Asus have just launched a brand new netbook called the Eee PC 1215N that includes a hardware decoder so that you can play back full1080p HD quality video on large screen displays, amongst other new features.
Part of the new 4th generation Eee PC range from ASUS, the 1215N defies preconceptions that netbooks can only deliver basic performance to users. This multimedia powerhouse-on-the-go combines the latest processor and graphics technology to deliver a visual experience never seen before on a netbook.
NVIDIA® Optimus™ technology intelligently switches between integrated and discrete graphics to provide the optimum graphics solution to help extend battery life, providing a high-performance yet energy efficient balance in performance. Hardware decoders embedded within the 1215N perfectly decode H.264, VC1 and MPEG2 file formats while the HDMI-output port enables Full HD 1080p playback on large screen displays. Combined with a range of storage, connectivity and cloud-computing features it makes the perfect all-rounder for the media-hungry consumer on the move.
Priced at £429 inc VAT, the Eee PC 1215N will be available from Amazon.co.uk and Ebuyer.com.
Key Features:
- Intel® Atom™ D525 CPU
- Next Generation NVIDIA® ION™ Discrete Graphics with NVIDIA® Optimus™ technology
- Up to 7 hours battery life with Super Hybrid Engine technology
- 12.1” WXGA (1366 x 768) HD widescreen display with 16:9 display ratio.
- Multi-touch gesture support – pinch, scroll to navigate with ease
- USB 3.0 for faster transfers (4.8GB per second) and device charging – almost 10x faster than USB 2.0
- Bluetooth 3.0 – almost 8x faster than 2.1
- 802.11n Wi-Fi – faster surfing speeds and higher throughput compared to 802.11b/g standards.
- Web-cam with cover for added security and privacy when not in use
- 250GB hard drive – supplemented by 500GB of ASUS WebStorage
- ASUS @Vibe software trial – giving users one-stop access to music, videos, radio stations, and more.
- LocaleMe software – leverages on Microsoft’s Bing map helping users to pinpoint their exact location, as well as provide information about the surrounding areas
- Access to Boingo global Wi-Fi services at a special price. A single account gives users access to over 100,000 hotspots at airports, hotels, cafes and restaurants around the world.
- Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium OS
Check out the Asus website for more information and watch out for our hands on review soon.
