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posted on 22 July 2008 15:13

Express Gate is a supplementary operating system that enables ultra-fast boot-up of a Notebook for access to commonly used connectivity features, including accessing the internet in an amazing 8* seconds.

The system was unveiled at Computex in June 2008 where it stunned the tech-savvy audience with it's warp-speed wake-up-and-go.

The launch of Express Gate has effectively introduced the dual personality Notebook with two systems sharing the same computer hardware body. Just like Clark Kent and Superman your notebook can reliably undertake regular work and run the usual programmes, but knows how to keep a secret and is also super-fast when needed.

When working under the Express Gate environment, Internet, music and photos can be shared without disturbing the files and setup in the Windows operating system reserved for personal use. Friends and family can use your notebook to nip online, use IM, listen to music, play and view without having access to your data, the system or windows environment tucked securely away.
With this truly convenient, instant access to the Internet, users can now send a last-minute email before rushing off to work, browse the Web in between appointments and reach friends and family via instant messenger, all faster than a speeding bullet.

Key Points:

- Easy 8 second online access
- Instant Photo sharing, Web blogs update
- Protected Privacy for computer sharing
- Energy saving operation
- Easy, Enhanced user Experience

"ASUS is always committed to bring customers the most innovative solutions that helps to simplify usage experience while enjoying the best performance," said Tony Chen, General Manager of ASUS Notebook Business Unit. "With Express Gate, users will enjoy instant Internet access with new levels of fast speed and ease of use like never before!"

As an additional built-in operating system Express Gate operates on Intels Montevina Notebook platform and is incorporated into many of the latest ASUS Notebook models due on shelf this autumn, including their sector-leading M70 Multimedia Blu-rays and the sought-after G70 Gaming Laptop ranges the range includes the M50V, U6V, G71V, M70V and F8V (see table below for full list of models).

Models running Express Gate:

F8VR-4P014C
M70VM-7T031C
M70VM-7T032C
G71V-7T001C

Full spec sheet can be found on the following link:
http://www.tru-pr.co.uk/press/client.php?c=asusindex.

ASUS Multimedia Notebooks

Equipped with the latest technology, the multimedia notebooks deliver excellent performance with top of the range capabilities in mobility, wireless and multimedia. The built-in camera and microphone make web communications truly easy and efficient while the advanced entertainment technologies, such as the built-in TV tuner or powerful graphics card, bring multimedia laptops to a new level. You'll never be bored with a laptop like this!

About Montevina:

Montevina is the fifth-generation Centrino platform. It is designed for mobility and with much more "virtualization, mobile management, and efficiency capabilities". Montevina will offer multi-mode Wi-Fi/WiMAX adapters including a single Wi-Fi (802.11n) if needed. This means that the OEMs/ODMs, and the mobile workforce can look forward to seamless connection to Wi-Fi and WiMax networks. It also means that network managers will be provided tools for better remote management.

The Montevina platform places its lineage on the Intel Santa Rosa platform. The Santa Rosa is the original Centrino. But Montevina will be based on Intel's upcoming 45-nm quad-core Penryn processor. The system is based on the new the Intel Robeson 2.0 architecture. Robeson was designed and built for mobility. The Robeson architecture will enable mobile laptops to use less battery power, and crunch data better and faster with less latency - an important feature in the 802.16 environments.

www.intel.com/pressroom/archive/releases/20070417corp_a.htm?iid=search.

About ASUS:

ASUS is a global leader in creation and manufacture of innovative digital solutions that empower people and businesses to reach their full potential.

Over a remarkably short period of time ASUS has become one of the top laptop manufactures worldwide creating compelling computer experiences that have delighted consumers across the world. ASUS are the Fastest Growing Laptop Brand in Europe and ASUS sales are outstripping manufacturers who traditionally dominated the market. ASUS notebooks have changed the face of the consumer electronics market place with the introduction of highly original and ground breaking notebooks like the EeePC family and the Lamborghini range. ASUS' design excellence is renowned and it is always informed by the life-style needs of consumers creating laptops that are technologically advanced, sophisticated and refined yet ruggedly robust.

This rapid growth has been accomplished through an unrelenting dedication to the development of groundbreaking technologies, allied to strong and mutually supportive partnerships with leading brands. With ASUS new technology is perfectly partnered with strong, original and innovative designs that complement and enhance your chosen lifestyle. This design-led approach means that an ASUS laptop leads the field with its sophisticated ergonomics and finishes that are refined but ruggedly robust, the perfect companion when you are out and about either studying or working.

ASUS is the world's leading enterprise of new digital era. ASUS has been ranked in Business Week InfoTech 100 for 10 straight years, and was rated No.1 in quality and service by the Wall Street Journal Asia. With an unparalleled commitment to innovation and quality ASUS won 2568 awards in 2007 - an average of 7 awards for every day of the year.

ASUS some facts and figures:
- Employs over 130,000 people worldwide
- Revenue in 2007 exceeded £11billion
- Shipped over 60 million PC motherboards that equals one in three desktop PCs shipped during 2007 was powered by an ASUS motherboard
- Ranked in the top four worldwide notebook manufacturers.
- Listed in the world's top 100 IT companies by the Business week USA for the tenth year
- Ranked among the world's top 500 corporations by Fortune magazine USA

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