If you are in the market for a new netbook, and you love Lamborghini, then you should take a look at the ASUS-Lamborghini Eee PC VX6 Ultraportable 12.1” Notebook. Here we have our review.
Here is how ASUS describe the VX6:
The ASUS-Lamborghini Eee PC VX6 ultraportable 12.1” notebook, co-designed by Lamborghini and inspired by the superstar Murcielago LP640 Roadster.
With the brand new, high performance dual core Intel Atom D525 processor, next generation NVIDIA Ion 2 graphics and NVIDIA Optimus technology it delivers breath-taking graphics and audio at incredible speeds. The desirable combination of style and performance plus a multitude of connectivity features including USB 3.0 and Express Gate, make this miniature machine the perfect accessory for travelling in style.
About ASUS
ASUS, the world’s top 3 consumer notebook vendor and the maker of the world’s
best selling and most award winning motherboards, is a leading enterprise in the new
digital era.
ASUS designs and manufactures products that perfectly meet the needs of today’s
digital home, office and person, with a broad portfolio that includes motherboards,
graphics cards, displays, desktop PCs, notebooks, netbooks, servers, multimedia,
wireless solutions, networking devices and mobile phones.
Driven by innovation and committed to quality, ASUS won 3,268 awards in 2009, and
is widely credited with revolutionizing the PC industry with the Eee PC™. With a
global staff of more than ten thousand people and a world-class R&D team of 3,000
engineers, the company’s revenue for 2009 was US$7.5 billion.
Specifications
Processor: Intel® Atom™ D525 (dual-core, 1.8GHz)
Chipset: Intel® NM10
Memory: 2GB DDR3
Graphics: NVIDIA® ION™ 2 (512MB VRAM) with Optimus technology
Storage: 250GB hard drive + 500GB ASUS WebStorage
Screen: 12.1” LED-backlit with 1366 x 768 resolution
Networking: 802.11b/g/n Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 3.0, 10/100 Ethernet (RJ-45)
Ports: VGA, HDMI, 2x USB 3.0, 1x USB 2.0, 3.5mm headphone,
3.5mm line-in, MMC/SD Card reader
Webcam: 1.3-megapixel
Battery: 6-cell (57.72Wh) lithium-ion with up to 6 hour battery life
Size: 297 x 204 x 28.7mm (11.7 x 8 x 1.13”)
Weight: 1.5kg (3.31lbs)
Operating system: Microsoft® Windows™ 7 Home Premium and ASUS Express Gate
Warranty: Global 1-year collect and return
As you can see, the specification is pretty impressive in terms of ports – HDMI and 2 USB 3.0 ports are a very good addition.
What’s in the Box?
The box, which itself looks very cool, contains the VX6, a couple of manuals and a power supply.
The power supply is tiny – just look at the picture of it next to my iPhone 4.
