ASUS Releases Sexy W5A Notebook

By Ian Bell Published June 20, 2005

ASUS Releases Sexy W5A Notebook — Image used with permission by copyright holder

ASUS definitely has the right idea with their new W5A laptop. Build a sexy, sleek laptop computer, add some hip and powerful features, and get ready for the onslaught of people ready to buy it. The W5A features an integrated 1.3-megapixel camera which swivels – perfect for the business or casual user that wants to use video conferencing. Skype users in particular will find the integrated camera very appealing.

The system also features DDRII memory, an RF based mouse receiver, optical drives, built in microphone, WiFi 802.11b/g, Bluetooth, FireWire and the kitchen sink. But seriously, there is nothing this little tyke can’t do, and it weighs less than 4 LBS. More specifications are listed below:

Specifications:

Display: 12.1″ WXGA
OS: MicrosoftÂ® WindowsÂ® XP Professional
CPU: IntelÂ® PentiumÂ® M 740, 533MHz, 1.7GHz, 2MB L2 Cache
HDD: 40GB
Chipset: Intel 915GM
Memory: 512MB of DDR2 400, upgradeable to 768MB
Wireless: 802.11b/g, Bluetooth, RF mouse receiver
Web-cam: 1.3M pixel web-camera
Interface: 3 X USB, 1x TV-Out, 1 x Card-Reader. 1X 1394, 1X PCMCIA
Dimension and Weight: 29.7 x 22 x 2.7-3.1 cm, 1.6kg
11.7 x 8.7 x 1.2 inches, 3.53lbs

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