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    N43SL Jay Chou Special Edition

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    Artfully-crafted 15” powerful multimedia notebooks with incredible SonicMaster audio

    • Sophisticated and modern Asian-influenced design by Jay Chou presents the beauty in technology
    • ASUS SonicMaster Technology co-developed with audio experts Bang & Olufsen ICEpower®
    • Enhanced visual enjoyment with Video Magic Technology
    • Powered by 2nd generation Intel® Core™ processors and ultra-fast USB 3.0 connectivity
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      ASUS N Series Jay Chou Special Edition

      A cross-over between East & West

      ASUS and multi-talented star Jay Chou have come together to create a once in a lifetime collectible notebook that perfectly harmonizes everything great and elegant about computing and art. Make a statement with this delectable portable PC and send a message of smart style that brings joy to everything PC-related.

      The N Series — a creative masterpiece co-designed by ASUS and Jay Chou

      ASUS, together with superstar and design inspiration Jay Chou, co-created the special edition N Series notebook. It is a masterpiece of creativity, borne out of exquisite design and state-of-the-art technology. It seamlessly brings together Jay's love of music, martial arts and typography. The N Series features boot-up music that was composed by the man himself, and feature a unique Baroque "J" key. Jay has also hand-picked several songs that are pre-loaded in this special edition N Series for that complete Jay Chou music experience.

      Unique Baroque-style "J" key
      Adorned with Chinese porcelain and Baroque-inspired designs
      Palm rest bearing Jay Chou's signature
      Sheet music of “Secret”




      Exceptional sound and visual

      Our pioneering SonicMaster technology ensures the best audio quality through the notebook's superior speakers, large acoustic chambers and powerful amplifier — perfect for listening to Jay's selection of pre-loaded songs.

      The N Series also features ASUS Video Magic technology which can boost DVD-quality video up to Full HD 1080p to further add to the audio-visual feast.

      Excellent multi-tasking capabilities

      The ASUS N Series notebook is equipped with the 2nd generation Intel® Core™ processor to give it powerful computing and multi-tasking capabilities together with efficient power management. Along with the latest NVIDIA® discrete graphics, the N Series delivers a dynamic multimedia experience.

      Memorable add-ons

      ASUS and Jay Chou have also prepared a whole lineup of additions to this very special notebook PC. Even the box it comes in bears the same unique collectible design, with Jay’s trademark J character on the front and four Jay-themed postcards inside. The N43SL also boasts custom boot up music composed by the artist to celebrate this rare occasion, a behind the scenes screensaver showing Jay at work, and a Jay Chou wallpaper for that complete experience.

      Model Number : N50 >
      • Processor
        Intel® Core™ i5 2430M/2410M Processor
        Intel® Core™ i3 2330M/2310M Processor
      • Operating System
        Windows 7 Ultimate
        Windows 7 Professional
        Windows 7 Home Premium
        Windows 7 Home Basic
        This version contains all product updates (SP1)
      • Chipset
        Intel® HM65 Express Chipset
      • Memory
        DDR3 1333 MHz SDRAM, 2 x SO-DIMM socket for expansion up to 8 G SDRAM
      • Display
        14.0" 16:9 HD (1366x768) LED Backlight Asus Splendid Video Intelligent Technology
      • Graphic
        NVIDIA® GeForce® GT 540M 1GB/2GB DDR3 VRAM
      • Storage
        2.5" SATA
        750GB 7200rpm
        640GB 5400rpm
        500GB 5400rpm/7200rpm
        500GB 7200rpm With 4 G SSD
        320GB 5400rpm
      • Optical Drive
      • Card Reader
        3 -in-1 card reader ( SD/ MS/ MMC)
      • Camera
        2 Mega Pixel Fixed web camera
      • Networking
        Integrated 802.11 b/g/n or 802.11 b/g
        Built-in Bluetooth™ V2.1+EDR (Optional)
        Built-in Bluetooth™ V3.0 (Optional)
        10/100/1000 Base T
      • Interface
        1 x Microphone-in jack
        1 x Headphone-out jack
        1 x VGA port/Mini D-sub 15-pin for external monitor
        1 x USB 3.0 port(s)
        3 x USB 2.0 port(s)
        1 x RJ45 LAN Jack for LAN insert
        1 x HDMI
      • Audio
        Built-in Speakers And Microphone
        Bang & Olufsen ICEpower®
        SonicFocus
      • Battery
        6Cells : 5200 mAh 56 Whrs
      • Power Adapter
        Output :
        19 V DC, 4.74 A, 90 W
        Input :
        100 -240 V AC, 50/60 Hz universal
      • Dimensions
        35 x 24.3 x 3.3 ~3.7 cm (WxDxH)
      • Weight
        2.4 kg (with 6 cell battery)
      • Security
        LoJack
      • Manufacturer Warranty
        2-year limited International hardware warranty. *different by country
        On-line problem resolution through web interface (BIOS, Driver update)
        OS (Windows® 7 ) install/uninstall consultation
        Bundled software install/uninstall consultation
        ASUS software supporting

      SonicMaster

      ASUS SonicMaster elevates your aural experience

      ASUS’ specialist Golden Ear team worked together with Bang & Olufsen ICEpower® to deliver the exclusive SonicMaster Technology – a combination of advanced hardware and software designed to deliver an immersive audio experience

      Superior hardware meets refined software

      SonicMaster revamps notebook audio, balancing sound, noise reduction, volume and dynamic range to eliminate distortion and boost performance. The superior resonance chamber design and materials used culminate in delivering sound system-like audio quality never before heard on a notebook.

      know more about Sonic Master, visit www.sonicmaster.asus.com

      Video Magic

      Experience vivid visuals with ASUS Video Magic

      ASUS Video Magic is a complete hardware and software video solution. The GPU processes data at a much faster rate, enabling it to handle most graphics intensive tasks with relative ease. True Theater software upscales DVD-quality video to Full HD. ASUS Splendid technology optimizes media files, reducing noise and improving conversion rates for sharper, more vivid images with better contrast, brightness, skin tones and color saturation across all video applications.




      Splendid

      ASUS Splendid Technology: reactive image tuning

      This proprietary ASUS technology optimizes media to reduce noise and improve conversion rates for sharper, more vivid images and better contrast, brightness, skin tones and color saturation across all video applications.

      • Normal Mode:
        Suitable for most usage scenarios, especially daily computing.
      • Theater Mode:
        Softer contrast for those keen on a theater-like experience.
      • Vivid Color Mode:
        Enhanced saturation and contrast range for more intense and dramatic image quality.
      • Gamma Correction:
        Enhances details to bring out previously-unseen aspects of images, especially in darker areas.
      • Soft Mode:
        Easy on the eyes viewing with soft focus and subtle detailing.

      USB 3.0

      Super fast transmission speeds with USB 3.0

      ASUS notebooks are the first to feature USB 3.0. It delivers transfer speeds of up to 5Gbps, or up to 10 times that of current USB2.0 standards. This allows for faster transfers of large files like HD movies. Devices even recharge faster with 900mA charging; while USB 3.0 incorporates some environmentally-friendly features that save energy – it puts devices in idle or shuts them down when not in use.
      *USB3.0 speeds quoted are in accordance with component specifications. Actual speeds may vary by configuration and devices used.



      Super Hybrid Engine

      Super Hybrid Engine (SHE) which greatly enhances the notebook's energy efficiency

      Super Hybrid Engine (SHE) which greatly enhances the notebook’s energy efficiency, letting users enjoy longer battery life per charge—enabling longer hours of continuous computing. SHE also offers a choice of performance and power consumption modes that allow users to make quick and easy adjustments to suit their usage scenarios. In addition, SHE has the ability to intelligently boost system performance under heavy load, thus enabling the notebook to meet the demands of processor and resource-intensive tasks.

      30 Days Bright Dot Return

      Video Magic makes visuals better on the finest quality LCD panels available, made, tested and sold to super high ASUS standards, so the absolute best image is delivered.

      *ASUS stands by their notebook LCD panels, offering a one month servicing/replacement of the panel from time of purchase should the panel have any bright-dot.