Image by What is so exciting and cool about the Asus U6V Bamboo? It is about environment; it is about being green; it is about being a pleasure to aesthetics. Had you ever imagined of a laptop finished in bamboo? Never, I know! It might one of your cherished fantasies; but Asus has brought reality to your fantasy. U6V Bamboo is beauty, style and eco-friendliness combined into one body.
Specs:
Dimension and weight:
- 30 x 22 x 2.53 – 3.16 cm (W x D x H)
- 1.57 kg with 3 cell battery pack
- 1.38kg (w/o battery pack)
Display:
- 12.1″ WXGA LED backlight, Color-Shine (Glare-type), Asus Splendid Video Intelligent Technology
OS:
- Genuine Windows Vista® Ultimate
- Genuine Windows Vista® Business
- Genuine Windows Vista® Home Premium
Processor & Cache Memory:
- Intel Core 2 Duo Processor T9400/P8600/P8400 : 2.53 GHz – 2 GHz, 1066, 6/3MB On-Die L2 Cache
Chipset:
- Mobile Intel® PM45 Express Chipset +ICH9M
Memory:
- Mobile Intel® PM45 Express Chipset +ICH9M
Video Graphics & Memory:
- NVIDIA® GeForce® 9300M GS External 256MB VRAM FSB 1066 Max
Hard drive:
- 2.5″ 9.5mm SATA
- 320GB,5400rpm
- 250GB,5400rpm
Optical drive:
- DVD Super Multi Double Layer
Card reader:
- 8 in 1 card reader, SD,MMC,MS,MS-Pro,xD,Smart Media,mini SD w/ adapter,MS-Duo,MS-Pro Duo via adapter
Video Camera:
- 0.3 Mega Pixel web camera
Fax/Modem/LAN/WLAN:
- Integrated Intel® High Definition Audio chip (Azalia) and 10/100/1000 BaseT
- Built-in Bluetooth V2.1+EDR (optional)
- Intel® Wireless WiFi Link 5100 ABGN
Interface:
- 1 x Express card, 1 x Microphone-in jack, 1 x Headphone-out jack , 1 x VGA port/Mini D-sub 15-pin for external monitor, 3 x USB 2.0 ports, 1 x RJ45 LAN Jack for LAN insert, 1 x HDMI, 1 x WLAN On/Off Switch, 1 x E-SATA
Hot Keys
Audio:
- Built-in Azalia compliant audio chip, with 3D effect & full duplex
- Built-in speaker and microphone
Keyboard:
- 17.5mm full size 83 Key with MS Windows function keys
Battery Pack and Life:
- 3/6/9 cells: 2400/4800/7800 mAh
Security:
- BIOS Booting / HDD User Password Protection and security lock
- Kensington lock hole
- TPM(Trusted Platform Module) V1.2 (optional)
- Fingerprint
Supplied Accessories:
- Optical Mouse
- Carrying bag
Multimedia software:
- ASUSDVD V7.0
- ASUSDVD 6-in-1
Virus & Tool Software:
Warranty:
- 2-year limited global hardware warranty
Features:
The touchpad, lid and palm rest of this unique laptop is finished with bamboo panels, which give you a nostalgic feeling about the good old days of TVs and Speakers with wooden paneling. This laptop is not only comfortable looking, but is as functional and useful as any portable computer can be. Right now, only the touchpad, lid and palm rest are bamboo finished; remaining parts are still plastic clad.
Why bamboo? Do you know that bamboo is well known for its weightlessness
Image by yet sturdiness? Yes, it is one such natural material that is not only easy to hold and pick, but is strong and sturdy as well. It is also popular for its properties of being renewable and recyclable. Thus by using bamboo panels in its laptop, Asus has shown its promising attitude towards greener world and eco-friendliness.
The processor Asus has used is an Intel Core 2 Duo T9400, along with 4GB of RAM, an NVIDIA GeForce 9300M GS graphics adapter and a 320GB hard drive. Indeed a fine multi-tasking unit!
Networking and other slots are in abundance, including an HDMI port. Touchpad is a pleasure to use, with bamboo paneling. Keyboard possesses nicely spaced keys, and is very easy to use; though I think that the white keyboard contrasts starkly with the solemn bamboo finish.
Product’s Unique Selling Points:
- Lightweight
- Bamboo paneling
- Eco friendly
- Built in optical drive
- Portable size
Limitations:
- Slow hard drive
- Refinement needed in touchpad buttons
- Narrow vertical viewing angle of screen
- No FireWire
- White keyboard looks awkward
Final Words:
This is a new direction of eco friendliness towards which Asus is heading. With natural and recyclable materials such as bamboo and wood used in laptops; Asus is expressing its concern for environment and trying its best to avoid being a part of polluting agents. Good going Asus!
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Except for the message “Stay green” what else is soo catchy in this laptop…
I think it is slightly overpriced for just fitting into a bamboo case.
Frankly speaking I am not too sure how the wood will hold up over time, especially from sweaty palms, and you’ll probably have to refrain from sanding it back and re-finishing it if it does ever develop any stains. Likewise, be sure to purchase a suitable travel bag for the Bamboo Series to make sure the wood doesn’t get scratched or chipped.