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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