Asus just released the new Express TV Stick that boasts high quality digital (DVBT) and analog TV signal reception. This gadget allows you to conveniently watch TV and enjoy access to multimedia entertainment wherever you may be. You just need to plug the Asus Express TV Stick into a free USB slot, and then the built-in Asus Pop-Up TV technology will instantly display TV channels without requiring manually launched programs. What makes this TV tuner more special is that it is fully compatible with Microsoft Vista Home Premium, Vista Home Basic, Vista Ultimate, and Windows XP platforms. [FarEastGizmos]
Asustek just launched the new Asus P80 14-inch business laptop with Intel’s new Anti-Theft technology that enables users the ability to shut down the stolen laptop remotely. Weighing 5.3-pounds(with 6 cell battery), the laptop is powered by an Intel Core 2 Duo or Pentium CPU, up to 4GB of DDR2 memory, up to 320GB of hard drive space, and a DVD burner. There are three variants including the Asus P80A, P80Q, and P80Vc that come with the Intel GMA X4500MHD (with HD decoder), X4500M integrated graphics, and an nVidia GeForce 9300M GS 512MB dedicated GPU, respectively. All models feature 14-inch 1366×768 anti-glare LED backlight displays with a 16:9 aspect ratio, a 1.3MP webcam, the Intel WiMAX/WiFi Link 5100, and a Gigabit Ethernet LAN port. The company also plans to release a smaller version of the ASUS P30. [Asus via Laptop and Notebook News]
Here is the latest Wi-Fi modem router from Asus in the form of the DSL-N11. This wireless modem features a 300gMbps Wi-Fi 802.11n wireless router and an embedded ADSL2/2+ modem. The DSL-N11 also has the latest Asus EZ UI, a powerful graphical user interface (GUI) for Wi-Fi ADSL products that allows easier router installation and network management. The EZ UI consists of Quick Internet Setup (QIS), Network Map, Dr. Surf and EZQoS (Quality of Service). Unfortunately, there is no info on pricing at this time. [FarEastGizmos]
Asus has decided to introduce its new Asus EzLink LCD Monitor at CeBIT 2009 Expo in Germany. The VH192C and VH196 are energy-efficient LCD monitor that are actually the company’s first wireless monitor that connects for your PC or laptop via a Wireless Host Controller Interface (WHCI) or Wireless USB Host Wire Adapter (HWA). No word on pricing or availability of these monitors as at press time though. [Ubergizmo]
If you are unsatisfied with the Asus Lamborghini laptop series, then you can choose the new Asus U and UX series of ultra-thin laptops that is expected to launch sometime in Q2 2009. Both laptops feature illuminated keyboard, auto-adjusting LED backlit display, an Intel Core 2 Duo processor, NVIDIA GeForce G105M, up to 500GB HDD, and Altec Lansing speakers with SRS true surround sound. The U series also features a 15.6-inch glossy LCD and a touchpad with progressively fading lights to follow your fingertips. [The Kevin Pipe via Laptop Notebook News]
You can now pre-order the Asus Eee TOP all-in-one desktop. The nettop will be released in the US on March 9th, 2009 for approx. $600. The mini computer adopts an Intel Atom 1.6GHz processor, 1GB RAM, a 160GB hard drive and Windows XP Home OS. [Electronista]
Most of us know that Asus is famous for its Lamborghini luxurious laptops. Asus today announces the latest Asus Lamborghini VX5 that comes with a 1TB SSD. This 16-inch laptop is powered by an Intel Core 2 Quad processor, 4GB of RAM, the NVIDIA GeForce GT 130M 1GB video card, a Blu-ray combo optical drive, and TwinTurbo technology that users can utilize to accelerate system’s performance via a speed key. The futuristic chassis of the VX5 is inspired by the Lamborghini Reventón. Asus showcases the notebook at 2009 CeBIT Show in Hannover, Germany. [Asus via Laptop Notebook News]
The ASUS ‘Marine Cool’ motherboard is a concept motherboard design that is aimed at hardcore gamers and overclockers. The motherboard features a ceramic backplate which should assist with heat dissipation more efficiently than conventional motherboard design, and a UPS battery backup hidden behind it. The motherboard also has built-in memory if the installed memory happens to go bad. [HotHardware]
Here is Asus’s first ultra-portable tablet PC. The Asus Eee PC T91 is priced at between £360 ($524) and £420 ($610) in the UK. As a reminder, the T91 mini-tablet features an 8.9-inch touchscreen display with a 1,024×600 resolution and LED backlight, Intel Atom Z520 1.33GHz processor, US15W chipset, 1GB of DDR2 memory, a 32GB solid state drive with Windows XP Home pre-loaded. Other features include WiFi, Bluetooth, an Ethernet LAN port, a webcam, optional 3G and GPS connectivity. Its non-removable battery provides enough juice for up to five hours. Weighing less than 2.2 pounds, the net tablet comes in a white glossy chassis. Asustek also plans to release the Eee PC T101H, a tablet netbook with a 10-inch display. [bit-tech via Laptop Notebook News]
Asus has decided to launch its famous Asus Eee Top 1602 in Japan. The mini desktop boasts a touchscreen display and is powered by an Intel Atom N270 running at 1.60GHz, 1 GB of RAM, Intel 945GSE Express and 160GB of HDD. Its 15.6 inch touchscreen LCD provides a 1366 x 768 pixels resolution. There is also a 1.3MP webcam and Wifi B/G/N. If you are living in Japan, you can buy the Eee 1602 for around €545. [Akihabara]
