Pros
- Packed with features
- Attractive design
Cons
- Many features are poorly explained
- Touchpad buttons are almost unclickable
At A Glance
If you're more interested in power and features than in polish, this ultraportable laptop could be a good choice.
Manufacturer’s Description
The U36 features a super lightweight, yet highly durable magnesium-aluminum alloy cover that can handle the rigors of being transported around all day, yet still looks refined and distinguished. An easy to clean silky nanometer coating on the palm rests helps ease the stress of extended workdays while keeping the notebook looking clean by repelling fingerprints and dirt.
The Specs
| Pricing | |
|---|---|
| Part Number | U36JCB1 |
| Processor | |
| Processor type | Intel Core i5 |
| Processor speed | 2670.0 MHz |
| Cache size | 3.0 KB |
| Processor count | 2 |
| Memory | |
| Memory size | 4000.0 MB |
| Memory type | DDR3 |
| Display | |
| Display size | 13.3 inches |
| Display type | Glossy LCD with LED Backlight |
| Resolution | 1366 x 768 pixels |
| Storage | |
| Drives included | 1.0 |
| Drive size | 500.0 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 |
| Wireless connection | 802.11 n/b/g |
| Video Interfaces |
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| Slots |
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| Dimensions | |
| Width | 12.9 inches |
| Depth | 9.4 inches |
| Height | 1.2 inches |
| Weight with Accessories | 4.5 pounds |
| Weight | 3.8 pounds |
| Sound | |
| Speakers | Stereo |
| Storage Media | |
| Memory stick | Memory Stick |
| Included Software | |
| Operating System | Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium |
| Other Features | |
| Docking Station Port | No |
| Devices |
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Performance
| Overall Performance | |
|---|---|
| WorldBench 6 Score | 111 |
| Battery | |
|---|---|
| Battery Life | 6:42 (hh:mm) |
| Office Productivity | |
|---|---|
| Web Browsing | 266 seconds (lower is better) |
| Office Suite Use | 344 seconds (lower is better) |
| File Compression | 188 seconds (lower is better) |
| Content Creation | |
|---|---|
| Image Editing | 369 seconds (lower is better) |
| GPU Graphics Rendering | 330 seconds (lower is better) |
| CPU Graphics Rendering | 400 seconds (lower is better) |
| Video Encoding | 221 seconds (lower is better) |
| DVD Burning | 303 seconds (lower is better) |
| Video Editing | 188 seconds (lower is better) |
| Multitasking | |
|---|---|
| World Bench 6 Multitasking | 336 |
| Gaming | |
|---|---|
| Unreal Tournament 3, Medium, 800 by 600 | 64.2 Frames per second (higher is better) |
| Unreal Tournament 3, Medium, 1024 by 768 | 47.5 Frames per second (higher is better) |
| Unreal Tournament 3, Highest, 800 by 600 | 54.4 Frames per second (higher is better) |
| Unreal Tournament 3, Highest, 1024 by 768 | 40.5 Frames per second (higher is better) |
| Far Cry 2, High Quality, 800x600 | 15.3 Frames per second (higher is better) |
| Far Cry 2, High Quality, 1024x768 | 12 Frames per second (higher is better) |
| Far Cry 2, Low Quality, 800x600 | 32 Frames per second (higher is better) |
| Far Cry 2, Low Quality, 1024x768 | 26 Frames per second (higher is better) |
| Dirt 2, High Quality, 800x600 | 21.9 Frames per second (higher is better) |
| Dirt 2, High Quality, 1024x768 | 18.3 Frames per second (higher is better) |
| Dirt 2, Low Quality, 800x600 | 39.9 Frames per second (higher is better) |
| Dirt 2, Low Quality, 1024x768 | 29.8 Frames per second (higher is better) |
