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Asus N10 Ultra Portable Netbook


Author:  Jason Jacobs
Date:  2008.11.05
Topic:  Notebooks
Provider:  Killer Notebooks
Manufacturer:  Asus






Asus N10 Netbook

Asus logo

Specifications:

Processor & Cache Memory
Intel® Atom® Processor N270 : 1.6 GHz 533 MHz, On-Die 512K Cache;
Operating System
Genuine Windows Vista® Ultimate,
Genuine Windows Vista® Business,
Genuine Windows Vista® Home Premium,
Chipset
Intel® 945GSE
Main Memory
DDR2 533 MHz SDRAM, 1 x SODIMM socket for expansion up to 2GB SDRAM
Display
10.2" WSVGA Color-Shine (Glare-type)
Video Graphics & Memory
NVIDIA® GeForce® 9300M GS with 256MB VRAM
Hard Drive
2.5" 9.5mm SATA

320GB,5400rpm
250GB,5400rpm
160GB,5400rpm
Card Reader
8 in 1 card reader: SD,MMC,MS,MS-Pro,mini SD w/ adapter,MS-Duo,MS-Pro Duo via adapter
Video Camera
1.3 Mega Pixel web camera
(optional)
Fax/Modem/LAN/WLAN
Integrated 802.11a/b/g/n or 802.11b/g
Built-in Bluetooth™ V2.0+EDR (optional)
LED Status Indicator
Power-on/Suspend
Battery Charging/full/low
Storage device access
Capital Lock
Bluetooth on status indicator
Interface
1 x Express card
1 x Microphone-in jack
1 x Headphone-out jack (S/PDIF)
1 x VGA port/Mini D-sub 15-pin for external monitor
3 x USB 2.0 ports
1 x RJ45 LAN Jack for LAN insert
1 x HDMI
1 x WLAN On/Off Switch
1 x Bluetooth On/Off Switch
UMA/Discrete Switch
Hot Keys

Function Keys:
Fn+F1 Suspend switch
Fn+F2 WLAN switch
Fn+F2 Bluetooth switch
Fn+F3 Access to the E-mail
Fn+F4 Access to the Internet
Fn+F5 Brightness down
Fn+F6 Brightness up
Fn+F7 LCD on/off
Fn+F8 LCD/CRT switch display
Fn+F9 TouchPad Lock
Fn+F10 Volume on/mute
Fn+F11 Volume down
Fn+F12 Volume up
Fn+Space Power 4Gear +
Fn+C Splendid
Fn+T Power4Phone
Fn+V Camera capture
Fn+A Light Sensor
Fn+↑: Stop
Fn+↓: Play/Pause
Fn+ ←:Skip to Previous Track
Fn+ →:Skip to Next Track
Audio
Built-in Azalia compliant audio chip, with 3D effect & full duplex
Built-in speaker and microphone
Keyboard
26.3mm size Keyboard
Battery Pack & Life
3 cells: 2400 mAh,
6 cells: 4800 mAh,
AC Adapter
Output: 19 V DC, 3.42 A, 65W
Input: 100-240V V AC, 50/60 Hz universal
Dimension & Weight
27.6 x 19.5 x 3.71 cm (W x D x H)
1.4 kg (with 3 cell battery)
Security
BIOS Booting / HDD User Password Protection and security lock
Kensington lock hole
Supplied Accessories
Optical Mouse Carrying bag
Multimedia Software
ASUSDVD 6-in-1
Virus & Tool Software
Norton™ Internet Security 2008
Adobe Acrobat Reader 8.0
Power2Go
ASUS Utility
Asus Win flash for BIOS and Driver live Update
ASUS SmartLogon
ASUS Net 4 switch
Asus Power4Gear eXtreme
Asus Live Update
Asus Multi-Frame
Asus NB Probe +
ASUS Life Frame 3
Asus Wireless Console
ASUS Splendid
Asus Screen Saver
ASUS Zoom In
Warranty & e-support
2-year limited global hardware warranty
*different by country
1-year battery pack warranty
On-line problem resolution through web interface (BIOS, Driver update)
OS (Microsoft Windows Vista) install/uninstall consultation
Bundled software install/uninstall consultation
ASUS software supporting

What stands out here is that Asus has chosen to include a 160, 250, or 320GB HD with the N10, making it one of the only models of 10.2 inch screen laptops with such a large storage capacity. The N10 also sports the options for 802.11n and Bluetooth as well as biometrics in its small frame. What is not mentioned above but did some in our package is Asus' registration card which if filled out within 60 days grants the purchaser an extra one year of Accidental Damage Warranty. This warranty covers drops, spills, fire, and surge damage. This kind of coverage can cost upwards of $200-300 USD on average laptops and Asus is throwing it in if you register within 60 days. You can bet we filled out that card and sent it in ASAP.

Other highlights include built in Altec Lansing speakers and a massive amount of built in software which surprisingly enough is actually useful as opposed tothe bloatware usually found on most pre-loaded laptops.

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