Asus N10 Gets Some Hands-On Action, More Specs

From Gizmodo -

Laptopmag got a hands-on of the Asus N10 which is due to come in N10E and N10J models. The E version has 160GB HDD and Intel integrated graphics, the J 320GB and a switchable Integrated Intel or Nvidia GeForce 9300 MS package. The battery life is now quoted at "6 to 12 hours" with a six-cell battery while pricing for the N10E's been set at $599, and the N10J's at $699.

ASUS N10 hands-on confirms Eee-free status

Engadget got to do a hands-on on the Asus N10 and among its findings are - it "feels" like a real laptop; the LED-backlit 10.2-inch 1024 x 600 screen is a stunner, and the keyboard is solid and quite usable.

Features include switchable discrete graphics (restart is required),6 hours 6-cell battery, HDMI out, media card reader, insta-boot Express Gate, and Atom N270 CPU. Pricing starts at $599 for the N10E and $699 for the full-fledged N10J.

J&R Prices ASUS N10 at $849

U.S.-based J&R reseller has listed the Asus N10 at USD849. However availability is still listed at Coming Soon. While the N10 has all the goodies - Intel Atom N270 1.6 GHz / 2GB RAM / 250GB Hard Drive / GeForce 9300M GS / Webcam / 802.11ABGN / Fingerprint Reader / Windows Vista Business - pricing puts it more inline with comparable units from long-time subnotebook manufacturers Fujitsu and Kohjinsha, albeit at the lower end.

ASUS N10 notebooks get scooped

The Boy Genius Report was able to get the specs and features of the Asus N10 -

* 10.2″ LED 1024×600 screen
* Windows Vista / Windows XP
* 1.6GHz Intel Atom CPU
* NVIDIA GeForce Go 9300M GS 256MB graphics card
* 2GB RAM
* 250GB 5400rpm HD
* One ExpressCard slot
* One HDMI port
* Three USB 2.0 ports
* 1.3 megapixel webcam
* Fingerprint reader
* 3.5 lbs
* 6-cell battery with 6.5 hrs
* Altec Lansing speakers

The Asus N10 also has a face recognition software that will enable you to securely unlock your PC.

The specific model listed above is the ASUS N10J-B1 and will retail for $849. The other models, the N10J-A1 will retail for $749, and the N10E-A1, $649.