ASUS Announces Four Premium Vista Edition Motherboards

malware · Jan 23, 2007, 10:32 AM

With the release date of Windows Vista drawing ever closer, ASUSTek Computer Inc. (ASUS) is now offering 4 motherboard models that are designed especially for the new operating system. Packed with ASUS special features like ScreenDUO, AI Remote, AP Trigger, TPM and ASAP (ASUS Accelerated Propeller), ASUS is proud to be the first motherboard manufacturer in the industry to attain the Windows Windows Vista Premium logo. The four new models include: M2N32-SLI Premium Vista Edition, P5B Premium Vista Edition, M2N-Plus Vista Edition and P5B-Plus Vista Edition. For more information on the new motherboards, please visit the company homepage.

Source: TPU! Forums

NamesDontMatter · Jan 23, 2007, 10:55 AM

Packed with ASUS special features like ScreenDUO, AI Remote, AP Trigger, TPM and ASAP (ASUS Accelerated Propeller)

eh?

Mad-Matt · Jan 23, 2007, 11:02 AM

didnt the asrock vsta boards get vista premium logo first ?

tkpenalty · Jan 23, 2007, 11:13 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mad-Matt

didnt the asrock vsta boards get vista premium logo first ?

Yeh.. ASUS and their misleading advertising these days

Random Murderer · Jan 23, 2007, 11:34 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by tkpenalty

Yeh.. ASUS and their misleading advertising these days

well.... asus owns asrock... so whatever...

but does this mean even high end boards like mine wont be able to run vista ultimate? or does it mean that they dont cost an arm and a leg because it doesnt say "certified" on the box?

EastCoasthandle · Jan 23, 2007, 12:12 PM

Didn't Gigabyte merge with Asus? Any hoot, this is pure marketing.

Random Murderer · Jan 23, 2007, 12:13 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by EastCoasthandle

Didn't Gigabyte merge with Asus? Any hoot, this is pure marketing.

if thats true then asus now owns gigabyte AND asrock, both high quality budget board manufacturers imo.

PVTCaboose1337 · Jan 23, 2007, 12:14 PM

So, vista cert = microsoft getting more money...

bornfree · Jan 23, 2007, 12:57 PM

Asus marketeering at it's best...

Yes Asus bought Gigabyte and they also own Asrock.

Unfortunately for consumers, Asus has gone on a exponential growth campaign that has resulted in many documented defective mobos and other electronics. At one time Asus was the top rung in mobos but those days are long gone. They have also PO'ed their Asian partners with their latest line of Asus branded laptops that are actually other companies designs... Asus obviously is looking out for number one at the expense of it's customers and suppliers. It's no wonder their mobo sales have slipped badly.

Obviously no one needs a Vista approved mobo to actually run Vista. It's all a marketing scam. Why anyone would desire to use Vista is beyond me, but you certainly don't need Vista "certified" hardware.

pt · Jan 23, 2007, 02:13 PM

i'm thinking of starting a army:
anti-asus for a better world army
aafabwm - what do you think?
i won't be buying a asus anytime soon

WarEagleAU · Jan 23, 2007, 02:15 PM

I guess its a reassurance (price gouge really) to those buying to make sure everything is Vista compatible. You do have folks out there like that, that like to make sure everything is kosher and meshes and works well together.

Steevo · Jan 23, 2007, 02:37 PM

YAY!!!

I peed in your pool.

bruins004 · Jan 23, 2007, 02:44 PM

This is the exact same thing as SLI/Crossfire certified memory modules.
But instead of paying extra for painted heat spreaders you are paying for the Vista logo

EviLZeD · Jan 23, 2007, 04:24 PM

omg why does asus have to do this they make my mobo sound like its not compatible with vista

Jan 23, 2007, 10:32 AM	#1
malware Eligible for custom title Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Bulgaria Posts: 5,413 (1.74/day) Thanks: 78 Thanked 986 Times in 497 Posts System Specs	ASUS Announces Four Premium Vista Edition Motherboards With the release date of Windows Vista drawing ever closer, ASUSTek Computer Inc. (ASUS) is now offering 4 motherboard models that are designed especially for the new operating system. Packed with ASUS special features like ScreenDUO, AI Remote, AP Trigger, TPM and ASAP (ASUS Accelerated Propeller), ASUS is proud to be the first motherboard manufacturer in the industry to attain the Windows Windows Vista Premium logo. The four new models include: M2N32-SLI Premium Vista Edition, P5B Premium Vista Edition, M2N-Plus Vista Edition and P5B-Plus Vista Edition. For more information on the new motherboards, please visit the company homepage. Source: TPU! Forums

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Jan 23, 2007, 11:02 AM	#3
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Jan 23, 2007, 10:55 AM	#2
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Jan 23, 2007, 12:12 PM	#6
EastCoasthandle Eligible for custom title Join Date: Apr 2005 Posts: 6,244 (2.12/day) Thanks: 382 Thanked 1,526 Times in 865 Posts System Specs	Didn't Gigabyte merge with Asus? Any hoot, this is pure marketing.

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Jan 23, 2007, 12:57 PM	#9
bornfree Banned Join Date: Sep 2006 Posts: 101 (0.04/day) Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Asus marketeering at it's best... Yes Asus bought Gigabyte and they also own Asrock. Unfortunately for consumers, Asus has gone on a exponential growth campaign that has resulted in many documented defective mobos and other electronics. At one time Asus was the top rung in mobos but those days are long gone. They have also PO'ed their Asian partners with their latest line of Asus branded laptops that are actually other companies designs... Asus obviously is looking out for number one at the expense of it's customers and suppliers. It's no wonder their mobo sales have slipped badly. Obviously no one needs a Vista approved mobo to actually run Vista. It's all a marketing scam. Why anyone would desire to use Vista is beyond me, but you certainly don't need Vista "certified" hardware.

Jan 23, 2007, 02:13 PM	#10
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Jan 23, 2007, 02:44 PM	#13
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Jan 23, 2007, 04:24 PM	#14
EviLZeD Join Date: Sep 2006 Posts: 649 (0.27/day) Thanks: 30 Thanked 48 Times in 44 Posts System Specs	omg why does asus have to do this they make my mobo sound like its not compatible with vista

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