Asus Announces G70 Extreme Performance ‘Multi Dual-Engine’ Gaming Laptop Dual Core Processors, Dual Displays, Dual Nvidia 8700M GT Graphics Cards & Dual HDDs

They say the best things in life come in pairs - and certainly, with
certain somewhat fond memories springing to mind, I'd certainly not
disagree, but I digress (takes cold shower, returns) - and, in the case
of Asus's new G70 extreme gaming performance laptop it would appear that
Asus have taken this very much to heart with their new G70 offering dual
core processors (with Intel Core 2 Duo or Intel Core 2 Extreme
processors on offer), Dual Nvidia 8700M GT graphics cards in SLi
configuration and even dual HDD bays offering a potential combined
storage capacity of up to 640GB.Not content with offering dual
processors, graphics cards and HDDs the Asus G70 takes matters still
further in also sporting dual displays - the primary 17' WUXGA
(1920×1200) Full HD display (sporting 'ultra-quick' (?) 8ms
response time) being supplemented by secondary screen mounted just above
the keyboard which, according to Asus's press release, 'displays
critical system information, in-coming email and message alerts and
personalized messages'.Still not enough 'dualism' for you? No, we
thought not (after all you can never have too much of a good thing). How
about 'dual sound power' feeding Dolby Home Theater and Altec Lansing
speakers with a total of four speaker units, mounted in each of the
G70's corners, serving to deliver 3D surround sound whilst offering (in
the case of the front mounted speakers) a series of flashing lights that
will pulsate in sync to either your music of in-game sound effects. Yes,
we'll happily have a bit of that, too.

Asus G70 'Multi Dual-Engine' Gaming Laptop Specifications:

Intel Centrino Duo Processor Technology
Intel Core 2 Extreme Processors X9000; Intel Core 2 Duo Processors
(T8100/T8300/T9300/T9500)
Mobile Intel 965PM Express Chipset
Intel PRO/Wireless 3945ABG/ 4965ABGN Network Connection
Genuine Windows Vista (Genuine Home Premium / Genuine Ultimate)
Nvdia GeForce 8700M GT GPU X 2, support Nvdia Sli technology, External
1024MB VRAM (512MB X 2); GDDR3 1024MB
DDRII 533/667MHz, up to 4GB
17.0″ WUXGA/ WXGA+ Color Shine, quick-response time, LCD
SATA 250/320/500(250×2)/640(320×2) GB HDD
DVD Super-Multi Light Scribe/ Blu-Ray Reader/ Blu-Ray RW (optional)
Built-in 2.0 Mega-pixel camera
10/100/1000, 802.11a/b/g/n, Bluetooth V2.0+EDR (optional)
433 x 314 x 49mm, 4.8 kg (8cell battery pack)
ASUS Direct Messenger (2nd display)

No word from Asus at the time of writing concerning either the G70's
availability or pricing but, if you're a serious laptop gamer, the very
prospect of getting your hands on the G70 is more than likely
occasioning a series of involuntary palpitations.

Of course, the moment Asus sees fit to offer info concerning the G70's
release and the, no doubt considerable, price tag we'll bring you an
update here at TFTS. Stay tuned.

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