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Asus N53JQ
$1,160.00
Released August, 2010
The Pros:USB 3.0 port. HDMI output. Latest generation NVIDIA GeForce GT 425M graphics - based on the latest Fermi desktop architecture, DirectX 11, 3D Vision, etc.., capable of playing the latest games at modest detail settings.
The Cons:Low resolution 1366x768px display - the same that can be found on basic laptop displays down to 11.6" models. Full of Asus bloatware. 5400 rpm hard-disk is a real pain.
The Asus N53JQ is a high-end, 15.6" entertainment and gaming laptop to be released in August or September 2010 alongside the 17.3" N73JQ and 18.4" NX90JQ. All three models are available with one of three quad-core, Turbo Boost-enabled Intel Core i7 CPUs, and between 4 and 16GB of RAM, enabling exceptional mobile performance.
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Optical drive options include a Blu-ray reader or burner, while an HDMI port allows HD video to be output to larger displays. A 1GB Nvidia GeForce GT 425M GPU ensures solid gaming performance. To prevent overheating, several thermal-compound cooling options are offered for both the GPU and CPU. Asus also aims to ensure a superior notebook audio experience, incorporating SonicMaster and Bang & Olufsen ICEPower technologies into all three models. Bluetooth is standard, as is USB 3.0 connectivity, which multiplies USB 2.0 bandwidth by a factor of more than six. The laptop is equipped with two hard drive bays, and is available with up to 512GB of solid-state storage.
Features
- 15.6" LED-backlit LCD (1366x768)
- Processor options
- Intel Core i7-720QM (1.6GHz, Turbo Boost to 2.80GHz, 6MB L3)
- Intel Core i7-840QM (1.86GHz, Turbo Boost to 3.2GHz, 8MB L3)
- Intel Core i7 Extreme 940XM (2.13GHz, Turbo Boost t0 3.33GHz, 8MB L3)
- 4-16GB RAM
- Nvidia GeForce GT 425M (1GB dedicated)
- 2 hard drive bays (up to 2TB HDD, or 512GB SSD storage capacity)
- DVD Super Multi, Blu-ray read, or Blu-ray read/write optical drive
- Optional HDD instead of optical drive (max. 1TB)
- HDMI port
- 3 USB 2.0 ports, 1 USB 3.0
- eSATA port
- Bluetooth 2.0
- Wi-Fi
- 2.0MP webcam
- 8-in-1 media card reader
- SonicMaster
- ICEpower (Bang & Olufsen)
- Thermal-compound CPU/GPU cooling
- 6.5 lbs (with 6-cell battery)
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latest generation NVIDIA GeForce GT 425M graphics - based on the latest Fermi desktop architecture, DirectX 11, 3D Vision, etc.., capable of playing the latest games at modest detail settings
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Nvidia Optimus support - capable of switching between onboard graphics and the dedicated graphics card on demand, automatically, for power savings when not in use and performance when desired
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2-year global warranty standard with 1-year accidental damage
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powerful - high-end Core i7 CPU, lots of memory, dual drives, dedicated mid-to-high end graphics
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Ultra silent Fans : You can play almost any game at full specs and the fans work with an unbelievable low noise. Although the laptop itself remains cooler, even when it runs for 24+ houts straight.
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low resolution 1366x768px display - the same that can be found on basic laptop displays down to 11.6" models
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5400 rpm hard-disk is a real pain
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poor for mobile use - heavy (6.4 pounds), large and poor battery life
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