ASUS Releases G74 Gaming Notebook

ASUS has silently introduced its latest mainstream gaming notebook, the G74. It features a 17.3-inch display, 12GB of RAM, and an available 3D screen.
The 17.3-inch display has a full HD (1080p) resolution; one model features a 3D version of the screen with a 120Hz refresh rate. Other specifications of the notebook include a second-generation Intel Core i7-2630QM quad-core mobile processor, two 750GB 7200RPM hard drives, an Nvidia GeForce GTX 560M graphics card, and a backlit keyboard.

Pricing and Availability
There are two models currently available: the G74SX-A1 ($1,745) and the G74SX-3DE ($1,979). The notebooks have the specifications mentioned above; the difference is that the -3DE model has a 3D screen and a Blu-ray burner as opposed to the standard screen and Blu-ray reader of the -A1 model. Both notebooks include a gaming mouse and backpack and should be available for purchase June 28, 2011.

Midrange Gaming Notebook Asus K42JA-VX062

Display
Diagonal Size : 14″
Max Resolution : HD (1366×768), 16:9
Technology : LED backlit

Graphics
ATI Mobility™ Radeon® HD 5730
2G VRAM

Processor (CPU)
Type : Intel® Core™ i5 Processor 540M/520M/450M/430M
Speed : 2.53 GHz – 2.26 GHz, with Turbo Boost up to 3.06/2.93/2.66/2.53 GHz

Type : Intel® Core™ i3 Processor 370M/350M/330M
Speed : 2.4 GHz – 2.13 GHz

Type : Intel® Pentium® Dual-Core Processor P6000
Speed : 1.86 GHz

Chipset
Mobile Intel® HM55 Express Chipset

Memory
DDR3 1066 MHz SDRAM
2 x SODIMM socket for expansion up to 8GB SDRAM

Hard Drive
2.5″ 9.5mm SATA
640GB 5400rpm
500GB 5400rpm; 7200rpm
320GB 5400rpm; 7200rpm

Optical Drive
DVD Super Multi
Blu-Ray DVD Combo

Communication
LAN : 10/100/1000 Base T
WLAN : Integrated 802.11 b/g/n or 802.11b/g
Bluetooth : Built-in Bluetooth™ V2.1+EDR (optional)

Audio
Built-in speaker and microphone
Altec Lansing® speakers
SRS Premium Sound

Interface
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 Headphone-out & Audio-in Combo Jack

Slots
Card Reader : SD, MMC

Camera
0.3MP webcam

Power
Battery : 6 cell 4400 mAh 47 Whrs
AC Adapter :
Output: 19 V DC, 4.74 A, 90W
Input: 100-240 V AC, 50/60 Hz universal

Operating System
Genuine Windows® 7 Ultimate
Genuine Windows® 7 Professional
Genuine Windows® 7 Home Premium
Genuine Windows® 7 Home Basic

Dimensions and Weight
Width : 34.9 cm
Depth : 23.8 cm
Height : 3.65 cm
Weight : 2.20 kg (with 6 cell battery)