support)
(TurboCache up to 384MB w/ 1GB RAM and 896MB w/ 2GB RAM)
- 8x Super-Multi DVDRW Dual layer
- Intel® Wireless Wi-Fi Link 4965AGN Draft-N network adapter
- Built-in 0.3M Webcam, Bluetooth, 8-in-1 card reader
- Li-Ion 6 Cell, 5.25lbs

G2S: The Ultimate Mobile Gaming Platform
ASUS' G2S provides an unmatched gaming experience. Powerful enough to easily handle the most demanding 3D games, the G2S also offers unique gaming features such as flashing sidelights to immerse you in the action, an OLED above the keyboard for gaming without interruption, and unique gamer style. Its brilliant 17 inch screen is backlit by dual lamps, and provides a lightning-fast 8ms response time to give mobile gamers the edge they need.

G2S-A1
- Intel® Core™2 Duo Processors T7500 2.2GHz, 4MB L2 Cache, 800MHz FSB
- Intel® PM965 Series chipset (Crestline) 800MHz FSB + ICH8M
- Genuine Windows Vista Home Premium
- 17" WUXGA(1920x1200) LCD Glossy
- 2048MB DDR2 667MHz, two sockets for expansion up to 4GB
- 160GB 5400RPM SATA Hard Drive
- NVIDIA GeForce 8600M GT with built-in 256MB DDR3 VRAM (DX10 support)
- 8x Super-Multi DVDRW Dual layer with Light Scribe
- Intel® Wireless Wi-Fi Link 4965AGN Draft-N network adapter
- Built-in 1.3M Webcam, Bluetooth, HDMI, eSATA, AV-In port
- Free gaming backpack and gaming mouse
- Li-Ion 8 Cell, 9.6lbs

G1S: Dream Machine for Gaming and Beyond
ASUS' G1S is designed in every detail to reflect the uniqueness and lifestyle of its owner. It also gives you everything you need to get the most enjoyment out of today's best games and entertainment applications. Exclusive features, such as an Onboard OLED Display, Flashing Sidelights, Gaming Hotkey Highlights, further distinguish the G1S from others.

G1S-A1
- Intel® Core™2 Duo Processors T7500 2.2GHz, 4MB L2 Cache, 800MHz FSB
- Intel® PM965 Series chipset (Crestline) 800MHz FSB + ICH8M
- Genuine Windows Vista Home Premium
- 15.4" WSXGA+(1680x1050) LCD Glossy
- 2048MB DDR2 667MHz, two sockets for expansion up to 4GB
- 160GB 5400RPM SATA Hard Drive
- NVIDIA GeForce 8600M GT with built-in 256MB DDR3 VRAM (DX10 support)
- 8x Super-Multi DVDRW Dual layer with Light Scribe
- Intel® Wireless Wi-Fi Link 4965AGN Draft-N network adapter
- Built-in 1.3M Webcam, Bluetooth, HDMI, eSATA
- Free gaming backpack and gaming mouse
- Li-Ion 8 Cell, 6.8lbs

F3SC: Meet Your Daily Needs for Mobile Computing
A brilliant Color Shine screen and a powerful dedicated graphics engine bring your multimedia to a whole new level. Stay close to those who matter with an integrated 1.3 megapixel webcam. Copy DVDs ease with increased storage capacity.

F3SC-A1
- Intel® Core™2 Duo Processors T7100 1.8GHz, 2MB L2 Cache, 800MHz FSB
- Intel® PM965 Series chipset (Crestline) 800MHz FSB + ICH8M
- Genuine Windows Vista Home Premium
- 15.4" WXGA(1360x768) LCD
- 1024MB DDR2 667MHz; two sockets expansion up to 4GB
- 160GB 5400RPM SATA Hard Drive
- NVIDIA GeForce 8400M G with built-in 128MB VRAM
(TurboCache up to 384MB w/ 1GB RAM and 896MB w/ 2GB RAM) (DX10 support)
- 8x Super-Multi DVDRW Dual layer
- Intel® Wireless Wi-Fi Link 4965AGN Draft-N network adapter
- Built-in 1.3M Webcam, Bluetooth, 8-in-1 card reader
- Li-Ion 6 Cell, 6.5lbs

F3E:
The F3E notebook delivers an inspiring blend of intelligent mobile design, portability and features. A DVD-RW Super Multi dual layer makes data storage easy, and an integrated 1.3 megapixel webcam enables video communication without wires.

F3E-A1
- Intel® Core™2 Duo Processors T7100 1.8GHz, 2MB L2 Cache, 800MHz FSB
- Intel® PM965 Series chipset (Crestline) 800MHz FSB + ICH8M
- Genuine Windows Vista Home Premium
- 15.4" WXGA(1280x800) LCD
- 1024MB DDR2 667MHz; two sockets expansion up to 4GB
- 120GB 5400RPM SATA Hard Drive
- Integrated Intel GM965 (GMA X3100) graphics (DX10 support)
- 8x Super-Multi DVDRW Dual layer
- Intel® Wireless Wi-Fi Link 4965AGN Draft-N network adapter
- Built-in 1.3M webcam, Bluetooth, 8-in-1 card reader
- Li-Ion 6 Cell, 6.5lbs

F3SV: The Perfect Balance of Performance, Features and Portability for Work
The F3SV notebook delivers an inspiring blend of intelligent mobile design, cutting-edge performance and data security management. Integrated 802.11a/g/n wireless LAN enables wireless connectivity on the fly. A DVD-RW Super Multi dual layer makes data storage easy, and an integrated 1.3 megapixel webcam enables video communication without wires.

F3SV-A1
- Intel® Core™2 Duo Processors T7300 2.0GHz, 4MB L2 Cache, 800MHz FSB
- Intel® PM965 Series chipset (Crestline) 800MHz FSB + ICH8M
- Genuine Windows Vista Home Premium
- 15.4" WXGA+(1440x900) LCD
- 1024MB DDR2 667MHz; two sockets expansion up to 4GB
- 160GB 5400RPM SATA Hard Drive
- NVIDIA GeForce 8600M GS with built-in 256MB VRAM
(TurboCache up to 512MB w/ 1GB RAM and 1GB w/ 2GB RAM) (DX10 support)
- 8x Super-Multi DVDRW Dual layer with Light Scribe
- Intel® Wireless Wi-Fi Link 4965AGN Draft-N network adapter
- Built-in 1.3M webcam with 240 degree swivel and LED lighting
- Built-in Bluetooth, Finger Print Scanner, 8-in-1 card reader
- TPM Trusted Platform Module
- Li-Ion 6 Cell, 6.5lbs

F3SV-B1
- Intel® Core™2 Duo Processors T7500 2.2GHz, 4MB L2 Cache, 800MHz FSB
- Intel® PM965 Series chipset (Crestline) 800MHz FSB + ICH8M
- Genuine Windows Vista Home Premium
- 15.4" WSXGA+(1680x1050) LCD
- 1024MB DDR2 667MHz; two sockets expansion up to 4GB
- 160GB 5400RPM SATA Hard Drive
- NVIDIA GeForce 8600M GS with built-in 256MB VRAM
(TurboCache up to 512MB w/ 1GB RAM and 1GB w/ 2GB RAM)(DX10 support)
- 8x Super-Multi DVDRW Dual layer with Light Scribe
- Intel® Wireless Wi-Fi Link 4965AGN Draft-N network adapter
- Built-in 1.3M webcam with 240 degree swivel and LED lighting
- Built-in Bluetooth, Finger Print Scanner, 8-in-1 card reader
- TPM Trusted Platform Module
- Li-Ion 6 Cell, 6.5lbs

A7S: 17" Multimedia Station with Stunning Graphics
A7S's powerful graphics and high definition (1440x900) Color Shine screen enable stunning video and images. An integrated TV tuner allows you to watch your favorite TV shows while on the go. Another key feature of this notebook is it comes with one eSATA port, giving the flexibility of adding a high speed connection to an external hard drive.

A7S-A1
- Intel® Core™2 Duo Processors T7300 2.0GHz, 4MB L2 Cache, 800MHz FSB
- Intel® PM965 Series chipset (Crestline) 800MHz FSB + ICH8M
- Genuine Windows Vista Home Premium
- 17.1" WXGA+(1440x900) LCD Glossy
- 2048MB DDR2 667MHz
- 200GB 4200RPM Hard Drive
- NVIDIA GeForce 8400M G with built-in 128MB VRAM
(TurboCache up to 384MB w/ 1GB RAM and 896MB w/ 2GB RAM) (DX10 support)
- 8x Super-Multi DVDRW Dual layer with Light Scribe
- USB charger
- Intel® Wireless Wi-Fi Link 4965AGN Draft-N network adapter
- Built-in 1.3M Webcam, Bluetooth, eSATA, Numerical keyboard
- HDMI – support for HDCP (High Bandwidth Digital Content Protection)
- Built-in Hybrid TV tuner (Analog+DVB-T)
- Li-Ion 8 Cell, 9lbs

 

The Asus G2S is sure great, but I would prefer the T7700 2.4 GHz, 800 MHz DDR2 and 160 GB 7200 rpm hard drive.

 

Thanks, adding to sticky!

 

That G1S sounds awesome.

Alot more capable than both the Macbook Pro and T61, without being too big to be called a laptop.

 

Does "Intel® Wireless Wi-Fi Link 4965AGN Draft-N network adapter, mean that the network adapter is not yet final? (hence "draft")

 

Yes, draft means it's not yet final.

 

it means it only meets the pre-specifications of the 802.11n standard, which as usual takes ages to get to a final stage.
802.11n itself hasnt reached a final stage, not the adapter itself which simply tries to get you the best of what's possible as of today

 

what i want to know is why would anyone take the G2s over the G1s

 

That's the same issue with the last G1/G2 as well, in fact, the last G2 had a slightly WEAKER video card with a LOWER resolution for a larger screen. At least this time they're essentially equal, hehe. I guess it's just the G2 for someone with a larger screen.

 

hmm... hope the price of G1 remains as low or nearly as low as it is now, that way ill feel good about waiting

 

so much for 'suposdedly' 200g HD in the G2s

 

honestly, the most storage ive ever had was 80g, works just find, usually i play a game, delete it and save the save files, if i ever feel the urge to play again i reinstall it.

 

Disappointing that the GT dosent make a appearance in the F series.

 

I'm hoping that the new models come in at the same price as the old, maybe a little more expensive. Then I'll have to decide between the new and the hopefully cheaper old before they run out of stock.

 

Meh, the F series are supposed to be like the budget 15.4" notebook line. It doesn't surprise me very much. People with money would buy the G1 or the V1J anyway.

 

Well, at least in Switzerland the new ones are being advertised at the same price - or slightly cheaper - than the old G1 models!

 

actually the price on that site is greater than preodering it from mobilepc for 1999 by 50bucks

 

AV-In on G2s is this for the new XG Station?

 

Not really, The F3jp has a x1700, Which is pretty descent, And while I would like the V1J, Apart from looks its a very similar machine but with a drastic price hike.

 

so true. For a person like me, looking for the best video card at the lowest price, an F3JP with an 8600GT would be a dream come true

 

Does the V1J have a 8600GT or GS? Can anyone confirm that?
As well, in terms of clocking, is the 8600GT likely clocked higher in the G1S than in the V1J? Lastly, in terms of heat dissipation, is the G1S less likely to overheat because of its gaming oriented design and larger size?

 

Since V1 is a business model, it has lower priority to refresh to Santa Rosa,from the road map, Asus listed models to be refreshed until July, V1 is not on the list, neither V2, R1.

Models will be refreshed soon are: F3SC(t7100, NV8400), A8SC-A1(t7100, NV8400), F3E-A1(T7100), A7S(T7300, NV8400), G2S-A1, G1S-A1, F3SV,

 

Ah, thanks. It was just that CNET somehow released a review of the Santa Rosa version of the V1, and it listed the video card as an 8600GT. However, given the credibility (or the lack of which) of CNET, I just thought I'd come here and ask

 

So we wont be seeing a 8600 in any 14 inch notebooks? No A8Js refresh with 8600?

 

Not imminent, no, but there will eventually be one. The thing is, though, the difference between the 8600GS and 8600GT. Previously we had the A8Js and G1p sharing the same video card - 7700GO and 512mb VRAM. However, one was 14.1in and the other was 15.4. Now there is likely going to be a difference between 14.1in and 15.4in notebooks in that it's unlikely that a 8600GT will be put into a 14.1. The 8600GT has 2x as many shaders as the 8600GS, but is clocked somewhat lower, but has a fillrate of 7.6bil/s compared to 4.8bil/s. So far from what I've seen, the C90 and G1S are the only two confirmed 15.4in Asus notebooks with the 8600GT.

 

It's still too early to tell, the ASUS A8 had like 8 different models, a few integrated graphics and then there were the 7600, 7700, x1700, x1600, x1400, among others.

 

Heise is reporting prices for alot of Santa Rosa laptops. These apply for Germany but should give a good idea about the rest of europe as well.

14,1" A8SC and 15,4 F3SC" 1250 €
17,1" A7S 1800€

 

MilestonePc.orgi see that you have global warranty. Can u please tell me as Asus reseller, if there is official repair center in Slovenia, where i can use this global warranty?

I am interested in asus c90 but if there is no any repair center in slovenia to use global warranty than i am down.

thanks

 

New monsters from Asus is comming up.. hopefully the price wont' be disappointed. F3 G1 G2 all looks great.

 

And, again, the G2 is completely useless next to the identically specced G1. At least this time it has WUXGA.

They did? Do you have a link to it?

Would you be able to tell us what models were on that list, if it isn't classified info of some kind?

 

It's probably under NDA.

All the current models will be refreshed, except for the ones that are EoL(V6, W3). And new ones probably

 

i'm sure there will be a 14" Asus with a 8600 GT but only in fall maybe !

 

mention possible refresh of the G1S...do you think they would upgrade the NV8600GT from 256mb to 512? What else would you expect to see in a refresh?

 

The G2S is interesting, I think I'll buy it.
What is the utility to have a 800Mhz FSB when the memory is 667MHz???

 

Pretty funny res for a 15,4" screen Are you sure you`re not mixing anything up with a 11,1" subnotebook screen? Should be either 1280x800 or 1440x900.

 

Does anyone know if Asus will release a Santa Rosa ultraportable soon, especially 12 or under screen size and especially 11.1", an update to the S6Fm series? I'd love to see it have the GMA X3000 graphics and L7300 or L7500, anyone have any news please? Please?

 

Any reports of estimated price for the F3SV A1 and B1 models?

 

>Any reports of estimated price for the F3SV A1 and B1 models?

You can check on Milestonepc.com or GentechPC, one of them or maybe even both list the F3SV-A1 and B1. B1 is around 1600$ with T7500 and 1Go Ram. Pretty interesting... but doesn't seem to be scheduled for Europe!!!! Arrghhhhh All we have so far at 1280x800 models, can you trust that? Come on, thats for 13', not 15'!!!

 

no 13" or 14" models so far..

 

The official MSRP for the upcoming F3SV notebooks:

A1 $1499
B1 $1599

The F3SV-B1 will be a great purchase for those who want almost G1S-like performance (8600M GS in the F3SV-B1, 8600M GT in the G1S) without the bells and whistles and the huge price tag.

 

for that price I'll rather buy the new FZ series with a 8600M GT !

 

A Sony FZ with 8600M GT for 1600$? I would be interested by a website with this price! Same processor of course, a 7500, or 7300 minimum.

 

Ok, poor 1280*800 screen, forget about it. A blue ray laptop with this resolution, that's a waste... Too bad, the rest was promising.

 

yeah thwe FZ looking promising untill i saw that screen res, and the super slow 4200rpm hard drive.

the G1S is looking like the machine for me, the only problem is its design..it just looks so gawdy.

and i hate paper launches. ive been a hi end graphics enthusiast for ages and over at AT we were so sick of ATi and Nvidia paper launching. "hey look at this 6800U its amazing!.... you cant have it for another 2 months though, sorry".

its been better of late, nvidia really been on the ball with near immediate availability of all announced cards since the 7 series. infact the 7 series launch was the best because you could acutally buy nearly all the top end cards from day one. we didnt have to wait hardly at all for G80, and suprisingly, despite the delays, AMD's R600 was out to buy pretty soon after announcement.

these laptop folk need to follow suit

 

the FZ on the sony website comes with the 8400 GT, not the 8600, maybe they have other models they havent announced though.

 

yup, you're right.. anyway 8400GT is a good 7600 replacement card thou !
Are Zepto notebooks the only offering PC 6400 memory so far ?

 

I don't understand why people are so desperately after 800mhz memory. It will hardly give any increase in speed.
The FSB is quadpumped from 200mhz, the memory is dual channel, so essentially 400mhz memory would be matching the FSB 1:1... Unless I'm vastly mistaken.

 

Due to the architecture of the C2D processor (namely its amazingly hungry core), it was being crippled by the 667 FSB on Napa. The 800 MHz FSB allows the many physical improvements of the C2D over the original Yonah based architecture (its widened data pipelines to be specific) to really kick in. It isn't about the memory, It is about the CPU itself, it needs that sort of bandwidth to really get cranking.

EDIT: Preliminary Benchmark Comparison

 

The a8 version is quite a downgrade from an A8js. I just wish they release a version with a better graphics card and the 1440x900 screen soon.

 

QFT, I dislike it when companies downgrade a series to add new technology. Release it later if you can't price it well right now. I would be shocked if they didn't offer a better version later though.