ASUS Gaming Notebook get Santa Rosa Treatment in v2
May 07, 2007 at 07:57:00 AM, by Thai Tan
This time around both the G1 & G2 notebooks will feature nVidia graphics powered by GeForce 8600M.
Yes, the best gaming notebooks just got better with new processors, improved graphics and higher resolution screens. Gaming while on the move doesn't get any better!
The second generation G series of notebooks from ASUS have been named the G1S and G2S - the 'S' in the model name representing 'Santa Rosa' which is the codename given for Intel's latest mobile platform. Both the notebook are powered by second generation Core 2 Duo T7500 processors featuring 2.2Ghz clock speed, 4MB L2 cache and 800MHz FSB. The graphics are handled by DirectX 10 capable Nvidia GeForce 8600M. Both the notebooks will sport 2GB of DDR2 667MHz, DVD Super Multi drive and 8-cell Li-ion batteries. Microsoft Windows Vista Home Premium comes preloaded on both gaming notebooks from ASUS.
Detailed Specifications of each notebook are mentioned below:
ASUS G1S Notebook
Processor: Intel Core 2 Duo T7500 @ 2.2Ghz with 4MB L2 cache
Memory: 2048MB DDR2 667MHz
Display: 15.4" WSXGA+ (1680x1050) ColorShine TFT-LCD, with Asus Splendid Intelligent Video technology.
Graphics: Nvidia GeForce 8600M with 256MB of dedicated memory
Hard Disk: SATA 160GB 5400rpm
Optical Drive: DVD SuperMulti with support for Dual Layer
Networking: 10/100/1000 LAN, Intel 4965ABGN WLAN, Bluetooth
Ports: Sound ports, microphone, S/PDIF, VGA, DVI-D, 4 x USB 2,0, IEEE 1394, RJ11 (modem), RJ45 (LAN), S-Video
Battery: Li-ion 8 cells
Other: 1.3MP integrated webcam, optical mouse, Windows Vista Home Premium Edition.
Dimensions: 324mm x 284mm x 37.4 mm(W x D x H)
Weight: 3.1 Kg with battery
ASUS G2S Notebook
Processor: Intel Core 2 Duo T7500 @ 2.2Ghz with 4MB L2 cache
Memory: 2048MB DDR2 667MHz
Display: 17" WUXGA (1920x1200) ColorShine TFT-LCD, with Asus Splendid Intelligent Video technology.
Graphics: Nvidia GeForce 8600M with 256MB of dedicated memory
Hard Disk: SATA 200GB 5400rpm
Optical Drive: DVD SuperMulti with support for Dual Layer
Networking: 10/100/1000 LAN, Intel 4965ABGN WLAN, Bluetooth
Ports: Sound ports, microphone, S/PDIF, VGA, DVI-D, 5 x USB 2,0, IEEE 1394, RJ11 (modem), RJ45 (LAN), S-Video
Expansion: Card Reader, ExpressCard Slot
Battery: Li-ion 8 cells
Other: 1.3MP integrated webcam, optical mouse, Windows Vista Home Premium Edition.
Dimensions: 410.6mm x 315.6mm x 46.6 mm(W x D x H)
Weight: 4.4 Kg with battery
ASUS has priced the G1S and G2S notebooks at $2300 and $2560 resp. Both the notebooks are expected to hit retail stores around May 21! Friends, Start Saving :)
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