Asus Eee PC 1215 to Boost NVIDIA Optimus and USB 3.0

Asus Eee PC 1215 netbook will feature NVIDIA Optimus technology and USB 3.0 ports. NVIDIA Optimus consume less power and ensures good battery life for the mobile users without comprising with performance. Asus earlier announced that Eee PC 1201PN would feature this technology, but the Taiwan-based company disappointed many by not featuring the technology in Eee PC 1201PN netbook.

Besides NVIDIA Optimus, Asus Eee PC 1215 has another attraction in USB 3.0 port. Considering the future usage, Asus features couple of USB 3.0 ports with Eee PC 1215. Powered by a dual-core Intel Atom D510 processor, the netbook features LED-backlit LCD display with 1366 x 768 resolution. It has up to 2GB of memory and 250 GB of storage. For networking, Eee PC 1215 features 10/100 LAN, Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n and Bluetooth 2.1.

For enhanced entertainment, the netbook also has a HDMI port through which users can connect the machine with large monitor or high definition TV to enjoy better viewing. Asus has not revealed the launch date and the pricing. However, it seems that the price will be little higher than its predecessor Eee PC 1201PN. Users may not complain about the price considering that the netbook will provide better battery life, and thus, adding to its portability.