Fremont, CA; Nov. 7th, 2006 – ASUS R1F tablet PC is the world’s first notebook to receive Microsoft’s Vista x86 Premium logo that brings new computing and digital entertainment possibilities with the much anticipated Vista operating system. The victory is the first but wont be the last, as ASUS works 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.”

“We are happy to congratulate ASUS for being the world’s first WHQL certified notebook maker,” said Thomas Li, the Sr. Director Microsoft’s OEM department in Taiwan. “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”

Coreâ„¢2 Duo R1F Tablet PC Offers Handwritten Input Support with Convertible Screen
The R1F Series offers a 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.

Increase your productivity and efficiency with handwritten input capability. 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 eraser end and mouse control buttons so that users can now navigate a wide range of applications with single-handed ease. - Press Release

ASUS R1F tablet PC quick specs:

Processors: Intel® Core™2 Duo Processors T7600/T7400/ T7200/T5600/T5500: 2.33GHZ-1.66GHz, 667MHz, 4MB/2MB L2 cache
Chipset: Mobile Intel® 945GM Express Chipset
Memory: DDRII 667MHz, up to 2 GB
Display: 13.3″ WXGA (1280×800) Color Shine LCD, ASUS Splendid Video Intelligence Technology
Graphics: Integrated Intel® 945GM
Hard Drive: SATA 80 / 100 /120 GB, 2nd HDD available, Swappable hard-disk supports
Optical Drive: DVD-Super Multi, Hot Swappable Optical Drive Module
Card Reader: MMC/SD/Mini-SD/XD/Memory Stick/MS Pro/MS-Duo/MS-Pro-Duo
Connectivity: Integrated V.92 MDC Fax/ Modem, with Azalia-Link Compliant , 10/10/1000 Ethernet, Integrated 802.11a/b/g, Built-in Bluetoothâ„¢ V2.0+EDR (optional)
Dimension & Weight: 317x 232x 35mm, 1.9 kg (3-cell, with travel drawer)

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