Optional Features And Accessories - Asus M8 User Manual

Optional Features and Accessories

• CD-ROM: 24X CD or 4X DVD/24X CD
The Notebook PC comes in a 24X CD-ROM drive model or a 4X DVD-ROM model (the DVD's
CD-ROM speed is also 24X). The drives can be easily removed by the user to allow swapping with
other drives.
• Modem/Fax/LAN: 56K V.90, 10/100 Fast-Ethernet Model
The Notebook PC comes in a model with or without a built-in 56K/19.2K modem/fax with V.90
compression and data correcting protocols for fast data transfers. The modem/fax supports video-
conferencing I/F V.80 and host-based digital voice and data. The LAN model also includes a 10/100
Fast-Ethernet, which auto-negotiates between speeds and allows full duplex (200Mbit/sec) when
connected to a switch. There is a modem model or modem+LAN model but no LAN only model.
Upgrading is not possible at a later time, modem and/or LAN can only be added through a PCMCIA
expansion card after purchase.
• Magnesium Alloy: Optional Lighter Casing
The Notebook PC also comes in a Magnesium alloy model besides the standard plastic model.
Magnesium alloy is a high-tech material; that is lighter, more rigid, a better electromagnetic shield,
a better heat dissipater, anti-flammable, and provides precise shaping compared to plastic.
• PortDock: Use up to 4 drives at once and dock it!
The PortDock provides an external modular drive bay and docking solution in one small package.
Stereo speakers, amplifier with volume control, LCD display with four CD-ROM audio control
keys, floppy drive bay, CD/DVD-ROM or second hard disk drive bay, DC-in pass-through for
powering the PortDock and the Notebook PC, serial port, parallel port, two PS/2 ports, VGA port,
and headphone jack.
• PortBar: Convenient desktop docking solution!
The PortBar provides a docking solution in a pocket-sized package. DC-in pass-through for power-
ing PortDock and Notebook PC, serial port, parallel port, two PS/2 ports, VGA port, and two USB
ports.
• Vehicle/Air Adapter: Work hard or play hard on the road or in the sky!
The vehicle/air adapter plugs into any vehicle's 12 Volt DC cigarette or utility socket or airplane's
seat power (designed for passenger's use on certain airplanes). Produces an output of 19 Volts DC
2.64 Amp or 50 Watts
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