Asus announced the ASUS N81Vg, the world?s first notebook to feature the new NVIDIA GeForce GT 120M graphics processing unit (GPU). The NVIDIA GeForce GT 120M GPU features NVIDIA CUDA technology with 32 processor cores, DirectX 10 support, and 1080p High Definition video playback through NVIDIA PureVideo HD technology.

Coupled with the ASUS N81Vg?s 14-inch LED backlit display, the NVIDIA GeForce GT 120M promises to deliver "unrivalled visual clarity and vibrancy."

"The ASUS N81Vg uses the GeForce GT 120M GPU to deliver a visual computing experience far superior to other notebooks in its category today," said Rene Haas, General Manager, Notebook Products, NVIDIA. "With 32 powerful processing cores, the GeForce 120M GPU makes photo editing, video editing, movie ripping, high-definition Blu-ray playback and gaming a reality on 14-inch notebooks."

With a 3DMark 2006 score of 5,431, the ASUS N81Vg delivers up to 15 times better performance than most other 14-inch notebooks, Asus claims.

Specifications

Processor & Cache Memory: Intel Core 2 Duo Processor T9400/P8600/P8400/P7350/T6600/T6400/T5900/T5800
Operating System: Genuine Windows Vista Ultimate (other editions also available)
Chipset: Mobile Intel PM45 Express Chipset
Main Memory: DDR2 800MHz up to 4096MB, 2x SO-DIMM
Graphics: NVIDIA?GeForce GT 120M
Display: 14.0" (Glare Type, LED backlit)
Hard Drive: SATA 160GB / 250GB / 320GB/ 500GB

Optical Drive:
DVD Super Multi
Blu-ray DVD Combo

Video Camera (optional): Built-in 1.3 M Pixel camera
Dimensions and Weight: 342mm x 256mm x 36mm, 2.5kg (with 6-cell battery)