What has Jay Chou, Asus, Intel and Bang & Olufsen have in common? The answer is a new limited edition N-series notebook computer from ASUS.
Jay Chou, renowned artist and songwriter, was appointed by ASUS as the Chief Designer of the N3, which features 2nd generation Intel Core processors and Sandy Bridge architecture that enhance both graphics and multitasking performance.
The notebook also comes with the SonicMaster audio technology which was co-developed last year by a dedicated ASUS team and leading sound experts from Bang & Olufsen ICEpower.
Jay Chou collects his honorary staff pass from ASUS Chairman Jonney Shih.
The notebook was launched in a media conference in Taipei by Jay Chou and ASUS Chairman Jonney Shih. Hoping to blend technology with art, Shih believes that “this strong partnership <with Jay Chou> will continue to bring more exciting products to our customers”.
The notebook is estimated to be available in Singapore by the first half of July 2011 and will retail for S$1298 (GST included).
Unique design inspired by traditional and modern motifs
ASUS Chairman Jonney Shih and celebrity Jay Chou launches the limited edition N series notebook.
Jay Chou transformed his passion and devotion for music into innovative notebook design by using music notes, sheet music, piano concepts and other musical icons as inspiration for a truly unique notebook. The combination of modern “J-style” text-wrapping with a classical Chinese blue and white porcelain finish infuses the notebook with strong and diverse Asian aesthetics.
“It has been a tremendous pleasure to work with the ASUS Design Center. They were able to translate and transform my musical inspirations onto the N series notebook product design and functionality. Every detail on the N series perfectly portrays my personal taste and multimedia lifestyle,” said Jay Chou.
Enhanced sight and sound
The Intel chips in the N3 upgrade graphics and boost flexible multitasking performance while optimizing power consumption. SonicMaster incorporates grand, theater-like acoustics with the constrained physical dimensions of a notebook PC.
The audio technology delivers the clear treble and resonant bass on any portable PC. SonicMaster also enables wide-reaching and powerful surround-sound effects, creating theater-grade and highly lifelike audio.
Below are the main specifications of this collector’s item.
| Model: | N43SL |
| Processor: | Intel Core i5-2410M (2.3GHz) |
| Operating system: | Genuine Windows 7 Home Premium (64-bit) |
| Chipset: | Mobile Intel HM65 Express chipsets |
| RAM: | 4GB DDR3 RAM |
| HDD: | 640GB SATA HDD (5400rpm) |
| Display: | 14.0” LED-Backlit (1366×768) |
| VGA: | NVIDIA GeForce GT 540M with 2GB dedicated VRAM |
| ODD: | SuperMulti Double Layer |
| WLAN: | Integrated 802.11b/g/n + Bluetooth |
| Audio: | Audio by Bang & Olufsen ICEpower & SonicMaster technology |
| Weight: | 2.4Kg (with 6-cell battery) |
| Dimension: | 35.0(W) x 24.0(D) x 3.30 ~ 3.70 (H) cm |
| RSP: | $1,298 (GST Included) |
| Availability: | Estimated 1st – 2nd week July 2011 |
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