ASUS Launches B80A Notebook

Taiwan-headquartered AsusTeK Inc. has launched a new notebook – the B80A – aimed at businesspersons and people on the move. This sub-2.5 Kg (with 6-cell battery) tool measures 34.1 cm by 24.5 cm by up to 3.7 cm height, making it a true-blue notebook in its range.

The machine is powered by Intel Centrino 2 Processor T9400, and also comes with the T5850, P8600 and P7350 variants, which also affects the price tag. The motherboard has mobile Intel GM45 Express chipset and Wi-Fi Link 5100 for wireless internet access. Users can buy versions with SATA 250 Gb with an rpm of 7,200; or they can go for SATA 160 Gb / 250 Gb / 320 Gb, each with 5,400 rpm. You can avail of main memory of up to 4 Gb of DDR2 800 Mhz RAM.

The machine comes with a widescreen display of 14.1″, with a choice available between WXGA or WXGA+. Throw in a optical drive (DVD Super Multi) and an optional video camera (built-in 1.3 M pixel camera),  with a built-in Bluetooth V2.1 (EDR+ is optional), and the notebook is complete.

Interesting features include an optional docking system that provides connectivity to your other peripherals, and a built-in LED system in the keyboard, making working in the dark seminar rooms possible.

Read more about the product here.