Summary: 2007, 11.1″ Intel Core Duo Low Voltage
– Replaced by the Asus U2E
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Product Name: ASUS U1 / U1F
Official Page: Event.ASUS.com and ASUS.com
Manufacturer: ASUS
Announced: 2007
Available: 2007
Price: Around $2100 – $2200 + (see ASUS.com correct/current pricing)
Markets: Various markets (check your local version of ASUS.com)
Note: Out of production
Models:
– Asus U1F-1P003E – UK, U2400, 1GB RAM, 80GB HDD
– Asus U1F-1P038E – UK, Core 2 Duo U7500 ULV, 1.5GB RAM, 100GB HDD
Related Laptops:
– Similar generation to the 13.3″ ASUS U3
Features:
– LED Backlit Display
– Magnesum Alloy and Carbon Fiber for the cover/case to protect it
– Optional external Blu-Ray drive
– “Piano Black” lid and Matte Black leather around keyboard (cowhide)
– 1.3MP Built-in Camera
– Hardware Wi-Fi switch
– ASUS PowerGear 4 switch – hardware switch for adjusting power/usage (either performance or battery life)
– Display has glossy coating
– A cloth wipe is included for cleaning the display/case
– LCD Display has a hard backing for enhanced protection
Manufacturer’s Description:
The ultra compact 11″ widescreen U1F is tailor made for metropolitan professionals to stay on the move with style.
To enhance the overall high mobility design of the U1F while keeping all parts well-protected, magnesium-aluminum alloy and carbonfiber are used for the cover and base of the notebook respectively. From the exterior piano painted LCD cover, stainless contour and carbonfiber housing to genuine leather bound palm rest, the U1F exudes luxury with unique sophistication.
The screen adopts a special LED backlight panel that operates with lowers power consumption and offers better luminance as well as faster response time for a pleasant viewing experience.
High gloss rate piano painting surface of the LCD cover not only gives the notebooks an automobile finish, but it also enhances toughness of the cover.
The U1F with stainless contour and carbonfiber housing to genuine leather bound palm rest excels in computing capability and leads the way to classic luxury.
Specifications:
CPU: Intel Core Duo U2400 (1.06GHz), Core 2 Duo U7500 ULV
Chipset: Intel 945GM Express / Centrino
Front-side Bus:
Memory: DDR2 667MHz
Memory Capacity: 512MB Built-in, 1x slot, maximum 1.5GB
Graphics/Display:
Display: 11.1-inch LCD Display – LED Backlit with “Colore Shine & Crystal Shine” – “ASUS Splendid Video Intelligence Technology
Resolution: 1366×768
Touchscreen: No
Widescreen: Yes
Graphics Chipset: Graphics Card: Intel Graphics Media Accelerator 950 (GMA950)
Graphics Memory: Up to 224MB
Other: VGA/Mini-D-sub Out
Storage:
Hard Drive: 1.8-inch 40GB, 60GB, 80GB 4200rpm, 100GB
Optical: External DVD Writer (USB) – Blu-Ray, Dual-Layer DVD (optional)
Other:
Connectivity:
Wireless: Intel PRO/Wireless 3945ABG 802.11a/b/g
Modem: 56K V9x
Ethernet: 10/100 Ethernet
Bluetooth: Bluetooth v2.0 +EDR+ A2DP
Mobile Broadband: Must use ExpressCard slot (3rd party HSDPA Card)
Input/Output:
Audio Chipset:
Speakers:
Audio I/O: Microphone-in, Line-out, S/PDIF, Headphone-out
USB: 4x USB 2.0
Firewire: 1x 4-pin FireWire IEEE1394
PC Card: 1x ExpressCard
Flash/Memory Card Reader: 8-in-1 Secure Digital (SD), MultiMedia Card (MMC), Memory Stick (MS), MS Pro, xD
Other: 1.3MP built-in camera
Security:
Biometric/Fingerprint: Fingerprint reader
Other: TPM (Trusted Platform Module) v1.2, Hard Drive Protection, Hardware Passwords
Software & Warranty:
Operating System: Microsoft Windows Vista Home Basic, Premium, and Business
Other Software:
Warranty: Limited two-year global warranty (1 year on battery)
Drivers:
Battery:
Options: Lithium-Ion 3-cell and 6-cell batteries
Battery Life: PC Magazine estimated up to 5-6 hours
Dimensions:
Width: 275mm (10.83 inches)
Depth: 190mm (7.48 inches)
Height: 17.9 – 29mm (0.70 – 1.14 inches)
Weight: 1 – 1.1kg with 3-cell battery (2.2 – 2.4 pounds)
Articles/Reviews:
– MobileWhack.com – July 2007 – Named Best Notebook for 2007 by Taiwan Trade Association
– PC Magazine – July 2007 – 3.5 / 5
– PC World – Article
– CNET Asia Review – May 2007 – 8.3 / 10
– TrustedReviews – February 2007 – 8 / 10
– CNET Asia – A top five ultraportable notebook (February 2007)