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ASUS launches a slew of new laptops - [hardware]
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ASUS finally took a break from cranking out an endless series of Eee PCs to revamp some of its traditional laptop lines. The new Asus F8 notebooks come in several colors and feature the Asus Express Gate technology to go online in 8s. The Asus F8 comes in five colors: blue, black, maroon, pink or white. Not only is the ASUS F8 powered by a dedicated higher performance 3D graphics core, it also features a built-in TV tuner (depending on market) with a remote control that is safely stored in its own slot on the notebook when not in use. The other models are:
- B50A business laptop: 15.4-inch screen, Penryn Core 2 Duos on Intel's GM45 Express chipset with ASUS's Expressgate SplashTop implementation and integrated X4500 graphics, max 4GB RAM and 320GB drive, spill-resistant keyboard, Bluetooth, WiFi, dual-layer burner, 1.3 megapixel webcam.

- F8 laptops: 14.1-inch WXGA screen, Penryn Core 2 Duos with 256MB ATI Mobility Radeon HD 3470 graphics with Express Gate, TV tuner with remote control, up to 4GB RAM and a 320GB drive, 1.3 megapixel swivel webcam, five available colors.

- F6 "scented" laptops: 13.3-inch screen, lids feature five available graphics and fragrances (really), Penryn Core 2 Duos with 256MB ATI Mobility Radeon HD 3470 graphics with Express Gate, TV tuner with remote control, up to 4GB RAM and a 320GB drive, fingerprint scanner.

- G71V and G50V "Republic of Gamers" laptops: 17-inch (G71) and 15-inch (G50) gaming laptops with up to Intel Core 2 Quad QX9300 processors and 512MB NVIDIA GeForce 9700M GT graphics, 4GB of RAM, 2x 500GB hard drives, dual-layer burner, 2.0 megapixel swivel webcam, LED lighting effects, gaming hotkeys.


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