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    UX50V

    Stunningly Light. Powerfully Beautiful

    Both aesthetically pleasing and boasting an equally stunning performance, the new ASUS UX50 promises an exquisitely crafted, thin and lightweight notebook that takes away nothing in terms of functionality. Coherent with its elegant styling, the ASUS UX50 sports a small hinge which differentiates it from mainstream notebook design. Powered by an Intel® Core™2 Duo processor for multitasking performance, they are also accessories for the style conscious, those who assert their own individuality and appreciate the finer things in life.
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    Specifications

    Processor & Cache Memory Intel® Core™2 Solo Processor SU3500 (1.4 GHz)
    Operating SystemGenuine Windows® 7 Home Premium 64 bit
    Genuine Windows Vista® Home Premium,
    ChipsetMobile Intel® GS45 Express Chipset +ICH9M
    Main Memory 4096MB (2048x2) DDRII 800 RAM
    *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
    Display 15.6" HD TFT (1366x768, Color-Shine), AI Light Sensor embedded
    Video Graphics & MemoryNVIDIA® GeForce® G105M, 512MB dedicated graphics memory
    Hard Drive 500GB (5400rpm)

    Optical Drive DVD Super Multi Dual Layer
    Card Reader8 in 1 card reader, SD,MMC,MS,MS-Pro,xD,Smart Media,mini SD w/ adapter,MS-Duo
    Video Camera1.3 Mega Pixel web camera
    Fax/Modem/LAN/WLAN Bluetooth
    Intel® WiFi Link 5100 (AGN)
    LED Status IndicatorPower-on/Suspend
    Battery Charging/full/low
    Storage device access
    Capital / Scroll / Number Lock
    Wireless on status indicator
    Interface1 x Microphone-in jack
    1 x Headphone-out jack (S/PDIF) (S/PDIF)1 x VGA port/Mini D-sub 15-pin for external monitor
    3 x USB 2.0 ports1 x RJ45 LAN Jack for LAN insert
    Hot Keys Function Keys:
    Fn+F1 Suspend switch
    Fn+F2 WLAN switch
    Fn+F3 Keyboard light down
    Fn+F4 Keyboard light up
    Fn+F5 Brightness down
    Fn+F6 Brightness up
    Fn+F7 LCD on/off
    Fn+F8 LCD/CRT switch display
    Fn+F9 TouchPad Lock
    Fn+F10 Volume on/mute
    Fn+F11 Volume down
    Fn+F12 Volume up
    Fn+Ins Numeric Key Pad on/off
    Fn+Del Scroll Lock on/off
    Fn+Space Power 4Gear
    AudioSRS Premium Sound
    KeyBoard Backlit Keyboard
    Battery Pack & Life 4 cell
    AC AdapterOutput: 19 V DC, 3.42 A, 65W
    Input100~240 V AC, 50/60 Hz universal
    3/ 2 pin compact power supply system
    Dimension & Weight38.5 x 25.7 x 2.89~3.26 cm (W x D x H)
    2.6 kg (with 4 cell battery)
    SecurityBIOS Booting / HDD User Password Protection and security lock
    Kensington lock hole
    Multimedia SoftwareASUSDVD 6-in-1
    Virus & Tool SoftwareAdobe Acrobat Reader 8.0
    NERO 8 Essentials
    Trend Micro Internet Security 2009 (60 days Trail)
    ASUS UtilityAsus 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 Life Frame 3
    Virtual Camera
    ASUS Express Gate
    ASUS Zoom In
    Fancy Start
    AI Recovery
    Warranty & e-support2-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

    Performance at the Core of its Design

    Powered by an Intel® Core™2 Duo processor, and genuine Windows Vista® Home Premium, the ASUS UX50 features a flushed 15.6-inch LED-backlight high definition display, which delivers stunning real-to-life visuals complemented by a NVIDIA® GeForce® G 105M graphics card. With a memory capacity of up to 4GB, and storage options of up to 500GB, users can also enjoy mobile computing performance with 802.11a/b/g/n wireless connectivity, as well as Bluetooth® 2.1 + EDR for further expandability

    An Inspirationally Exquisite Design

    The design of the ASUS UX50 is inspired by one of the world’s thinnest creations, the wings of a butterfly, and also features subtly shimmering glitters on the LCD lid. It boasts a slim and elegant profile, which resembles the curvature of the wings of a butterfly once opened.

    An Illuminating Experience

    Both the ASUS UX50’s keyboard and high definition display are supported by the ASUS AI Light sensor technology, which intelligently monitors the immediate surroundings of the user, and the adjusts the brightness of the keyboard and display in response to environmental lightning.

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