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Welcome Hello and welcome to the Christmas edition of ASUS Tech in Style.

Finding inspiration for the festive season can be a challenge, so in this issue we present our gift ideas for the technology lovers in your life.

We open this issue with our new Eee Note. This thin and light handheld device combines a crystal-clear display that’s perfect for ebooks with an ultra-sensitive touchscreen that mimics the way in which paper works, making it ideal for note taking. If there’s a gamer in the house, they’ll be thrilled to find one of our ROG G Series 3D gaming laptops under the tree come Christmas morning, while two new Eee PC models make ideal first computers for children of all ages.

Since Christmas is a time to relax with movies and music, the multimedia prowess offered by our new N Series laptops means the family doesn’t need to be stuck to the sofa to enjoy the annual festivities.

And, if you’re just looking for stocking fillers, we have everything from stylish new portable mice to trendy laptop sleeves and bags We hope you enjoy the issue!

Jonney Shih Chairman, ASUSTek Computer Inc.

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04 Take note with ASUS

06 The sound of pure style ASUS and the audio experts at Bang & Olufsen have created the NX90 — a laptop that stands out from the crowd

08 All-round family entertainment ASUS N Series laptops are designed to bring the very best in video, audio and gaming performance right into your home

10 Ultra-stylish ultraportables These two sleek ultraportables couldn’t be more different, but both have been designed to pack as much style into as little space as possible.

About ASUS ASUS, the world’s top 3 consumer notebook vendor and the maker of the world’s best selling and most award winning motherboards, is a leading enterprise in the new digital era. ASUS designs and manufactures products that perfectly meet the needs of today’s digital home, office and person, with a broad portfolio that includes motherboards, graphics cards, displays, desktop PCs, notebooks, netbooks, servers, multimedia, wireless solutions, networking devices and mobile phones. Driven by innovation and committed to quality, ASUS won 3,268 awards in 2009, and is widely credited with revolutionizing the PC industry with the Eee PC™. With a global staff of more than ten thousand people and a world-class R&D team of 3,000 engineers, the company’s revenue for 2009 was US$7.5 billion.

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Don’t scribble your Christmas list with pen and paper — with the ASUS Eee Note, you can write, edit, sync and surf with the tap of a stylus

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12 Passport to success

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12 Whether you’re a frequent flier who needs to work on the go, or just want something easy for the kids to learn with, there’s an Eee PC for you

14 Gaming to sleigh ’em ASUS Republic of Gamers strikes again with laptops giving blistering performance in immersive 3D

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16 More than just a motherboard?

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The motherboard is the nerve centre of any PC, so it’s vital that it’s up to the job. Discover why ASUS is at the forefront of innovative motherboard design

EDITORIAL Editor Helen Ling Creative Director Quawn Hsu Production Ebony Besagni

18 Seeing is believing

For a crystal-clear image that makes movies and photos come to life, ASUS has an HD display with quality that’s second to none

MANAGEMENT Managing Editor James Kidder PRODUCTION Production Manager John Pudney Production Co-ordinator Giulia Di Cesare

20 Dear Santa...

Whatever your friends and family are into, there’s an ASUS product that’s just right for them. Here’s a selection box of gifts to keep any gadget-lover happy

22 Dreaming of a bright Christmas

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Copyright: ASUSTek (UK) Limited, 2010. All editorial content in this magazine has been sponsored by ASUS. While every care was taken preparing this magazine, ASUStek Limited cannot be held responsible for the accuracy of the information nor any consequences arising from it.

Put a bit of colour into everyone’s stocking with these gift ideas from ASUS

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Don’t scribble your Christmas list with pen and paper — with the Eee Note, you can write, edit, sync and surf with the tap of a stylus

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igital trumps analogue in just about every area of information delivery and now it’s set to revolutionise one of the oldest — pen and paper. The new Eee Note combines a whole host of technologies to create a handwriting and note-taking experience that not only mimics traditional tools, but surpasses them with features designed for the information age.

The key innovation behind the Eee Note is the screen. Unlike other tablet computers with backlit displays that aren’t so easy on the eyes, the Eee Note uses a non-backlit, greyscale LCD that works just like paper, so you can read it even in bright daylight.

Perfect touch

The ASUS Eee Note’s 8" glass screen has a pressure sensitivity of 256 levels for a pointperfect pen-and-paper experience and can also be connected to a PC for use as an extremely accurate graphics tablet.

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Complete digital toolkit

Handwritten notes, voice recording and digital photos are just three of the ASUS Eee Note’s useful tools — there’s also a built-in calculator, dictionary and even an MP3 player.

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Whip out the supplied stylus and the glass surface feels just like paper too, while the 2,540dpi digitiser accuracy lets you draw with a precision that matches the sharpest pencil.

A variety of templates let you quickly create documents to suit whatever task you’re involved in, while the built-in voice recorder and 2-megapixel camera let you capture other kinds of information to complement your notes. With fantastic battery and standby life and enough storage capacity for up to 20,000 documents, along with the ability to read and annotate both ebooks and office documents, the ASUS Eee Note puts the whole world within easy reach.

Cloud syncing

Built-in EverNote support lets you synchronise notes and documents over Wi-Fi to any of your other computers — and vice versa. So everything you create is safely backed up and accessible anywhere.

Long-lasting

Battery life of up to 10 hours of use gives the ASUS Eee Note the stamina for even the longest day, while the four-day standby time means you won’t have to worry about switching off between uses.

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ASUS Eee Note e-reader 8" glass LCD screen (64 greyscale, 768 x 1024) 2540dpi digitiser with 256-level pressure sensor 4GB memory 10 hoursâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; battery life, four-day standby Wi-Fi 139 x 222 x 11mm

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ASUS SonicMaster

There’s more to high-quality laptop audio than just an outstanding set of speakers, and ASUS SonicMaster technology defines a completely new standard for portable audio. From professional-grade codecs to sophisticated signal-processing technology and high-power amplifiers, every link in the audio chain is expertly tuned for true-tolife listening perfection. The result is the ASUS NX90 — a laptop that has to be heard to be believed.

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pure style ASUS and award-winning designer David Lewis have created a laptop that stands out from the crowd

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aptops are a popular choice for people who don’t want a computer to dominate a room, but ASUS approached the design of the new NX90 from a new perspective. Developed together with award-winning designer David Lewis, this stunning home-entertainment laptop has a high-tech allure that will make it the focal point of any living space. It’s a profound style statement for people who like to stand out from the crowd.

The beauty of the NX90 is more than skin deep, though — after all, shouldn’t a premium laptop like this sound as good as it looks? Thanks to its collaboration with the audio experts on the Bang &Olufsen ICEpower team, that’s just what ASUS has created. Externally, the largest speakers of any laptop flank the NX90’s screen, while internally, ASUS SonicMaster technology ensures that they’re driven by sound of superlative quality.

A perfect blend of style and sonority, the ASUS NX90 not only sets a new standard for laptop audio quality, but for home-entertainment laptop design across the board.

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ASUS N43J Intel® Core™ i3, i5 and i7 processors 14" LED-backlit widescreen display NVIDIA® Fermi 400 series graphics USB 3.0 & optional Bluetooth 3.0

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ASUS N53J Intel® Core™ i3, i5 and i7 processors 15.6” LED-backlit widescreen display NVIDIA® Fermi 400 series graphics Optional USB 3.0 & BT 3.0

ASUS N73J Intel® Core™ i3, i5 and i7 processors 17.” LED-backlit widescreen display NVIDIA® Fermi 400 series graphics Optional USB 3.0 & BT 3.0

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All-round family

entertaiment ASUS N Series laptops

ASUS N Series laptops are designed to bring the very best in video, audio and gaming performance right into your home

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ny laptop can handle multimedia, but how many are designed for it from the start? Not many, but ASUS’ new N Series has been created to excel at entertainment.

The N Series packs a number of different technologies that enhance its video, audio and gaming ability. First, ASUS VideoMagic technology ensures the best possible picture quality for movies and video by automatically reducing noise and upscaling the image to suit the display resolution, while ASUS Splendid technology adjusts contrast and colour saturation to suit the material.

NVIDIA® CUDA technology offloads work from the CPU to the graphics processor, accelerating everything from HD video playback to audio transcoding. And NVIDIA® Optimus technology boosts battery life by

optimising graphics performance to suit the task and power source.

Built-in ASUS SonicMaster technology takes laptop audio to a whole new level. This combination of high-fidelity audio components and professional sound processing delivers a rich, detailed performance for all kinds of listening material.

The final ingredient in the N Series recipe for multimedia mastery is USB 3.0.

This latest version of the data-transfer standard is not only significantly faster at transferring files than its predecessor, but it reduces the recharge times of portable devices like MP3 players, too.

So, if your current laptop’s multimedia prowess is letting you down, the uncompromising performance of the new ASUS N Series with powerful Intel® Core™ processors will open your eyes — and ears — to how it should be done.

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Developed in conjunction with Bang &Olufsen ICEpower, ASUS SonicMaster technology combines large, high-fidelity speakers with professional-grade sound processing and premium audio components for a listening experience that’s second to none.

The ASUS N Series looks good on the outside too. Beneath the flowing curves of the brushedaluminium lid lie LED-backlit screens backed by a Zero-BrightDot policy, full-size keyboards and dedicated media playback controls on certain models.

The N Series incorporates exclusive ASUS Super Hybrid Engine technology for superior battery life. SHE makes constant adjustments to the N Series’ power consumption, boosting battery life and enhancing performance.

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These two sleek ultraportables couldn’t be more different, but both have been designed to pack as much style into as little space as possible

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f you’d rather your ultraportable announced itself with a passionate roar than an understated whisper, then the ASUSAUTOMOBILI LAMBORGHINI Eee PC VX6 will be right up your street. With a design inspired by the Lamborghini Murciélago LP640 Roadster, the VX6 comes clad in slick piano-black or pearlescent white and packs the latest Intel® Atom™ dual-core processor and NVIDIA® ION2™ graphics for outstanding energy-efficient performance.

Luxury is the order of the day for the ASUS VX6, from the responsive chiclet keyboard to the high-gloss trackpad surrounded by a soft-touch palm rest. USB 3.0 ensures speedy file transfers from compatible devices, too.

ASUS VX6 laptop Intel® Atom™ D525 (1.8GHz) processor NVIDIA® ION2™ graphics 12.1" LED-backlit display (1366 x 768) 297 x 204 x 28.7mm 1.5kg

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obile professionals looking to make a sophisticated style statement need look no further than the ASUS U36. Measuring just 19mm at its thickest point, this executive ultraportable is fashioned from high-tech materials like magnesium alloy and fibreglass to keep weight to an absolute minimum. Even more impressive is that ASUS hasn’t sacrificed performance for the sake of portability and the U36 packs a standard voltage Intel® Core™ mobile processor and up to 10 hours’ battery life.

Innovations abound in the ASUS U36, from NVIDIA® Optimus graphics that tailor performance to suit both the task in hand and the power source, to a uniquely textured metallic lid that cuts a dash, but keeps fingerprints at bay.

ASUS U36 laptop Intel® Core™ i3 or i5 processor NVIDIA® NV G310M graphics with Optimus technology 13.3” LED-backlit display (1366 x 768) 328 x 238 x 19.5mm 1.44kg (4-cell) / 1.66kg (8-cell)

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Passport to Eee PC 1001PXD Eee PC 1015PEM

If you’re a frequent flier who needs a to work on the go, or just want something easy for the kids to learn with, there’s an Eee PC for you

Eee PC 1001PXD

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lightweight and compact Eee PC netbook makes a great first computer to get your family on the technology ladder, and now ASUS has created a new model that’s ideal for first-time computer users. The Eee PC 1001PXD has the same great features as other models in the Seashell range, like an Intel® Atom™ processor, 10.1" screen, web cam and a large, comfortable keyboard, but it also has some extras that make it perfectly suited to learning.

The on-screen Eee Docking launcher provides quick and easy access to applications and online content, and links to ASUS @Vibe where kids can find a whole host of online music, videos, games and e-learning material. ASUS Data Sync also makes it simple to share information with other computers over Wi-Fi, while Eee Tools takes care of updates for drivers and other system software. And should inquiring young minds dabble a bit too deeply, one-touch system recovery makes it easy to restore the Eee PC 1001PXD to a factory-fresh state, too.

Eee PC 1001PXD netbook Intel® Atom™ N455 processor (1.66GHz) 1GB DDR3 RAM 10.1" LED-backlit display (1024 x 600) 160GB , 250GB, 320GB hard drive 262 x 178 x 36.5mm 1.1kg

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Eee PC 1015PEM

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f you’re after a low-cost, go-anywhere portable that won’t let you down on performance, ASUS has the perfect solution. Not only is the new Eee PC 1015PEM one of the slimmest netbooks available, but its dual-core Intel® Atom™ processor packs enough punch for smooth streaming of Flash videos from YouTube and BBC iPlayer.

USB 3.0 offers blisteringly quick transfers for digital photos and MP3s when you’re back at base, while Bluetooth 3.0 connects to next-generation wireless peripherals when you’re on the move.

And with a battery life of up to 13 hours*, moving is something that you can do a lot of. 802.11n provides speedy Wi-Fi connectivity and easy access to the 500GB of free ASUS WebStorage that complements hard-disk capacities up to 320GB. Available in a wide range of colours in both matte and glossy finishes, there’s an Eee PC 1015PEM to suit every taste. And, if you need a little extra performance, there’s also the Eee PC 1015PN with NVIDIA® ION2 graphics!

ASUS Eee PC 1015PEM Intel® Atom™ N550 processor (1.5GHz) 1GB DDR3 RAM 10.1" LED-backlit display (1024 x 600) USB 3.0 & Bluetooth 3.0 262 x 178 x 36.4mm 1.1kg

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Unique wedge shape tilts the keyboard at an ergonomically friendly angle for long gaming sessions NVIDIA® GTX 460M graphics mean you’re guaranteed outstanding DirectX 11 gaming performance

High-tech cooling system draws cool air from the front and blows warm air away from the rear of the laptop

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NVIDIA® 3D Vision puts you in the middle of the action, and HDMI 1.4 lets you connect a 3D HDTV for a big-screen 3D gaming experience

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Gaming to sleigh ’em ROG G53JW & G73JW laptops

ASUS Republic of Gamers strikes again with laptops giving blistering performance in immersive 3D

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ASUS ROG G53Jw

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Intel® Core™ processors

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Up to 8GB DDR3 RAM

Up to 8GB DDR3 RAM

NVIDIA® GeForce GTX 460M graphics

NVIDIA® GeForce GTX 460M graphics

15.6" LED-backlit display

17.3" LED-backlit display

391 x 297 x 20 ~ 50mm

320 x 415 x 56.89mm

3.36kg without battery/ 3.79kg with 8 cell battery

Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 © 2010 Activision Publishing Inc. All rights reserved.

EAX Advanced HD 5.0 audio surrounds you with sound and THX TruStudio presets ensure crystal-clear audio for movies, music and games

f you need a gift idea for the gamer in your life this Xmas, how about slipping a highperformance gaming laptop into their stocking? ASUS has two stunning models to choose from in its Republic of Gamers range — the 15.6" ROG G53Jw and 17.3" ROG G73Jw. With designs inspired by the sleek, angular lines of the F-117 stealth aircraft, both the G53Jw and G73Jw pack an arsenal of clever features beneath their matte black bodywork. Highperformance portables like these need sophisticated temperature-control systems to keep things running smoothly during intensive gaming sessions. Both models have innovative internal layouts that allow cool air to be drawn from below the keyboard and over the components, before being vented through two large exhausts at the rear. This unique approach keeps the palm rest cool too, which means you won’t start to sweat in the heat of the moment.

Top-flight specifications include Intel® Core™ processors and NVIDIA® GeForce graphics for silky smooth frame rates, while optional solid-state hybrid hard drives ensure rapid level-load times. The secret weapon for both the G53Jw and G73Jw, however, is their 3D displays. Powered by NVIDIA® 3D Vision, these use active 3D technology to display a full-resolution three-dimensional image with a wide viewing angle for the ultimate gaming and movie experience — all in a portable package that you can take anywhere.

3.4 kg without battery/ 3.85kg with 8 cell battery

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Processor socket

More than just a motherboard?

This is where the CPU is plugged into the motherboard and secured in place with a locking mechanism.

The motherboard is the nerve centre of any PC, so it’s vital that it’s up to the job. Discover why ASUS is at the forefront of innovative motherboard design

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very computer, from the simplest games console to the most powerful mainframe, has a motherboard at its core.

Every PC component connects to and communicates through the motherboard, which makes it a bit like the human nervous system — though it’s much easier to upgrade…

other components, like the processor, memory and graphics card, all connect. The slots and sockets determine which components a motherboard can use and you’ll need one with a very specific processor socket if you want to use the latest Intel® Core™ processor, for example.

What is a motherboard?

Performance problems

The motherboard plays a large part in determining a computer’s performance and affects its specification. For consumer devices like smartphones, netbooks and notebooks, the motherboard is an integral part of the overall device and the other components are usually permanently attached to it. For desktop PCs, however, the motherboard is just another modular component and it can be easily upgraded to add new features.

All desktop PC motherboards share a common set of features, most of which will be familiar to anyone who’s ever peeked inside their PC’s case. The motherboard itself is a large printed circuit board with various slots and sockets into which

Although software is often to blame, a poor-quality motherboard can be the cause of poor PC performance and system instability. This can be a particular problem for PCs that run demanding tasks for long periods, such as gaming or video rendering. Reliability is also a concern for anyone who overclocks their PC, since few motherboards are designed to work normally when pushed beyond their limits.

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Dual Intelligent Processor technology ASUS recognises the need for such features as stability and reliability, and its expertise in motherboard manufacturing

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Power-supply connectors

Cables from the PC’s Power Supply Unit conenct here, providing power for the whole motherboard.

Onboard I/O ports

Connections for internal peripherals. SATA ports for hard drives are now standard, with older IDE ports now obsolete.

Rear I/O ports

Connections for various external peripherals. The monitor port is usually provided separately by the graphics card.

means that it can develop models that perfectly meet the needs of PC users.

High-quality electronic components and innovative designs come as standard, but ASUS goes the extra mile to invent technology to make its motherboards even more capable.

The Dual Intelligent Processor technology used by ASUS’ new P7P55D-E motherboard is a perfect example. This uses two dedicated digital controllers to handle two specific motherboard

functions — energy consumption and power supply. The Energy Performance Unit (or EPU) monitors the processor activity and reduces the power supplied to it and other components to cut energy consumption. The TurboV Processing Unit (TPU) provides a safe and stable way to overclock the processor when extra performance is required — overclocking parameters can be adjusted from within Windows and applied without rebooting, for a quick and effective performance gain.

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ASUS VE278 Monitor

ASUS VK278 Monitor

27" Full HD display (1920 x 1080)

27" Full HD display (1920 x 1080)

LED-backlit, mercury-free panel D-Sub, DVI, HDMI and DisplayPort sockets 2x 3W stereo speakers

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LED-backlit, mercury-free panel D-Sub, DVI, HDMI and DisplayPort sockets 2x 3W stereo speakers Built-in 2-megapixel rotatable webcam

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odern PCs may excel at multitasking, but it’s difficult for us to do more than one thing at a time without a clear view of what we’re working on. That’s where the new ASUS VE278 LED monitor comes to the rescue. These Full HD displays not only have a whopping 27" diagonal that lets you keep several open windows in full view at once, but multiple inputs let you connect more than just your computer for the ultimate integrated setup, too.

Picture quality on the VE278 is unparalleled, thanks to a clever mix of display technology. LED backlighting ensures a bright, white image, while ASUS Smart

Contrast Ratio and AI Light technology automatically optimise the display to suit the content and ambient light conditions.

Both D-Sub, DVI and the latest DisplayPort PC inputs are provided, but HDMI also means that you can connect anything from a Blu-ray player to a games console. Better still, you don’t even have to switch inputs when you want to be entertained — Picture-inPicture technology lets you see two at the same time. A push of a button puts either your PC Desktop or video input in any corner of the screen, in three sizes of windows, so you can work and play at the

ASUS Designo ML Series LED Monitor

If you’re looking for a display that will add a touch of style to your home office, the ASUS Designo ML Series is a sight for sore eyes. With a slimline design that’s a wonder to behold from any angle and screen sizes ranging from 22" to 24", ML Series monitors are LED-backlit for the brightest of images with minimal power consumption.

Unique Ergo-Fit II technology lets you tilt and swivel the screen for the perfect viewing angle and ASUS Smart View ensures a crystal-clear image with vibrant colours, whether you’re facing the screen head-on while working, or relaxing in your chair while watching a movie.

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Getting the best results from a home WiFi network isn’t easy, particularly if you have a mxture of different devices or a difficult layout that makes some rooms hard for your wireless router to reach. The ASUS RT-N56U Wi-Fi router solves both these problems. First, it’s a dual-band 802.11n home broadband router that lets you run two separate wireless networks at the same time for both traditional 2.4GHz and clearer 5GHz devices. Second, Ai Radar technology intelligently adapts beam patterns to suit the local environment to give a strong, consistent Wi-Fi signal. Five Gigabit Ethernet ports also cater for your wired networking needs, while two USB ports let you transform any external hard drive into network-attached storage.

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Garmin-Asus A10 smartphone

If you need a smartphone that can keep every aspect of your digital life on track, look no further than the Garmin-Asus A10 — ­ a touchscreen smartphone running on the 2.1 Android platform with 510MB of memory dedicated exclusively to applications.

Combining cutting-edge communication technology with high-end GPS features, the Garmin -Asus A10’s easy-to-use software will get you to your destination on time whether you’re walking or driving.

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ASUS O!Play HD2 media player

Storing a huge multimedia collection on your PC is one thing, but what if you want to enjoy it on your HDTV? Step forward the ASUS O!Play HD2 Media Player. Connect this compact media streamer to your TV via HDMI . All the leading video and audio formats are supported. Dolby TrueHD decoding and pass-through and 7.1-channel audio output mean you can even plug the O!Play HD2 into a home cinema receiver for the ultimate listening experience and

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ASUS X Series laptop Available in four bold colours with a choice of Intel® Core™ processors, the ASUS X Series marries high fashion with high performance for unbeatable value for money. User-friendly features abound, from bright LED-backlit screens mounted on a sunken hinge to give the perfect viewing angle, to multi-touch trackpads that filter accidental contact from your palms when typing. So, whether you’re working, watching a movie or catching up with friends online, the ASUS X Series will make it a fun experience.

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ASUS Lamborghini Backpack

GX900 Gaming Mouse

KR 2.5" portable Hard Drive

With a design inspired by the famous Italian supercars, the ASUS Lamborghini backpack is a stylish way to carry your laptop and other accessories. The exterior is water repellent and the padded interior can carry laptops with up to 17" screens.

Get your game on with the ASUS GX900 gaming mouse. Ergonomically designed for maximum comfort, this corded mouse has two sensitivity-level settings for pixelperfect precision and adjustable weight to suit all play styles.

Karim Rashid created the most fashionable netbook money can buy, so how about a portable hard drive to go with it? It weighs just 200g and has an integral USB cable, plus shock resistance protects your data against drops.

ASUS Index Laptop Sleeve

Lamborghini portable hard drive

ASUS Seashell Optical Mouse KR Collection

Evoking the trademark aerodynamic flow of Lamborghini cars, these external hard drives stand out from the crowd with a whopping 640GB of space and easy USB connectivity. The choice is yours, available in black or white.

The perfect complement to an Eee PC Karim Rashid edition netbook, this ASUS Seashell Optical Mouse KR Collection packs a 1,000dpi optical sensor for smooth tracking on almost any surface.

CrossLink Cable

AN200 Portable Hard Drive

woven leather laptop bag

Connecting two computers is quick and easy via USB with the ASUS CrossLink cable. You can use it to transfer files, access another PC’s DVD drive and share an internet connection, plus 2GB of storage is built in.

The sleek and slender ASUS AN200 portable hard drive is a smart way to carry your data. Finished in a choice of black or pink brushed aluminium, the drive uses USB 2.0 for super-fast file transfers and comes in 320GB and 500GB capacities.

Why lug an ugly laptop bag around when you can tote the stylish ASUS woven bag? Designed for laptops with up to 12" screens, beneath its fashionable finish lies a detachable laptop sleeve and an accessory pocket.

Protect your netbook in style with the ASUS Index laptop sleeve. This textured leather sleeve has a water-repellent finish and fits netbooks with up to 10" screens.

The soft suede-style interior keeps your netbook safe from scratches, too.

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