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    New ASUS A3N released

    Discussion in 'Asus' started by Underpantman, Jul 19, 2004.

  1. Underpantman

    Underpantman Notebook Virtuoso

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    Just released on the ASUS website is this new notebook, aimed at the mobile business person, who likes a bit of videoconferenceing
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    Details below are from the ASUS website
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    http://www.asus.com/products/notebook/a3series/a3000n/a3000n_overview.htm

    With built-in CCD camera and microphone, the A3 Series provides video conferencing right out of the box.

    Best Performance on the Road
    • Intel® Pentium® M processor (Banias) 1.30GHz-1.70GHz, 1MB On-Die L2 Cache
    Intel® Pentium® M processor 735/745/755
    Clock Speed: 1.70GHz / 1.80GHz / 2.0GHz ;
    FSB: 400MHz
    Cache Memory: 2MB L2
    • Microsoft® Windows® XP Professional/Home Edition
    • 14.1"XGA & 15.0" XGA ,SXGA+ active matrix color TFT LCD
    • 2x SO-DIMM socket expandable to 2GB*
    • CCD: 0.35Megabyte Pixels
    • 4-in-1 Card Reader: SD/MMC/MS/MS PRO
    • 32.8 x 28.8 x 27-38cm (W x D x H), 3.0 Kg (15")


    Built-in CCD Camera and Microphone
    The built-in CCD camera and microphone above the display enable video conferencing applications without the hassle and cost of setting up an external web cam. Easily see and talk to customers, friends and family on A3 Series notebooks.
    Large screen and lightweight
    The A3 Series notebooks are ideal business solutions. Equipped with 15-inch display for a clear view of various information and files, the notebooks are also light enough to take on business trips.
    Unique battery saving technology
    The A3 Series allows continuous operation up to 6 hours. Power4 Gear+, a battery-saving feature found exclusively on ASUS notebooks, adjusts CPU speed, LCD brightness and Windows power schemes according to system loading. It offers eight modes for gaming, watching DVD, listening to music and word processing etc.
    30% performance enhancement
    The A3 Series delivers a 30% performance enhancement compared with conventional notebooks through the implementation of Intel® Centrino™ Mobile Technology
    OS-free audio
    With Audio DJ, a unique feature in ASUS notebooks, you can listen to your favorite songs without entering Windows.
     
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  2. Andrew Baxter

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    looks like an attack on the IBM ThinkPad and Fujitsu S6000 series, the webcam is an interesting feature for such a notebook, .35 MP is kinda lame but hey, it's there and can be used for video conferencing. If they're not kidding about the power savings and 6-hour battery life, I must say I'm very impressed.
     
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    Is the Z9000 now renamed to the L4000?
     
    Forsythe, Jul 19, 2004
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  4. Underpantman

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    In the USA its called a z9000, while everywhere else its a L4000 as far as I can tell. Not sure why the names are different.
    But they are one and the same.
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    Underpantman, Jul 19, 2004
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