Asus Launches Bamboo Notebooks

"Stylish design and 'green' too, the new Asus range of laptops."

Published: 30th August 2008 | Source: Asus | Author: Stuart Boardman

Eco Friendly Notebook?

Asus Bamboo Notebook Series Asus have launched a new real bamboo panelled notebook, which they claim to be truly 'green' throughout it's lifecycle, from from its conception, production and use to its eventual recycling and disposal. There are currently two versions available, a 12.1" model which weighs in at 1.57kg, and an 11.1" model which is 1.25kg. They both utilise Core 2 Duo processors and DDR2 RAM. The lid and palm rests are made from bamboo, and no two notebooks will have the same grain pattern.

Asus had the following to say regarding the green aspect of the new notebooks:

The crux of the message borne by the ASUS Bamboo Series notebook is that “it's easy being green". This message resonates at both the consumer and solution provider strata. For consumers, being green is a simple matter of making smart, environmentally-conscious purchasing decisions. Choosing the ASUS Bamboo Series notebook – or any of ASUS' notebooks, all of which were designed and manufactured in strict adherence to the same rigorous green policies and standards that governed the development of the ASUS Bamboo Series notebook – over less green alternatives, will help to preserve the Earth in no small measure.

They didn't elaborate on exactly how they have acheived the 'green' status of this new notebook, but it certainly looks stunning. The notebooks are said to be remarkably energy-efficient, thanks to the implementation of ASUS' Super Hybrid Engine technology. There was no confirmation of prices yet but we expect this range to carry a premium. You can read the full press release here. You can also discuss in our forums here.

Most Recent Comments

30-08-2008, 23:20:14

stuartpb

Featuring 'eco friendly' claims and a cool design, Asus have launched the Bamboo range of notebooks.

Read the article here

31-08-2008, 00:17:38

Pseudonym

That is quite a tasty looking laptop. Not sure how much i'd pay for one though.

31-08-2008, 00:18:10

Bungral

Knew I remembered these:

http://www.overclock3d.net/news.php?/misc_content/asus_showcases_new_concept_bamboo_products_at_cebit_2008/1

31-08-2008, 00:21:17

Toxcity

Knew I remembered these:

http://www.overclock3d.net/news.php?/misc_content/asus_showcases_new_concept_bamboo_products_at_cebit_2008/1

Just about to say that! :)
I have no interest in ECO friendly propaganda so I will steer clear of these.

31-08-2008, 04:57:15

PP Mguire

Idc about everything else but those look pretty nice :0

31-08-2008, 12:30:05

Acid90

So ugly.

31-08-2008, 12:35:25

Rastalovich

Think there`ll be an absolute explosion of `greener` laptops b4 too long. Newer cpus, gpus, ssd, not necessarily kicking more arse than previous laptops - but they`ll be cooler, work `just well enough`, and wont burn ur lap :p Probably with longer cell life too.

01-09-2008, 14:55:57

Hassan

Those laptops look so slick. Defo want one of them.