Staff Techdrunk 
Asus has finally launched the G71 series Quad Core gaming notebook. The ultimate gamers gadget is available in two versions:
- One with Intel Quad Core Intel Core2 Quad processor QX9300 (2.53GHz, 6MB Cache, 1333MHz FSB)
- Other one with Intel Core2 Duo Processor T9400 (2.53GHz, 6MB Cache, 1066MHz FSB).
The common features are:
- Mobile Intel PM45 Express Chipset +ICH9M-E
- Intel WiMAX/ WiFi Link 5100
- 4GB DDR2 1333MHz SDRAM (2 x 2GB)
- NVIDIA GeForce 9700M GT with 512MB GDDR3 VRAM
- Intel Turbo Memory Technology with 2GB NANDFlash(optional)
- 17? WUXGA
- High Brightness, Color Shine, dual hard disk drives
- 500 GB (250 GB x 2) 5,400 rpm
- Blu-ray Combo
- 2-megapixel swivel web camera
- Built-in Bluetooth V2.1+EDR
- It runs on Windows Vista Ultimate
- Altec Lansing speakers with a subwoofer
- Eee Stick that transforms the G71 into a mobile gaming console
Its Direct Console 2.0 all-in-one gaming control interface will allow the users to have an ultimate choice between three processor speed settings which depends on the mode of usage. The gamers have all the reasons to get excited as the hotkeys will allow them to launch their favorite games just by a single touch. Now that’s technology at its best for you! The device comes with a Direct Messenger that displays notifications, instant messages (MSN), battery reserves and system loadings in real-time.
It is expected that the price range will fall somewhere at £1,999 (approx Rs. 1,51,085) while the G71 with Intel Core2 Duo is suggested at a retail price of £1,349 (approx Rs. 1,01,059).
