Asus rolls out leather-clad W6 and S6 notebooks
By Darren Murph 
posted October 31st 2006 10:39AM
posted October 31st 2006 10:39AM
Asus has unveiled a leather-clad duo of notebooks today -- the W6 and upgraded S6 -- to presumably tackle that oh-so-lucrative "luxury computing" market. While the S6 has donned the leather outfit for some time now, Asus is releasing it in a "limited run" of hot pink, which is sure to take top priority on your lovely lady's wish list. Also boasting camel / black colors, the S6 is powered by an Intel Core Duo L2300 / L2400 processor, sports an 11.1-inch WXGA display, 802.11a/b/g, Bluetooth, S-Video out, five USB 2.0 inputs, and an ExpressCard slot to boot. The mightier W6 loses the pink shade, but gains options for Intel's T5500 / T5600 / T7200 Core 2 Duo processors, and a 13.3-inch WXGA screen. While there's no word on pricing or availability, we expect these tastefully decorated machines to demand a stiff premium when they hit stores.
[Via Laptoping]
[Via Laptoping]
Asus is proving not only to make the most stylish but also functional machines. Well done guys!
Will the sales people try to coax you into buying the $5 waterproofing spray with the purchase? Then balk when you return it with liquid damage?
I usually wear my leather jacket to keep warm.
A leather jacket for my laptop? That sounds like a great idea: adding a layer of insulation so it doesn't get too cold when running.
A cushion of air is really what insulates, not the leather itself.
Besides, think about how non-conductive plastic is! An aluminum casing is probably the best bet.
why cant the 11.1" come in core2duo
In the department of: "Why didn't I think of that!"
I think these will sell well to the jet-set.