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(Click picture for further details) Asus netbook consists of optical push Apr. 01,
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Asus has announced a netbook that features an integral optical disk generate. The Eee Personal computer 1004DN (left) has an Intel Atom N280 processor,
Microsoft Office Ultimate 2007, a 10-inch exhibit,
Office Home And Student 2010 Key, a 120GB tough disk drive, approximately 2GB of RAM, and weighs 3.19 pounds using a six-cell battery,
Windows 7 Pro Product Key, Asus says.
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At 10.9 x seven.fifty five x one.33 inches,
Office 2007 Ultimate, the Laptop 1004DN is not the smallest pc to include an integrated optical push -- we believe that that honor may possibly head to the <a href="Kohjinsha SR8KPO6S pictured at right, which measures 9.2 x 7 x 1.3 inches and includes a touchscreen that folds into tablet mode. However, the PC 1004DN is the first such device in Asus's Eee netbook line, according to the company.
The optical push would surely arrive in handy for straightforward loading of Linux distributions to the netbook. The organization did not detail working method support, but the Atom-based system ought to help both Linux and Windows.
Asus says the Personal computer 1004DN's optical push reads and writes data from and also to regular CD/DVD media, allowing film playback, data backup, and computer software set up. Concurrently, the netbook's battery, packing six cells for the total of 5200mAh, provides as much as 5 several hours of operation, it is claimed.
In an additional novel move, the Personal computer 1004DN incorporates not merely Intel's 1.66GHz Atom N280 CPU, but additionally the chipmaker's GN40 northbridge/southbridge combination. Before N280 netbooks, the Asus PC1000HE and the Pc 1008HA, have apparently utilized Intel's 945GSE (945GCSE northbridge and 82801GBM southbridge), which generally accompanies the chipmaker's earlier Atom N270.
A roadmap displaying Intel's future Atom CPUs
Source: HKPEC.com
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Unlike the 945GSE, the GN40 makes it possible for units to supply Hd video, but bumps total energy usage up to sixteen.5 Watts, according to a purported Intel roadmap (over) that was leaked to the HKEPC website and commonly reproduced elsewhere. Intel nonetheless hasn't supplied public details in the GN40, nor does Asus elucidate, even though the manufacturer does say its Computer 1004GN is capable of 720p playback, "for a lot more vibrant and vivid visuals."
According to Asus, the Computer 1004DN also features a fingerprint reader, visible with the correct of the device's palm relaxation from the photograph with the prime of our story. The reader, a function usually located on corporate laptops, although not on netbooks, makes it possible for consumers to log on and encrypt/decrypt folders utilizing ADSM (Asus information protection program) application, the organization says.
Other specifics cited for Asus's mini-notebook are more normal for the breed, which includes a keyboard "with a typing surface area 92 percent of the standard desktop," a multi-touch keyboard, and a one.3 megapixel webcam. As opposed to numerous netbooks, the Computer 1004DN also has an Express Card growth slot, compatible with USB two.0- and PCI Express-based cards, the company says.
Features and specs furnished by Asus for your Personal computer 1004DN contain the following:Processor -- Intel Atom N280 clocked at one.66GHz
Memory -- 1 SODIMM socket for approximately 2GB of RAM
Display -- 10-inch exhibit with 1024 x 600 resolution
Camera -- 1.three megapixel webcam
Storage -- As much as 120GB PATA, 4200rpm hard disk push, plus optical generate that reads/writes CDs and DVDs
Networking -- n/s, but may possibly incorporate 10/100 Ethernet port
Wireless:802.11b/g/n
Bluetooth 2.1
Two "support antennas" (may well be supposed for future WiMAX and cellular options)Other I/O -- n/s
Expansion -- Express Card slot
Battery type/life -- 5200mAh, six-cell battery delivers as much as five.9 hrs of battery life
Dimensions -- 10.9 x 7.fifty five x one.33 inches
Weight -- 3.19 poundsAvailability
Asus did not release information on pricing, availability, or running technique assistance for that Eee Computer 1004DN.
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