ASUS has announced the launch of its R2E Ultra Mobile PC which it says uses a highly versatile platform based on the functionality of a conventional laptop combined with the user-friendliness of touch panel input on an intelligent digital writing pad.

With its 7-inch LCD screen, the R2E is said to pack all these features in the size of a paperback novel. With the ASUS SunRead glare-proof panel, users can use the R2E to lead the way even when navigating outdoors in the sun.

"The ASUS R2E, our latest product offering in the UMPC segment is a very innovative notebook that achieves a fine balance between being feature rich and compact at the same time," said Stanley Wu, product manager, notebooks, ASUS (India). "We believe that an innovation such as the ASUS R2E will provide notebook users in India with a unique solution to their ever increasing on-the-go computing needs.''      
 
The R2E is equipprd with a built-in GPS and has a retractable mechanism that stores the antenna away when not in use. Together with internet access, it facilitates positioning even off road! Multiple programmes can run simultaneously for accurate turn-by-turn directions for the driver while passengers get to enjoy live TV or movie and music playback!
 
The laptop also provides multimedia features for personal entertainment. There's easy media access anytime with live TV enjoyment with an external antenna and a remote controller. For a comfortable viewing experience, the ASUS SunRead glare-proof panel displays images and words sharply for a clear view in bright light.

Asus says the new laptop offers total data protection that meets the evolving security needs with both software and hardware solutions that protects the notebook and its stored information.

"Data security is uncompromised with a built-in AuthenTec fingerprint scanner with TruePrint technology that reads from the live layer of skin, preventing common skin surface conditions from impairing scanner accuracy," the manufacturer says. "Embedded TPM is a hardware solution that helps to avoid attacks by hackers looking to capture passwords and encryption keys to sensitive data," iyt added.

The feature-rich R2E also has bilt-in Bluetooth 2.0 + enhanced data rate (EDR), wireless LAN 802.11 a/b/g and a high-resolution webcam, that are said to provide extensive high-speed connections and wire-free video communication.

The R2E runs on Genuine Windows Vista Edition with Microsoft Origami Experience Pack software and ergonomic hardware interface designs. With complete function keys laid out on both sides of the front panel, users enjoy comfortable operation to a full set of control keys, including mouse, scroll buttons, hot keys as well as an on-screen keypad, all at the finger tips.

It also features handwritten input with ASUS InfoPen software that enables users to record and edit images or documents as if they were doing it on paper with colour and highlighter options. The DigiPen stylus also has an eraser end and mouse control buttons so that users can navigate a wide range of applications with single-handed ease!

Secure digital media slot is also integrated into the new R2E notebook PC. It gives users the immediate benefit of easy file sharing with different devices and users, while opening the door for future technologies like secure digital I/O. Secure digital helps ASUS products work better together.

The ASUS R2E notebook comes bundled with a USB keyboard and will be distributed nationwide through Rashi Peripherals Pvt. Ltd. and Net Place Technologies Pvt. Ltd. for an approximate end user price of Rs. 64900.

R2E Specifications:

CPU: Intel Stealey A110 (800MHz)
LCD: 7" WVGA (Touch Panel) (Sun Readable)
VGA: Intel 945GU
Web Cam: 1.3 M Camera
Operating System: Genuine Windows Vista Premium
Memory: 1 GB DDR II (1GBx1)
HDD: 100G PATA
Card Reader & Other features: FP Reader + GPS (WO/Map)
Free Accessories: USB Keyboard + Car Charger + Link Cable + Car Bag