ASUS Introduces External Graphics Card Solution for Notebook

Asus Technology is proud to launch the XG Station as the industry’s first public demonstration of the world’s first external graphics card station for notebook computers. Equipped with Express Card interface, USB 2.0 and Dolby headphones, the XG station seamlessly integrates notebook computing with PC graphics power.

Engage Mobility with Powerful Graphics Processing

As technology advances to accommodate all aspects of modern life styles, digital devices are often merged or connected for a combined maximum benefit. As with the case of mobile notebook computing and high powered 3D gaming or multimedia experience, a balance is established with the exclusive ASUS XG Station.

When on the go, compact notebook makes work efficient without adding extra pounds, while at home, large LCD monitor is preferred for enhanced visual enjoyment. ASUS XG Station brings the power of a dedicated 3D graphics engine, providing users with the best of both worlds. Simply plug in the XG Station to the LCD monitor and connect the notebook via an Express Card connector and get ready to game!

Fast and Upgradeable Graphics Power

The XG Station is the world’s first docking station to provide a standard PCI Express slot for additional graphics computing power on notebook computers with Express Card slot, delivering VISTA Premium performance. The device also conveniently accommodates future graphics technology such as, HDCP and HDMI upgrades possibility. Lab experiments on a notebook based on Intel 945GM graphics connected to the XG station with a ASUS EN7900GS graphics card showed an astounding 9 times faster acceleration.

Sensational AV Enjoyment

XG Station also features enhanced audio and video functions. With Dolby Headphone technology any headphone is capable to delivers cinematic 5.1-channel surround sound for a dynamic true-to-life quality during PC game play and music or video playback. Real-time Overclocking is easily controlled with the ergonomic knob design for simple GPU clock speed adjustments.

Large Information Display and Easy Control

XG Station is designed with ease of use in mind. A large LED screen is adopted to provide clear display of critical system status statistics including the following:
System master volume  
GPU clock speed  
Current GPU temperature  
Dolby Headphone feature status  
Current actual Frames Per Second (FPS) information  
GPU fan speed Indicator

The XG Station also has a dedicated control panel to let users control the settings through the GUI based interface and easily switch modes between the notebook screen and the external LCD monitor.

The XG Station is currently scheduled to be released at the beginning of Q2 2007.

A full package will include the XG Station graphics docking station, one ASUS EN7900GS graphics card and assorted accessories.

[ 本帖最後由 sxs112.tw 於 2007-1-4 10:39 編輯 ]

jack,這真是太神奇了，有點像概念車，通常是不管用的

The XG Station is currently scheduled to be released at the beginning of Q2 2007.

A full package will include the XG Station graphics docking station, one ASUS EN7900GS graphics card and assorted accessories.

原帖由 hicookie 於 2007-1-4 12:17 發表
jack,這真是太神奇了，有點像概念車，通常是不管用的

感覺還蠻炫的