ASUS Introduces New Eee PC 1201N

Taipei, Taiwan, November 19, 2009 – ASUS has launched the Eee PC™ 1201N, a multimedia netbook sporting an Intel® Atom™ 330 dual core processor and an NVIDIA® ION™ graphics processor that delivers a level of performance never before seen on netbooks. The stylish Eee PC™ 1201N also offers exceptional typing comfort through a full-sized ergonomic chiclet keyboard, and comes with a total of 750GB* hybrid storage to house and host massive multimedia collections.

Faster than Ever Before
The Eee PC™ 1201N marks a radical departure from other netbooks that usually feature single core Atom™ processors. With its Intel® Atom™ 330 dual core processor, NVIDIA ION graphics, and two-DIMM, dual-channel DDR memory architecture, the Eee PC™ 1201N will set new netbook performance benchmarks.

A New World of Multimedia Possibilities
The Eee PC™ 1201N features the award-winning NVIDIA® ION™ graphics processor which provides a superior multimedia experience including support for HD video and PC games. NVIDIA® CUDA™ technology further boosts the Eee PC™ 1201N's ability to work with visual content, accelerating processor-intensive tasks such as video editing and conversion.

The Eee PC™ 1201N also comes preinstalled with ArcSoft SimHD, which upscales standard definition video content to high definition. SimHD, a plug-in for ArcSoft TotalMedia Theater, dramatically enhances the quality of images and supports a wide range of file formats. Users can enjoy a smooth HD video experience on the unit's 12.1" high definition screen, or have the option of enjoying full 1080p HD video with true-fidelity 7.1 audio on HDTVs via the built-in HDMI port.

Massive Storage for Massive Multimedia Collections
The Eee PC™ 1201N is fully equipped to handle the large amounts of memory that digital media consumes. Boasting a 250GB HDD and 500GB*** of online ASUS WebStorage—a total of 750GB—the Eee PC™ 1201N provides ample storage for users' movies, music and photos. ASUS WebStorage not only makes it easy for users to share their media with friends and family, it grants them access to free games, desktop wallpapers, and software via a simple drag and drop interface.

Eee PC™ 1201NDisplay12.1" LED-backlit WXGA screen (1366 x 768)Operating SystemGenuine Windows® 7CPUIntel® Atom™ 330 Dual Core processor
NVIDIA® ION™ GraphicsDefault MemoryDDR2 SO-DIMM 2GB/3GB**Storage250GB HDD/320GB + 500GB* ASUS WebStorageWireless Data Network802.11b/g/n @2.4GHz, Bluetooth 2.1 + EDR**Battery Life5hrs*, 6-Cell 63Wh Li-ion BatteryMultimediaCamera0.3M Pixels** (with digital zoom function)Audio CodecHi-Definition Audio CODECSpeakersStereo SpeakersBuilt-in MicHigh Quality MicInterface1 x VGA Port (D-sub 15-pin for external monitor), 1 x HDMI, 3 x USB 2.0, 1 x LAN RJ-45, 2 x Audio Jack (Head Phone / Mic-in), Card Reader: MMC/ SD(SDHC)PhysicalDimensions296mm (W) x 208mm (D) x 27.3~ 33.3mm (H)Weight1.46kg (3.22lbs)ColorsBlack, Silver, Blue, Red

* Operation lifetime subject to product model, normal usage conditions and configurations. For more information, please visit http://eeepc.asus.com/global/computing.html. The estimated maximum battery life in Windows® 7 is measured with MobileMark® 2.
** Availability is dependent on selected model, country or operator support. Check with your local ASUS website for more details.
*** Complimentary one-year 500GB ASUS WebStorage trial. Please visit http://www.asuswebstorage.com/ for more details.

Source: ASUS