Another popular gaming laptop from Asus, Asus G1 and G2 series, with Intel’s forthcoming Santa Rosa platform. The new models, G1S and G2S, are scheduled to hit the store in May 21st with price respectively set at $2,300 and $2,560. Let’s check out the G1S notebook first.

Measures 324 x 284 x 37.4mm and weighs 3.1kg, this machine is powered by an Intel Core 2 Duo T7500 (2.2GHz) processor, a 2GB of DDR2-667 main memory, and a 160GB 5,400rpm SATA hard drive. It is equipped with a 15.4-inch ColorShine TFT LCD display boasting a resolution of 1680×1050 (WSXGA+) and Asus Splendid Intelligent Video technology. To deliver the image, a 256MB NVidia GeForce 8600M graphics engine is included.

Other features include a DL-DVD SuperMulti burner, an integrated 1.3 megapixel webcam, Bluetooth, WiFI, Ethernet LAN, built-in microphone, integrated 56K modem, and a 8-cells Lithium-Ion battery. For the OS, Windows Vista Home Premium Edition is preloaded.

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