Thursday, January 10, 2013

ASUS G70; The $ 5K Gaming Notebook

Gamers are some of the most demanding consumers in their demands for systemperformance. To answer this need, ASUS has acquired a “Multi Dual-Engine”architecture in designing the G70 with a duplex structure in its major systemcomponents, including dual graphics engine, dual hard drive bays and dual fansystems. Together with high-definition visual and audio capabilities, the G70sets a new standard of mobile gaming, at the level of extreme performance,offering the capability of dedicated gaming rigs in a portable package.

Dual Graphics Engine
At the pinnacle of performance in a portable platform, the G70 features not onebut two independent Nvidia 8700M GT graphics engines. Operating in parallel viaSLI technology, and equipped with 1024MB GDDR3 of dedicated physical memory, theG70 is built to please the hardcore gamers with unparalleled fluid, stutter-freeactions.

Dual Hard Disk
The G70 has enough drive bays to accommodate two hard disks, for a combined massstorage capacity up to 640GB. Not only is this more than ample storage for one’smedia library, it is also an additional option to separate gaming content fromother media and files.

Dual Core CPU
Powering the G70, is a choice of Intel Core 2 Duo, and Core 2 Extremeprocessors, the latter being Intel’s highest performance CPUs. For userfriendliness, the G70 features ASUS Direct Console software with which the usercan manage the G70’s many features and even select CPU performance levelsbetween Standard, Turbo and Turbo Extreme. In concert with ultra fast dual coreprocessor, dual graphics engine and dual hard drive storage, the G70 has beentested to achieve 3DMark 2006 score of 8,116 (Vista Ultimate 32-bit, 1024x768)and 8,208 (Vista Ultimate 64-bit, 1024x768).

Dual Display

Designed as the highest performingno-compromise gaming notebook, the G70 is equipped with a 17” WUXGA(1920x1200) Full HD display to match its processing muscle. Its primaryLCD screen boasts an ultra-quick 8ms response time to eliminate ghostingas well as dual lamp for high-brightness visual comfort. Supported by asecondary screen that displays critical system information, in-comingemail and message alerts and personalized messages ensures adisruption-free game-play when gaming in full screen mode.


Dual Sound Power
To complete the high-definition suite, the G70 is equipped with top-notch audiofeatures including, Dolby Home Theater and Altec Lansing speakers. A total of 4speakers are built-in and strategically placed at 4 corners of the notebook forthe best 3-D surround effects. In addition, the front speakers have flashinglights that change colors with sound volume variation for an animated enhancedgame ambience.

Dual Support Hardware

The G70 is not only about power, itis also in making that power useable. Gamers who are accustomed tooperating high performance desktop systems will appreciate the G70’sdual cooling fans. Added convenience is provided by dual mode touch padthat also provides easy access to multimedia controls as well asadditional hotkeys (including a four-way key) that can be configured fora tailored gaming experience.



Emotive Design
Every inch of the G70 is designed to match the spirit of gaming; with hexagonaland aluminium effect textures, the G70 evokes high performance similar to thatof a sports car. These design flourishes are complemented by interactive LEDlighting system arrayed strategically placed around the casing of the G70 thatis not only attractive but informative as well. For instance, LED lights at therear of the unit change colour with fan speed, and that on the side of thedisplay can be configured to flash when the CPU is under load.

Specification

Intel® Centrino® Duo Processor Technology
- Intel® Core™2 Duo Processors T9500
- Intel® Mobile 965PM Express Chipset
-Intel® PRO/Wireless 4965ABGN Network ConnectionGenuine Windows® Vista™ Ultimate Nvdia GeForce 8700M GT GPU X 2, support Nvdia Sli technology, External1024MB VRAM (512MB X 2); GDDR3 1024MB4GB DDR2 RAM (800MHz) 17" WUXGA Color Shine, quick-response time LCD (Blu-Ray Combo)2 x 500 GB HDD (1 Terabyte) DVD Super-Multi Light Scribe/ Blu-Ray ReaderBuilt-in 2.0 Mega-pixel camera Built-in Bluetooth Dimension: 433 x 314 x 49mm, 4.8 kg (8cell battery pack)ASUS Direct Messenger (2nd display)

Price: S$ 4,998 (GST Included)
Availability: August 2008



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