Computex Taipei 2008 Coverage Part 1 - ASUS Digital Home Products
Bluetooth 27 May 2008

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With the inception of the world’s first 24”W LCD monitor with built-in video communication facilities, ASUS has since expanded this range to cover the whole scale of sizes from 19"W, 22"W, 24"W and 26"W. The integration of this innovative feature on a 26”W widescreen is yet another world’s first, and caters to users who like to conduct face-to-face live chatting with friends, family or during online gaming without any hassles of external connections. What’s more, with the ASUS bonus software LifeFrame2, users will enjoy endless amounts of fun with capturing, storing, editing and managing their treasured memories through photos, videos and recorded audio files with ease. The integrated Live Communication LCD models include the ASUS VK261H, MK241H, MK221H, VK222H, VK191T and VK192T.



Sapphire Hard Protection, Soft Leather Feel

With a sublime harmony of glass and leather that is built into this world’s slimmest 22” widescreen monitor, the ASUS LS221H LCD monitor seamlessly melds beauty and technology into one. The 9H-hard (sapphire hardness) diamond-cut protective glass surface is both resilient and beautiful – making the surface almost impervious to scratches; and provides a high light transmission rate of up to 96% and a low reflective rate of less than 2% for clearer images and more vibrant colors. The use of genuine leather for the lower panel adds a luxurious tactile feel, and with the exclusive “Light-in-Motion II” ambient lighting effect provides ambiance to suit what is currently on-screen for more comfortable viewing – providing the best environment for the latest digital living experience.



Desktop PCs for Every Digital Need

P244 – The Smallest 2L Dual Core Desktop PC

Eliminating room separation and providing ultra portable multimedia enjoyment at home, the new ASUS 2L desktop PC – the Nova P244, truly shines when it comes to stylish design and compactness. Billed as the Smallest 2L Dual Core Desktop PC, this small wonder only takes up 2L of space, and incorporates a robust Intel processor for efficient multitasking and quality digital audio/video enjoyment. It is also equipped with embedded HiFi Speakers for high quality music without the need for extra speakers; and is able to fit into any environment with ease – whether it is a working desk, a book shelf or a spacious living room – making this mini PC a remarkable compact box with just about everything a user needs for the digital home.

A31L – Full Fledged Media Center with Karaoke
 

The ASUS A31L integrates a Karaoke function with existing media center PC technology to provide users with more enjoyment while singing at home. Currently ranked number one among Karaoke products with the most songs in its play list, the A31L allows users to constantly update their song list with Internet downloads – ensuring that their lists are never out of date. It is also capable of providing 720p and 1080i high definition video quality through the built-in HDMI interface for stunning visuals; and can even provide both analog and digital TV displays via its internal TV tuner card. In addition, users can pause, rewind and forward TV shows utilizing the Time Shift function, or even record programs for the ultimate in digital home entertainment.

ASUS D304 – Ultimate Home Theater Experiences

Equipped with DTS Connect – an interactive media that directly decodes DTS audio and broadcasts in 5.1-channel DTS surround, the ASUS Home Theatre PC D304 will provide users with high fidelity audio through dynamic ranges of up to 24 bit/ 96KHz sampled audio rates and smooth and fluent playback capabilities through the built-in HDMI. It is also equipped with an individual graphic card that supports hardware decoding and acceleration of H.264 & VC1 codecs to provide Full HD 1080p content viewing while reducing CPU loading – making watching high quality movies and programs at home easy and utterly enjoyable.



ASUS Digital Home Products that Care

Measure Heart Rates with ASUS Vit♥ W1 Mouse

Catering to health-conscious individuals for an easy way to measure their heart rates and calculate stress levels, the ASUS Vit♥ W1 Mouse is an ergonomically designed cordless laser mouse that can measure and help users keep track of their heart rates while during daily computing – providing valuable information regarding the user’s stress levels and overall health. Through a sensitive sensor located in the right thumb area of the mouse, the ASUS Vit♥ W1 senses the heart-rate of the users during normal PC usage to provide Heart Rate Variability (HRV) – a measure of variations in the heart rate that is regarded by some to be a great indicator of stress; and makes it easier for users to be aware and take better care of their daily health.
 

A Photo Frame to Showcase Photos, Broadcast Music and More…

In a marked shift from the analog to digital, many users utilize digital photoframes to showcase their loved ones or memorable events. ASUS’ digital photoframe, the UFOTO UF735 winner of the 2008 reddot product design award, incorporates the digital lifestyle into daily living with intelligent color enhancement, Foto-in-Motion Technology, 5 stylish photo effects (Standard/ Vivid/ Nostalgic/ Spotlight/ Black-and-while) to make memories come alive. What’s more, the ASUS exclusive "sub-display" function allows users an option to work unabated on the main monitor while still receiving updates like messenger windows, gadget information, picture viewer etc. on the UFOTO UF735 – providing great multitasking capabilities.

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