ASUS Lamborghini VX2S-ak058G – Limited Edition Yellow Laptop
Introduction / Discontinuation:
Released: 2007–2008 (approx.)
Discontinued: Early 2010s
Device Type: Premium laptop / luxury edition
Overview
The ASUS Lamborghini VX2S-ak058G is a limited-edition laptop designed in collaboration with Lamborghini, combining high-performance components with automotive-inspired styling. The yellow variant is especially sought after by collectors for its unique finish and luxury branding, standing out from the typical black editions.
Technical Specifications
- Class: Luxury Edition
- OS: Windows Vista SP 2 x86
- Body: 14.29 × 10.35 × 0.98 in (36.3 × 26.3 × 2.5 cm)
- Weight: 2.90 kg (6.39 lb)
- Color: Yellow (also available in black)
- Display: 15.4″, Glossy finish, LED: No, 3D: No
- MB: ASUS Lamborghini VX2S
- CPU: Intel Core 2 Duo T7700 @ 2.4 GHz, 2 cores, 64-bit, 4 MB L2 Cache, 65nm
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- Intel Core 2 Duo T7500
- Cores: 2
- Threads: 2
- TDP: 35W
- Frequency: 2.2 GHz
- Codename: Merom
- Socket: Socket P
- process: 65 nm
- transistors: 293M
- Date: May 2007
Possible replacement with:
- Intel Core 2 Duo T9900
- Cores: 2
- Threads: 2
- TDP: 35W
- Frequency: 3.067 GHz
- Codename: Penryn
- Socket: Socket P
- process: 45 nm
- transistors: 410M
- Date: June 2009
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- Chipset: Mobile Intel PM965, FSB 800 MHz, TDP 35W
- GPU: NVIDIA GeForce 8600M GT, 512 MB
- RAM: 2 x 512MB DDR2-667 MHz
- HDD: Kingston HyperX SH103S3240G 240GB SSD SATA Rev 3.0 (6Gb/s)
- Controller: SandForce® SF-2281- 2281
- Maximum 4K read/write: 86,000/73,000 IOPS
- Random 4K read/write: 45,000/69,000 IOPS
- Additional features Supports: SMART, TRIM and Garbage Collection
- Total Bytes Written (TBW): 765TB 3 DWPD
- Power consumption: 0.455 W idle / 0.6 W avg / 1.58 W (MAX) read / 2.11 W (MAX) write
- Operating temperatures: 0°C ~ 70°C
- Storage temperatures: -40°C ~ 85°C
- Dimensions: 69.85mm x 100mm x 9.5mm
- Weight: 97g
- Vibration operating: 2.17G peak (7–800Hz)
- Vibration non-operating: 20G peak (10–2000Hz)
- MTBF: 1,000,000 hrs
- Warranty/support: 3-year warranty with free technical support
- Optical: Panasonic Matshita BD-MLT UJ-210 hw: 1.00 | fw: 1.21 | sept 2007
- Writing compatibility: CDR | CDRW | DVD- | DVD-RW | DVDRAM | DVD+ | DVD+RW | DVD+DL | BDR | BDRE
- Reading compatibility: CDR | CDRW | DVD- | DVD-RW | DVDRAM | DVD+ | DVD+RW | DVD+DL | BD-ROM | BDR | BDRE
- OS Compatibility: Win7 | Win8 | Win Vista | Win XP
- Max Write Speed: 11 MB/s | CD 63X | DVD 8X | Blu-Ray 2X
- Max Read Speed: 11 MB/s | CD 63X | DVD 8X | Blu-Ray 2X
- Buffer Underrun Protection: YES
- Firmware version: 1.26 Available | 1.21 Installed
- Network: LAN 1000 Mbps, Wi-Fi 802.11a/g/n, Bluetooth 2.0 EDR
- Ports: USB 2.0 ×3, HDMI, VGA, LAN RJ-45, eSATA, FireWire, ExpressCard 54
- Audio: Headphone out 3.5 mm, Microphone in 3.5 mm
- Card Reader: Memory Stick, Memory Stick Duo, Memory Stick PRO Duo, SD, miniSD, xD, MMC
- Security: Kensington lock, Fingerprint reader
- Battery: 8-cell Li-Ion, 4800 mAh
Design & Build
- Automotive-inspired yellow finish, glossy surface
- Sleek Lamborghini branding and angular design lines
- Premium materials and build quality, heavier than standard laptops of the era (2.9 kg)
- Signature luxury touches: fingerprint reader, LightScribe optical drive
Performance & Features
- High-end Intel Core 2 Duo paired with NVIDIA GeForce 8600M GT for multimedia and casual gaming
- Adequate for Windows Vista era software and office/multimedia tasks
- Limited memory expansion (max 2 GB) reflecting its 2007–2008 design
- Wide connectivity: USB, HDMI, FireWire, eSATA, ExpressCard, card reader for multiple media types
Collector Notes
- Yellow VX2S-ak058G is rarer than the black version and highly desirable among collectors
- Functional units with all original components (battery, manuals, accessories) command a premium
- Luxury branding and automotive-inspired design make it a standout piece in any tech collection
- Common collector upgrades: replacing battery with modern Li-Ion cells to extend life
Historical Context
ASUS collaborated with Lamborghini to create a line of luxury laptops in the mid-2000s, emphasizing design over raw computing performance. The VX2S series, especially the yellow variant, is remembered as an early example of branded lifestyle computing.
References / Further Reading
- ASUS official specifications (archived)
- Reviews from 2007–2008 tech magazines
- Collector blogs & forums discussing Lamborghini-branded laptops
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