Asus N10

Summary: 10.2″, HDMI, NVIDIA GeForce 9300GS Graphics, Intel Atom, Fall 2008

Last Updated: November 6, 2008

Available models - US:
ASUS N10E-A1
- ZipZoomFly.com - $495 After Mail-in Rebate
- MWave.com
- Amazon
- Model #90N-SSCA3111152UEL0Y
- 1GB RAM
- 160GB HDD
- 802.11b/g WiFi
- Windows XP Home
- Intel GMA 950 Graphics
- May not have fingerprint reader
- May only have 3-cell battery

ASUS N10J-A1
- MWave.com
- Amazon - varied
- ZipZoomFly.com (out of stock)
- 2GB RAM
- 160GB HDD
- 802.11b/g/n WiFi
- Windows Vista Home Premium
- nVidia GeForce 9300M G (256MB)
- Fingerprint reader
- 6-cell battery

ASUS N10J-A2
- MWave.com
- Amazon - varied
- ZipZoomFly.com
- 2GB RAM
- 320GB HDD
- 802.11b/g/n WiFi
- Windows Vista HBusiness
- nVidia GeForce 9300M G (256MB)
- Fingerprint reader
- 6-cell battery

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- Asus N20A will not be a sequel to the N10 - it is a conventional notebook and not a netbook.
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- Part of the netbook segment

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Product Name: Asus N10
Official Page:
Manufacturer: Asus.com.tw (Asustek)
Announced: Leaked August 22, 2008
Available: Possiby between September or before the end of 2008
Status: In production
Price: Supposedly €330 - €430 ($488 - $637) - Engadget reports starting at $599
Markets: Korea in September

Models:
Asus N10E: $599 - Integrated (probably Intel) graphics, small hard drive
Asuis N10J: $699 - NVIDIA and Intel switched graphics, larger hard drive

Features:
- HDMI Out
- Dedicated NVIDIA GeForce 9300GS Graphics (which apparently can be switched to an intregrated graphics chipset after a reboot)
- Fingerprint reader (maybe optional)
- Looks to be some kind of turbo mode
- Looks to be some kind of screen magnification button
- Possibly 1x ExpressCard
- Wireless hardware switch
- “Express Gate”

Updates over previous models:
- This represents a new line for Asustek

Manufacturer’s Description:

Specifications:
CPU: Intel Atom
Chipset: Probably Intel
Front-side Bus: Probably 533MHz
Memory:
Memory Capacity:

Graphics/Display:
Display: 10.2″ LED-Backlit
Resolution: 1024×600 (probably)
Widescreen: Yes
Touchscreen: No
Graphics Chipset: NVIDIA GeForce 9300GS Graphics (and possibly Intel - switchable)
Graphics Memory:
Other: 1x HDMI Out, 1x VGA Out

Storage:
Hard Drive Type:
Hard Drive Capacity:
Optical: External USB
Other:

Connectivity:
Wireless: Yes
Modem: No
Ethernet: Yes
Bluetooth: Bluetooth 2.0 (maybe optional)
Mobile Broadband:

Input/Output:
Audio Chipset:
Internal Speakers/Microphone: 2x Altec Lansing Speakers
Audio I/O: 1x Line-Out/Speakers, 1x Line-In/Microphone
USB: 3x USB 2.0
Firewire: No
PC Card: Possibly 1x ExpressCard
Flash/Memory Card Reader: 1x Secure Digital (SD) including Secure Digital High Capacity (SDHC)
Keyboard/Mouse: Touchpad
Other: 1.3MP Webcam

Security:
Biometric/Fingerprint: Fingerprint reader (maybe optional)
Trusted Platform Module (TPM):
Other:

Software & Warranty:
Operating System: Microsoft Windows Vista
Other Software:
Warranty:
Drivers:

Battery:
Options: 6-cell
Battery Life: 6 hours

Dimensions:
Width: inches / mm
Depth: inches / mm
Height: inches / mm
Weight: pounds / kg

Reviews and Articles:
- LAPTOP Magazine - September 18, 2008 - Video Hands-On
- LAPTOP Magazine - September 17, 2008 - Photos
- Engadget - September 17, 2008 - Hands On
- AVING USA - September 3, 2008 - Photos, Korea
- Blogee.net - August 22, 2008 - Photos, information (French)

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