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Extreme DIY notebook ASUS C90 now out

Posted Jun 18, 2007 at 10:48PM by Ceasar S. Listed in: Laptops & Notebooks, Laptop News Tags: Asus, nVidia, VGA, HDMI, SATA, IEEE
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ASUS C90 announced, first DIY notebook ever - Image 1  


Offering wide scale upgradability and options for users to plug in parts for added performance, ASUS C90 basically broke the mindset of the non-upgradeable laptop by significant measures. But since ASUS and MSI-branded lappies have offered such features before, the C90 probably leads the rest with a rich feature set and the curves to boot.

The C90, although configurable, can actually go up to Intel Core 2 Extreme QX6800 while being merry with an NVidia DX10 compliant 8600GT graphics chip with 256 MB of memory. An MXM graphics swapping concept allows the video capabilities to be expanded with a simple switch of the module. S-Video, VGA and HDMI are all supported by the C90 - especially the new and improved HDMI 1.3 - while the graphics system also revolves around a built-in TV tuner.

ASUS C90 - the LGA 775 socket - Image 1 ASUS C90 - the MXM graphics module - Image 1 ASUS C90 - four fan exhaust port - Image 1 ASUS C90 - the belly of the monster - Image 1 


Memory is a no-brainer for the C90 as it supports all the way up to 3 GB of DDR2 memory, while sporting a four (yes four) fan ventilation unit right behind the LCD screen to keep heat from frying the sleek monster. It also boasts E-SATA interfacing, PS2 and USB connectivity, and IEEE 802.11n wireless networking support.

Bluetooth connectivity is also provided, while ASUS nests a 2.0 megapixel camera right on top of the 15.4-inch, 1680x1050 resolution LCD screen. A finger print reader is adds to the features of the C90, while both HD-DVD drives and Blu-Ray can both replace the standard issue DVD burner.

The barebone version of the laptop might reach up to US$ 1500, PC Perspective reports, although it should make up for the costs with ASUS standard issue overclocking customizations. And PC Launches reports that a C90 is offered up on E-Bay right this instant.

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when is it coming out? Can u upgrade to 802.11 a/b/g as well as 802.11n? In the future can u upgrade past 3 ghz? where can u get this? please someone, answer!?!??!?!



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