Asus K73 17.3″ Multimedia Laptop Unveiled
Asustek has unveiled details of the Asus K73 17.3-inch multimedia laptop series, featuring the 2nd Gen Intel Core “Sandy Bridge” processors.
There are two Asus K73 models listed on computer maker’s website – the K73SV with the Nvidia GeForce GT 540M 1GB or 2GB video card and the K73E which runs on Intel’s integrated GMA HD graphics. Both notebooks come with the dual-core Intel Core i3-2310M, i5-2410M and quad-core i7-2630QM processor, up to 750GB hard drive with Windows 7 pre-loaded, support for up to 8GB of DDR3 RAM, and DVD burner or Blu-ray combo drive.
The 17.3″ display has 1600×900 resolution and LED backlight.
The K73 incorporates Altec-Lansing speakers, a 0.3MP web camera, HDMI and VGA outputs, Wi-Fi, optional Bluetooth, Gigabit LAN, four USB 2.0 ports, and an SD/MS/MMC media card reader.
Regarding design, the laptop sports a chiclet-style keyboard and IceCool Technology that keeps palm rests cool, placing heat-producing components away from users. The chassis has aluminum-textured finish. Palmrest color choices are black and silver.
With the standard six-cell battery, the Asus K73 weighs around 7 pounds.
We have no info on pricing and availability at the time of this writing.








