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All-Purpose Notebooks

ASUS U3S

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ASUS U3S

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RRP

$2799.00

Review Date

Friday, 5th of October, 2007

Features

Processor : Intel Core 2 Duo Processor T7500

What's Hot

GPS, 3G, e-SATA, HDMI

What's Not

Pre-production model: not fully tested

The Final Word

Although we are unable to fully test this product right now, the concept of a notebook with 3G and GPS built-in is a promising sign for the convergence of mobile technology. However, the inclusion of e-SATA and HDMI already puts up a few gold stars for the ASUS U3S.

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Digital Camera

Camera Resolution

1.3 MP

Display

Screen size

13.3 in

Screen Resolution

1280x800

General

Other Features

Built-in GPS, Built-in 3G

Graphics Card

Graphics Processor

Intel GMA X3100

Hard Drive

Storage capacity

160 GB

RPM

5400

Input Devices

Touchpad, Keyboard

Media

Supported Memory Media

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

Memory

Installed memory (RAM)

1.5 GB

RAM Type

DDR2

L2 Cache Memory

4MB

Motherboard

Bus Speed

800MHz

Multimedia Features

Inbuilt Camera

Yes

Built-in Microphone ( Mobile )

Yes

Modem

Yes

PC Expansion Slots

Expansion Slots

USB, ExpressCard/34

Number of PCI Express Slots

Power Options

Power Supply

AC Power, Battery

Battery Type

Rechargeable - (Li-Ion)

Processor

Intel Core 2 Duo Processor T7500

Processor Speed

2.2 Ghz

Software

Operating Systems

Windows Vista Ultimate

Wired Connections

Wired Terminals / Ports

External SATA, D-Sub, Firewire, HDMI Output, Headphone Jack, Microphone Jack , RJ45, USB 2.0

Number of USB 2.0 Ports

Network Protocols Supported

Gigabit Ethernet

Wireless Connections

Wireless technology supported

Wireless 802.11n (Draft), Bluetooth 2.0, Wireless 802.11a , 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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