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Technology reinforces generation gap

If you believe that technology could be bridging the generation gap, think again. According to Deloitte’s first State of the Media report it’s as stark as ever.

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Asus delivers 'œworld first' Quad Core gaming notebook

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The notebook will be available in November 2008 “from selected computer resellers” and will sell for the premium price of AUD $5199.

The specifications are as follows:

Chipset:     Intel PM45

Graphics:    NV G9700M GT /512M

Display:     17" WUXGA Crystal Shine LCD 8ms response time

Network:    Intel 802.11a/g/n, 10/100/1000 LAN

Bluetooth: Yes

3.5G:        N/A

ODD:        Blu-Ray Combo

WebCam: 2.0MP

CPU:        Intel Core 2 Extreme QX9300 (2.53GHz, 1066MHz FSB, 12MB L2 Cache)

HDD:        2x SATA HDD 500GB 5400 (1TB total)

TPM:        N/A

RAM:        2xDDR3 1333 2GB (4GB total)

TV Tuner: Hybrid TV Tuner

OS:          Vista Ultimate

Battery:    8 Cell

Acc:         Bag, Mouse, Remote, Headset

I/O:        4xUSB 2.0, HDMI, Express Card, VGA Out, Mic, headphone (SPDIF), 1394

Power:     180W Adapter, 8cell Li-Ion 5200mAh

Size:       433 x 314 x 49 mm (max), 4.9Kg with 8 cell battery