ASUS Launches............

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Taipei, Taiwan, August 30, 2001 - World leading technology solution manufacturer, ASUSTeK Computer Inc., today launched its latest optical storage drive, the ASUS DVD-E616.

The ASUS DVD-E616 16X DVD-ROM drive delivers highest-quality DVD playback by incorporating latest technologies such as ATA/100 transfer speeds and ASUS patented DDSS II (second generation Double Dynamic Suspension System) technology.
The ASUS DVD-E616 leads other DVD-ROM drives by utilizing ATA/100 data transfer speeds, the fastest transfer interface to date. This ground-breaking enhancement enables high-speed transfer rates, error checking and ensures compatibility with future interface standards.
The ASUS DVD enhances multimedia, computing, interactive experiences with a wide range of applications and dynamic playback capacities. Consumers are able to enjoy leading-edge audio-visual effects similar to those of movie theaters by building an ASUS DVD-E616 based multimedia entertainment center. Transform any room into a home-theater with Dolby Digital 5.1 channel sound by simply connecting your PC, audio-visual equipment and ASUS 16X DVD-ROM. The ASUS DVD-E616 also supports a wide range of formats including DVD-ROM (both single and double sided/ 1 or 2 layers), DVD-R/RW, DVD-Video, and all latest CDs for maximum playability.
The ASUS DVD-E616 features patented ASUS DDSS II ?second generation Double Dynamic Suspension System? technology. ASUS DDSS II is implemented into the DVD-E616 to reduce the overall vibration and resonance associated with high-spin speeds of performance optical drives. The result is optimally quiet operation and smooth DVD playback.
ASUS DVD-E616 Features
-Enhanced IDE (ATAPI) bus interface, supporting ATA/100, ATA/66, ATA/33, Multi-word DMA mode 2 and PIO mode 4
-DVD-ROM max. Transfer rate: 21640 KB/s (16X) vs. CD-ROM max. transfer rate: 7200 KB/s (48X)
-Full Playability: accessing all format DVD-ROM/R/RW, DVD+RW and CD-ROM/R/RW discs
-Built-in ASUS patented DDSS II for excellent vibration and noise control
-Random access time DVD: 105 ms vs. CD:85 ms typical
-Built-in AI Auto Speed Adjustment Technology
-High Speed DAE/ Digital audio extraction
-Supporting DOS, Windows 95/98/2000/ME/NT/XP, Netware, Linux, OS/2 Warp
-Vertical/ horizontal mounting
-Free bundle: Latest ASUS DVD Playback Program
The ASUS DVD-E616 will be shipping in quantities late August 2001. For more information visit the company website at http://www.asus.com.
About ASUS®
Established in 1989, ASUSTeK Computer Inc. (TSE:2357) is the worlds leading manufacturer of high quality motherboards, notebooks, VGA cards, servers, broadband modems, and optical storage devices. With annual sales of over US$2 Billion and world-class engineering, ASUS provides innovative technology solutions to consumer, corporate and top-tier OEM customers. Company achievements include consecutive rankings in the "Top 100 InfoTech Companies" in 1998,1999, 2000 and 2001 by Businessweek as well as being named one of the most profitable companies in the IT industry. In the year 2000, ASUS was also ranked the No.1 Taiwan Company in Global Views Monthly's "Info Tech 2000".