ASUS Tek introduced the new A8JR series notebook which accommodates the increasing demand on better graphic performance for mobile computing. ASUS presents the A8Jr notebook series incorporated with the latest visual processing capabilities.

Hardware Zone reports that the slim and lightweight A8Jr will be based on the 64-bit Intel® Core2 Duo T5600 processors using Centrino® Duo Mobile Technology and will be the world’s first notebook series to utilize ATI’s Mobility Radeon X2300 GPU for stunning graphics.

“There is an ever-increasing demand for higher graphic processing power and crisper graphics for entertainment and applications alike,” says David Cummings, director of marketing, Graphics Products Group, AMD. ”Our answer to that demand is the X2300 GPU. This GPU utilizes patented technology to increase processing power and provide the user with smooth, realistic hi-resolution graphics.”

Specifications

A8JR (A8JR18DPM)

• Intel® Centrino® Duo Mobile Technology
• Intel® Core2 Duo Processors T5600 (1.83GHz, 667MHz, 2M L2)
• Mobile Intel® 945PM Express Chipset
• Intel® PRO/Wireless 3945ABG Network Connection
• Genuine Windows® Vista Home Premium
• ATI Radeon X2300 with 896MB VRAM (Hypermemory)
• 14.1” WXGA Color Shine & Crystal Shine LCD, ASUS Splendid Video Intelligence Technology
• 1GB DDR2 RAM
• 120GB SATA 5400rpm HDD
• SuperMulti Double Layer Drive
• Integrated Bluetooth v2.0 + EDR
• Built-in webcam (0.35 Mega Pixels)
• Built-in card reader
• 2 years global limited warranty (parts & labor)
• Availability: Early Feb 07’
• RSP: S$2,098 (GST Included)

A8JR (A8JR18DP)

• Intel® Centrino® Duo Mobile Technology
• Intel® Core2 Duo Processors T5600 (1.83GHz, 667MHz, 2M L2)
• Mobile Intel® 945PM Express Chipset
• Intel® PRO/Wireless 3945ABG Network Connection
• Genuine Windows® XP Professional
• ATI Radeon X2300 with 896MB VRAM (Hypermemory)
• 14.1” WXGA Color Shine & Crystal Shine LCD, ASUS Splendid Video Intelligence Technology
• 1GB DDR2 RAM
• 120GB SATA 5400rpm HDD
• SuperMulti Double Layer Drive
• Integrated Bluetooth v2.0 + EDR
• Built-in webcam (0.35 Mega Pixels)
• Built-in card reader
• 2 years global limited warranty (parts & labor)
• Availability: Early Feb 07’
• RSP: S$2,198 (GST Included)