-- With its dual Radeon 4870 GPUs in CrossfireX, 6GB of RAM and 5.1 surround sound speaker system, the W90Vp redefines notebook performance --
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Fremont, CA (April 1, 2009) – ASUS, a world leader in mobile technology, is proud to announce that its benchmark-crushing W90Vp Republic of Gamers notebook is officially available to frame-rate hungry gamers in North America. With an introductory MSRP of $2,499 USD, the W90Vp is a desktop replacement notebook that offers record-breaking performance in a stylish, aggressively-designed chassis inspired by high-performance luxury vehicles. The technology press has already had a chance to put the W90Vp through its paces, and has concluded it is easily the world’s most powerful gaming notebook. Computer Shopper writes, ““Every so often a notebook comes along that is so impressive that it raises the bar for all comers. The Asus W90Vp-X1is that notebook.” Notebookreview.com also described the W90Vp as…”easily the fastest notebook we have ever reviewed and faster than most desktops.”
Desktop Power in a Portable Package
Based on an ASUS motherboard using an Intel X38 desktop chipset, the W90Vp boasts a Discrete Graphics Engine (DGE) using a pair of ATI Radeon 4870 videocards with 1GB of video memory in CrossfireX, 6GB of system memory, and an overclockable Intel Core 2 Quad-core processor for class-leading performance. The DGE with its dual Radeon cards offers mind-blowing performance, allowing it to reach over 15,000 3Dmarks in 3DMark06 in overclocked mode – a score that puts all notebooks, and some desktops, to shame.
Blu-ray HD and 5.1 Audio With Built-in Subwoofer
The W90Vp is a portable movie theater with its Blu-ray drive, glorious 18.4” LCD running at full 16:9 HD 1920x1080 resolution, and an amazing Dolby-certified sound system. The sharp display features an edgeless cover for a true home theater experience that is complimented by booming audio from the integrated 5.1 Altec Lansing speaker system with a built-in subwoofer.
Seven Second Boot with Express Gate
With the W90Vp you can quickly and easily access the web, instant messages, look at photos and more with its Express Gate quick-boot environment. Just press the W90Vp’s Express Gate button and in seconds you’ll be in a fully-functional Linux environment – perfect for quickly checking your email, listening to music, or making a Skype call.
Fly the Republic of Gamers Flag
The W90Vp is the newest member of the Republic of Gamers (ROG) family, which is comprised of ASUS hardware specifically designed to meet gamers’ needs. With the W90Vp you are ready for LAN action right out of the box, as this gaming notebook ships inside a sturdy ROG backpack as well as a Razer gaming mouse that offers deadly accuracy and all-day comfort.
Soft Touch Controls
ASUS makes controlling a wide array of functions as easy as swiping your finger or tapping the notebook’s surface. The left side features both volume and media controls, while the upper portion of the chassis features an LCD brightness strip and several quick-launch application buttons for disabling the touchpad, overclocking the CPU and much more.
Warranty and Support: ASUS 360: The Best Service Guaranty in the Industry and Accidental Damage Protection - A combined value of over $250!
The W90Vp series is covered by the best warranty in the industry, ASUS 360. ASUS 360 is a premium service package that includes a 2-year limited global hardware warranty, a 1-year battery pack warranty, and a 30-day zero bright dot warranty. ASUS also offers free two-way standard overnight shipping and 24/7 tech support for notebooks. See http://usa.ASUS.com/event/ASUS360/index.html for a full explanation of the program.
Notebooks purchased in the US and Canada are also covered by ASUS’ Accidental Damage Warranty (ADW) for one year (one claim per notebook). ASUS’ ADW protects your laptop against spills, electrical surges, fire or drops. See http://adw.ASUS.com/ for details.
ADW
Pricing and availability
The W90Vp-A1 features an introductory MSRP of $2,499 USD and is available immediately at leading online e-tailers. For more information on this model please visit the ASUS website.
About ASUS
ASUS is a leading company in the new digital era. With a global staff of more than ten thousand and a world-class R&D design team, the company’s revenue for 2008 was 8.1 billion U.S. dollars. ASUS ranks among the top 10 IT companies in BusinessWeek’s “InfoTech 100”, and has been on the listing for 11 consecutive years.