Asus unveils the scented F6 and Express Gate-powered F8 notebook

**Reegan** · 25-08-2008

Asus unveils the scented F6 notebook

Enjoy a breath of fresh air in the world of personal laptops and celebrate individuality with the ASUS F6 scented notebooks. The compact and stylish F6 engages the eyes with attractive motifs and for the first time, our sense of smell with infused scents*. Available in four captivating designs, these special edition notebooks not only look good, but are also expressions of the user’s taste and character!

Floral Blossom
In glorious pink, this design evokes the imagery of a summer party, leaving the somber feel of conventional laptop designs far behind with its cheerful, floral motif and a floral scent – the most attractive laptop for ladies!

Musky Black
Boasting a glossy black surface emblazoned with a colorful motif inspired by extreme sports and graffiti art, this model emanates power, daring, and energy with its playfulness and musky scent.

Morning Dew
Realized in a pastel green hue, this graphic motif is inspired by the love and respect for nature. Return to the embrace of Mother Nature for a crisp and refreshing awakening of the senses whenever you work on your notebook.

Aqua Ocean
The freedom afforded by a boundless expanse of sky and the energy of breaking waves are captured perfectly on the cover of this notebook. The matching invigorating aquatic scent will keep your days energized!

Performance You Can Rely On
In addition to the sleek design, the ASUS F6 is the ideal compact notebook for effective and reliable computing in daily work and play. Sift through photo albums, play audio files, surf the web and video conference with wireless networking and an integrated high resolution webcam. The F6 is further equipped with a fingerprint scanner that takes data access authorization and protection to a higher level with its biometric accuracy.

*The lifespan of fragrance depends on actual usage.

F6V Specifications

Intel® Centrino® 2 processor technology
Intel Core2 Duo Processor T9400/P8600/P8400
Mobile Intel® PM45 Express Chipset
Intel® WiFi Link 5100AGN Network Connection
Genuine Windows Vista®
Genuine Ultimate
Genuine Business
Genuine Home Premium/Home basic
DDRII-667/800 DRAM support, up to 4GB
13.3” WXGA Color Shine LCD
ATI Mobility Radeon HD3470, external 256MB DDR2 VRAM
SATA 120/160/250/320GB
31.2 x 23.19 x 3.2-3.52cm

About ASUS

ASUS is a leading company in the new digital era. With a global staff of more than eight thousand and a world-class R&D design team, the company's turnover for 2007 was 6.9 billion U.S. dollars. ASUS ranks among the top 10 IT companies in BusinessWeek's "InfoTech 100", and has been on the listing for 11 consecutive years. ASUS was also selected by the Wall Street Journal Asia as No.1 in quality and service in Taiwan.

**Reegan** · 25-08-2008

Asus unveils the Express Gate-powered F8 notebook

ASUS F8 Notebook Series Offers Vibrant Performance with Vibrant Colors. Excellent portability, quick boot-up, instant multimedia performance and it is now available in five colors

Notebook users who have always wanted a truly versatile and portable notebook that fulfills all their computing needs, and that complements their taste and lifestyle, need to look no further than the ASUS F8. Equipped to meet the challenges of work, as well as the need for a broad range of digital entertainment, the F8's performance is bolstered by a raft of unique technologies and software features – the most notable of which is the inclusion of the latest iteration of Express Gate that empowers users with an 8 second boot-up* time for rapid access to a host of multimedia and online applications. The F8 is equally impressive on the aesthetics front, bearing subtle motifs that exude luxury and coming in a five attractive colors.

Performance in Spectacular Style
Casting a single look at the ASUS F8 is, frankly, not enough. One cannot help but be drawn to its Infusion-clad casing, where motifs and patterns appear as if they have been honey glazed onto the cover and thereafter finished off with a glossy shine in five captivating colors: blue, black, maroon, pink or white. Whether in the boardroom, outdoors or at home, the F8 is the epitome of personal elegance.

Express Gate for 8 Seconds* Boot-Up and Instant Online
This additional built-in operating system makes available a host of the most commonly used applications to users instantly, including web browser, instant messenger, Skype, photo manager, music player and online games. With this truly convenient, instant access to the Internet, users can now send a last-minute email before rushing off to work, browse the Web in between appointments and reach friends and family via instant messenger all in the blink of an eye. In addition, Express Gate has also effectively created two computers in one, allowing the primary user to share the use of the computer with complete peace of mind. When under the Express Gate environment, Internet access, music and photos can be shared without altering the files and setup in the Windows operating system reserved for personal use.

Personal Entertainment
Not only is the ASUS F8 powered by a dedicated higher performance 3D graphics core for excellent performance in fast-action 3D games, it also features a built-in TV tuner** with a remote control** that is safely stored in its own slot on the notebook when not in use. With TV, videos, music and games on offer, the F8 is a compact all-in-one entertainment machine.

Melding high performance and a rich suite of features, the ASUS F8 is a complete mobile computing platform designed to serve a very broad range of needs, from work to play, while looking great.

F8Vr Specifications