After announcement earlier this month Asus America added some Core 2 Duo configurations to its notebooks listings on US web site. One of the Core 2 Duo ready notebooks is Asus W3J- under thin and light category. Asus didn’t reveal when this model will be available through US resellers.

Asus W3J-’s specifications: Intel® Coreâ„¢2 Duo Processors T7600/T7400/ T7200/T5600/T5500: 2.33GHZ-1.66GHz, 667MHz, 4MB/2MB L2 cache; Mobile Intel® 945 PM Express Chipset; 1024MB DDR2 667 (512 x2) dual channel; 14″ WXGA (1280 x 768) Glossy; Video Graphics & Memory ATI Radeon X1600 256MB; Hard Drive 100GB 5400RPM; Optical Drive 8x DVD-RW SM Dual Layer; Fax/Modem/LAN/WLAN Intel® High Definition Audio MDC Fax/Modem 10/100/1000 Base T
Pass and support worldwide regulation; Integrated 802.11a/b/g; Built-in Bluetoothâ„¢V2.0+EDR (optional feature); Card Reader SD/MMC/MS/MS PRO; Dimension & Weight 330 x 247 x 30-32.7 mm (W x D x H) 2 Kg (4-cell, weight-saver) ; 2.2Kg (8-cell, weight-saver)

Asus W3J- Overview

Dual Engines, Double Power
Equipped with the latest dual core technology, the Asus W3J enables users to simultaneously run demanding applications, such as running virus scan while talking on Skype and surfing the web. The Asus W3J’s exhilarating capabilities will immerse you in riveting vibrant entertainment at home or on the go with the built-in features of your new mobile dual-core processor-based laptops.

Cinematic Graphics Display
Incorporated with the latest technologies from ASUS, the 14″ widescreen offers special Color Shine glare-type and Crystal Shine high-brightness LCD technologies, presenting clear and sharp images in their true vibrant colors. Together with discrete graphics for 3D video enhancement, the Asus W3J is the perfect entertainment center.

Realistic Audio Deliverance
High quality stereo sound and built-in S/PDIF connection deliver realistic audio performance that completes the total multimedia experience. In addition, the Asus W3J offers the unique Audio DJ feature that enables instant music broadcast. Now there is no need to wait for the notebook to boot nor do you have to enter the OS for music enjoyment.

The latest 3D processing Power
Incorporated with ATI’s Mobility Radeon X1600 and Avivo, the Asus W3J delivers stunning, true-to-life visuals, incredibly smooth video playback and exceptional graphics performance—from personal video recording and high definition TV, to enthusiast-level gaming.

Triple Speed Connection with Wireless Freedom
Responding to the emerging demands of notebook users who have a number of simultaneously working Bluetooth peripherals on their system, including mice, keyboards, headsets, and mobile phones, the W3J notebooks, with the built-in Bluetooth® V2.0+EDR, offer maximum data transfer rates of 2.1 Mbps, 3 times faster than the current device can manage, and hence reducing power consumption, which greatly benefits battery-dependent mobile devices.

ASUS Splendid Video Intelligence technology
The exclusive ASUS Splendid Video Intelligence technology is especially effective for human skin tones, green stretches of grass and trees and blue sky and sea. It takes PC graphics capability to the next level by enhancing depth and color intensity in real time.

It further improves contrast, brightness, skin tone and color saturation for vivid image display. Incorporated with the exclusive ASUS Splendid Video Intelligence Engine (activation hot key: Fn+C), the LCD presents clear and sharp images in their true vibrant colors.

Easier and Faster Digital Data Transmission
Utilize this feature for high application flexibilities even while the notebook is up and running. Exchange between hard drives, combo drives, DVD-Dual drives and battery packs accordingly to create the perfect smart machine. The ExpressCardâ„¢ standard promises to deliver high- performance, modular expansion to notebooks at a lower cost and in a smaller form factor. You will be able to add memory communications and security devices by simply inserting ExpressCardâ„¢ modules into the W3J.

This entry was posted on August 28, 2006 and is filed under ASUSTeK Computer.