There is something just inherently cool about the new R1 notebook PC from Asus. Not only can the R1 have the much anticipated Vista operating system, but the screen can also do a nifty 180 pivot which can be a real cool thing for presentations.

I guess it’s the fact that it can be used like a whiteboard is what sells me. That device that suited-sleeve guy is using to write is called the Digipen, and it allows you to record and edit images as easy as with paper. Not only do you have color and highlighter options, but the virtual pen has another end that acts as an eraser. I think I’ve seen things in sci-fi movies that look like this.

Not certain how much it costs, or when it will be out, but if I have the money to spare at that point, I would buy it.