Asus Launch Eee PC 1215N Netbook

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 4^th 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.