News Release
ASUS Presents the World’s First Notebook to Receive Windows® Vista® Premium Logo
The R1F Tablet PC Leads the Way into the New Vista® Computing Era
Fremont, CA: January 6, 2007 - ASUS’ R1F tablet PC is the world’s first notebook to receive Microsoft’s Vista® x86 Premium logo, bringing new computing and digital entertainment possibilities with the much anticipated Vista® operating system. Windows Hardware Quality Labs (WHQL) supports the Microsoft Windows Logo Program for hardware with the Hardware Compatibility Test (HCT) kits, test information, and data for hardware testing and driver signing. This victory for ASUS is the first but won’t be the last. The company is working closely with Microsoft® on a complete notebook line offering dynamic computing solutions for a brand new computing experience.
“This success was made possible by our dedicated team as well as the great support from our long-time partner Microsoft,” said Tony Chen, General Manager of ASUS’ Notebook Business. “We are confident to bring users forward with other innovations based on the Vista® operating system while continuing to stay one step ahead.” Thomas Li, the Sr. Director Microsoft’s OEM department in Taiwan, added, “We are happy to congratulate ASUS for being the world’s first WHQL certified notebook maker. We are excited to continue to work with ASUS to bring more new exciting innovations to users that will take the overall computing experience to another level.”
Core™2 Duo R1F Tablet PC Offers Handwritten Input Support with Convertible Screen
The R1F offers wide aspect visual enjoyment while remaining compact for high mobility. The 180-degree convertible LCD screen allows easy presentation and data sharing during meetings or at gatherings.
Handwritten input capability can increase productivity and efficiency. Together with InfoPen software, users can record and edit images or documents as easily as they could on a piece of paper, with color and highlighter options. The DigiPen stylus also has an eraser end and mouse control buttons so that users can navigate a wide range of applications with single-handed ease.
In addition to the R1F tablet PC model, ASUS also offers Mobile TV, Webcam and Slim and Light series notebooks to fulfill the needs of every type of user. ASUS’ mobile TV notebook series delivers theater quality high-definition video and audio enjoyment while the webcam notebook series with built-in high-resolution 240 degree rotational camera ensures total image capturing with wire-free convenience. For business professionals, the compact yet functional slim and light notebook series enables on the go mobility without adding extra pounds. Data privacy is also protected with exclusive security features as well as built-in fingerprint modules.
To find out more about the R1F tablet PC, visit our home page at usa.asus.com.
Pricing and Availability
The R1F is available now at an MSRP of $1,799. To get up to the minute pricing and availability on the R1F from your favorite reseller, please visit: http://usa.asus.com/wheretobuy.aspx
ASUS at CES
The best place to see products that bring you a new visual experience in digital life with the latest technology in digital entertainment and computing is at the ASUS booth at CES. ASUS will be showcasing an exciting array of notebooks, systems, and components, including some brand new products, such as an external high-end graphics solution for mobile computing, and a notebook with an auxiliary display supported by the new Windows® Vista® operating system. We are in South Hall 4/ 35166.
Media and analysts who would like an eye-opening product preview should be sure to visit us at the CES Unveiled event from 4PM to 7PM on Saturday, January 6, 2007. CES Unveiled is CES’ official press event. It will take place in the Marco Polo Ballroom on the first floor of the Sands Expo and Convention Center/ Venetian Hotel. ASUS will be at table 81.
About ASUS
ASUS Computer International is a leading provider of 3C (computing, communications, and consumer electronics) total solutions. Its product portfolio includes notebooks, motherboards, graphics cards, optical drives, information appliances, desktop PCs, servers, wireless solutions, digital home, and networking devices. Backed by world-class engineering and offices and subsidiaries located in all corners of the world, ASUS provides innovative solutions to consumers, businesses and OEM/ODM customers. ASUS products won 2,168 in 2006, with top awards for notebook design excellence such as the iF Gold Award and Reddot Award. The company consistently ranks among the top technology companies in BusinessWeek’s InfoTech 100, and is the perennial leader of the motherboard and graphics card industries. ASUS is a top 4 manufacturer globally of notebooks.
PR Contact
David Ray
Marketing Manager
ASUS Computer International
Telephone: 510-739-3777
Fax: 510-608-4555
Email: david_ray@asus.com
Website: http://usa.asus.com
