ASUS has launched a couple of new notebooks that run on Intel processors. The G60 runs on an Intel Core 2 Duo and the G71X runs on Core 2 Quad processors. Both of these new laptops have NVIDIA GeForce GTX 260M video cards with 1 GB of dedicated memory. The G60 has a 1,366×768 display and the G71X has a 1,920×1,200 display. They both have Blu-Ray drives with dual HDDs. The G60 has a 640GB HDD and the G71X has a 1TB HDD. Both also have HDMI and eSATA ports.

Both laptops have WiFi, Bluetooth 2.1 +EDR support, 2 megapixel webcam, and Altec Lansing speakers built in. There is also four USB 2.0 ports and Firewire built into the machine. The machines come stocked with 4GB of DDR3 memory too. Both are eligible for Windows 7 upgrades.

ASUS is rumored to be releasing a dual-screen e-book reader called the EEE Reader. This device might even be available for purchase later this year. Not only will the device be dual-screen, but it will also be one of the cheapest e-book readers on the market and will most likely feature a 3G connection, a web browser, and expandable storage space. The extra screen may be used for opening two pages of an e-book at a time or using the browser on one side and an e-book on the other side. The rumored price for the Eee Reader is $163 (£100). If these specs and prices are true, Amazon.com will be given a run for their money.

Disney has launched a couple of netbooks through a partnership with ASUS.  The netbooks come in “Magic Blue” and “Princess Pink” colors.  There are several customized themes for Windows XP on the netbooks as well.  There are parental controls in place that prevent kids from getting viruses or accessing adult content.  The two Disney netbooks are available for preorder at a price of $350 each.  The devices will most likely start shipping next week.

[via Engadget]

The ASUS eee PC T91 is the first touch enabled netbook to hit the US market. The netbook converts into a tablet-style pc. Unfortunately the netbook does not include support for multi-touch. It comes with a 8.9 inch wide screen. It has 52GB of hybrid storage (16 GB SSD, 16 GB SD, 20 GB online).

Features:

• 8.9″ display in the world today.
• TouchSuite software
• Touchscreen and Convertible Tablet PC Form Factor for Flexibility of Use
• TV tuner
• Global Positioning System
• Extended Battery Life with Super Hybrid Engine
• 3G plus (HSUPA) technology*, enabling high-speed Internet access anywhere.
• 802.11n

ASUS has decided out of nowhere that they want to unleash a new smartphone.  ASUS, best known for producing some good netbooks has launched the P835 WVGA smartphone with Windows Mobile 6.1 built-in.  Two of the main features of the phone are a 3.5″ WVGA (800×480 touchscreen) and HSUPA 7.2Mbps support.  The P835 comes preloaded with Opera Mobile and has a Glide user interface.  The battery life has about 6-7 hours of talk time.  The processor in the phone is a 528MHz Qualcomm 7201A with 4GB of internal storage and a microSDHC card slot.  The phone comes with Bluetooth, USB 2.0, aGPS, and GSM compatibility.  The camera sports 5 megapixels with AutoFocus.  Wi-Fi is ready in the phone with the ability to connect up to 10 devices.

[via Mobile Review]

The ASUS Eee PC 1000HE is now available on Amazon.com in the U.S.  The blue version of the netbook is available for $374.  It has a 10 inch display on 1024×600, 160GB hard drive, and the Intel N280 1.66GHz processor.  The battery is 6-cell and runs for 9.5 hours.  The netbook comes with WiFi and Bluetooth 2.0.  There is a 1.4 MP webcam built in and 10GB of online Eee storage.

To buy the device, here is the Amazon.com direct link to it.

[via SlashGear]