Asus Eee PC 4G, ARES CG6150 Desktop PC, MK241H LCD, G70, U2E and VX3 notebooks, R700t PND and M536 Smartphone, Products Nominated for Gold/Silver Awards

The abundance of Japan’s G-Mark, Germany’s iF and reddot design awards that have been awarded to ASUS reaffirms ASUS’ commitment to combine the best of the East and West in design and aesthetics, as well as boost ASUS’ drive to propel a strong Taiwanese brand presence worldwide. The eight ASUS products that have been nominated for Gold Awards are: the Eee PC 4G, the ARES CG6150 Desktop PC, the MK241H LCD, the G70, U2E and VX3 notebooks, the R700t PND and the M536 Smartphone …

ASUS Garners the Most Gold/Silver Award Nominations and Taiwan Excellence Awards from 16th Taiwan Excellence Competition

ASUS Eee PC, Notebooks, Handhelds, Desktop PCs and LCD Garner Nominations for Exceptional Design Quality and Innovation

The Taiwan External Trade Council announced the nominees of the 16th Taiwan Excellence Gold/Silver Awards. ASUS has once again emerged as a leading force in the IT industry by having Eight ASUS products nominated for the Gold/Silver Awards – the most among all contestants this year. This result is complemented by the fact that 51 Taiwan Excellence awards were bestowed in total to ASUS during the annual competition – again the largest amount amongst all contestants.

“With ever increasing requirements from discerning users, 3C products need to be constantly innovated to provide convenience in usage, showcase stylish designs and provide more excitement in a user’s daily life.” said Benson Lin, General Manager of ASUS’ APAC Sales Group.

The abundance of Japan’s G-Mark, Germany’s iF and reddot design awards that have been awarded to ASUS reaffirms ASUS’ commitment to combine the best of the East and West in design and aesthetics, as well as boost ASUS’ drive to propel a strong Taiwanese brand presence worldwide. The eight ASUS products that have been nominated for Gold Awards are: the Eee PC 4G, the ARES CG6150 Desktop PC, the MK241H LCD, the G70, U2E and VX3 notebooks, the R700t PND and the M536 Smartphone.

Held annually, the Taiwan Excellence award is given to products that fit the criteria of significantly embodying “R&D/Innovation”, “Design Innovation”, “Quality Systems”, “Marketing”, and “Brand Awareness”. The Taiwan Excellence competition and promotion is sponsored by the Board of Foreign Trade of the Ministry of Economic Affairs and carried out by the Taiwan Trade Development Council (TAITRA) as part of an effort to improve the international image of Taiwan’s products.

ASUS 16th Taiwan Excellence Gold/Silver Award Nominees

Eee PC 4G
The Eee PC 4G is a compact and highly portable personal computer that is focused on providing users with the most comprehensive Internet applications based on three Es: Easy to learn, work, play; Excellent Internet experience and Excellent on-the-Go.

• 7” compact size and only 0.92kg in weight
• Durable shockproof solid-state disk design
• Intuitive user interface to accommodate both experienced and inexperienced PC users
• Over 40 built-in applications to offer a dynamic computing experience to learn, work and play!

Eee PC 4G

ARES CG6150 Desktop PC
The ASUS ARES CG6150 features massive performance with the best gaming hardware configuration. The outlook exudes ‘gamer-chic’, and brings out a stylish and uniquely designed upper faceplate reminiscent of ancient and modern armor from both Eastern and Western cultures. This design not only looks cool, it fully encloses and provides protection for the drives and user interface modules – making this the ultimate gaming solution.

• Intel Core™2 Extreme CPU
• Support for up to 8GB of fast DDR3 memory
• NVIDIA’s Quad SLI graphic technology
• 4 Terabyte Harddisk
• Dual Power™ power modules and liquid cooling

ARES CG6150 Desktop PC

G70 Notebook
The ASUS G70 notebook utilizes a “Multi Dual-Engine” architecture comprised of a duplex structure in its major system components to provide gamers with extreme system performance. Together with high-definition visual and audio capabilities, the G70 sets 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

• Two independent Nvidia 8700M GT graphics engines operating in parallel via SLI technology
• 1024MB GDDR3 of dedicated physical memory for unparalleled fluid, stutter-free actions.

Dual Hard Disk

• Accommodates two hard disks for a combined mass storage capacity up to 640GB
• Provides ample storage for users’ media library and adds an option to separate gaming content from other media and files.

Dual Core CPU

• Choice of Intel Core 2 Duo or Core 2 Extreme processors with ASUS Direct Console software that manages the G70’s many features and even selects CPU performance levels between Standard, Turbo and Turbo Extreme
• G70 is tested to achieve 3DMark 2006 score of 8,116 (Vista Ultimate 32-bit, 1024×768) and 8,208 (Vista Ultimate 64-bit, 1024×768).

Dual Display

• 17” WUXGA (1920×1200) Full HD display with ultra-quick 8ms response time
• Secondary screen that displays critical system information, in-coming email and message alerts and personalized messages ensures a disruption-free game-play when gaming in full screen mode.

G70 Notebook

U2E Notebook
The U2E is the long-anticipated 11-inch 2lb all-in-one notebook featuring a 32GB solid state drive (SSD). The integration of SSD allows the ASUS U2E to be shock resistant and reliable. As a part of the effort to introduce eco-friendly notebook designs, the upcoming U2E is energy efficient thanks to both its SSD and the LED back-lit panel.

• Luxury and utility fused into one through innovative design
• Hand polished stainless steel frame and copper etched detailing, together with premium leather forms an interplay of warmth and cool high-tech aesthetic
• High-resolution webcam module is one of the smallest lenses available, and is integrated seamlessly into the U2E’s LCD panel.
• Hands-free access through exclusive ASUS SmartLogon software intelligently recognizes its rightful owner and grants access to the computer accordingly after a positive facial scan

U2E Notebook

VX3 Notebook
The VX3 is a notebook that carries all the distinguished traits of the ASUS-Lamborghini VX notebook series. Integrating luxurious design with raw power to create an agile and chic computing machine on-the-go,

• 12.1″ widescreen for comfortable viewing
• Sapphire crystal webcam panel for protection against scratches and scrapes
• Titanium alloy hinge backbone for durable usage andaesthetic appeal
• Premium leather-bound palm rest for an exquisite tactile experience

VX3 Notebook

R700t PND
The ASUS R700t PND provides convenient and realistic navigation for users on-the-go. Equipped with a 4.3” large screen and a user-friendly interface, it allows users to utilize a touchscreen control with icon-driven operations and a large virtual button for simple navigational directions that include vibrant colors and pictures. With the R700t, users will be able to see more roads, lanes and points of interests (POI) on the screen – allowing them to get on their way faster.

• User-friendly interface for convenient route inputs
• Realistic 3D Maps provide a 3D panoramic view that makes it simple for users to navigate complicated and multi-level junctions
• Bluetooth Handsfree functions for a smoother, safer drive
• TMC (Traffic Message Channel) module for instant traffic updates
• Built-in auto light sensor that automatically optimizes the backlighting of the LCD panel for power saving and safe driving

R700t PND

M536 Smart Phone
The ASUS M536 provides users with enhanced security options to protect their vital and confidential data. Incorporating a built-in fingerprint recognition module and the exclusive ASUS Security Manager, unauthorized access is virtually impossible. It also provides a full QWERTY keypad for easy messaging, GPS functionality, and connectivity through WiFi 802.11b/g and Bluetooth 2.0.

• Built-in fingerprint recognition module to strengthen information security controls
• ASUS Security Manager enables quick and easy Internet browsing.
• Full QWERTY keyboard and touchscreen for more intuitive editing experience of emails and other documents.
• 3 Mega pixel camera for super clear visuals

M536 Smart Phone

MK241H LCD
The ASUS MK241H LCD combines full HD enjoyment with engaging real-time video communications. It is the world’s first 24”W LCD monitor with built-in complete video-conference facilities that include a built-in rotatable 1.3 mega-pixel webcam, a MIC-Array device, stereo speakers and an earphone jack. This setup is perfect for users who like to conduct face-to-face live conversations with friends or online game partners without the hassle of external connections.

• 24″W LCD with 1920×1200 (WUXGA) 16:10 high-resolution panels and native HDMI (High Definition Multimedia Interface) support for Full HD 1080p video playback
• Built-in 1.3 Mega-pixel webcam and array microphones to deliver the best video and audio online communication experiences
• Exclusive Color Rich Technology for enhanced higher-color-gamut video performance with 130% extra color space.

MK241H LCD

About ASUS

ASUS is a leading company in the new digital era. With a global staff of more than 8000 and a world-class R&D design team, the turnover for 2007 was 6.9 billion U.S. Dollars. ASUS has been ranked in Business Week InfoTech 100 for 10 consecutive years, and has been ranked No.1 by the Wall Street Journal Asia for best quality products in Taiwan

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