Pros
- Excellent performance
- Large display
Cons
- Only single-band, 2.4GHz Wi-Fi
- Weak touchpad and buttons
At A Glance
If speed is your passion, you'll like this all-purpose unit from Asus, but its input ergonomics are weak.
Manufacturer’s Description
The most capable processors from Intel drive diverse, thrilling adventures, high productivity and memorable moments. With all new 2nd Generation INTEL CORE Processor inside, the N Series has the power and seamless capabilities to achieve and enjoy more with great efficiency and a smooth user experience. Now includeds USB 3.0 for up to ten times the speed of USB 2.0, so all your files and content can be handled and backed up expediently. Say goodbye to long frustrating waits, as even a 25GB Blu-ray movie takes a mere 70 seconds to process.
The Specs
| Processor | |
|---|---|
| Processor type | Intel Core i7 |
| Processor speed | 2000.0 MHz |
| Cache size | 4.0 KB |
| Processor count | 2 |
| Memory | |
| Memory size | 4000.0 MB |
| Memory type | DDR3 |
| Memory max | 16.0 GB |
| Display | |
| Display size | 15.6 inches |
| Display type | Glossy LCD with LED Backlight |
| Resolution | 1366 x 768 pixels |
| Storage | |
| Drives included | 1.0 |
| Drive size | 750.0 GB |
| Hard Drive Speed | 7200 RPM |
| Other storage |
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| Drive type | Hard Disk Drive |
| Ports and Connections | |
| SD/MMC Card | 1 |
| Ethernet Type | 10/100/1000 Mbps |
| MultiMedia Card (MMC) or MultiMediaCard (MMC) | Yes |
| Available Interfaces | Bluetooth |
| SDHC Card or Secure Digital High Capacity (SDHC) | 1 |
| Wireless connection | 802.11 n/b/g |
| Video Interfaces |
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| Dimensions | |
| Width | 15.4 inches |
| Depth | 10.5 inches |
| Height | 1.6 inches |
| Weight with Accessories | 8.0 pounds |
| Weight | 6.5 pounds |
| Sound | |
| Speakers | Stereo |
| Storage Media | |
| Memory stick | Memory Stick |
| Included Software | |
| Included Software | CyberLink Blu-ray Disc Suite |
| Operating System | Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium |
| Other Features | |
| Docking Station Port | No |
| Devices |
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Performance
| Overall Performance | |
|---|---|
| WorldBench 6 Score | 126 |
| Battery | |
|---|---|
| Battery Life | 3:47 (hh:mm) |
| Office Productivity | |
|---|---|
| Web Browsing | 226 seconds (lower is better) |
| File Compression | 190 seconds (lower is better) |
| Power Usage | |
|---|---|
| Idle power usage | 15.1 Watts |
| Sleep power usage | 1.7 Watt hours |
| Off power usage | 1.1 Watt hours |
| Content Creation | |
|---|---|
| Image Editing | 339 seconds (lower is better) |
| GPU Graphics Rendering | 322 seconds (lower is better) |
| CPU Graphics Rendering | 233 seconds (lower is better) |
| Video Encoding | 190 seconds (lower is better) |
| DVD Burning | 293 seconds (lower is better) |
| Video Editing | 177 seconds (lower is better) |
| Multitasking | |
|---|---|
| World Bench 6 Multitasking | 275 |
| Gaming | |
|---|---|
| Unreal Tournament 3, Medium, 800 by 600 | 155.62 Frames per second (higher is better) |
| Unreal Tournament 3, Medium, 1024 by 768 | 124.72 Frames per second (higher is better) |
| Unreal Tournament 3, Highest, 800 by 600 | 113.73 Frames per second (higher is better) |
| Unreal Tournament 3, Highest, 1024 by 768 | 101.36 Frames per second (higher is better) |
| Far Cry 2, High Quality, 800x600 | 46.3 Frames per second (higher is better) |
| Far Cry 2, High Quality, 1024x768 | 37.1 Frames per second (higher is better) |
| Far Cry 2, Low Quality, 800x600 | 76.8 Frames per second (higher is better) |
| Far Cry 2, Low Quality, 1024x768 | 65.6 Frames per second (higher is better) |
| Dirt 2, High Quality, 800x600 | 56.1 Frames per second (higher is better) |
| Dirt 2, High Quality, 1024x768 | 43.2 Frames per second (higher is better) |
| Dirt 2, Low Quality, 800x600 | 124.9 Frames per second (higher is better) |
| Dirt 2, Low Quality, 1024x768 | 98.9 Frames per second (higher is better) |
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