News Release
ASUS XG Station Empowers Upgradeable Graphics Power for Notebook Computers Enjoy Up to 10-times Faster Graphics Power with Cinematic Audio Performance
Fremont, CA: January 6, 2007 - ASUS, the leading provider of high-performance graphics solutions, today launched the XG Station, the world’s first external graphics card station for notebook computers. The XG station includes USB 2.0 and Dolby headphones, and seamlessly integrates notebook computing with PC graphics power.
Engage Mobility with Powerful Graphics Processing
As technology advances to accommodate all aspects of modern life, digital devices are often merged or connected to maximumize their benefits. ASUS’ XG Station strikes the perfect balance between mobile notebook computing and high powered 3D gaming or multimedia.
When on the go, slim and compact notebooks allow maximum mobility and convenience. At home, people prefer a large LCD monitor for enhanced visual enjoyment. ASUS XG Station brings the power of a dedicated 3D graphics engine to mobile computing, providing users with the best of both worlds. Simply plug in the XG Station to the LCD monitor and connect the notebook via an Express Card connector and get ready to game!
Fast and Upgradeable Graphics Power
The world’s first graphics station, XG Station provides a standard PCI Express slot for additional graphics computing power on notebook computers with an Express Card slot, delivering Windows® Vista® Premium performance. The device also conveniently accommodates future graphics technology such as HDCP and HDMI. Lab experiments on a notebook based on Intel 945GM graphics connected to the XG station with an ASUS EN7900GS graphics card showed an astounding 9 times increase in acceleration.
Sensational AV Enjoyment
XG Station also features enhanced audio and video functions. With Dolby® Headphone technology any headphone is capable to delivers cinematic 5.1-channel surround sound during PC game play and music or video playback. Real-time overclocking is easily achieved with the ergonomic knob design for simple GPU clock speed adjustments.
Large Information Display and Easy Control
XG Station is designed with ease of use in mind. A large LED screen is used to provide clear display of critical system status statistics including the following:
- System master volume
- GPU clock speed
- Current GPU temperature
- Dolby® Headphone feature status
- GPU fan speed Indicator
The XG Station also has a dedicated control panel to let users control settings through a GUI based interface and easily switch modes between the notebook screen and the external LCD monitor.
The XG Station is currently scheduled to be released at the beginning of Q2 2007.
A full package will include the XG Station graphics docking station, one ASUS EN7900GS graphics card and assorted accessories.
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.
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David Ray
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ASUS Computer International
Telephone: 510-739-3777
Fax: 510-608-4555
Email: david_ray@asus.com
Website: http://usa.asus.com
