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    G71Gx

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    Dominate Your Game with Unparalleled Performance

    More than just a high definition entertainment notebook, the ASUS G71Gx packs the muscle to propel users into a world of immersive gaming and emerge victorious at the end of every encounter. Powered by an Intel® Core™2 Duo processor, the ASUS G71Gx is highly capable of delivering maximum entertainment enjoyment while out and about.
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      Dive into the Action with Extreme Graphics

      mmerse in true high definition gaming and entertainment enjoyment powered by a dedicated NVIDIA® GeForce™ GTX 260M graphics card with 1GB GDDR RAM. With a mind-blowing 3DMark® (2006) score of up to 10,000, further complimented by NVIDIA’s PhysX, as well as CUDA to provide users with an explosive blend of powerful visual extravaganza previously unseen.
      *subject to system configuration and prevailing usage.

      Boasting the visual prowess of the NVIDIA® GeForce™ GTX 260M and a 17-inch WUXGA display, the ASUS G71Gx also sports the innovative CPU Level Up, which provides up to 20%* instantaneous performance boosts via overclocking. The proprietary ASUS Splendid Video Intelligence Technology provides crisp and vivid images to the users, while a gaming-focused keyboard for intuitive and lightning fast reflexes while in-game.

      Get More with CPU Level Up for Maximum Performance

      Unleash the potential of the ASUS G71Gx with CPU Level Up, an interface that allows users to overclock their CPU with effortless ease by up to 20%*, effectively providing users with extreme gaming performance and lightning processing speeds.

      Enjoy Full High Definition Visual Clarity and Video Conferencing

      The ASUS G71Gx is equipped with a 17-inch WUXGA display with a resolution of 1920 x 1200, supported by ASUS Splendid Video Intelligence Technology, which provides users with 6 pre-set settings which enhances images, videos and in-game graphics. What’s more, with a built-in 2 megapixel webcam users can communicate with their friends and family with ease.
      *subject to system configuration and prevailing usage.

      Model Number : N50 >
      • Processor & Cache Memory
        Intel® Quad™ Core Processor Q9000 : 2.0 GHz
        Intel® Core™2 Duo Processor T9600/T9550/T9400/P8800/P8700/P8600/P8400/T6600/T6500/T6400 : 2.8 GHz - 2.00 GHz,

      • Operating System
        Genuine Windows Vista® Ultimate,
        Genuine Windows Vista® Home Premium,
      • Chipset
        Mobile Intel® P43 Express Chipset +ICH10
      • Main Memory
        DDR2 800 MHz SDRAM, 3 x SODIMM socket for expansion up to 6144MB 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

      • Display
        17.1" WXGA+ (1440x900)/WUXGA (1920x1200) Color-Shine (Glare-type),Asus Splendid Video Intelligent Technology
      • Video Graphics & Memory
        NVIDIA® GeForce® GTX 260M with 1GB GDDR3 VRAM
      • Hard Drive
        2.5" 12.5mm SATA
        500GB,5400rpm
        320GB,5400rpm;7200rpm
        250GB,5400rpm
        Support Dual Hard Drive up to 1 Terra (500Gx2)
      • Optical Drive
        5.25" , 12.7mm
        DVD Super Multi Double Layer
        Blu-Ray DVD Combo
      • Card Reader
        8 in 1 card reader, SD,MMC,MS,MS-Pro,xD,Smart Media,mini SD w/ adapter,MS-Duo
      • Video Camera
        2.0 Mega Pixel web camera
      • Fax/Modem/LAN/WLAN
        Integrated Intel® High Definition Audio chip (Azalia) compliant MDC fax/modem and 10/100/1000 BaseT
        Integrated 802.11a/b/g/n (optional)
        Built-in Bluetooth™ V2.1+EDR (optional)
      • LED Status Indicator
        Power-on/Suspend
        Battery Charging/full/low
        Wireless on status indicator
      • Interface
        1 x Express card
        1 x Line-in Jack
        1 x Microphone-in jack
        1 x Headphone-out jack (S/PDIF)
        1 x VGA port/Mini D-sub 15-pin for external monitor
        4 x USB 2.0 ports
        1 x IEEE 1394 port
        1 x RJ45 LAN Jack for LAN insert
        1 x HDMI
        1 x WLAN On/Off Switch
        1 x E-SATA
      • Hot Keys
        Function Keys:
        Fn+F1 Suspend switch
        Fn+F2 WLAN switch
        Fn+F3 Access to the E-mail
        Fn+F4 Access to the Internet
        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+Num Lk: Scroll Lock on/off
        Fn+Del Scroll Lock on/off
        Fn+Space Power 4Gear
        Fn+C Splendid
        Fn+V: Life Frame
        Fn+↑: Stop
        Fn+↓: Play/Pause
        Fn+ ←:Skip to Previous Track
        Fn+ →:Skip to Next Track
      • Audio
        Built-in 4 speakers and array microphone
        Altec Lansing® co-brand speakers
      • Keyboard
        19mm full size 88 Key with MS Windows function keys
      • Battery Pack & Life
        8 cells: 5200 mAh
      • AC Adapter
        Output: 16 V DC, 4.7 A, 150W
        Input: 100~240 V AC, 50/60 Hz universal
      • Dimension & Weight
        41.05 x 29.95 x 4.2~5.1 cm (W x D x H)
        3.99 kg (with single HDD and 8 cell battery)
      • Security
        BIOS Booting / HDD User Password Protection and security lock
        Kensington lock hole
      • Supplied Accessories
        Gaming Mouse (optional)

        Gaming Backpack (optional)
        ASUS ROG Headset (optional)
      • Multimedia Software
        ASUSDVD 6-in-1
        WinDVD8 BD
      • Virus & Tool Software
        Trend Micro Internet Security 2009
      • ASUS Utility
        Asus Win flash for BIOS and Driver live Update
        ASUS SmartLogon
        ASUS Net 4 switch
        Asus Live Update
        Asus Multi-Frame
        Asus NB Probe +
        ASUS Life Frame 3
        Asus Data Security Management(ADSM)
        Virtual Camera
        Asus Wireless Console
        ASUS Splendid
        ASUS Direct Console
        ASUS Express Gate
        ASUS Turbo Gear
      • Warranty & e-support
        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
      • Built-in TV-Tuner
        (Optional)