Asus PhysX P1

Asus PhysX P1

ASUS PhysX P1 Card powered by AGEIA PhysX processor, things don´t just look real, and they act real and feel real. Prepare to be shocked by stunning massively destructible buildings and landscapes; explosions that cause collateral damage; lifelike characters with spectacular new weapons; realistic smoke, fog and oozing fluids are all now possible with the ASUS PhysX P1!

ASUS Features The Hottest 3D Game: Ghost Recon Advanced Warfighter bundled in Ghost Recon Edition

High 128M memory size

High Speed DDR3 memory interface: Support DDR3 memory delivers smoother game play via onboard acceleration of dynamic physics geometry and simulation objects.

Stylish and High performance heatsink to cool down the heat effectively

Powered by Ageia PhysX Processor

Massively Parallel Physics Architecture: Highly tuned multi-core complex optimized for dynamic, large-scale physics processing. Accelerates real-time physical motion and interaction at a scale and quality far beyond what's possible with CPU or GPU

Universal Continuous Collision Detection: Enables entire environments to be interactive and destructible with massive scale of collisions and response between fast moving objects

Physical smart particle technology: Empowers tens of thousands of realistic smart particle calculations of volume, density and pressure for pervasive fluids, smoke rain and debris

Complex Object Physics System: Drives physics processing beyond a few primitive shapes and simple effects to more accurate and realistic representations of physical objects and interactions

Scalable Terrain Fidelity: Delivers physical landscape accuracy and genuine surface reactions for true environmental experiences

Dynamic Gaming Framework: Flexible Ageia PhysX hardware architecture provides an upgrade path to tomorrow's powerful feature and performance enhancement via software

ASUS Bamboo Notebook(2)

ASUS Super Hybrid Engine: A Next Generation Breakthrough in Power Efficiency All of the ASUS Bamboo Series notebook's power does not come at the expense of the environment. On the contrary, the ASUS Bamboo Series notebook – as with the new generation of ASUS notebooks released to market from the second half of 2008 – is remarkably energy-efficient, thanks to the implementation of ASUS' exclusive Super Hybrid Engine technology, which is the product of a comprehensive redesigning of the hardware, software and BIOS on the part of ASUS' engineers.

The most remarkable breakthrough of Super Hybrid Engine is that it accords users the control they need to obtain their desired level of performance – either improving power efficiency or boosting performance by the same technology core. In terms of power efficiency improvement, Super Hybrid Engine can extend battery life between 35% and 70% as compared to notebooks with the same specifications but without the technology, and yet enable users to boost their systems' performance by up to 23%. It achieves this by intelligently monitoring the power requirements of the notebook's components and automatically adjusting the power levels in real-time to match the current consumption needs, thus optimizing both system performance and power efficiency. Users are also given the option of selecting from a number of presets manually to ensure that the notebook conforms to the owner's usage demands.

With the accrued power savings, Super Hybrid Engine reduces yearly CO2 emission by 12.3kg per notebook. Given that ASUS ships approximately 6 million notebooks per year, this works out to a massive 73.8 million kilograms of CO2 emission reduced per year, which equates to saving 36 million trees annually.

Bamboo as an Alternative Material: The Natural ChoiceASUS has achieved international renown for its research into, and inspired use of, biodegradable materials such as leather in its products, but its decision to embrace bamboo is nothing short of ingenious. Through the use of bamboo which has an immense tensile strength that rivals that of many metal alloys, the ASUS Bamboo Series notebook is highly resilient – an attribute proven conclusively by the fact that it is the first notebook to have survived the unforgiving conditions of snow-capped Qomolangma Peak, which stands at a staggering height of 8,848 meters (29,028 feet). Bamboo also has a renewal rate that no other plant can match. It has been known to grow 60cm in just 24 hours, reaching its maximum height in several years. Bamboo is also capable of regenerating itself upon harvesting without necessitating replanting, making it possibly the perfect renewable resource.

It's Easy Being GreenThe crux of the message borne by the ASUS Bamboo Series notebook is that “it's easy being green". This message resonates at both the consumer and solution provider strata. For consumers, being green is a simple matter of making smart, environmentally-conscious purchasing decisions. Choosing the ASUS Bamboo Series notebook – or any of ASUS' notebooks, all of which were designed and manufactured in strict adherence to the same rigorous green policies and standards that governed the development of the ASUS Bamboo Series notebook – over less green alternatives, will help to preserve the Earth in no small measure.

For solution providers, the key to going green entails looking beyond mere legal compliance and proactively inculcating green values among staff. ASUS is the beacon of success for this approach. In relation to the ASUS Bamboo Series notebook for instance, staff spanning the research and development, strategy development, manufacturing, procurement, quality control, sales and marketing and even administrative departments rallied behind a common raft of green principles set by a steering committee headed by the Chairman of ASUSTek Computer Inc., Jonney Shih. This was only made possible by the company-wide green design, manufacturing and procurement systems that ASUS has in place, as well as its considerable investment into green-oriented e-learning platforms and staff education programs.

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ASUS Bamboo Notebook

ASUS Spurs Green Computing Revolution with Bamboo Series Notebook

Launch of Bamboo-clad Notebook Underlines ASUS' Commitment to, and Leadership in, the Drive towards Environmentally Sustainable IT

Taipei, Taiwan, August 28, 2008 – ASUS, recognized as a highly environmental friendly company in the Computers and Peripherals Industry by oekom in 2007*, today launched the ASUS Bamboo Series notebook, a groundbreaking bamboo-clad product that is truly green throughout every phase of its life – from its conception, production and use to its eventual recycling and disposal. In developing the ASUS Bamboo Series notebook, ASUS staff at all levels leveraged the full spectrum of environmental expertise that the company has accumulated since 2002 when it initiated its Green ASUS drive – before the RoHS and WEEE directives were enforced – and utilized the comprehensive green product design and management tools specifically created to encourage the disciplined adherence to green principles at a systemic level.

The ASUS Bamboo Series is a major milestone for ASUS and the IT industry at large, as it signals the coming of age of green technologies that are no longer confined to the conceptual realm, and that are implementable on a mass production scale. It also serves as a tangible manifestation of ASUS' commitment to continually bolstering its green capabilities. Finally, it is proof positive that meeting the demands of modern computing can be reconciled with the need to preserve the Earth, especially when a green mentality has become deeply ingrained in the solution provider's culture – just as it has at ASUS.

The ASUS Bamboo Series notebook: A Seamless Marriage of Art and EngineeringThe first thing about the ASUS Bamboo Series notebook that commands immediate and unfailing attention is its artisan-grade Moso bamboo paneling, which is crafted with the precision and care typically associated with bamboo instruments and arts and crafts. The organic tactility, refreshing scent and minimalist aesthetics of bamboo lend the ASUS Bamboo Series notebook an arresting aura of spirituality, warmth and old world charm that synthetic materials and cold, impersonal metals will struggle to replicate. With every touch, users will be able to feel the difference – the bamboo gives an instant sense of familiarity, just like the sensation one would get from running one's fingertips across furniture. The sensation of being close to nature is even conveyed when users use the touch pad. The genuine bamboo fiber patterns on the touch pad create the sensation of touching live bamboo. Furthermore – like any piece of original art – every ASUS Bamboo Series notebook is unique, each with its own natural patterning that is brought out beautifully by ASUS' proprietary manufacturing process. The air of individuality of each piece can be further enhanced by several treatments that yield different colors, or by laser etching distinctive designs onto the ASUS Bamboo Series notebook's bamboo-clad cover.

The ultra slim ASUS Bamboo Series notebook is currently available in two versions: a 12.1" model that weighs 1.57kg and an 11.1" model that weighs a mere 1.25kg. Both house Intel® Core™2 Duo processors and are fitted with DDRII RAM.

Asus P6T Deluxe

ASUS P6T Deluxe
There’s a new kid on the block, and he’s out for blood. The ASUS P6T Deluxe comes out of the gate swinging, sporting the newly release Intel X58 chipset and setting new performance standards across the board.

Introduction

is among the few computer component companies revered world-wide by enthusiasts and mainstream users alike. This reputation comes from ASUS’ ongoing dedication to delivering the highest performance and most stable products to their loyal customers. The company sustains their technological prowess through the use of cutting edge hardware and software driver innovations. Their latest motherboard innovation amply demonstrates their innovative design prowess nicely.

The ASUS P6T Deluxe motherboard is ASUS’s premier motherboard supporting the newly released Intel Core i7 processor line. The board itself is built around the Intel X58 Northbridge chipset, which supports the following technologies: Intel LGA1366 Core i7 processors, DDR3 memory operating in Triple Channel memory mode up to 1333MHz officially, and either NVIDIA SLI and ATI CrossFireX graphics mode using matched graphics cards.

The P6T Deluxe is a feature complete solution, requiring the following set of minimal components for a working system: an Intel LGA1366 Core i7 processor, DDR3 memory, a video card, drives, and a PSU. ASUS chose to include the following integrated devices in to the P6T Deluxe’s design: 6 SATA II ports (RAID 0, 1, 0+1 and 5 capable) on the Intel ICH10R controller; 1 ATA-133 IDE port and 1 eSATA port on the Marvell controller; 2 SATA II ports (RAID 0 and 1 equivalent capable) on the Marvell SAS controller; 14 USB 2.0 capable ports (8 in rear panel, and 3 onboard headers supporting 2 ports each); 2 IEEE 1394 capable ports (1 in rear panel, and 1 onboard header); 2 x Marvell Yukon GigE Ethernet ports in the rear panel; ADI 8-channel HD audio codec with S/PDIF optical and component output ports; onboard power and reset buttons; and a PS/2 keyboard/mouse port in the rear panel.

Packaging

Since this board was not a retail board sample, ASUS did not include the finalized retail box with the board nor all of the accessories that will ship with the final retail product. However, as you can see from the photo, the following accessories were included with our test sample: all-in-one SATA cables, where the power and data ports are integrated in to a single mega-connector; driver disc; rear panel shield; and the ASUS OC Palm display with USB cable. The OC Palm device allows for viewing manipulation for various hardware settings while in your OS of choice. Note that in order the OC Palm device, you must have the proper device drivers installed on the system.

ASUS N-Series

ASUS N-Series

Ahh, getting a gold star feels warm and fuzzy. ASUS finally knows that feeling. While we've been somewhat underwhelmed in the past with the company's attempt at greener laptops, this incarnation looks promising.

Lenovo, Dell, HP and Toshiba have known it for awhile, scoring gold with their notebooks well before ASUS. But finally the bamboo-lovin’ computer company has broken into the club with an excellent score of 21 out of 27 optional points.

Read on for the score breakdown and a summary of this cool notebook.

The EPEAT Gold score for ASUS reads:

Reduction/Elimination of environmentally sensitive materials: 8/8

Materials selsction 0/3

Design for end of life 5/5

Product longevity 2/2

Energy conservation 0/2

End of life management 1/1

Corporate performance 2/2Packaging 3/4

We can see where ASUS needs to improve on the next go round – better material selection and better energy conservation.

Still the notebook is pretty awesome. It utilizes Super Hybrid Engine technology which preserves battery live by up to 35%. The display uses LED and so is mercury free and energy sipping. And the N series is Energy Star compliant.

ASUS ROG EN9800GT MATRIX

ASUS ROG EN9800GT MATRIX/HTDI/512M

include functii de monitorizare si ajustare automata a voltajelor si frecventelor de operare pentru nucleu si memorii, ceea ce duce la temperaturi scazute si la o functionare silentioasa. De asemenea, este prezenta si tehnologia de overclocking dinamic pentru performante crescute in jocurile 3D.
Specificatii ASUS ROG EN9800GT MATRIX/HTDI/512M
Model


The Perfect Answer to Gaming
NeedsA stylish design that comprises of daring lines, a futuristic-looking Hybrid Cooler and a black circuit board allows astute gamers to instantly identify the ASUS ROG EN9800GT MATRIX as a piece of top-notch gaming hardware; while the ROG logo prominently displayed on the cooler is a mark of promise to signify that this graphics card will deliver extreme gaming performances. Equipped with the ASUS Super Hybrid Engine, Hybrid Cooler technology and iTracker, 15% performance boosts in 3D mode can be achieved; while 30% less power consumption and much quieter cooling can also be guaranteed under the 2D mode - allowing gamers to fulfill their every gaming requirement.Auto Hardware Detection and Adjustments with Super Hybrid EngineThe new Super Hybrid Engine technology showcases its intelligence via a two-fold process. First gathering detailed information about the GPU loading and temperature, memory and power IC; Super Hybrid Engine then calculates an optimized solution for the best performance. Furthermore, all of this happens in real time, without requiring any tinkering from users - making it easy to achieve multi-level GPU and memory voltage adjustments for the ultimate graphical performance or maximum energy savings.Hybrid Cooler for Auto-managed Proactive CoolingThe leading and intelligent thermal innovation Hybrid Cooler draws its inspiration from Hybrid cars of the same namesake. With a revolutionary combination of the fan and heatsink solutions on one card, the Hybrid Cooler targets guaranteed performance with power savings in mind. When required, the fan and heatsink will work together for optimum cooling, while the fan is automatically controlled according to advanced GPU loading detection - providing users with more proactive cooling and power savings in the event of lower graphics utilization - much like real Hybrid cars.iTracker Offers Easy User Selection for the Most Suitable UsageThe iTracker feature comes built-in with the Super Hybrid Engine technology, and offers 4 default profiles for entry-level gamers: namely the Optimized Mode, Gaming Mode, Power Saving Mode, and Default mode.

This handy application is also able to display real-time graphics card information that includes the GPU/shader/memory clock, GPU/memory voltage, GPU loading, GPU/memory/power IC/ambient temperature, and fan speed. In addition, the 5th profile - the User Defined Mode, allows timely adjustments that include GPU/shader/memory clock, GPU/memory voltage, and fan speeds to suit different individual requirements.Up to 15% Faster in 3D ModeGPU and memory voltage boosts from 1.2V up to 1.301V and from 1.9V up to 1.92V respectively when the ROG EN9800GT MATRIX is running in 3D mode. This allows the GPU, shader and memory clock performance to be boosted from 600MHz up to 750MHz, from 1800MHz up to 2000MHz, and from 1512MHz up to 1753MHz respectively. Such unprecedented performance upgrades helps raise the ROG EN9800GT MATRIX's 3DMark Vantage Extreme Mode score from 2013 to 2308 - an unbelievable 15% speed improvement when compared to any other reference designed board*. Gamers can now feel the adrenaline rush of superb gaming performance - only with the ASUS ROG EN9800GT MATRIX/HTDI/512M.Up to 30% Power Saved and Quiet Cooling in 2D ModeWhile in 2D modes, less power consumption is required, and the ROG EN9800GT MATRIX is able to reduce GPU and memory voltages from 1.2V down to 0.9V, and from 1.9V to 1.8V respectively for great energy savings. Furthermore, the Auto Phase Switch technology optimizes the power supplied by the power phase for maximum power efficiency. In combining the exceptional voltage reduction with the Auto Phase Switch technology, the ROG EN9800GT MATRIX's power consumption is lowered from 46.27W to 32.44W - an astonishing 30% in savings when compared to any other reference designed board**. Additionally, Hybrid Cooler will help reduce fan rotation speeds in 2D modes - allowing users to enjoy much quieter cooling for comfortable computing environments.

Asus to release desktop Eee

Asus to release desktop Eee PC as Ebox

Asus will finally launch the desktop version of its elfin Eee PC early next month. Once dubbed the E-DT, the unit is set to retail as the Ebox, we understand.
The rather Wii-style Eee will incorporate a 2GB of memory and a 160GB hard drive, we hear, but for now Asus is keeping the full spec to itself.

Asus' Ebox: Wii-like
We'd suggest the machine will use a 'Diamondville' chip, the small form-factor desktop-oriented processor Intel is set to add to its Atom family next month.
The Ebox will certainly run the Eee PC's Xandros version of Linux, and come bundled with the same line-up of applications.

Also available in black
The look of the Ebox is at odds with the design of a slimline home desktop PC that Asus demo'd at the CeBit show in March this year. That model, the "Digital Home System EP20", was, however, said to run the Eee PC's Linux OS.
It also sported a slot-loading optical drive, something that's not visible on the Ebox shots.
Last month, Asus launched the Essentio CS5110 mini PC, is a multimedia SFF PC that again got Eee fans' hopes rising... until they saw that it runs Windows Vista.

ASUS Eee PC 1000H

ASUS Eee PC 1000H User Review

When ASUS announced and launched the Eee PC line of subnotebooks last year, they caught the attention of the world with their inexpensive and light products. Dubbed “netbooks” by the community, the original Eee PCs were good for little more than web browsing and word processing. However, they weighed a mere 2lbs., had a tiny footprint, and perhaps most importantly cost only

ASUS has continued expanding on the Eee line with larger and more powerful models, and in June 2008 released the 1000 series, based on a 10” form factor. Many people did not approve of a 10” netbook, arguing that ASUS was crossing into the threshold of mainstream small-and-light notebooks. Moreover, at a launch price of $649, it was creeping into the price range of mainstream notebooks as well. Fortunately, that price has fallen considerably, and I decided to purchase one.
Here are the specifications on the ASUS Eee 1000H.
Intel Atom N270 (1.6GHz, 512KB cache)
1GB DDR2-400 SO-DIMM
80GB 5400RPM 2.5” SATA Hard Drive
Intel GMA950 Integrated Graphics
10” WSVGA 1024x600 LED-backlit screen, 1.3MP webcam
Windows XP Home (comes with ASUS recovery DVD)
Atheros wireless 802.11b/g/n mini PCI-Express card, integrated Bluetooth 2.0
3 USB 2.0 ports, 10/100 ethernet jack, MMC/SD card reader, mic in, headphone out, VGA out, Kensington lock slot
6-cell 6600mAh battery (Asus claims 7.5hr. battery life)
1-year Global Hardware Warranty
Dimensions: 10.5”x7.5”x1.5”, 3.2lbs. with battery

ASUS N50

ASUS has launched a new notebook called N50 and to make it stand out it has gone with a sober design together with some unique features. First of all, the battery has been pampered and through the Super Hybrid Engine, where the user can furn of functions to save power, ASUS N50 can run up to 4.5 hours with a 6-cell battery. Not too bad considering the size. Asus Health Ionizer goes even further and is said to improve the mental energy of the user by emitting negative ions that increase the blood flow to the brain. It would be nice to seem some tests confirming this, although be careful when measuring.
The press release is after the break.

Smart and Trendy – Introducing the new ASUS N50 Notebook SeriesA Fusion of Cutting-edge Technologies and Style
The new ASUS N50 notebook series is a sign of true innovation in both style and technology.With its new streamline design and new generation of infusion technology that sweeps over the N50 with a fine and subtle graphical decoration it is simple yet seductive creating a new and trendy look. Innovative developments such as a new keyboard design and dual mode touch sensor designed for intuitive control and user-friendliness offers an entirely new and uplifting user experience.
Thanks to a breakthrough in power saving with a new highly-efficient feature called Super Hybrid Engine (SHE) which automatically allocates power, preserving battery life up to 35%*. The N50 can get a battery time of up to 4.5 hours with a 6 cell battery.
* Subject to system configuration
Another unique feature of the N50 is a built-in Air Ionizer creating negative ions that not only helps to clean the air around the user of allergens and germs, but also increases the flow of oxygen to the brain resulting in higher alertness, decreased drowsiness, and more mental energy.

Trendy Looks – Cutting-edge Style In designing the N Series notebooks, ASUS utilized cutting-edge technologies, particularly in the use of In-Mold Roller Technology which creates a scratch-resistant panel that retains its shiny finish even after prolonged use. Boasting a streamlined exterior with shiny metal-like inlaid patterns inspired by modernist art-deco, N Series notebooks deliver performance with style.
Trendy Looks - New keyboard designThe new keyboard design doesn’t only look better but also makes it more comfortable to type with. The tight key spacing also makes it harder for dust to accumulate and water to slip through. Even though N50 is a 15” notebook it has a full numeric keyboard design making it perfect for work.
Smart Technology – Dual mode touch SensorTurning on the N50 will make the invisible dual mode touch sensor to light up and become visible with a row of backlit touch-sensitive buttons that serves both as a system control as well as an intuitive and convenient point of multimedia control for instantaneous multimedia enjoyment.
Smart Technology – 15.4”W LED with AI Light sensorEquipped with a led backlit lcd with an AI light sensor the lcd doesn’t only automatically choose the optimum brightness to save power but it also makes it more comfortable for your eyes.The led panel is not only more power sufficient but it also has several other benefits over the traditional CCFL such as higher brightness, better saturation, RoHs Compliant and free from lead & mercury.

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