ASUS G1S gaming notebook launched in India!

ASUS G1S gaming notebook launched in India!

India’s first notebook with the powerful NVIDIA GeForce 8600M GT GPU for advanced graphic solutions and exclusive display technologies offer true-to-life mobile gaming

Mumbai, India, July 23, 2007: ASUS Technology Pvt. Ltd., a leading provider of high-performance notebook computers, today announced the launch of its powerful G1S gaming notebook. This notebook is especially designed for mobile gamers. Based on the latest Intel Centrino Duo Mobile Technology with advanced graphic solutions, the G1 revolutionizes the way games are played with blistering speed and true-to-life video and audio performances – on the go. The 15.4” widescreen notebook is presented with design details incorporated to elevate the overall experience, including an OLED instant display, side/front speakers, hotkey highlights as well as sidelights.

Mr. Francis Kao, Product Manager, Notebook Business, ASUS India said, “The ASUS G1 Gaming series notebook, is an extension of a gamer’s personality and attitude. It is designed to accommodate the best graphics and technology features for great gaming performance and also to look cool enough to be a gamer’s companion on the move!”

Total Gaming Package
To offer the best total gaming experience, ASUS has designed the G1S notebook that carries design details inside out. Incorporated with the latest platform, this notebook is the fusion of technology and aesthetics, having won both design and performance awards from various prestigious media worldwide, including India.

Suit of Armor

The LCD cover with special in-mold decoration design not only gives the notebook an instant game machine identity that simply stands out from the generic notebook design but it also makes the surface more resistant from paint chipping off.

Graphic Intensity Indicator

With Direct Flash sidelights, gaming spirit is shared when DirectX 9 support is activated for graphic intense moments. Get a boost and bring the game on anywhere!

Wireless Video Communication

Built-in high-resolution webcam and speaker allow wire-free video conferencing anywhere without the hassle of tangling wires. Gamers can now see and talk to teammates or opponents around the world, making gaming more real than ever before!

Interruption-Free Live Information Update

The ASUS Direct Messenger information side display updates instant messages, system status and reminder alerts with zero distraction to accommodate full screen game mode. This OLED window can also be customized to show personal messages and even caller IDs when Power4 Phone function is activated.

Gaming Hotkey Highlights

The full-sized keyboard makes mobile gaming ergonomically comfortable while the W, A, S and D keys are especially marked with color squares to match the rest of the notebook color scheme for convenient access at one glance.
Vibrant Visual Enjoyment

To satisfy the most demanding viewing standards, ASUS Splendid Video Intelligence Technology integrates different multimedia data sources to reduce noise and conversion rate for a vivid display. Users can enjoy vivid images with better contrast, brightness, skin tone and color saturation for all video applications. The Game and Night View Modes are great for extra gaming effects that not only sharpen the image details but also enhance the outlines ideal for underlying stealth actions.
Extensive Connectivity

Bluetooth 2.0 enhanced data rate transmits three times faster than the standard Bluetooth for increased connectivity and synchronization between digital devices. In addition, a complete range of input/ output ports offers dynamic data transfers and storage including, USB ports, TV-out port, card reader and express card slots.
High-speed Internet Access

Enjoy high-speed wireless Internet for data access and transfers with integrated WLAN 802.11 a/b/g. In addition, ASUS exclusive Net4 Switch Utility detects available network in the surrounding environment and allows users to select and make a switch anywhere, ensuring smooth connection transitions on the go.
Long Lasting Battery Life

Mobility is further fueled with extended battery life that empowers better productivity. ASUS Power4 Gear+ power management extends battery life up to 20-25%, providing a reliable and continuous operation power.
G1S Gaming Notebook Series specification

Intel® Centrino® Duo Mobile Technology

- Intel® Core™2 Duo Processor T7300

– Mobile Intel® 965PM Express Chipset

– Intel® PRO/Wireless 3945ABGN Network Connection

Genuine Windows® Vista Home Premium

NVIDIA GeForce 8600M GT

External 256MB VRAM (GDDRIII VRAM) / Turbo Cache 512M / DX10 Support

15.4′ WSXGA+ (colorshine) / ASUS Video Intelligence Technology

SATA 160 GB HDD

DVD Super-Multi, Light Scribe

Built-in 1.3M pixel webcam

ASUS Direct Flash+ ASUS Direct Messenger

10/100/1000, 802.11a/b/g, Bluetooth V2.0+EDR

HDCP support DVI port / External SATA Port / HDMI port
About ASUS Technology Pvt. Ltd.
Asus Technology Pvt. Ltd. is a leading provider of 3C total solutions. With a global staff of more than 100 thousand and a world-class R&D design team, the turnover for 2006 was 16.5 billion U.S. Dollars. ASUS has been ranked in Business Week InfoTech 100 for 9 straight years, and was ranked No.1 by the Wall Street Journal for best quality products in Taiwan. Its product portfolio includes notebooks, motherboards, graphics cards, optical drives, LCD monitors, information appliances, desktop PCs & PC components, servers, wireless solutions, mobile phones, handhelds, digital home solutions, broadband communication products and networking devices.