If you’re like me you might not be sure what ASUS-Automobili Lamborghini VX7 means. It means OMG Lambo has a computer. Yeah, that LAMBO and it’s the sexiest thing I’ve had my hands on in a long time.
As part of the Windows Champions program I’ll be able to play with a bunch of computers and technology this year. When the folks from Windows heard me talking about cars with love my voice they asked if I wanted to try out a Lamborghini computer. After jumping up and down and sqealing and hugging them a few times I said, “Why yes, thank you very much for the kind offer.” In my grown up voice.
Here is the computer
The packaging on the ASUS Lambo VX7 is exquisite. This is a luxury computer for a lover of luxury. When I pulled the box out I felt like I was opening a Birkin or a Kelly bag. Every bit of attention is paid to the details. If you watched the video you heard my son’s excitement when he saw the body of the notebook.
Although it’s portable, this is not a small computer and if you are planning a nomadic life with your notebook this might not be the solution for you. It weighs almost 8 and half pounds and it’s screen is sweet at 15.6″ and all that styling is bulky. For around the house and maybe to the office and back it’s still a portable enough notebook and it’s so beautiful you’ll forgive it it’s heft.
ASUS didn’t just slap a Lambo logo on this thing and ship it out. This computer is fast. It starts fast, it operates fast and it’s screen is stunning. It comes standard with a Blu Ray reader and writer. Watching a movie on this computer is an absolute treat for your eyes.
The ASUS VX7 is the perfect computer for the automotive fan. It’s an impressive design piece on a desk and it’s a workhorse. (see specs below) Mostly though, my kids love having a Lambo in the house. I’d expected the VX7 to be incredibly expensive so I was surprised to see it available online for under $2,300. It would make an incredible gift if someone (say your wife… Mr. G) loves both technology and cars.
Oh, and here’s what happens when you start it up.
Specifications
| Processor | Intel® Core™ i7 2630QM |
| Operating System | Genuine Windows® 7 Ultimate Genuine Windows® 7 Professional Genuine Windows® 7 Home Premium Genuine Windows® 7 Home Basic This version contains all product updates (SP1) |
| Chipset | Intel® HM65 Express Chipset |
| Memory | DDR3 1333 MHz SDRAM,4 x SO-DIMM socket for expansion up to 16 G SDRAM |
| Display | 15.6″ 16:9 Full HD (1920×1080) LED backlit |
| Graphic | NVIDIA® GeForce® GTX 460QM with 3GB GDDR5 VRAM |
| Storage | 2.5″ 9.5mm SATA 750GB 5400rpm/7200rpm 640GB 5400rpm 500GB 7200rpm 500GB 7200rpm With 4 G SSD |
| Optical Drive | Super-Multi DVD Blu-ray Writer Blue-ray reader |
| Card Reader | 8 -in-1 card reader ( SD/Mini-SD/ MS/ MS Pro/ MS Duo/MS Pro Duo/ xD/ MMC) |
| Camera | 2.0 Mega Pixel web camera |
| Networking | Built-in Bluetooth™ V2.1+EDR (Optional) 10/100/1000 Base T |
| Interface | 1 x Microphone-in jack 1 x Headphone-out jack (SPDIF) 1 x VGA port/Mini D-sub 15-pin for external monitor 1 x USB 3.0 port(s) 3 x USB 2.0 port(s) 1 x RJ45 LAN Jack for LAN insert 1 x HDMI |
| Audio | Built-in 2 Speakers And Digital Array Microphone Built-in Azalia compliant audio chip, with 3D effect |
| Battery | 8Cells : 5200 mAh 75 Whrs |
| Power Adapter | Output : 19.5 V DC, 7.7 A, 150 W Input : 100 -240 V AC, 50/60 Hz universal |
| Dimensions | 40.2 x 30.9 x 5.00 ~5.79 cm (WxDxH) |
| Weight | 3.82 kg (with 8 cell battery) |
| Security | Kensington lock |
| Manufacturer Warranty | 2-year limited global hardware warranty. *different by country 1-year battery pack warranty On-line problem resolution through web interface (BIOS, Driver update) OS (Windows 7 ) install/uninstall consultation Bundled software install/uninstall consultation ASUS software supporting |
That computer makes my Mac look so predictable!