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Asus is soon going to launch the world's first quad-core gaming notebook called the G71. According to Asus, the G71 delivers a total gaming experience in a highly portable package, with an emphasis on audio clarity and stunning graphics performance.

The fastest notebook in the G71 series is powered by Intel's Core 2 Extreme Mobile QX9300 processor and provides overclocking capabilities. It comes with a 17 inch display screen, powered by Nvidia's Geforce 9700M GT graphic card. It includes 4 GigaBytes of DDR3 memory and upto 1 TeraBytes of hard disk space.

The G71 series comes with the following great new features:
Direct Console 2.0 - is an all-in-one gaming control interface that allows users to select from three processor speed settings depending on their mode of usage. The gaming hotkeys enable users to launch their favorite games with a single touch and execute in-game commands on-the-fly.

Direct Messenger - Users can now read their emails and communicate via MSN through the Direct Messenger. Acting as a secondary display, it displays email notifications, instant messages, battery reserves and system loadings in real-time even during a game in progress.

Great Sound - Equipped with a subwoofer, Altec Lansing speakers deliver excellent sound reproduction.

Eee Stick - simple plug and play gaming solution that allows users to interact with the game by translating their hand motions into corresponding movements onscreen. Consisting of an Activation stick, a Navigation stick and a 2.4GHz RF dongle. It has a broadcast range of up to 10 meters, allowing users more leeway for physical movement.


G71 Specifications:
CPU: Intel Quad Core QX9300; Intel Core2Duo Extreme Processor X9100; Intel Core2Duo Processor T9600/ T9400/ P8600/ P8400/ P7350
RAM: upto 4 GB DDR3 1066 MHz
HDD: 1TB (500GB x 2) 5,400 rpm; 640GB (320GB x 2) 5,400 rpm; 500GB (250GB x 2) 5,400 rpm; 400GB (200GB x 2) 7,200 rpm; 200GB 7,200 rpm
GPU: Nvidia GeForce 9700M GT with 512MB GDDR3
Screen size: 17 inch
Other Features:

• DVD Super Multi Double Layer/ Light Scribe/ DVD combo / Blu-ray DVD writer
• Intel Wimax/Wifi LAN
• Bluetooth v2.1 + EDR
• 2 Mega Pixel Web Camera

Price: Yet to be announced

Source: Asus