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(More customer reviews)Struggled for a long time trying to find a laptop with an i-5 with a video card built in. It was between this one a Dell and a Toshiba. My Dell at work has always given me grief and my other Toshiba laptop looks cheesy with the fusion finish instead of the old metallic finish they used to use. Toshiba also has poor battery life on my previous two owned. So I ended up buying this one.
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Pros:
1GB graphics memory.
Nice metallic finish.
3h Battery life.
ASUS Software automatically updates the BIOS for you, no need for a degree in programming or HTML. Nice.
LED screen is fantastic (1980 resolution, wow).
Blue ray built in for travelling with the kids.
Laptop runs cool and is fairly light compared to some others i've owned.
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Cons:
No volume dial control.
No Back up discs.
Speakers are kind of big.
There is an inch around the laptop screen not used; they could have made the laptop smaller without giving up on screen size.
50 Updates to Windows 7, took forever even at high download speed.
Updated the optional Intel Graphics driver and got a blue screen of death, but the laptop recovered from it.
Power cord on the back (yuk) is prone to fall out.
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Overall I love it.
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ASUS N53SV-B1 15.6-Inch Versatile Entertainment Laptop (Silver Aluminum)Hear the Power. Feel the Power Turn up the volume on the 15.6-inch N53Sv-B1 notebook and prepare to be impressed. Featuring ASUS SonicMaster Technology—co-developed by the audio experts at Bang and Olufsen ICEpower—and a unique top-mounted speaker design, this multimedia powerhouse combines top of the line hardware and software for an unsurpassed, ear-pleasing experience. Powered by the 2nd generation Intel Core i5-2410M processor with Intel Turbo Boost 2.0 Technology, the N53Sv-B1 delivers the multitasking muscle and smart performance that senses the tasks at hand and dynamically boosts the processor for a stutter-free experience. Boasting powerful NVIDIA GeForce GT 540M graphics with NVIDIA Optimus Technology, the N53Sv-B1 excels in video editing, DirectX 11-enabled gaming, and graphic rendering while conserving battery for less-intensive tasks. Bundled with ASUS VideoMagic 3-in-1 software package, you get image-enhancing programs like PowerDVD 9 with True Theatre that instantly scales DVD-quality to Full 1080p HD with smoother frame rates so you can enjoy videos and movies in the quality they deserve. Specially built into the N53Sv-B1, the ASUS Super Hybrid Engine extends battery life via the ASUS Power4Gear Hybrid utility. The N53Sv-B1 also comes with SuperSpeed USB 3.0 that charges USB 3.0-enabled devices quickly and transfers files from USB storage devices to your notebook up to 10 times faster than USB 2.0.1 The N53Sv-B1 features a 2.0 megapixel webcam with security lens cover, 640GB 5400RPM hard drive, ASUS Splendid Technology, multi-touch trackpad, Express Gate, and a brushed aluminum design.
Key Features
15.6-inch LED-backlit Full-HD display with ASUS Splendid Technology for crisp HD visual (Learn more)
ASUS SonicMaster Technology co-developed by world-renowned audio experts at Bang & Olufsen ICEpower delivers improved clarity, volume, and resonance, and detailed sound.(Learn more)
2nd generation Intel Core i5-2410M processor with Intel Turbo Boost 2.0 Technology for smart multitasking that automatically senses what you're doing and boosts performance (Learn more)
NVIDIA GeForce GT 540M graphics with 1GB DDR3 VRAM and NVIDIA Optimus Technology delivers fast performance for Full HD playback and gaming and switches to IntelHD graphics to save battery for less intensive tasks (Learn more)
ASUS Super Hybrid Engine and ASUS Power4Gear Hybrid optimizes the system to extend battery life for the task at hand (Learn more)
SuperSpeed USB 3.0 for quicker device charging and up to 10x faster transfers than USB 2.01 (Learn more)
ASUS VideoMagic Software for clearer images and smoother visuals (Learn more)
Express Gate mini-operating system grants instant access to internet, music, Skype, and more in seconds
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Relax, ASUS Has You Covered Ranked as the #1 most reliable PC brand by 3 independent sources,2 readers and editors alike choose ASUS as their trusted notebook and netbook. ASUS tirelessly strives to exceed expectations of quality to ensure you an unmatched peace of mind every time you start your PC. This notebook is also backed by the industry's most comprehensive warranty.
2 Year ASUS Global Warranty2 Offers a level of coverage that would add hundreds of dollars to the price of competing laptops:
2 year global warranty
30 day Flawless Display Guarantee
2-way free standard shipping
24/7 tech support
1 Year Accidental Damage Warranty (ADW)3 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
24-hour toll-free phone support
What's in the Box
N53Sv-B1
AC Adapter
6 cell Battery Pack
Warranty Information Card
Specifications
OperatingSystem: Windows 7 Home Premium (64-bit)
Display: 15.6-inch Full HD display (1920 x 1080)
Processor: 2nd generation Intel Core i5-2410QM processor (2.3 GHz)
Graphics: NVIDIA GeForce GT 540M graphics with 1GB DDR3 VRAM and NVIDIA Optimus Technology
WLAN: 802.11 b/g/n (@ 2.4GHz), Bluetooth 2.0
LAN: 10/100/1000 Mbps Ethernet
Memory: 6GB DDR3, 2 x SODIMM Sockets (up to 8GB)
Storage: 640GB 5400RPM hard drive
Optical Drive: Blu-Ray Combo Drive
Camera: 2.0 megapixel
Speakers: Built-in speakers with SonicMaster Technology
Microphone: Digital Array Microphone
Card Reader: 5-in-1 card reader (SD, MMC, MS, MS-Pro, MS-Duo)
Input/ Output:1 x Mic-in, 1 x Headphone-out, 1 x VGAport/Mini D-Sub 15-pin for external monitor, 1 x RJ-45 LAN, 2 x USB 2.0ports, 1 x USB 3.0 ports
Battery: 6 cell
Dimensions:15.6x 10.6 x 1.2 ~ 2.6(W x D x H)
Weight: 6.4 lbs (with 6 cell battery)
Color: Silver
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