Date: March 26, 2007ASUS has a new notebook offering that is sure to please most. It includes a fast T7200 processor, NVIDIA 7700 Go graphics card and 1GB of ram. It's also very competitively priced at just under $1,500. Is it worth your consideration?
Here are the official specs for the ASUS A8Js.
| Processor & Cache Memory | Intel(R) Core(TM)2 Duo Processors T7200 2 GHz, 4 MB L2 Cache, 667 MHz FSB |
| Operating System | Genuine Microsoft(R) Windows(R) XP Professional
Genuine Microsoft(R) Windows(R) Vista Home Premium (Varies between retailers) |
| Chipset | Mobile Intel(R) 945PM Express Chipset |
| Main Memory | 1024 MB DDR2 667 (1Gx1) |
| Display | 14" WXGA+ (1440x900) LCD
Color Shine(glare-type) LCD |
| Video Graphics & Memory | NVidia GeForce Go7700 512 MB |
| Hard Drive | 100/120 GB 5400 RPM (Seagate) |
| Optical Drive | 8x Super Multi |
| Card Reader | SD/MMC/MS/MS PRO |
| Built-in Camera | 0.35 Megapixel |
| Fax/Modem/LAN/WLAN | Intel(R) High Definition Audio MDC Fax/Modem
10/100/1000 LAN Pass and support worldwide regulation Integrated 802.11a/b/g |
| LED Status Indicator | Power-on/Suspend
Battery Charging/full/low Storage device access Capital / Scroll / Number Lock Bluetooth Indicator Wireless indicator |
| Interface | 1 x VGA port/Mini D-sub 15-pin for external monitor
1 x Headphone-out jack (SPDIF) 1 x Microphone-in jack 1 x RJ11 Modem jack for phone line 1 x RJ45 LAN Jack for LAN insert 5 x USB 2.0 ports, 1x IEEE 1394 port 1 x TV Out (S-Video composite) 1 x Express Card 1 x Infrared Port (SIR-115.2Kbps supported) 1 x DVI Port |
| Hot Keys | Instant launch Keys:
5 buttons: Power4 Gear +, Bluetooth(TM), Wireless, Splendid, Instant Fun Plus Function Keys: Fn+F1 Suspend switch Fn+F2 BT/ Wireless switch Fn+F3 Outlook Fn+F4 IE Fn+F5 Brightness down Fn+F6 Brightness up Fn+F7 LCD on/off Fn+F8 LCD/CRT switch display Fn+F9 Touchpad lock Fn+F10 Volume on/mute Fn+F11 Volume down Fn+F12 Volume up |
| Audio | Built-in Intel(R) High Definition Audio compliant audio chip,
Built-in speaker and microphone |
| KeyBoard | Standard keyboard with 88/89 Keys |
| Battery Pack & Life | 6 cell, 3200mAh/4800mAh, 35/53Whrs |
| AC Adapter | Output: 19 V DC, 4.74A, 90W,
Input: 100— 240V AC, 50/60Hz universal |
| Dimension & Weight | 5.25 lbs
1.37"~1.46" |
| Security | BIOS Booting / HDD User Password Protection and security lock
Kensington lock hole |
| Supplied Accessories | Wireless Mouse (optional)
Carrying bag (optional) |
| Multimedia Software | ASUSDVD XP 6.0
Power Director V3.0 DE Medi@Show V2.0 SE |
| Virus & Tool Software | Symantec Norton(TM) Internet Security 2005
Adobe Acrobat Reader 7.0 NERO Express V6.0 |
| ASUS Utility | ASUS Live Update
ASUS ChkMail ASUS Hotkey ASUS Power4 Gear+ |
| Warranty & e-support | 2-year Global with 30 day ZBD
1-year battery pack warranty On-line problem resolution through web interface (BIOS, Driver update) OS (Microsoft Windows XP) install/uninstall consultation Bundled software install/uninstall consultation ASUS software supporting (Liveupdate,Power4 Gear+, ASUS Probe) |