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(More customer reviews)I've now had this laptop for a couple weeks, and have been very impressed. Before choosing this laptop, I shopped quite extensively, as I am a computer technician and knew what I was looking for. I narrowed my choices down to this one and another Asus (the ASUS N61JQ-XV1 found at http://www.amazon.com/N61JQ-XV1-16-Inch-Versatile-Entertainment-Laptop/dp/B0041RRVOG/ref=rsl_mainw_dpl?ie=UTF8&m=ATVPDKIKX0DER).
For work, I actually have the N61JQ, and am allowed to use it as my own (however, I'm leaving at the end of the year - which is why I went ahead and bought a new one for myself). There are a few reasons why I like this one over the N61JQ:
1) The battery life is longer. I've gotten a good 3-4 hours out of this laptop, and probably more if I had been paying attention!
2) I'm a server administrator, which means I type a LOT. I like the keyboard on this laptop better. The keys are slightly "texturized", as most keyboards are. The N61JQ's keys, however, are as smooth as smooth can by. It's kind of weird, and I don't really like it.
2b) The only thing to note, however, is that this keyboard is very slightly smaller than what I'm used to. It's not even enough to bother me, but I do notice it from time to time. I wouldn't say my hands are "squished", but my fingers have to be a bit more precise when I'm typing than on other keyboards - so I don't make a typo!
3) This one was about $250 cheaper - I got it for ~$650
4) Still comes with a great DVD RW / CD RW
5) The core processor is an i5 and is a Dual Core. The N61JQ has a slightly faster Dual Core, but who cares?? I'm never going to notice the difference, and it wasn't worth it for another $250.
6) This laptop comes with a camera memory card reader (SD, etc...). I actually didn't realize that based on Amazon's description, started kicking myself when I realized it (and I hadn't seen the computer yet), and then was happy to see it!
7) The N61JQ's power button light is bright - and wasteful. I've got to wonder how much juice that takes up by itself. This one is still bright, but a lot smaller - it doesn't keep me up at night when turned on!
I can't believe that I found a laptop with 4G of RAM and a 500G hdd with the other features I've described for less than $700.
I highly recommend this machine.
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The New Jack-of-all-trades Powered by the Intel Core i5-460M processor, the 15.6-inch A52F-XE2 notebook transcends your mobility at an unbelievable value. This versatile notebook is designed with a scratch-resistant Infusion design to keep it looking new day after day. Along with a compact style, the A52F-XE2 takes you further with ASUS Power4Gear that lets you instantly select from a host of preset power profiles for high performance or battery savings. ASUS Palm-Proof technology enhances the multi-touch trackpad by ensuring the cursor doesn't accidentally reposition if your palm unintentionally grazes the trackpad when typing. Its brilliant 15.6-inch HD display, as well as HDMI connectivity, lets you indulge with clear visuals and HD cinema. The A52F-XE2 also boasts a smudge-resistant palm rest, 4GB DDR3 system memory, 0.3 megapixel webcam, 500GB hard drive, high-speed wireless N connectivity, and Windows 7 Home Premium.
Key Features
Intel Core i5-460M processor with Intel Turbo Boost technology that automatically boosts performance based on system load (Learn more)
ASUS Infusion technology for eye-catching style and scratch-resistant protection (Learn more)
15.6-inch LED-backlit HD display for clear, crisp high-definition visuals
Altec Lansing speakers enhanced with SRS Premium Sound produce crisp, clear audio reproduction (Learn more)
Multi-touch trackpad with ASUS Palm-Proof technology lets you intuitively navigate through web pages, documents, and pictures while helping to prevent typing errors (Learn more)
Super Multi DVD drive plays as well as writes your favorite DVDs and CDs
HDMI high-definition videoand digital audio output allowssimple output of high-definition video and digital audio to your HDTV or LCD (Learn more)
0.3 megapixel webcam for video chatting with friends and family
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1 Year ASUSGlobal Warranty2 Offers a level of coverage that would add hundreds of dollars tothe price of competing laptops:
1year global warranty
30 day Flawless Display Guarantee
2-way free standard shipping
24/7 tech support
1 Year Accidental Damage Warranty (ADW)2 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.
Covers accidental drops, spills, power surges, and fire damage
Target 3 business day turnaround time for repair / replacement; not including receiving and shipping time
1-way shipping (from ASUS to the user) at no additional cost
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What's in the Box
A52F-XE2
AC Adapter
6 cell Battery Pack
Warranty Information Card
Specifications
OperatingSystem: Windows 7 Home Premium (64-bit)
Display: 15.6-inch HD LED-backlit Widescreen (1366 x 768)
Processor: Intel Core i5-460M processor (2.53 GHz with Turbo Boost up to 2.80 GHz)
Chipset: Intel HM55
Graphics: Intel HD graphics
WLAN: 802.11 b/g/n (@ 2.4GHz)
LAN: 10/100/1000 Mbps Ethernet
Memory: 4GB DDR3-1066 DRAM, 2 x SODIMM socket (up to 8GB)
Storage: 500GB 5400RPM hard drive
Optical Drive: Super Multi DVD
Camera: 0.3megapixel
Speakers: Altec Lansing speakers
Microphone: Microphone
Card Reader: 4-in-1 card reader (SD, MMC, MS, MS Pro)
Input/ Output: 1 x Mic-in, 1 x Headphone-out, 1 x VGA port/Mini D-Sub 15-pin for external monitor, 1 x RJ-45 LAN, 3 x USB 2.0 ports, 1 x HDMI
Battery: 6 cell
Dimensions: 15.2 x 10.2 x 1.4 –inches (W x D x H)
Weight: 5.8 lbs (with 6 cell battery)
Color: Grey
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1Rated number 1 Windows-based PC maker in PCMag.com's Service & Reliability Report 2010. Rated 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/ ). Rated number 1 reliable PC maker in Q2 2010's RESCUECOM report http://www.rescuecom.com/2010-2nd-Quarter-Computer-Reliability-Report.html 2ASUS reserves the right to exclude certain SKUs; check with your retailer to confirm coverage of specific models. Valid for notebooks purchased in the US and Canada only. Certain retailers do not participate in ADW coverage. For complete details, please visit: usa.asus.com/event/ASUS360 and adw.asus.com/.
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