The first laptop uses Nvidia Optimus technology

Two models of Asus, N61JV-X2 and N71JV-X1, all use 1GB discrete Nvidia GeForce GT 325M graphics card and integrated Intel HD graphics chip.

The N61JV-X2 model uses Asus Optimus technology. Photo: Asus .

Nvidia's Optimus (a move from Hybrid SLI or Hybrid Graphics) is a technology that allows the system to automatically switch between discrete graphics cards and integrated graphics chips to increase performance and extend time. use battery. The conversion process will be based on the system's graphics processing requirements.

N61JV-X2 16-inch screen and N71JV-X1 17.3-inch screen is considered the first two laptops in the world to apply Nvidia Optimus technology. The duo uses a powerful 1GB Nvidia GeForce GT 325M discrete graphics card and Intel HD integrated graphics chip to save power.

The N61JV-X2 uses an Intel Core i5-430M processor clocked at 2.53 GHz while the N71JV-X1 is a Core i3-350M clocked at 2.26 GHz. Both have 4 GB of DDR3 RAM memory, 500 GB hard drive, DVD read / write optical drive and built-in Windows 7 Home Premium operating system.

The ASUS N61JV-X2 and N71JV-X1 have started selling in the US with prices starting at around $ 900.