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Aug 22, 2008

Asus F8 Notebook Series Offers Vibrant Performance With Vibrant Colors

Notebook users who have always wanted a truly versatile and portable notebook that fulfills all their computing needs, and that complements their taste and lifestyle, need to look no further than the ASUS F8. Equipped to meet the challenges of work, as well as the need for a broad range of digital entertainment, the F8's performance is bolstered by a raft of unique technologies and software features – the most notable of which is the inclusion of the latest iteration of Express Gate that empowers users with an 8 second boot-up* time for rapid access to a host of multimedia and online applications. The F8 is equally impressive on the aesthetics front, bearing subtle motifs that exude luxury and coming in a five attractive colors.

Performance in Spectacular Style

Casting a single look at the ASUS F8 is, frankly, not enough. One cannot help but be drawn to its Infusion-clad casing, where motifs and patterns appear as if they have been honey glazed onto the cover and thereafter finished off with a glossy shine in five captivating colors: blue, black, maroon, pink or white. Whether in the boardroom, outdoors or at home, the F8 is the epitome of personal elegance.

Equipped to meet the challenges of work, as well as the need for a broad range of digital entertainment, the F8's performance is bolstered by a raft of unique technologies and software features – the most notable of which is the inclusion of the latest iteration of Express Gate that empowers users with an 8 second boot-up* time for rapid access to a host of multimedia and online applications.

Express Gate for 8 Seconds* Boot-Up and Instant Online

This additional built-in operating system makes available a host of the most commonly used applications to users instantly, including web browser, instant messenger, Skype, photo manager, music player and online games. With this truly convenient, instant access to the Internet, users can now send a last-minute email before rushing off to work, browse the Web in between appointments and reach friends and family via instant messenger all in the blink of an eye. In addition, Express Gate has also effectively created two computers in one, allowing the primary user to share the use of the computer with complete peace of mind. When under the Express Gate environment, Internet access, music and photos can be shared without altering the files and setup in the Windows operating system reserved for personal use.

Personal Entertainment

Not only is the ASUS F8 powered by a dedicated higher performance 3D graphics core for excellent performance in fast-action 3D games, it also features a built-in TV tuner** with a remote control** that is safely stored in its own slot on the notebook when not in use. With TV, videos, music and games on offer, the F8 is a compact all-in-one entertainment machine.

Melding high performance and a rich suite of features, the ASUS F8 is a complete mobile computing platform designed to serve a very broad range of needs, from work to play, while looking great.

*Subject to system configuration.

** Depends on local availability.

F8Vr Specifications

Intel® Centrino® 2 processor technology

-Intel® Core™2 Duo Processors T9400/P8600/P8400/P7350

-Mobile Intel® PM 45 Express Chipset with ICH9M

-Intel® WiFi Link 5100

Genuine Windows Vista®

- Genuine Ultimate

- Genuine Business

- Genuine Home Premium/Home basic

DDR2 800 MHz, up to 4GB

14.1" WXGA+/WXGA Color Shine LCD; ASUS Splendid Video Intelligence Technology

ATI Mobility Radeon HD 3470, with Ext 256MB VRAM

SATA 160/200/250/320GB

1.3M Pixels 240° swivel webcam

34 x 24.4 x 3.72cm, 2.6kg (6-cell battery pack)

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