Asus shows specs, price for Lamborghini VX1 "supernote"

Sure, Asus might not be neglecting the sexy on their new VX1 Lamborghini laptop that we saw back at CES, but they've seemed to overlook some serious price and specs considerations for the unit. The biggest blow is the lack of a Core Duo processor, with Asus instead opting for a 2GHz T2500 Intel chip. Otherwise the laptop is fairly solid, with 1GB of DDR2 SDRAM, a 120GB HDD, dual-layer DVD±R/RW burning, and a Nvidia GeForce Go 7400 GPU with 256MB of memory. The 15-inch display is even has a decent resolution at 1400 x 1050. Unfortunately, you'll be paying a good price for that Lamborghini logo, since the computer is currently ringing up at €2700 ($3267 USD). The VX1 is set to ship at the end of April and should be available through the usual Asus channels along with Lamborghini's online and retail outlets.

[Frank @ Apr 14th 2006 2:48PM]

Don't forget... these guys also build the new intel macs!

[Brian @ Apr 14th 2006 2:50PM]

Um, folks? The T2500 is a Core Duo. See the link on my name.

[funny pictures @ Apr 14th 2006 3:27PM]

Great news!

http://centrum.czweb.org

[Whiplash @ Apr 14th 2006 3:33PM]

I just don't understand the appeal of having an auto manufacturers badge on your computer.

[OyoyoY123 @ Apr 14th 2006 3:57PM]

You forgot to mention the upcoming BenQ Lotus, McLaren F1 Genuine, Lemel Porsche,MSI Bugatti and...........

I've got a red Honda type-R badge on my ibook, better than any of you suckers' ordinary apples muhahahahhahahahahaha

[Tinlad @ Apr 14th 2006 4:22PM]

As #2 said, the T2500 is a Core Duo chip. The only thing that lets this laptop down is the 7400 graphics, for me. If it had a 7600 chip, it'd be on my wishlist.

Looks pretty nice.

[Josh @ Apr 14th 2006 4:33PM]

I can't wait until the hummer laptop comes out. Except it will weigh as much as a desktop and the battery will last only 10 minutes.

[jason @ Apr 14th 2006 4:54PM]

"7. I can't wait until the hummer laptop comes out. Except it will weigh as much as a desktop and the battery will last only 10 minutes."

... and run FEAR at 500fps.

[RiCeRbOi @ Apr 14th 2006 7:16PM]

Slap this on your Laptop. Adds like 50hp/2Ghz More. Lol
http://www.international-auto.com/index.cfm?fa=p&cid=148&pid=3254

[boe @ Apr 14th 2006 11:21PM]

I always appreciate the info on new laptops but it sure would be great if certain specs were listed if at all possible. This article has all but one - weight it would be like posting about a new screen but not mentioning resolution.

I would really appreciate if possible(I assure you I'm not trying to complain but give a constructive request)

For laptops -
Screen size (resolution is always helpful as listed in this article.
CPU (range if more than one)
weight
Bluetooth and version 1.1, 1.2, 2.0...
release date if possible
price is helpful if available

Everything else is just gravy but the above would probably be helpful to just about everyone interested
Most have wifi but listing it is appreciated
I consider memory, hard drive etc all configurable but always appreciate them.

[Balrog @ Apr 15th 2006 12:54AM]

Hello? The T2500 is a 2.0GHz Core Duo.
In any case, the chassis is based on an Asus V6j - nearly identical specs, so if you don't need the fancy paintjob you can pick up one of those for $1900ish.

[TeleCustom @ Apr 15th 2006 9:33AM]

7. "I can't wait until the hummer laptop comes out. Except it will weigh as much as a desktop and the battery will last only 10 minutes."


It already did. The original Dell XPS/Inspiron 9100 weighed about 10lbs., got an hour of battery life, and had graphics well enough to run Far Cry and Fear at decent settings.

I, unfortunately, have one of these beasts around somewhere. It's always being fixed.

[bryan @ Apr 15th 2006 11:06AM]

The Asus W3J beats or ties the Asus Lamborghini on all specs except for screen size and has only 100gb of ram. Can't wait to get mine, should be quality either way.
oh, and it looks much, much better, these gimmick type models look really tacky. Unless you actually own a lamborghini I guess, and even then, a little bit.

[bryan @ Apr 15th 2006 11:10AM]

100gb Hard drive i mean

[ranron @ Apr 15th 2006 2:34PM]

I have the V6J and the V6V laptops, both look identical to the Lamborgini computer minus the car company's badge. I'm very happy that the computer does not sport a 7800 chip as the high end mobile cards drain batteries very quickly. If you don't know, this line of notebooks is marketed as "thin and light". While these notebooks are not exactly light (5.5 lbs/2.5 kg), but they are thin at 1 inch (2.5 cm). The battery life isn't terrific at 4 hours, so if it had a high end graphics chip the battery life would be abysmal, and one would be better off buying a desktop replacment such a the Dell Inspiron XPS or some Voodoo Heavyweight.

I also want to point out that these laptops are mostly upgradeable meaning if you happen to buy a T2400 and several months later you need the power of a T2700 (if it comes out), you can buy the processor, open the underside cover and replace the CPU. Everything from RAM, internal PCI-E, hard disk drive, DVD burner, and even bluetooth and wireless, in addition to the CPU can be upgraded by removing a cover. When those blu-ray/HD DVD slim burners come out, you can go and the drive and upgrade the computer yourself. The self upgrade path may seem expensive, but if you just need a minor upgrade, you don't have to buy a new computer. For example, I just bought the new Seagate Momentus 5400.3 ST9160821A which is not readily available from that many manufacturers.

Also, the new Lenovo Thinkpad T60p is awesome. Just got one and it is hellava fast machine and very capable for workstation work such as Maya that I use for animation. So that would be a good alternative if you don't want an Asus.

Just don't buy this Lamborgini crap as its all marketing.

[ranron @ Apr 15th 2006 2:36PM]

From my above, if you are really desperate for the logo, get the V6J and buy a Lamborgini badge at a Lamborgini dealership or online and put it on yourself.

[Perrey Z. @ Apr 16th 2006 8:09PM]

What's the deal with Taiwanese Laptop makers doing license Italian exotic-based automobile computers?

The auto laptop tie-in started with Acer and Ferrari, then some Crappy Company was doing NASCAR, laptops AND desktops, then the Hummer one laptop which at $3,800 it better greet me when i wake-up AND kiss me goodbye before heading out to work. and now Asustek's Lamborghini Diablo yellow. What's next; the Dell Ford Mustang? and the Gateway Chevy Corvette?

Seriously, this is only a novelty for the automobile aficionado that has no limits or sense of monetary value when it comes to spending their cash on a overprice-license-piece-of-shit baring the logo of some Italian car maker.

[Viveca @ Apr 16th 2006 9:46PM]

"Only if you're a label hoe"-- is all I have to say.

[Phuket Real Estate @ Apr 17th 2006 12:21AM]

What does Lamborghini know about computers ?

[cyrus @ Apr 17th 2006 1:14AM]

is that thing come with xenon lights?

[Jovanna M. @ Apr 17th 2006 2:12AM]

Who in the world would want to waste +1000 dollars just for a silly sticker on their laptop? If I go out and slap a spongebob sticker on my laptop, can I sell it for $3500 too? Those silly marketing directors...

[Parth @ Aug 11th 2006 11:11PM]

For any one who have this Lambo VX1? How does the battery last? What are the configs?

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[rakeback @ Sep 13th 2006 4:31AM]

The 1400x1050 resolution is pretty low for a high end laptop. I'd expect at least a widescreen display.

[John Patterson @ Jan 15th 2007 3:10PM]

Why not go to Laptopdesignusa.com and get what ever YOU want on the laptop.