ASUS Introduces the ASUS-Lamborghini VX1 Notebook at the 2006 Concorso Italiano

Stunning Notebook Makes It's US Debut August 18th

FREMONT, Calif., Aug. 14 -- ASUS Computer International, a leading provider of high quality notebooks worldwide, will announce the availability of the ASUS-Lamborghini VX1 notebook in the US at the 2006 Concorso Italiano "Celebration of Italian Style," on August 18th. ASUS CEO, Ivan Ho, and Lamborghini CEO and President, Stephan Winkelmann, will unveil the ASUS-Lamborghini VX1 during a press announcement at 10:00 AM at the Automobili Lamborghini tent. ASUS will showcase the notebook at both the ASUS and Lamborghini tents and will have a drawing open to the public for a new ASUS-Lamborghini VX1 notebook.

The result of a comprehensive partnership between ASUS, Automobili Lamborghini, and Intel(R), the notebook will be the first in a series of officially licensed products. The ASUS-Lamborghini VX1 successfully captures the spirit of the cars whose name it bears with design details and special mirror painting finish suggestive of Lamborghini's fine automobiles. The product was designed from the beginning to be, like its Lamborghini namesake, in a category by itself. "The ASUS-Lamborghini VX1 backs up its Lamborghini- inspired design with top performance, unbeatable features, and rock-solid ASUS quality. It is a stunning notebook worthy of the Lamborghini name," says Stephan Winkelmann, CEO and President of Automobili Lamborghini (and current owner of an ASUS-Lamborghini VX1).

  The ASUS-Lamborghini VX1 offers the following advantages:

   Speed -- Exclusive NVIDIA GeForceGo 7400VX Special Edition Dedicated
   Graphics Engine
   The NVIDIA GeForceGo 7400VX Special Edition dedicated graphics engine is
   designed exclusively for the VX1 notebook series.  Users will enjoy
   movies and play games with unparalleled 3D image performance on its
   brilliant 1400 x 1050 Color Shine screen.

   Power - Intel Centrino Duo Mobile Technology
   The ASUS-Lamborghini VX1 is based on the latest Intel(R) Core(R) Duo
   processor T2500 2.0GHz. The dual-core capability of the ASUS-Lamborghini
   VX1 optimizes multitasking and provides processing performance that
   exceeds desktop level.  Core(R) Duo processors are super-efficient and
   use less power, extending battery life by up to 25%.  A hefty 2GB of
   DDRII 677 memory makes applications fly.

   Mobility - Slim and Lightweight Design
   Just as streamlined Lamborghinis are designed from the ground up for
   maximum acceleration with supreme aerodynamics, the VX1 is designed for
   superior mobility with a light, compact design. This 15" notebook weighs
   less than most 14" notebooks.

   Pleasure - The Pride of Knowing You Have the Best
   The ASUS-Lamborghini VX1's exquisite style and unsurpassed performance
   make any task a pleasure.  The pride and excitement of ownership lingers
   long after the machine powers down.

  Specifications
                                VX1-5E003P
  LCD                   15" SXGA (1400x x 1050) with Color Shine technology
  Graphics              NVIDIA GeForceGo 7400VX Special Edition / 512MB
                        Turbocache(TM)
  CPU                   Intel(R) Core(R) Duo T2500, 2.0 GHz
  Memory                2GB DDRII 667 MHz
  Optical Drive         4X DVD Super Multi
  Battery               8 cell
  HDD                   160GB, 5400 RPM
  OS                    Windows(R) XP(R) Professional
  Wireless/ Bluetooth   Bluetooth 2.0; 802.11 a/b/g
  Bag & Mouse           Yes
  Colors Available      Yellow and black

The ASUS-Lamborghini VX1 will be offered at $2,799 MSRP. Visit usa.asus.com for more details on the ASUS-Lamborghini VX1 and other high quality ASUS notebooks.

About ASUS

ASUS Computer International is a leading provider of 3C (computing, communications, and consumer electronics) total solutions. Its product portfolio includes notebooks, motherboards, graphics cards, optical drives, information appliances, desktop PCs, servers, wireless solutions, digital home, and networking devices. Backed by world-class engineering and offices and subsidiaries located in all corners of the world, ASUS provides innovative solutions to consumers, businesses and OEM/ODM customers. ASUS products won 1,706 awards in 2005, with top awards for notebook design excellence such as the iF Gold Award and Reddot Award. The company consistently ranks among the top technology companies in BusinessWeek's InfoTech 100, and is the perennial leader of the motherboard and graphics card industries. ASUS is a top 4 manufacturer globally of notebooks.

About Automobili Lamborghini

Founded in 1963 by Ferruccio Lamborghini, Automobili Lamborghini has been a part of the Audi Group since 1998. It is based in Sant'Agata, Bolognese, in Italy. Lamborghini's current product range consists of 4 models: the 10 cylinder Gallardo and its convertible version Gallardo Spyder, and the 12 cylinder Murcielago LP640 and Murcielago Roadster. Extreme, uncompromising and unquestionably Italian, Lamborghini is in a class of its own.

ASUS-Lamborghini VX1 press kits are available for distribution to the media from 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM in both the ASUS and Lamborghini tents the Concorso Italiano. All press is invited to attend the 10:00 AM announcement and product introduction.