The New ASUS U2E with 32GB Solid State Drive Integrates Luxury and Technology and Sets High Standards for Fashionable Notebooks

CONSUMER ELECTRONICS SHOW, LAS VEGAS, NV (JANUARY 5, 2008) – ASUS, worldwide leader in component and notebook computer design and manufacturing, today announced the plan to showcase the long-anticipated 11-inch 2lb all-in-one notebook featuring a 32GB solid state drive (SSD). The integration of SSD allows the ASUS U2E to be shock resistant and reliable. As a part of the effort to introduce eco-friendly notebook designs, the upcoming U2E is energy efficient thanks to both its SSD and the LED back-lit panel.

Luxury and Utility Fused Into One
The U2 is designed and crafted to deliver the highest level of luxury, and presents itself as a bona fide lifestyle accessory that is infinitely useful and versatile. The luxury feast extends to the notebook chassis, where its unity of form and function is showcased with the screen and keyboard designed to join seamlessly at the polished plated hinge – reminiscent of a cufflink-inspired design. Hand polished stainless steel frame and copper etch detailing exist in sublime harmony with premium leather, creating an interplay of warmth and cool high-tech aesthetic that mirrors the principle of perfection attained from visual and tactile balance.

Live Video Communication with ASUS Smart Logon Face Recognition Technology
The high-resolution webcam module is one of the smallest lenses available, and is integrated seamlessly into the U2’s LCD panel. For hands-free access, the webcam is complemented with the exclusive ASUS SmartLogon software that intelligently recognizes its rightful owner and grants access to the computer accordingly after a positive facial scan.

Visit ASUS at the Las Vegas Convention Center, South Hall 4, #35162. To schedule a meeting, go to http://promos.asus.com/US/CES2008/asusces2008_requestmktmtg.html.

About ASUS
ASUS is a world class leader in design and manufacture of 3C total solutions. With a global staff of more than 100,000 and an award-winning R&D design team, BusinessWeek’s “InfoTech 100” has ranked ASUS among the top 100 technology companies in the world for ten straight years. In 2006, ASUS reported annual revenue of $17.4 billion dollars and shipped over 55 million motherboards – representing 1 in 3 PCs sold in the world during that year. With its innovative product designs, legendary quality and superb customer support, ASUS took home the honor from Wall Street Asia as the Number 1 Manufacturer in Quality and Services in 2006.

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