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ASUS U3

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RRP

$2799.00

Review Date

Wednesday, 20th of February, 2008

Features

Processor : Intel Core 2 Duo Processor T7500

What's Hot

Sleek and stylish, dual graphics switch, HDMI port, eSATA port, built-in HSDPA, integrated GPS receiver, included second battery

What's Not

No built-in optical drive, battery life

The Final Word

The U3 offers HDMI and eSATA ports, integrated HSDPA and GPS and features a dual graphics setup. Whether or not you are willing to sacrifice an internal optical drive for these features will determine if this stylish ultraportable is for you.

Audio & Speakers

Number of speakers

Audio Type

Stereo

Digital Camera

Camera Resolution

1.3 MP

Display

Display Technology

WXGA TFT

Screen size

13.3 in

Screen Resolution

1280x800

General

Available Colours

Gloss Black, Gloss White

Length (mm)

22.2-32.2

Width (mm)

243

Weight (kg)

1.75

Weight without PSU

318.5

Graphics Card

Graphics Processor

NVIDIA GeForce 8400M GS

Hard Drive

Storage capacity

160 GB

RPM

5400

Input Devices

Touchpad, Buttons, Keyboard

Media

Supported Memory Media

Memory Stick PRO, Memory Stick, Secure Digital (SD), Multimedia Card (MMC)

Memory

Installed memory (RAM)

512 MB

Maximum memory (RAM)

2 GB

RAM Type

DDR2

L2 Cache Memory

4MB

Motherboard

Bus Speed

800MHz

Multimedia Features

Inbuilt Camera

Yes

Built-in Microphone ( Mobile )

Yes

Remote Control

PC Expansion Slots

Expansion Slots

ExpressCard/34

PCs

Physical Security Features

Slot For Cable Lock, Integrated Biometrics - Fingerprint Reader

Power Options

Power Supply

Battery

Battery Type

Rechargeable - (Li-Ion)

Battery Size

Proprietary

Processor

Intel Core 2 Duo Processor T7500

Processor Speed

2.2 Ghz

Software

Operating Systems

Windows Vista Ultimate

Sound Card

Sound Card Type

Plug-in

Wired Connections

Wired Terminals / Ports

Firewire, HDMI Output, Headphone Jack, Microphone Jack , RJ11 Phone Jack, RJ45, S-Video Output, USB 2.0

Number of Firewire Ports

Number of HDMI Output Ports

Number of Headphone Jack Ports

Number of Microphone Ports

Number of RJ45 Ports

Number of S-Video Output Ports

Number of USB 2.0 Ports

Wireless Connections

Wireless technology supported

Wireless 802.11n, Wireless 802.11a , Wireless 802.11b, Wireless 802.11g

*Specifications are subject to change without notice. While every attempt has been made by GoodGearGuide in the production of these specifications, possible errors or omissions may still occur. GoodGearGuide neither assumes legal liability or responsibility for the accuracy, completeness or usefulness of any product specifications supplied.

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