News Release
Award-Winning W5 Line Adds Auxiliary Display to Unleash
Full Power of Vista® First Product Available to Utilize Windows® Vista® Sideshow Technology
Fremont, CA: January 6, 2007 - ASUS, a leading provider of high-performance notebook computers, today introduced a whole new way of mobile computing with the revolutionary W5Fe series. The compact 12” wide notebook offers high mobility with quick and easy data access convenience with a cutting-edge external auxiliary display on the LCD cover that utilizes SideShow technology. Known for its engineering strength, ASUS once again takes the lead into the new Windows® Vista® era.
The W5Fe, based on the award-winning W5 series design, is packed with a wide range of exclusive features, including display technologies for enhanced digital entertainment enjoyment as well as a high-resolution swivel webcam for wire-free video communication. The two spindle design with a card reader slot and Bluetooth 2.0+EDR ensures extensive connectivity as well as ample data storage.
One-Step Forward in Mobile Computing Technology
With the launch of Microsoft’s Vista® Operating System, notebooks are now capable of more powerful processing that will change and improve current computing behavior. SideShow is an independent operating system that can be switched on without booting up the whole system. With embedded flash memory, users can save selected data to SideShow, in forms of text, images and audio for later review. The external system is well synchronized with the main operating system so that users can set for automatic outlook updates (emails, calendar and meeting appointments) when the main system is powered on for swift refresh to ensure data consistency.
Second Glance
The W5Fe’s auxiliary display is a shortcut to viewing a wide range of information, including meeting schedules, phone numbers, addresses, and recent e-mail messages. This becomes a very handy tool when, for instance, one needs to take a quick look at the meeting agenda in a crowded elevator. On the entertainment front, the outer display can be used to view photos, play music and play games such as Solitaire. In addition, SideShow can even act as the mobile navigation device and guide the way with a map display!
The W5Fe is definitely the next hot digital gadget that offers powerful processing, sleek design, seamless integration and even a quick peek at important data without opening the notebook. Enjoy the new-edge computing with a personal touch.
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
