Asustek has unveiled details of the ASUS N20A, a new 12.1-inch ultraportable laptop with Intel Centrino 2 technology.
Starting at around 4 pounds, the N20A features the latest Intel Core 2 Duo normal-voltage processor (T9400, P8600, P7350, T5800, or T5850), GMA X4500HD integrated graphics, up to 4GB of DDR2 memory, up to 320GB of hard drive space, and a DVD burner. The display has a resolution of 1280-by-800 pixels.
The Windows Vista-powered notebook includes a 1.3-megapixel web camera, 802.11n wireless and optional Bluetooth, a Gigabit LAN port, and optional support for 3G/3.5G mobile broadband. There are also HDMI and VGA outputs, three USB ports, an ExpressCard slot, eSATA port, 8-in-1 media card reader, and the Trusted Platform Module 1.2 in select models.
A page at ZipZoomFly says the ASUS N20A-A1 model with an extended 6-cell battery provides up to 12 hours of operation on a single charge.
There’s no official information on pricing and availability. ZipZoomFly will sell the N20A-A1 with the Core 2 Duo T5800 at 2GHz, 4GB of RAM, and a 250GB HDD for $999, according to the product page.
Asustek has previously launched the N10 10-inch series, based on Intel Atom CPU.
Specification
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Processor & Cache Memory
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Intel® Core™2 Duo Processor T9400/P8600/P7350 : 2.8 GHz – 2.0 GHz, 800MHz, 6/3MB On-Die L2 Cache;
Intel® Core™2 Duo Processor T5850 : 2.16 GHz – 2.0 GHz, 667MHz, 2MB On-Die L2 Cache |
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Operating System
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Genuine Windows Vista® Ultimate,
Genuine Windows Vista® Business, Genuine Windows Vista® Home Premium, Genuine Windows Vista® Home Basic, |
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Chipset
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Intel® GM45 Express Chipset +ICH9M
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Main Memory
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DDR2 800 MHz SDRAM, 2 x SODIMM socket for expansion up to 4GB SDRAM
*Due to the 32-bit operation system’s limitation, only 3GB will show up with a 4GB memory. The 64-bit operating system will not have this issue. For more information, please check Microsoft’s support site: http://support.microsoft.com/kb/946003 |
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Display
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12.1″ WXGA Color-Shine (Glare-type)
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Video Graphics & Memory
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Embedded Intel® GMA X4500HD Gfx
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Hard Drive
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2.5″ 9.5mm SATA320GB,5400rpm
250GB,5400rpm 160GB,5400rpm |
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Optical Drive
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5.25″ , 12.7mm
DVD Super Multi |
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Card Reader
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8 in 1 card reader, SD,MMC,MS,MS-Pro,mini SD w/ adapter,MS-Duo,MS-Pro Duo via adapter
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Video Camera
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1.3 Mega Pixel web camera
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Fax/Modem/LAN/WLAN
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Integrated Intel® High Definition Audio chip ( Azalia) compliant MDC fax/modem and 10/100/1000 Base T
Built-in Bluetooth™ V2.0+EDR (optional) 3G/3.5G Antenna support(in selected territories) Intel® Wireless WiFi Link 5100 ABGN |
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LED Status Indicator
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Power-on/Suspend
Battery Charging/full/low Storage device access Capital Lock Wireless on status indicator(optional) Bluetooth on status indicator(optional) |
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Interface
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1 x Express card
1 x Microphone-in jack 1 x Headphone-out jack (S/PDIF) 1 x VGA port/Mini D-sub 15-pin for external monitor 3 x USB 2.0 ports 1 x RJ45 LAN Jack for LAN insert 1 x HDMI 1 x WLAN On/Off Switch 1 x E-SATA |
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Hot Keys
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Function Keys: |
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Audio
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Built-in Azalia compliant audio chip, with 3D effect & full duplex
Built-in speaker and microphone |
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Keyboard
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17.5mm full size 83 Key with MS Windows function keys
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Battery Pack & Life
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3/6/9 cells: 2600/4200/7800 mAh,
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AC Adapter
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Output: 19 V DC, 3.42 A, 65W
Input: 100-240V V AC, 50/60 Hz universal |
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Dimension & Weight
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30.3 x 22.5 x 3.10 cm (W x D x H)
1.85 kg (with 3 cell battery) |
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Security
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BIOS Booting / HDD User Password Protection and security lock
Kensington lock hole TPM(Trusted Platform Module) V1.2 (optional) |
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Supplied Accessories
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Optical Mouse Carrying bag
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Multimedia Software
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ASUSDVD V7.0 ( *For Basic & Business only)
Power Director V5.0 (*For Basic & Business only) Medi@Show V3.0 (*For Basic & Business only) |
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Virus & Tool Software
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Norton™ Internet Security 2007
Adobe Acrobat Reader 7.0 NERO 7 Essentials Power2Go |
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ASUS Utility
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Asus Win flash for BIOS and Driver live Update
ASUS CopyProtect ASUS SmartLogon ASUS Net 4 switch Asus Power4Gear eXtreme Asus Live Update Asus Multi-Frame Asus NB Probe + ASUS Life Frame 3 ASUS Wireless Console Asus Data Security Management(ADSM) ASUS Splendid |
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Warranty & e-support
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2-year limited global hardware warranty
*different by country 1-year battery pack warranty On-line problem resolution through web interface (BIOS, Driver update) OS (Microsoft Windows Vista) install/uninstall consultation Bundled software install/uninstall consultation ASUS software supporting |
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OS Compatibility
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Windows Vista * Windows XP driver is not available
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