If you were already bewildered by Asus' ever-expanding Eee PC range of low
cost laptops, here's some bad news - there's more to come.
Asus today
officially revealed a new complete notebook, with impressive hardware, with
a small 12.1" WXGA screen. In this tiny package, the N20A packs the full
potential of a Core 2 Duo platform while its little brother, the A10, uses the
Intel Atom. The list of processors is quite satisfying: Intel Core 2 Duo P9400,
P8600, P7350 or T5850. The GPU used is the Intel X4500HD, on a GM45 Express
chipset. This is a very nice combination with the processors, especially if you
are a HD addict. You can use the HDMI port to send the picture to a bigger TV
screen, if you find the 12.1" screen is not big enough. The hard drives
available in this model are 160, 250 or 320GB, all 2.5", spinning at 5400RPM.
The amount of RAM memory that can fit in N20A is 4GB in 2 x SODIMM sockets.
Battery optionals include 2600, 4200 or 7800 mAh versions. An approximate weight
of this device is about 1.85 kilograms with the smallest 3-cell battery. The
laptop includes CD/DVD burner, eSATA, mini D-Sub, 8-in-1 card reader, 3x USB
ports, webcam, and a number of other hardware and software extras that can make
your life a lot easier. Unfortunately the notebook lacks any firewire ports. For
a wireless connection a v2.0 Bluetooth + EDR, Intel Wireless WiFi Link 5100 ABGN
and in some regions a 3/3.5G antenna are included. Prices start at $1000.