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| ASUS UL30Vt-A1 Thin and Light 13.3-Inch Silver Laptop (12 Hours of Battery Life) | 
| Brand: Asus
Category: Personal Computer
List Price: $849.00
Buy New: $749.99
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Rating:  71 reviews
Sales Rank: 388
Color: Silver
Media: Personal Computers
Autographed: No
Memorabilia: No
Number Of Items: 1
Batteries Included: Yes
Operating System: Windows 7 Home Premium
CPU Manufacturer: Intel
CPU Speed: 1.3
CPU Type: Intel Core 2 Duo
Processors: 2
System Memory: 4000
Memory Type: DDR2 SDRAM
Battery Type: Lithium Ion
Hard Drive Size: 500
Graphics RAM: 512
Free Memory Slots: 2
USB Ports: 3
Display Size: 13.3
Shipping Weight (lbs): 3.7
Dimensions (in): 12.9 x 9.3 x 1
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MPN: UL30Vt-A1
Model: UL30Vt-A1
UPC: 884840561378
EAN: 0884840561378
ASIN: B0032FOKXS
Availability: Usually ships in 1-2 business days
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| Features:
| • | 1.3GHz Intel SU7300 Core 2 Duo Processor | | • | 4GB of DDR3 RAM, 2 slots, 4GB Max | | • | 500GB SATA Hard Drive (5400 RPM); Wi-Fi 802.11 bgn; Bluetooth; 0.3M Webcam | | • | 13.3-Inch Widescreen HD LED LCD Display; NVidia G210M Graphics with 512MB DDR3 + Intel GMA 4500MHD (Switchable VGA) | | • | Windows 7 Home Premium (64 bit) Operating System; 8 Cell 5600mAh Battery |
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| Editorial Reviews:
Product Description
The energy-efficient, slim, and stylish ASUS UL30Vt-A1 notebook redefines ultraportable notebooks with new power boosting features. Free yourself from power cords and start exploring with up to an amazing 12 hours of all-day battery life1. Powered by the ultra-low-voltage Intel Core2 Duo processor SU7300, and optimized with 4GB of DDR3 DRAM, ASUS GraphiX Boost switchable graphics, and exclusive Turbo33 technology, the UL30Vt-A1 takes you further than most other notebooks with eye-catching style, optimized performance, smart power usage, and a generous 500GB of storage. Its ultra-slim profile makes traveling a breeze and its 13.3-inch HD LED-backlit display offers bright, vibrant visuals and advanced energy efficiency.Effortlessly navigate your e-mails and favorite websites with the enhanced multi-touch trackpad and complete important assignments with ease using the comfortable chiclet keyboard. The UL30Vt-A1 also features Altec Lansing speakers, plus SRS Premium Sound, for a home theater experience on the go. The UL30Vt-A1 is built from the ground up to give you the best value; it's an ultraportable notebook that truly delivers mobility and power on demand. All-day computing with up to 12 hours of battery life1Exceptionally compact and light, under 1-inch thin, and weighs less than 4 poundsPowered by the Intel Core2 Duo Processor SU7300 for energy efficiencyExclusive Turbo33 Technology for 33% system performance boost during process-intensive multi-taskingGraphiX Boost instantly switches between the energy-efficient built-in graphics and powerful ASUS Discrete Graphics EngineColor Shine 13.3-inch LED-backlit widescreen HD display that uses less energy and gives you an immersive cinematic experience4GB of DDR3 system memory for smooth performance with Windows 7 Home Premium 64-bit installed500GB hard drive for responsive, convenient storage and access to all your documents, music, videos, and photosChiclet style keyboard
Amazon.com Product Description
Style and Performance in Perfect Harmony
The energy-efficient, slim, and stylish ASUS UL30Vt-A1 notebook redefines ultraportable notebooks with new power boosting features. Free yourself from power cords and start exploring with up to an amazing 12 hours of all-day battery life1. Powered by the ultra-low-voltage Intel Core2 Duo processor SU7300, and optimized with 4GB of DDR3 DRAM, ASUS GraphiX Boost switchable graphics, and exclusive Turbo33 technology, the UL30Vt-A1 takes you further than most other notebooks with eye-catching style, optimized performance, smart power usage, and a generous 500GB of storage. Its ultra-slim profile makes traveling a breeze and its 13.3-inch HD LED-backlit display offers bright, vibrant visuals and advanced energy efficiency.
Effortlessly navigate your e-mails and favorite websites with the enhanced multi-touch trackpad and complete important assignments with ease using the comfortable chiclet keyboard. The UL30Vt-A1 also features Altec Lansing speakers, plus SRS Premium Sound, for a home theater experience on the go. The UL30Vt-A1 is built from the ground up to give you the best value; it’s an ultraportable notebook that truly delivers mobility and power on demand.
 | Now there is an even bigger reason to get the UL Series by ASUS. Adding to a whole trophy case of awards is the latest 2009 Editor's Choice Award by Engadget. Voted by Engadget's editorial staff as LAPTOP OF THE YEAR, the UL series is the ultimate companion for your mobile computing needs. |
The most comprehensive ASUS 360 notebook warranty package is icing on the cake.
two-year global warranty Thirty-days flawless display guarantee Free two-way standard shipping 24-hour tech support seven days a week
Plus ASUS Accidental Damage Protection: ASUS UL30Vt-A1 also come with a One Year Accidental Damage Warranty protecting the notebook from drops, fire, spills, and surge.** 
Key Features - All-day computing with up to 12 hours of battery life1 (Learn more)
- Exceptionally compact and light, under 1-inch thin, and weighs less than 4 pounds
- Powered by the Intel Core2 Duo Processor SU7300 for energy efficiency (Learn more)
- Exclusive Turbo33 Technology for 33% system performance boost during process-intensive multi-tasking (Learn more)
- GraphiX Boost instantly switches between the energy-efficient built-in graphics and powerful ASUS Discrete Graphics Engine (Learn more)
- Color Shine 13.3-inch LED-backlit widescreen HD display that uses less energy and gives you an immersive cinematic experience (Learn more)
- 4GB of DDR3 system memory for smooth performance with Windows 7 Home Premium 64-bit installed
- 500GB hard drive for responsive, convenient storage and access to all your documents, music, videos, and photos
- Chiclet style keyboard and multi-touch trackpad for comfortable and intuitive use (Learn more)
- Built-in high-speed 802.11n wireless connectivity for Internet browsing
- Integrated webcam for connecting with your friends and family
- Altec Lansing speakers enhanced with SRS Premium Sound for home theater quality acoustics
- ASUS IceCool Technology provides a cool-to-the-touch palm rest
- ASUS 360 two-year global warranty and ASUS ADW one year accidental damage warranty* (Learn more)
Learn More Takes You Where You Want to Go
 | Experience up to 12 hours of all-day computing with the UL30Vt-A1 *. Thanks to its ultra-low-voltage Intel Core2 Duo processor SU7300, high-density Lithium Ion 8-cell battery, LED-backlit display, and ASUS Super Hybrid Engine (SHE), you can maximize your time on the move and minimize time plugged-in.
And with our new FastBoot Technology providing an ultra-fast boot time of only 30 seconds, you can use your PC anywhere, virtually right away. A generous 500GB of hard drive storage holds your favorite music, videos, and photos.
Compact, and under 1 inch thin, the UL30Vt-A1 fits virtually anywhere –freeing space up for books, files, or whatever else you need. The UL30Vt-A1 lets you focus on the essentials in life. With this kind of mobility, you get the peace of mind you deserve. |
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Instantly Boosts PC Performance
 | ASUS has innovatively designed the UL30Vt-A1 to provide you even more performance when you need it.
The ASUS exclusive Turbo33 technology automatically boosts the system performance by 33% and more. When process-intensive multi-tasking is needed, Turbo33 automatically takes CPU, memory and even graphics performance to a whole new level to ensure a smooth and seamless computing experience.
With this performance booster, the Intel Core2 Duo SU7300 is over 25% faster than a SU9400 CPU. This translates into almost 20% more overall system performance than a notebook powered by the SU9400.*** |
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Switch Between Extended Battery Life and Full Speed Graphics
 | The UL30Vt also features GraphiX Boost to instantly switch between the energy-efficient integrated graphics and the powerful ASUS Discrete Graphics Engine powered by NVIDIA CUDA enabled GeForce G210M.
This ASUS exclusive feature gives you the ability to maintain a perfect balance between conserving the battery life and enjoying surreal high-definition graphics.
With GraphiX Boost, you no longer have to sacrifice all-day battery life or jaw dropping graphics. Now you can switch between the two on-the-fly whenever high graphics processing demand is needed without having to reboot your system. It is truly graphics power on demand. |
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Energy Efficient Processing
 | The ASUS UL Series Laptops are the perfect balance of style and performance for mobile computing. They all feature an Ultra-Low-Voltage Intel® Core™2 Duo processor so that you can enjoy the performance and long battery life you need in the sleek designs you crave.
Sleek new ultra-thin laptops powered by the latest ultra-low-voltage Intel® Core™ processors deliver this unique balance of performance and power consumption to let you travel light and provide the performance you need for music, HD video, photos and more.
Intel® ULV processors are also optimized for battery life, so you can stay unplugged longer and use your laptop on the go without having to search for power outlets.
Full feature computing on the go – thin and light with long battery life – with Intel Inside®. |
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Eye-Catching Sophistication
 | Impress onlookers and complement any setting with the UL30Vt-A1’s brushed aluminum cover and a high-class appeal. From the first time you open the UL30Vt-A1 you notice the stunning interior casing around a display that brings color to life, and shines with a brilliant, high-gloss finish.
Plus, the chiclet style keyboard and spacious keys not only allow for a comfortable typing experience, but also prevent dust buildup, helping to keep your keyboard clean every time you use it.
Inspired by a butterfly’s grace, the UL30Vt-A1 carries the hallmark contours and slim elegance that separates it from the typical cookie-cutter notebook. |
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High Definition That Doesn’t Break the Bank
 | If you’re looking for mobile HD playback that doesn’t break the bank, with its 13.3-inch 16:9 ratio High Definition display, the UL30Vt-A1 is a great solution when you’re on the go.
When you’re at home or in the office, you can easily stream high definition media to external displays with its HDMI connectivity. Complemented with Altec Lansing speakers and SRS premium surround sound, the UL30Vt-A1 provides high-quality audio playback so there’s no need to invest in expensive speakers.
With the UL30Vt-A1, you can enjoy all your favorite movies and music where you want, when you want, with crisp clarity and great value that you will appreciate every time.
You can also instantly switch from integrated graphics to the ASUS Discrete Graphics Engine –powered by NVIDIA GeForce G210M GPU –to enjoy casual gaming and all your favorite movies and music with crisp clarity that you will appreciate every time. |
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Comfort Included
 | With ASUS IceCool Technology, you’re ensured extended battery life and a cool-to-touch surface, so, even after long computer sessions, there’s limited heat for optimized comfort.
With plenty of space to place your hands, the generous palm rest area makes typing on the chiclet style keyboard an enjoyable experience. It’s comfort made easy. |
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ASUS Exclusive Windows 7 Features
 | Experience FastBoot, the unique performance boost for Windows 7 made possible by ASUS’s close partnership with Microsoft.
With ASUS exclusive FastBoot technology, Windows 7 64-bit-enabled ASUS notebooks start up in a staggering 30 seconds. That is 40% faster than 32-bit operating systems.
ASUS helps get you up and running faster than ever before.
System performance is subject to system configuration. This data is based on a comparison between a FastBoot-optimized ASUS notebook running 64-bit Windows 7 and an identically-configured notebook without FastBoot running 32-bit Windows Vista. For more details regarding the test results, please visit the information site. |
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ASUS 360* -- Comprehensive Notebook Warranty Package Included  | ASUS complimentary notebook care package.
ASUS 360 offers a level of coverage that would add hundreds of dollars to the price of competing laptops:
Two year global warranty
Thirty days flawless display guarantee
Two way free standard shipping
24/7 tech support |
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ASUS ADW* -- 1 Year Accidental Damage Warranty**  | Accidents happen. But when they happen to your ASUS notebook purchased in the US or Canada, you have extra protection. Whether your notebook is damaged by accidental spills, drops, electrical surges, or fire, ASUS will fix it or replace it for you during the first year after purchase.**
Warranty covering accidental drops, spills, power surges, and fire damage
Target 3 business day turnaround time for repair / replacement; not including receiving and shipping time
One-way shipping (from ASUS to the user) at no additional cost
24 hour toll-free phone support
One incident covered per notebook |
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ASUS Makes Your Windows 7 Experience Better
 | Recently rated #1 in consumer reliability among Windows-based PCs by SquareTrade, and PCMag.com, ASUS gives you the peace of mind you deserve every time you start your UL30Vt-A1 notebook.†
ASUS worked extensively with Microsoft to develop time-saving features like FastBoot technology –reducing the time needed for startup and shutdown by up to 40% –and LocalMe –a GPS-like application.
Windows 7 Home Premium makes it easy to create a home network and share all of your favorite photos, videos, and music. And, thanks to Windows 7’s enhanced power management, you can enjoy unplugged gaming longer.
Click HERE to learn more about the time-saving ASUS FastBoot feature. |
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Warranty ASUS 360* (2 Years Global Warranty) + ASUS ADW* (1 Year Accidental Damage Warranty**) + Flawless Display Guarantee ASUS UL30Vt-A1 comes with ASUS 360 (2 years global warranty), ADW (1 Year Accidental Damage Warranty*) and Flawless Display Guarantee. If the purchaser discovers one defective bright dot within 30 days of purchase, ASUS will replace the panel without cost to the purchaser.
What's in the Box ASUS UL30Vt-A1 AC Adapter 8 cell Battery Pack Warranty Information Cards
Specifications Operating System: Genuine Windows 7 Home Premium 64-bit Display: 13.3-inch HD LED-backlit Widescreen (1366 x 768) Intel Platform: Intel Core2 Duo processor SU7300 (1.3GHz) Graphics: Switchable: Intel GMA 4500MHD and ASUS DGE powered by NVidia GeForce G210M with 512MB VRAM Wireless: WLAN 802.11b/g/n (@ 2.4GHz) LAN: 10/100/1000 Mbps Ethernet Memory: 4GB DDR3 DRAM, 2GB x 2 (upgradable to 8GB) Storage: 500GB 5,400RPM Hard Drive Camera: 0.3 Megapixel Speakers: SRS Premium Stereo Speakers by Altec Lansing, Hi-Definition Audio CODEC Microphone Digital Array Microphones Card Reader: 1 x 4-in-1 card reader: MMC, MS, MS-Pro, SD Input/Output: 1 x Mic-in, 1 x audio-out (S/PDIF), 1 x VGA, 3 x USB 2.0 ports, 1 x RJ45 LAN, 1 x HDMI Keyboard: 13.70-inch keyboard with MS Windows function keys Battery Pack: 8-cell Lithium Ion High Density Battery - Up to 12 hours1 Dimensions: 12.68 (L) x 9.17 (W) x 0.59 ~ 0.97 (H) –inches Approximate Weight: 3.7 lbs (with 8-cell battery) Color: Silver
1Estimated maximum battery life test was done in ASUS Power4Gear battery saving mode with Mobile Mark 2007. Actual battery life may vary based on product settings, usage patterns and environmental conditions.
† Rated number 1 Windows-based PC maker in PCMag.com’s Service & Reliability Report 2009. Rate number 1 PC brand according to SquareTrade, the leading direct-to-consumer warranty company (for more information visit http://www.squaretrade.com/pages/laptop-reliability-1109/ ).
*For notebooks purchased on or after Sept. 10, 2007. The ASUS 360 Notebook Service Program and Accidental Damage Warranty covers “ASUS” brand notebooks only, and does NOT extend to: “Built on ASUS”, “ASMobile”, “Powered by ASUS”, the Eee PC, or some other models. These retailers are currently among the companies that do NOT participate in the ASUS 360 Notebook Service Program and Accidental Damage Warranty: Best Buy, MicroCenter, and The Source by CircuitCity in Canada. Limited of one claim per notebook for Accidental Damage Warranty. ASUS reserves the right to discontinue this program and to modify the terms and conditions thereof at any time. ASUS Accidental Damage Warranty Program starts from the date of your ASUS notebook purchase, when all the requirements are met.
**One incident covered per notebook
***Performance figures were tested in PCMark 2005 v1.2.0 in 1366x768x32bit. Figures are for reference only and may vary depending on system setup and conditions.
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| Customer Reviews:
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 Not worth the hassle September 6, 2010
C. Bassett (Boston MA)
I bought this machine in April of '10. In July '10 it stopped working. I spent 4 weeks calling Asus, getting bad advice (example - Rep #1 "Just flash your bios, that will solve everything" Rep #2 "Whatever you do, DO NOT flash your bios, it voids the warranty") and taking it to Best Buy (their warranty repair shop) only to have Best Buy tell me they couldn't fix it and did not do warranty work for Asus. On my last phone call with Asus I heard "Ma'am, it's just not possible for a computer to not have a disc drive. Keep looking" even though this model CLEARLY does not have one. I finally had to send the laptop back to them (2 weeks and counting) and buy another more reliable laptop elsewhere.
It is super light and when working, super fast. But if you really need it, buy something else.
 Aesthetically pleasing, surprisingly powerful little laptop September 5, 2010
Joe Passi (Chicago)
I usually do not write reviews, but was behooved to do so after being offered a chance to win $1,000 after submitting a review; additionally, I'm quite impressed with this laptop and feel that ASUS deserves some props.
I've had the ASUS UL30VT-A1 Silver laptop for over a week now and feel that I can fairly accurately describe some of its main features. I'll refrain from getting too specific because there are others who have already done so (BTW: Thank you to all the conscientiousness reviewers! Along with some editor's reviews, you informed my decision to purchase this laptop.). I was originally going to get a netbook, but decided not to after using some myself and reading myriad reviews attesting to their limitedness. I decided on this laptop because it met my qualifications for portability, speed, and versatility.
First, the aesthetics/physical features: I have the silver version (more powerful version than the black) and absolutely love the streamlined look. It has a bit of an Apple-esque exterior, as well as similar chiclet style keyboard, but is decidedly different in appearance, not to mention way cheaper than a similar Apple product. Contrary to others criticisms, I have not found the fingerprints on the top of the laptop to be all that bad. They are certainly present, but not very conspicuous. The laptop feels sturdy and is refreshingly light. The screen is at the threshold of being too small (at least for me), but is just large enough to prevent one from having to squint too much.
One of the main reasons I purchased this particular laptop is for reading. I'm in a PhD program and get 150-250 pages of text to read a week, as well as ancillary reading I complete on my own, and was tired of having humongous stacks of peer-reviewed journal articles laying all over my apartment. Since most professors now offer the option of a digital copy, I slowly started to read/edit texts on my Compaq laptop. The problem was that it was too heavy to haul around in my messenger bag all of the time and the durability was questionable. This ultralight laptop has a nice screen (kind of glossy, but I got used to it real quick) and, with Acrobat Professional, reading and annotating pdf files has become effortless--as well as beneficial to the many trees I've saved.
A couple more comments on the physical features: The chiclet keyboard looks awesome and is really comfortable to type on; the touchpad (Elan Smart-Pad) is also integrated nicely into the silver aesthetic. It blends almost seamlessly into this attractive laptop. My only complaint about the touchpad is that it can be a bit glitchy and too sensitive sometimes (even with the personalization settings via the keyboard control panel). This is more of a software complaint than a visual one. I do, however, like the two-finger scroll and three-finger tap analogous to a right click. .
As far as software, my main gripe is with all of the bloatware, but that's a given with any laptop you buy from a store or third-party website. I love Windows 7 (have been using it for almost 8 months now) and this product certainly does the 64 bit version some justice. Now you have to remember that this is an ultralight laptop and therefore not as heavy on the internal features. It's unfair to compare this to a 15" laptop that weighs 6 pounds but has 8 gigs of ram and a terabyte of hard drive space. Asus did a great job of giving this puppy some power without the weight. The battery life is also noteworthy. I don't see the 12.5 hours (perhaps on the most frugal power settings you'll get 11 or so), but have consistently gotten around 6 or 7 with little in the way of battery management. On Turbo Mode, a cool little overclocking feature, you'll get quite a bit less. I turned it off a few days ago and have definitely noticed a difference, but it's still relatively fast.
What else? Yes, the camera is cool, but does not work very well in a room that's not well lit. The speakers? Surprisingly good! They're located just underneath the front of the laptop and get loud enough to make them useful for the user. There are 3 USB ports and a media card reader, which was a nice touch. The computer has a power button on the left that loads Express Gate, a quick-start program for web browsing, chatting, etc. Given the efficiency of this laptop in its normal state, I find this feature a bit superfluous; but it's still an accoutrement that adds to the allure of this stellar laptop. The HDMI port is awesome, and it also looks great on my 40" LCD, but both times I've used the port it required a restart in order to recognize that something was plugged into it. That, coupled with my belief that 5 stars should be reserved for the superlative of superlatives, led to a 4 star rating (I'd give 4.5 if I could). Movies play well on it, as do all of the basic programs in most peoples arsenal (e.g., Office, Photoshop, Windows Movie Maker). I definitely recommend this laptop.
 Just awesome!!! September 2, 2010
Jeffrey Coble
Battery life is great, quiet, stays cool, easy and innovative mousepad, good graphics. I've had the laptop for a about 1 month, and I cant find any problems with it. I love it, am very happy with it, and would highly recommend it to others.
Love it September 1, 2010
Michael S. Labrow (Fullerton, CA USA)
I've been in the market for a portable computer I could get work done on. I'm a web developer, and I need a device that supports OpenCL, which somewhat limited my selection to computers with discrete graphics. I thought about stepping up to a computer with a 2010 Core processor (Core i3, or i5), but the were always out of my price range when paired with a decent graphics card, or had sub standard battery performance.
Pros:
So I ended up with this computer. So far after a week, I love it. It works, the keyboard is comfortable, the touch pad required some getting used to but I adapted to it quickly. The battery life has been incredible even on turbo with the graphics card on it will make it though most of a day of work without charging. With the card off, and with turbo disabled it lasts for the bus ride into work, a full day of work, and the ride home, which is what I wanted and needed since I consider that time on the bus as potentially useful, and so far it has been. If nothing else I get to go over scripts and read books while I ride, sometimes I put in actual work too.
Cons:
There is a screen flicker. This is generally when the graphics card is switching. You can control this by setting the Control Panel up correctly. If you don't know what's going on, when you unplug it the screen will dim, and after a few minutes the screen will go black then come back on. This is the computer switching off the Nvidia 210 to the intel chipset's 4500HD which is far less powerful, but relatively power efficient, which happens after 15 minutes as configured out of the box in the OS. It also tends to happen when waking up from sleep.
My only other real complaint has to do with the turbo mode which requires you to restart the computer. On days where I know that I won't be in front of a plug for awhile I turn it off before I head out the door. Otherwise I just leave it on. I've managed to get 7 hours with turbo on, and the battery wasn't out of joice, so it's not much of a problem...
Other than that it's the nicest laptop in the house by quite a large margin. Most of our other devices are at least 5 years old, heavy, don't do what I need, and last maybe an hour off the plug, so this computer has been a breath of fresh air.
The speakers are surprisingly loud for the size, they positively beat up my wife's HP laptop, even if they don't have impressive bass.
The screen is glossy, but I can still read it even in direct sunlight if I crank up the brightness. Color is pretty darn good, and the verticle viewing angles are good considering it has a TN panel and all.
My other real complaint is that the inside of the computer (the deck, and bezel around the screen) show dust like no one's business. I'm almost wishing I'd shelled out the extra 20 bucks for the silver version of the laptop. As it is, I've learned to keep a microfibre cloth in my computer bag, but it does sometimes bug me.
Otherwise this has been one of the best purchasing decisions I've made in a while. The computer has the right mix of performance, portability, and battery life to meet all my needs.
 Not as rated by the others August 31, 2010
firstasusbuyer
0 out of 4 found this review helpful
I bought this laptop through Amazon from J&R based on the glowing evaluations. Delivery was fast. Price was okay. When I unpacked the laptop, I noticed immediately a clicking sound whenever I press the upper left monitor lid. That immediately was a let down. The built is cheap. I've had IBM, Toshiba, Vaio and Dell but never got something like this.
And then, just browsing the Internet, the battery lasted barely six hours. Nothing to what they said posted as 12 hours.
I returned the laptop myself to J&R. Nothing is written in the invoice that says I will be charged $25 restocking fee. This should have been written explicitly in the invoice so that I would not have opened the box. Anyway, that was almost $50 wasted money just to know ASUS is not that good.
Will never try anything Asus again.
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| | Kindle DX Wireless Reading Device, Free 3G, 9.7" Display, Graphite, 3G Works Globally – Latest Generation |
| | Apple iPod touch 8 GB (2nd Generation--with iPhone OS 3.1 Software Installed) [OLD MODEL] |
|  | Apple iPod touch 64 GB (4th Generation) NEWEST MODEL |
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