ASUS Announces two New Notebooks and one Tablet PC with Enhanced Security Features
 

ASUSTeK Computer Inc. (ASUS), a leading provider of high-performance notebook computers, today launches the commercial notebook series. The R1 tablet PC, V1 and F2 notebook series offer a smart balance of mobility and performance with comprehensive security features that protect with both software as well as hardware solutions, providing a secure and convenient computing experience for business professionals on the go. ASUS protected computing starts with fingerprint authentication that grants strict access only to the designated owner. With ASUS Security Protect Manager, users can choose to setup multi-factor authentication requirements for data access of different security level. Both passwords and fingerprints can be used as the method of verification.


R1F Tablet PC
Handwritten Input Support with Convertible Screen

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The R1F Series offers a wide aspect visual enjoyment while remaining compact for high mobility. The 180-degrees convertible LCD screen allows easy presentation and data sharing during meetings or at gatherings.

Increase productivity and efficiency with handwritten input capability! Together with InfoPen software, users can record and edit images or documents as easy as on a piece of paper with color and highlighter options. The DigiPen stylus also has an eraser end and mouse control buttons so that users can now navigate a wide range of applications with single-handed ease!

• Intel® Centrino® Duo Mobile Technology
  - Intel® Core™ Duo Processor T2050/T2250/T2300E/T2400/T2500
  - Intel® Core™ 2 Duo Processor T5500/T5600/T7200/T7400
  - Mobile Intel® 945GM Express Chipset
  - Intel® PRO/Wireless 3945ABG Network Connection
• Microsoft Windows XP Tablet PC Edition
• DDR2 667 MHz, up to 2G
• 13.3" WXGA Color Shine & Crystal Shine LCD, ASUS Splendid
• Video Intelligence Technology
• SATA 80/100/120 GB, 2nd HDD available
• Hot swappable ODD/ Super Multi
• 10/100/1000 Ethernet, 802.11a/b/g, Bluetooth® V2.0 + EDR
• 3x USB, 1x Express Card, 1x 8-in-1 Card-Reader, 1x Fingerprint Reader, 1x TPM (optional)
• 31.7 x 23.2 x 3.5cm, 1.98kg

V1 Notebook Series
Docking Station for Extensive Connectivity

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The V1 notebook series is an ultra slim 15.4-inch notebook. The detachable docking station is an ideal solution for quick connection of peripherals, power and communication devices. Whether at home or in the office, it offers advanced practicality and time saved when leaving and returning to the desk.

• Intel® Centrino® Duo Mobile Technology
  - Intel® Core™ 2 Duo Processors T7600/T7400/ T7200/T5600/T5500
  - Mobile Intel® 945PM Express Chipset
  - Intel® PRO/Wireless 3945ABG Network Connection
• Microsoft® Windows® XP
  - Home
  - Professional
• DDR2 667MHz, up to 2G
• 15.4" ZBD LCD, ASUS Splendid Video Intelligence Technology
• ATI Mobility Radeon X1600 256MB, 512MB HyperMemory™
• SATA 80/100/120 GB, 2 nd HDD available
• 10/100/1000 Ethernet, 802.11a/b/g, Bluetooth® V2.0+EDR
• 3x USB 2.0, 1x Card Reader, 1x S/PDIF, 1x Express Card , 1x Fingerprint Reader
• 36.3 x 26.3 x 2.5-3.57cm, 2.7kg (with traveler drawer)

F2 Notebook Series

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Wire-Free Communication Anywhere

With exclusive ASUS MiVo module, users of Skype can place a mobile-to-mobile, mobile-to-PC or PC-to-mobile call anywhere in the world for the price of a local call. A broadband connection such as cable or DSL and access to a regular phone line are the only connections required to make a MiVo call. Once connected, MiVo monitors the Skype session and automatically forwards any incoming as well as outgoing Skype calls to any designated phone/PC, giving users the ultimate wireless freedom even away from the notebook!

• Intel® Centrino® Duo Mobile Technology
  - Intel® Core™ Solo Processor T1350
  - Intel® Core™ Duo Processor T2050/T2250/T2300E/T2400/T2500
  - Intel® Core™ 2 Duo Processor T5500/T5600/T7200/T7400
  - Intel Celeron M 420/430
  - Mobile Intel® 945GM/940GML Express Chipset (F2F/HF)
  - Mobile Intel® 945PM Express Chipset (F2J/JE)
  -Intel® PRO/Wireless 3945ABG Network Connection
• Microsoft® Windows® XP
  - Home
  - Professional
• DDRII 667 MHz
• 15" XGA LCD, 15" XGA & SXGA+ Color Shine LCD, ASUS Splendid Video Intelligence Technology
• ATI Mobility Radeon X1400/1450 DDRII 128MB, 512MB HyperMemory™
• SATA 80/100/120/160G GB
• 1.3 M pixel web-camera (optional)
• 10/100/1000, 802.11a/b/g, Bluetooth® V2.0+EDR (optional feature)
• 3x USB, 1x TV-Out, 1x Express Card, 1x 7-in-1 Card Reader, 1x Fingerprint reader, 1x TPM (optional)
• 34.3 x 28 x 1.7~4cm, 2.7kg (6-cell battery pack)

Source: ASUS