ASUS X202E-DB21T 11.6-Inch Touchscreen Laptop (Grey)

Product Description

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Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #1341 in Personal Computers
• Color: Grey
• Brand: Asus
• Model: X202E-DB21T
• Released on: 2013-07-08
• Number of items: 1
• Dimensions: .80" h x 7.90" w x 11.90" l, 2.90 pounds
• CPU: Pentium 2117U 1.8 GHz
• Memory: 4GB DDR3 SDRAM
• Hard Disk: 500GB
• Processors: 2
• Native resolution: 1366 x 768
• Display size: 11.6

Features

• Intel Pentium 2117U 1.8 GHz
• 4 GB DDR3
• 500 GB 5400 rpm Hard Drive
• 11.6-Inch Screen
• Windows 8

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Editorial Reviews

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ASUS VivoBook

Touch. The World at Your Fingertips

Ever wonder what a notebook PC would be like if it had a touch screen? Well, wonder no more. The ASUS VivoBook X202E is a notebook with an intuitive touch screen! Featuring an 11.6" LED Backlight HD (1366 x 768) capacitive touch panel and Windows 8 Home Premium, the X202E puts life at your fingertips.

Features-At-A-Glance

• 11.6" HD (1366x768) display with capacitive touch panel and multi-touch functionality
• 500GB HDD with 4GB of DDR3 system memory for smooth computing and ample storage for all your media files
• ASUS SonicMaster technology, delivering surprisingly full sound from built-in speakers.
• 2-second Instant On resume time from hibernate¹ mode with worry-free auto data backup when battery falls below 5%
• 32GB x 3 years free ASUS cloud storage (valued at $49.99)²
• 1 year Accidental Damage Protection³ with 30 days Zero Bright Dot Guarantee ($99.99 value)

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Touch

Move Over, Keyboard and Mouse

The VivoBook X202E enhances your everyday computing ways with the 11.6" HD display with a capacitive touch panel and multi-touch functionality. Open up a world of functionality with a notebook that lets you double tap to open documents, swipe to browse photos and pinch to zoom in maps just like you would with a smartphone or tablet. Of course, if you prefer your trusty keyboard and track pad, you're free to use those methods as well.

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See

Designed to Impress

A notebook with a touchscreen is incredible in and of itself. Of course, a slim profile, sophisticated metallic frame, and a total weight of only 2.9 pounds don't hurt, either. After all, you're going places. Your PC shouldn't slow you down.

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Perform

One..Two..And We're Back On

Get up to speed faster with exclusive Super Hybrid Engine II delivering-two-second instant on, so you can resume from hibernate mode without delay. Data is also safe and secure with the ASUS VivoBook X202E Series which automatically backs up your data when battery level drops below 5%.

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Hear

Hear the Power

To bring you closer to your entertainment the ASUS VivoBook X202E features the ASUS SonicMaster Technology, delivering surprisingly full sound from the built-in speakers for music enjoyment and movie watching.

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Share

Grab It From the Cloud

With cloud-based ASUS WebStorage, access all your documents, photos, music, and videos from any device you are on. Even better, ASUS VivoBook X202E Series comes with free 32GB of WebStorage cloud space for three years (valued at $49.99).

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Relax, ASUS Got You Covered!

Comprehensive Coverage

1-Year International Warranty

• 30-Day zero bright dot display guarantee
• Free 2-way standard shipping
• 24/7 technical support
• For more information, visit http://www.service.asus.com

1-Year Accidental Damage Protection

• Covers accidental drops, spills, power surges and fire damage for the first year (valued at $99). For more information, visit http://notebookcare.asus.com/

Specifications

• Operating System: Windows 8 (64 bit)
• Display: 11.6" LED backlit HD (1366x768) capacitive touch panel
• Processor: Intel® Pentium 2117U (1.8 GHz)
• Graphics: Intel® GMA HD
• Memory: 4GB DDR3
• Storage: 500GB (5400 RPM ) + 32GB ASUS WebStorage²
• Wireless: 802.11 b/g/n
• Camera: HD Camera
• Card Reader: SD/MMC/MS card reader

 

• Battery: Up to 5 hours life¹
• Dimensions: 11.9" x 7.9" x 0.8~0.9" (W x D x H)
• Weight: 2.9 lbs
• Color: Grey
• Input/ Output:
  • 1 x Audio jack combo
  • 1 x VGA port
  • 1 x HDMI port
  • 1 x RJ45
  • 1 x USB 3.0 port
  • 2 x USB 2.0 port

What's in the Box

• ASUS VivoBook X202E Notebook
• AC Adapter
• User Manual
• Warranty Card

ASUS- Top 3 Global Consumer Notebook Brand

As the world's top three consumer notebook brand and maker of the world's best-selling motherboards, ASUS prides itself by making products that always "START with PEOPLE." With a persistent approach to innovation, ASUS goes beyond satisfying current consumer needs to surpass expectations and spark the imaginations of people everywhere. ASUS designs and manufactures a diverse range of products as part of our relentless search for incredible, including motherboards, graphics cards, displays, desktop and all-in-one PCs, notebooks, netbooks, networking devices, servers, smartphones and tablets. Driven by innovation and committed to quality, ASUS won 4,168 awards in 2012 and recently received the recognition for the 2013 PC Magazine Reader's Choice Award.


1. Subject to product model, normal usage conditions and configuration.
2. Complimentary 32GB ASUS WebStorage space for 3 year. Internet connection required
3. Program applies to select notebooks purchased within the USA and Canada only. Customers must register online within 60-days from purchase date to be eligible. One claim per notebook only. Exclusion apply. For details, please visit, notebookcare.asus.com.
©2013 ASUS Computer International. All Rights Reserved. ASUS is a registered trademark of ASUSTeK Computer. All specifications and terms are subject to change without notice. Please check with your supplier for exact offers on selected models. Products may not be available in all markets. Product may not be exactly as shown in photos. Actual colors may differ from their appearance due to variation of monitor restrictions and color processing. All trademarks are registered to their respective companies. ASUS shall not be liable for technical or editorial errors or omissions contained herein.

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Customer Reviews

Most helpful customer reviews
75 of 77 people found the following review helpful.
Great computer! Don't listen to the 1-Star reviews!
By Tyler D
I love Asus, and most know that they create quality computers. A side note, my cousin's fiance has been working at Best Buy for five years as a part of the Geek Squad and informed me about the best computers on the market (Asus being one of those top brands). I also own a larger, 15.6-inch Asus laptop. My reason for purchasing this laptop is for the upcoming school year; I wanted something light, portable, sufficient memory, and multi-functional. I am a software engineer, so I wanted something that I could use for coding, as well as for taking notes in other classes. This computer is brilliant. I have been using it for hours and am entirely satisfied. A $400 laptop that is sleek, light, touch-screen, lots of memory, and efficient? Sold. The model of this computer is very appealing and couldn't ask for any better. No bulging battery, looks similar to an Apple computer. I love it and am looking forward to bringing this all over campus! If you need a computer to bring wherever you go, buy this computer! I've also noticed that it goes for around $500 on other online stores and nearly $700 at Walmart. Don't let the price on Amazon deceive you for this quality computer! :)

Also, those 1-star reviews are bogus and hurt the overall scoring on the computer. One is a lady complaining about a computer that doesn't work (not the actual, working computer); the other ranting about how she detests Asus. If you want lousy plastics and sub-par hard drives, buy an HP or Dell!
92 of 98 people found the following review helpful.
So far so good! This thing is worth the 399!!
By wwjoshdew
UPDATE: 10/19/2013 - Okay, so I've had this thing for a WHILE now, and I wanted to update this review. So here we go!

My ASUS G750JX-DB71 came with a 256GB SSD and I went to swap it out with my 480GB SSD that I put in my old G74SX. When I took out the G750's SSD, I realized it was a 7mm SSD, which fits PERFECTLY in the X202E. This thing boots up in just a few seconds, and now it even comes out of standby faster. With the 500GB HDD (that came with it), there would be times when you had Chrome open (with a few tabs) and you wouldn't be able to do ANYTHING for a little bit. When you look down, you'd see the HDD light staying SOLID... Not even flashing or hesitating. After the slow stock hdd calmed down, then the computer would be responsive again. You do NOT have those problems with an SSD! Whenever it's reading from the hard drive or when the ram is full (because of to many open tabs and applications), it pulls from the SSD. But it's so fast, that it doesn't slow you down at all! If you google me "wwjoshdew", I'll have a video on how to open this thing up and put an SSD in it. Remember, it HAS to be a 7mm SSD, a 9mm one won't fit. I HIGHLY recommend the one linked to below!

Samsung Electronics 840 EVO-Series 250GB 2.5-Inch SATA III Single Unit Version Internal Solid State Drive MZ-7TE250BW

With a USB 3.0 flash drive combined with an SSD, you can transfer files at over 200MB/s to the Patriot Supersonic Magnum flash drive!
Patriot Supersonic Magnum 64 GB Flash Drive - Black (PEF64GSMNUSB)

Also, I updated my X202E to Windows 8.1 really easily by visiting the store from my X202E and simply pressing download... Installation was easy, pain free, and all of my programs and files survived the update just fine. Plus I'm pretty sure it starts up faster now (I disabled hiberation and quick stat up. NOT NEEDED with an SSD!)

My ONLY Complaint with this thing is that when you have power save enabled (it turns it on when you reboot), you KNOW it's on... It's slower and YouTube videos stutter and pause so freaking much. Turn on performance mode, and 1080p YouTube videos look and play good. I also recommend uninstall power4gear hybrid and installing the latest version (3.0.5 as I type this review). Some of the programs and drivers have updates OUT OF THE BOX!

ALSO, Google a tool called "ASUS Backtracker" if you plan on upgrading to an SSD! It will take your recovery partition from your HDD and copy it to a 16GB Flash Drive. I recommend doing that ASAP and putting that flash drive in the box that your X202E came with, so that you know where it is if your HDD dies, or if you want to upgrade to an SSD and need to reinstall Windows 8.

MY INITIAL REVIEW IS BELOW!

I'm actually typing this review from the laptop. So far I'm impressed. I opened it up (If you search "wwjoshdew", I posted high resolution photos on Twitter) and the hard drive is easy to replace, but the ram is SOLDERED in! You can clearly see that in the pictures. I can't post a link, but on my Twitter I tweeted a link to an imgur album with several photos. 4GB is okay I guess. I'm going to be putting this 120GB Vertex 3.20 SSD in it and if the computer ever needs to read/write from the hard drive because all of the ram is used up, it will be really quick and you probably won't notice it.

The touchscreen feels GREAT! I review the latest Android smartphones and tablets, and let me tell you... I have many tablets and phones (all touchscreen) and I feel RIGHT AT HOME using this ASUS X202E-DB1T.

The fact that you can't upgrade the ram is a little disappointing, but if you upgrade to an SSD, you probably won't notice a difference (goes back to the whole reading/writing to the insanely fast SSD if the ram is full).

Usually I make it towards my computer doesn't go to sleep when I close the lid, but there is literally only a two second (or so) gap in between opening the lid, and being able to "swipe up" on the screen to use it like you were before closing the lid. So I think I'll keep it this way and only make it NOT do that when it's plugged in (under advanced power options and close lid options).

So far I'm very impressed and love this thing! I don't find myself using the track pad at all! And there is no need to carry around a mouse, because touching the screen is way faster and more convenient than using a mouse or track pad.

I'm on my very first charge, so I'll update this review as time goes on and after I put this SSD in it and clone/restore the internal hard drive that's in this thing.

07/31/2013 UPDATE: I'll need to kill it and charge it a few more times to give you accurate battery life. I just installed Steam and loaded MW3... Without changing ANY settings, it played pretty smoothly! (youtube.com/watch?v=-7dygM0Bk5Y&hd=1)

The SD Card slot is cool. Usually laptops suck the whole card in it, this one it sticks out. So no worrying about the mechanism breaking and not being able to get your sd card out.

This thing only picks up my 2.4Ghz network, NOT my 5Ghz network. Plus the ethernet port is 100Mbps, BUT it has a USB 3.0 port, so Plugable's USB 3.0 Ethernet Adapter will get you a FULL 1Gbps link speed! (I have 120 Down and 25 Up with Comcast. I'm able to pull 116 Down EASILY with the USB 3.0 port and Plugable USB 3.0 to 10/100/1000 Gigabit Ethernet LAN Network Adapter)

For 399, you have to settle somewhere. Plus there are USB 3.0 docks (Plugable UD-3000 USB 3.0 Universal Docking Station for Windows 8, 7, XP (DVI, VGA, or HDMI to 2048x1152, Gigabit Ethernet, Audio, 2 USB 3.0 Ports, 4 USB 2.0 Ports, 4A AC Power Adapter)) that let you use that USB 3.0 port to it's full potential! Gigabit Ethernet, extra USB 3.0 and 2.0 Ports, DVI, HDMI, audio, and etc. I'm not complaining at all! This thing was worth it to me.
46 of 53 people found the following review helpful.
Gave This One Time and It's Pretty Damn Good
By Radashack
After returning the ASUS Vivotab Smart Tablet because of weird and unexplained quirks and failures, I ordered this one because of the more traditional specs and full-blown Windows 8. After some software anomalies in respect to Windows Update, (it doesn't tell you the progress of the downloads and installation which makes you think nothing is happening), but everything else worked fine. I was very disappointed in the description of this unit when Amazon failed to mention that THIS model DID NOT have Bluetooth (I just assumed it did). Not a problem though because I ordered the Kinivo BTD-400 Bluetooth Adapter, plugged it in, and the software automatically downloaded (Windows 8), and this thing grabbed Bluetooth devices I didn't know I had!

It is not a perfect little machine by any means but damn it's good. I have had astronomically more good and surprisingly good experiences with it than disappointments. Wireless works well and fast. Boot up is fast! Touch screen works very well with no lapses, freezing, or failure to respond to touch.

Windows 8 will require a learning curve and sometimes the interaction between this unit and Windows is peculiar, but it is there and functional. Most of the time it's that pop yourself in the forehead and saying; "ahh there it is, why didn't I see that" kind of thing!

I gave it five stars because it's worthy of it. For what it was designed to do, and keeping in mind that no computer is perfect, this one does abundantly well what it was designed to do!
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Asus - 10.1" Touch-Screen Laptop - 4GB Memory - 320GB Hard Drive - Black

Product Description

Product Features:
AMD A4-1200 processor with AMD Radeon HD 8180 graphics Features 1066MHz bus speed.
4GB DDR3 memory For multitasking power. Note: Optical drive not included Compatible with optional external recordable CD/DVD drives (not included). 10.1" high-definition touch-screen display Showcases movies, games and other visual media in crisp, stunning clarity and lets you navigate on-screen content with ease. 320GB hard drive (5400 rpm) Offers spacious storage and fast read/write times. AMD Radeon HD 8180 graphics Provide lush images with rich, intricate detail. HDMI output offers flexible connectivity options. Built-in 1.0MP webcam with microphone Makes it easy to chat with and send video mail to family and friends. Media reader Supports Secure Digital format. 1 USB 3.0 port and 2 USB 2.0 ports For fast digital video, audio and data transfer. Built-in high-speed wireless LAN (802.11n) Connect to the Internet without wires. Bluetooth interface Easily link with other Bluetooth-enabled devices, such as a mobile phone or MP3 player. Built-in 10/100/1000 Mbps Fast Ethernet LAN With RJ-45 connector enables quick and simple wired Web connection. Weighs only 2.4 lbs. and measures just 1.1" thin For lightweight portability. Chiclet-style keyboard allows comfortable typing. Textured finish in black Creates a stylish look. Microsoft Windows 8 operating system preinstalled Provides a stable platform for word processing, Web navigation, gaming, media storage and more. Software package included With Kindle and more. Includes full version of Microsoft Office Home and Student 2013 (requires product activation key, included). AMD, AMD Arrow logo, AMD Athlon, QuantiSpeed, AMD PowerNow! and combinations thereof are trademarks of Advanced Micro Devices, Inc.

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Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #2028 in Personal Computers
• Size: 10.1
• Color: Black
• Brand: Asus
• Model: X102BA-HA41002F
• Dimensions: 6.00" h x 1.00" w x 10.00" l, 3.00 pounds
• Hard Disk: 320GB
• Display size: 10.1

Features

• Microsoft Office Home and Student 2013 included ($129.99 value)
• Processor - AMD A4-Series; Processor Speed - 1.0GHz
• System Memory - 4GB DDR3
• Hard Drive Size - 320GB， Digital Media Reader included
• Graphics - AMD Radeon HD 8180

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Customer Reviews

Most helpful customer reviews
12 of 12 people found the following review helpful.
Almost exceeds my expectations
By Nse Ette
I bought the Asus X102BA touch laptop because it wasn't too expensive, boots up as fast as a tablet, the screen is touchscreen, and it comes with Microsoft Office (home and student edition) pre installed.

The screen is 10.1", it is slim, sleek and lightweight with a nice matte finish to the top and Asus written in silver. The battery is built in (like a tablet) and can't be removed. Battery fully charges in just over an hour and lasts about 5 hours. I haven't experienced any overheating after lengthy use. Ram is 4Gb and I have the 500Gb harddrive version.

The laptop boots from off in under 30 seconds, after which you can leave it in sleep mode (which drains only about 8% battery power over 24 hours). It switches on practically instantaneously from sleep mode.

I was a bit worried about Windows 8 which I'd never used before and which seems to get poor reviews but I rather like it and find it intuitive to use. The swiping from left or right, as well as the tiles make this easy to use, especially with the touchscreen. one minor grouse is that some programmes (e.g Chrome browser, Facebook app) don't have the 'X' at the top right to shut them down. To do this, one needs to get to the Windows Task Manager by pressing Shift + CTRL + Esc, Select app, and click end task button.

The processor is dual core AMD A4-1200 clocked at 1.0GHz, fast enough for me. I notice no lag as I switch between, or use multiple programmes (iTunes, AutoCAD, among others) or apps. There are two USB 2.0 and one USB 3.0 port, and a slot for an SD card.

Speaking of Apps, that's another downer here as the Microsoft store is very skimpy compared to the Android or Apple stores. Apart from this, I find I'm liking this gadget more and more as I use it.
4 of 4 people found the following review helpful.
Value Priced PC
By E Body Driver
This is a great small computer for thiose who want to use it as a computer-- This is not the fastest processor in the market-- but this item is great! The greatest downfall is Windows 8. I thought I'd try it, how bad could it be?
Well, it's rough--and I can't wait for Microsoft cancellation of it in April 2014, so I can get the newest Windows-- they even admit it has been a failure, like ME, 2000, etc.
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ASUS K55N-DS81 15.6-Inch Laptop (Black)

Product Description

Black / 15.6-Inch HD (1366*768) LED / AMD A8-4500M (1.9GHz) Bulldozer with Turbo (2.8GHz) / 4GB DDR3 / ATI HD 7640G / 500GB 5400RPM / DL DVD±RW/CD-RW / Windows 8 (64 bit) / 802.11BGN / 0.3MP / Bluetooth 4.0 / 1YR International/1YR Accidental Damage/30-Day Zero Bright Dot/2-way FREE shipping/24-7 tech support

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Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #2727 in Personal Computers
• Color: Black
• Brand: Asus
• Model: K55N-DS81
• Number of items: 1
• Dimensions: 1.30" h x 10.00" w x 14.90" l, 5.30 pounds
• CPU: A-Series Quad-Core A8-4500M 1.9 GHz
• Memory: 4GB DDR3 SDRAM
• Hard Disk: 500GB
• Processors: 4
• Native resolution: 1366 x 768
• Display size: 15.6

Features

• AMD A8-4500M Processor (1.9GHz)
• 4 GB DDR3 RAM
• 500 GB 5400 rpm Hard Drive
• 15.6-Inch Screen, ATI HD 7640G
• Windows 8

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ASUS and YOU

Incredible Together

Ideal for those who seek a highly reliable notebook for work or play without breaking the bank, the ASUS K55N is the perfect choice. With unique features and technologies, the K55N provides an awesome solution for your productivity and entertainment needs while on the go.

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ASUS K55N Notebook and You. Incredible Together.

Durable and Functional

The K55N is built with highly durable premium aluminum construction with texture around the keyboard to retain its looks and quality even during extensive, prolonged use. The K55N also features Chicklet style keyboard which uniquely-spaced layout and key protects from dust and crumb buildup and Easier to clean.

Keeping computing cool and easy

Featuring IceCool Technology, the palm rest and typing surfaces of the K55N stay cool even after prolonged periods of use. This technology strategically places heat-generating components away from the palm rest, ensuring a comfortable typing experience for users.

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Longer Battery Life

With ASUS SuperBatt Technology, the K55N provides an extended battery charge-cycle lifespan that is up to 3x that of normal notebooks2! SuperBatt technology works to lower charging voltage and increase the charting current resulting in longer battery life cycle. Now you can worry less and play more with the K55N!

Computing with a smartphone-like user experience

The K55 features a smartphone-like "always on" user experience thanks to the ASUS Super Hybrid Engine II with instant on technology. It enables the K55 to resume from sleep mode in just 2-seconds, and provides up to two weeks of standby time. In addition, it automatically secures and backs up data when the battery drops to 5% charge2.

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Hear the power

Featuring ASUS SonicMaster Lite the ASUS K55N delivers deeper and richer bass, a wider audio range and pristine clarity through its built -in speakers to provide the best audio experience of its in the mainstream notebook class.

Grab it from the cloud

With cloud-based ASUS WebStorage, access all your documents, photos, music, and videos from any device you are on. Even better, ASUS K55N notebook comes with free 32GB of WebStorage cloud space for three years (valued at $49.99).

Features-At-A-Glance

• IceCool Technology keeps palm rest and typing surfaces cool even after prolonged us
• SuperBatt Technology provides an extended battery charge-cycle lifespan that is up to 3x that of normal notebooks
• Instant ON function resumes the system from sleep mode in 2 seconds
• Worry free auto back up when battery life falls below 5%
• ASUS SonicMaster Lite, delivering powerful sound from built-in speakers
• 32GB x 3years free ASUS cloud storage (valued at $49.99)
• 1 year Accidental Damage Protection with 30 days Zero Bright Dot Guarantee

Specifications

• Operating System: Windows 8 (64-bit)
• Display: 15.6" HD (1366*768) LED
• Processor: AMD A84500m (1.9GHZ)
• Graphics: ATI HD 7640G
• Wireless: 802.11 b/g/n; Bluetooth 4.0
• Memory: 4GB DDR3
• Storage: 500GB (5400 RPM ) + 32GB ASUS WebStorage¹
• Optical Storage: DL DVD±RW/CD-RW
• Camera: 0.3MP
• Speakers: Stereo speakers with ASUS SonicMaster Lite
• Card Reader: SD/MMC card reader
• Input/ Output:
  • 1 x Microphone-in jack
  • 1 x Headphone-out jack
  • 1 x VGA port
  • 1 x HDMI port
  • 2 x USB 3.0 port
  • 1 x USB 2.0 port
  • 1 x RJ45
• Battery: Up to 5.5 hours²
• Dimensions: 14.9" x 10.0" x 1.4" (W x D x H)
• Weight: 5.3 lbs
• Color:: Black

What's in the Box

• ASUS K55N Notebook
• AC Adapter
• User Manual

Relax, ASUS has got you covered!

This notebook is backed by the industry's most comprehensive coverage:

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1-Year International Warranty

• 30 days Zero Bright Dot Guarantee
• Free one-way standard shipping
• 24/7 Technical Support
• For more information, visit http://www.service.asus.com

1-Year Accidental Damage Protection

• Covers accidental drops, spills, power surges and fire damage for the first year (registration required)
• For more information, visit http://notebookcare.asus.com

About ASUS

Top 3 Global Consumer Notebook Brand

As the world's top three consumer notebook brand and maker of the world's best-selling motherboards, ASUS prides itself by making products that always "START with PEOPLE." With a persistent approach to innovation, ASUS goes beyond satisfying current consumer needs to surpass expectations and spark the imaginations of people everywhere. ASUS designs and manufactures a diverse range of products as part of our relentless search for incredible, including motherboards, graphics cards, displays, desktop and all-in-one PCs, notebooks, netbooks, networking devices, servers, smartphones and tablets. Driven by innovation and committed to quality, ASUS won 4,168 awards in 2012 and recently received the recognition for the 2013 PC Magazine Reader's Choice Award
2013 ASUS Computer International. All Rights Reserved. ASUS is a registered trademark of ASUSTeK Computer. All specifications and terms are subject to change without notice. Please check with your supplier for exact offers on selected models. Products may not be available in all markets. Product may not be exactly as shown in photos. Actual colors may differ from their appearance due to variation of monitor restrictions and color processing. All trademarks are registered to their respective companies. ASUS shall not be liable for technical or editorial errors or omissions contained herein.
¹ Complimentary 32GB ASUS WebStorage space for 3 year. Internet connection required
² Subject to product model, normal usage conditions and configuration

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Customer Reviews

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192 of 195 people found the following review helpful.
Everything I want and need for a great price
By Robert Haven
This is a review of the Asus laptop, not Windows 8. I'm a retired computer professional and I've had over a dozen different laptops over the years, from economy models to the top-of-the-line (so I have a large frame of reference). I'm really pleased with this laptop -- it's a great value and I really don't need any more power or features for what I do these days. I use it mostly for web browsing, Office apps (Word, Excel, Outlook, Powerpoint), Photoshop, iTunes management of a huge music library, and email. I'm "on my computer" over 8 hours a day. For those purposes, this laptop is serving me well at a great price. I looked at a lot of others in the same price range and decided on this one for these reasons: a good processor (I don't think I saw any faster ones in this price range), 500GB disk drive (I really don't need more space and I have larger external USB drives if I ever do), a decent integrated graphics adapter, 3 USB ports including USB 3.0, an HDMI port, VGA output for non-digital TVs and monitors (not found on many current laptops but it's still useful), DVD burner, a pretty long battery life, and a 1-year warranty on accidental drops and spills.

When I first started using the laptop, I was very impressed by the feel and the action of the keyboard and the brightness and clarity of the 15.6" screen. I was also pleased that it wasn't pre-loaded with a bunch of free-trial crap software (all I got rid of was the 30-day(?) free-trial McAfee anti-virus, which I replaced with AVG free edition). I added 4GB of Kingston memory for a total of 8GB RAM and so far I have no complaints about performance. (

Some buyers may want to know that the disk drive is formatted with C and D partitions, 186 GB and 258 GB in size, respectively. That's smart, but I wonder if non-technical users will ever even access and use the large D partition since all user files (My Documents, etc.), by default, are put on the C partition. On the D drive, I put all my music files, my thousands of digital photos, and other large data collections which I don't need to frequently access via the convenient user folders (My Documents, My Pictures, etc.). I think there's an additional recovery partition, but it doesn't appear in the file manager.

I have only a couple complaints. The left/right buttons at the bottom of the touchpad take a lot of pressure to make them click (probably intentional to avoid accidental clicking) and I don't like the feel of their action. I thought maybe I'd stop using a mouse and switch to using the touchpad only, but the feel of those buttons caused me to go back to my mouse within a few hours of use. The other complaint is that there's no LED indicator when Caps Lock or Numeric Lock is enabled on the keyboard, but that's a pretty minor issue. (UPDATE: I just discovered there *are* LEDs for Caps and Numeric lock -- they are small green LEDs on the front left edge, next to some other LEDs like the disk activity LED).

So, I'm very pleased with this laptop and I think it's a tremendous value in its price range. No regrets on this purchase! Windows 8 is a different story and I'm not crazy about it, but I'm learning to adjust. I would prefer to have Windows 7 which was the best Windows OS to date. Windows 8 is not nearly as bad as many reviewers would have you believe. By creating my user account as a 'local user', ignoring the Start Screen that looks like a smart phone and only using the Windows desktop, it's very much like using Windows 7. You just have to find where they hid some things like the Start Menu (use Windows key + X combination). And so far, all the software I have (some of which is pretty old, like Office 2003), has installed without compatibility problems. I almost paid much more to get a laptop with Windows 7 instead of 8, based on all the negative comments, but I'm glad I didn't do that. The negative comments are overblown.
112 of 117 people found the following review helpful.
Amazing performance for the price point!
By Michael Freed
I did a lot of research before finally purchasing this laptop by ASUS. The biggest selling points for me were as follows:

ASUS 1 year "360 Notebook Warranty" including 1 year of Accidental Damage/Handling and a Limited 1 year manufacturer warranty.
The AMD A8 4500M APU is super speedy. If you're purchasing a laptop beware that the A6 4400 has a 1MB L2 cache while the A8 has a BIG 4MB L2 cache. While the dual core is rated at a higher frequency the quad core is capable of handling multiple data loads simultaneously much more efficiently.
The Radeon 7640G has 512mb dedicated memory and is capable to pull from the system resources. While this machine CANNOT run games at the highest settings it does an excellent job of being able to run MOST games at low-med settings with high FPS.
4gb ram upgradeable to 16gb.

Pros: Low Price point, 1 year ADH warranty, fast quad core cpu, 4mb L2 cache, fast HDD, fast boot option, instant on resume function- 2 second wake-up from sleep mode.

Cons: Poor viewing angles on screen, plastic shell/case,
75 of 82 people found the following review helpful.
Excellent deal and superb performance!
By Jeff Bloom
I doubted this laptop would perform that well given its $399 price tag. Incredibly I continue to be blown away by its superb performance, it has quickly become my favorite (of six) computers to use! Even though it's comprised of plastic, it's light weight and superior performance leave me wanting little. Even with 3D games, the performance continues to astound me given the low price I paid.

I bought a 16GB memory upgrade for $85 a week later and it has solidly placed this laptop at the top of my techy toys list. I am dumbfounded by the sheer performance of this low cost laptop.

Pros: low price, above average performance, memory up-gradable to 16GB and out performs my MacBook that cost $1300.

Cons: Made of plastic and does not have superman powers..
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ASUS G750JX 17.3" i7-4700HQ 2.40GHz 32GB 750GB 7200rpm HDD nVIDIA 3GB 770M FullHD Blu-Ray W8 Gaming Laptop

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Computer Upgrade King sells computers with upgraded configurations. If the computer has modifications (listed above), then the manufacturer box is opened for it to be tested and inspected and to install the upgrades to achieve the specifications as advertised. If no modifications are listed, the item is unopened and untested. Defects & blemishes are significantly reduced by our in depth inspection & testing.

For all your complex games, use the ASUS G750JX gaming laptop. This 17.3" Full HD laptop comes with the powerful 4th generation Intel Core i7-4700HQ 2.4GHz processor, enabling the system to tackle advanced multimedia and gaming applications. Enjoy great visuals and images with the 3GB NVIDIA GTX 770M graphics card.

G750 is even slimmer and more gamer-centric than previous G Series notebooks, which is saying a lot. It meets your gaming needs as the ultimate weapon in any gameplay genre, making you a more fearsome opponent and a mightier ally to your teammates.

Audio and Speakers: Sonic Master w/ 2 built-in speakers & microphone, built-in subwoofer, MaxxAudio support
Bluetooth: Integrated Bluetooth 4.0
Camera: Integrated HD Webcam
Power: 8-Cell Li-Ion battery (5900 mAh, 89Whrs) - up to 3.5 hours
Keyboard: Numeric Keypad, Illuminated Chiclet Style
Color: Black
Dimensions: 16.3" x 2.0" x 12.6"
Weight: 9.9 lbs
Wireless: 802.11 AC Wireless LAN
Ports, Slots & Chassis: Microphone-in jack, Headphone-out jack (SPDIF) / 1 x VGA port/Mini D-sub 15-pin for external monitor / 4 x USB 3.0 ports / 1 x RJ45 LAN Jack for LAN insert / 1 x HDMI / 1 x Mini Display Port / 1 x Thunderbolt port / 1 x AC adapter plug / 3-in-1 card Reader (SDXC/MS/MMC)

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Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #4008 in Personal Computers
• Brand: Asus
• Model: G750JX
• Dimensions: 2.00" h x 12.60" w x 16.30" l, 9.90 pounds
• CPU: Intel Core i7 2.4 GHz
• Memory: 32GB DDR3 SDRAM
• Hard Disk: 750GB
• Processors: 4
• Native resolution: 1920x1080
• Display size: 17.3

Features

• Processor: Intel i7-4700HQ 2.40 GHz (x 8 threads) | 3.40 GHz (x 4 Threads) | 6 MB L3 Cache | 47 Watts
• Hard Drive: 750GB 7200rpm HDD
• RAM: 32GB (4x8GB) DDR3 1600MHz RAM (1.35V)
• Optical Drive: BD-ROM with SuperMulti 8X DVD+/-R/RW Dual Layer
• 32GB RAM/BD-ROM Upgrades* | View Product Description for complete details and notes

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0 of 0 people found the following review helpful.
Great upgrade
By Florczak Family
Great computer at a great price. I love have the 32gigs of ram for running editing programs. It is heavy, but worth it to have a portable video editing system.
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Asus G75VW-NH71 17.3-Inch Gaming Laptop i7-3630QM 12GB Memory 500GB HDD 17.3" Notebook Windows 8

Product Description

Intel Core i7-3610QM Quad-core 2.3GHz Processor
8 GB DDR3 / 750 GB 7200 rpm Hard Drive
17.3-Inch Full-HD LED Screen, Nvidia GTX 660M 2G GDDR5 Graphics
Windows 8

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Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #11394 in Personal Computers
• Brand: Asus
• Dimensions: .90" h x 12.60" w x 16.30" l, 8.70 pounds
• CPU: Core i7-3630QM
• Memory: 12GB DDR3 SDRAM
• Hard Disk: 500GB
• Native resolution: 1920x1080
• Display size: 17.3

Features

• 17.3” LED-backlit Full HD display for immersive gaming experience with 1920 x 1080 resolution
• Intel CoreTM i7-3630QM with Intel Turbo Boost Technology 2.0 that intelligently adjust CPU performance according to your needs
• NVIDIA GeForce GTX 670M 3GB GDDR5 for superb gaming performance
• Built-in subwoofer with ASUS SonicMasterTM technology for majestic sound and awesome realism
• Intel Core i7 3630QM(2.40GHz),12GB Memory 500GB HDD, NVIDIA GeForce GTX 670M, 1920 x 1080 resolution,Windows 8, DVD±R/RW burner

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1 of 1 people found the following review helpful.
Everything I expected and more
By gfkowns
The only thing that needs to be added is an ssd and a larger hard drive. This laptop is great for the price. It's super fast and all of my game graphics are on high. Asus makes really good stuff, and I'm satisfied with my purchase of this gaming pc.
1 of 2 people found the following review helpful.
excellent!
By Sherwin A. Tagapulot
thank you doremifa. its a great gaming machine, very fast and cool. with a nice specs and a good looking stuff.
2 of 4 people found the following review helpful.
Sweet!
By David C Hughes
Luv it! great price. Only drawback is getting used to Windows 8 and that it only has 500GB, but that was me being skimpish. Overall it runs fast, it is quite, and it plays BF4.
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ASUS G750JX i7-4700HQ 2.40GHz 17.3" Gaming Laptop

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For all your complex games, use the ASUS G750JX gaming laptop. This 17.3" Full HD laptop comes bundled with the powerful 4th generation Intel Core i7-4700HQ 2.4GHz processor and 12GB DDR3 memory, enabling the system to tackle advanced multimedia and gaming applications. The 750GB hard disk drive has enough space to store all your valuable data, and you can enjoy great visuals and images with the 3GB NVIDIA GTX 770M graphics card.

G750 is even slimmer and more gamer-centric than previous G Series notebooks, which is saying a lot. It meets your gaming needs as the ultimate weapon in any gameplay genre, making you a more fearsome opponent and a mightier ally to your teammates.

Audio and Speakers: Sonic Master w/ 2 built-in speakers & microphone, built-in subwoofer, MaxxAudio support
Bluetooth: Integrated Bluetooth 4.0
Camera: Integrated HD Webcam
Power: 8-Cell Li-Ion battery (5900 mAh, 89Whrs) - up to 3.5 hours
Keyboard: Numeric Keypad, Illuminated Chiclet Style
Color: Black
Dimensions: 16.3" x 2.0" x 12.6"
Weight: 9.9 lbs
Wireless: 802.11 AC Wireless LAN
Ports, Slots & Chassis: Microphone-in jack, Headphone-out jack (SPDIF) / 1 x VGA port/Mini D-sub 15-pin for external monitor / 4 x USB 3.0 ports / 1 x RJ45 LAN Jack for LAN insert / 1 x HDMI / 1 x Mini Display Port / 1 x Thunderbolt port / 1 x AC adapter plug / 3-in-1 card Reader (SDXC/MS/MMC)

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Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #5497 in Personal Computers
• Brand: Asus
• Model: G750JX
• Dimensions: 2.00" h x 12.60" w x 16.30" l, 9.90 pounds
• CPU: Intel Core i7 2.4 GHz
• Memory: 12GB DDR3 SDRAM
• Hard Disk: 750GB
• Processors: 4
• Native resolution: 1920x1080
• Display size: 17.3

Features

• Processor: Intel i7-4700HQ 2.40 GHz (x 8 threads) | 3.40 GHz (x 4 Threads) | 6 MB L3 Cache | 47 Watts
• Hard Drive: 750GB 7200rpm HDD
• RAM: 12GB (4GB+8GB) DDR3 1600MHz RAM (1.35V)
• Optical Drive: SuperMulti 8X DVD+/-R/RW Dual Layer

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3 of 3 people found the following review helpful.
Amazing laptop at that price
By Avishek Ghosh
This product is the G750JX-RB71 and it was my choice over the TB71 since it has the wireless Ac adapter which is a must for me since i am a competitive gamer who plays multiplayer most of the times.

I did a lot of research before buying this product . The 2 competitors at nearby price range are the MSI gt 70 20c-408US and the Sager np 8275. Each of these 3 products are awesome performers when it comes to gaming at 1080 p however the reason for me to go with Asus was simply because this product has no cons like the MSi one has extreme heating issues. I have played SP heavy duty games like Crysis 3 /Bf4/Cod Ghosts and this product runs uber cool where as the MSI one runs almost at 90 degress centigrade .

The sager one has decent cooling though but it looks absolute plain and simple and this one looks amazing specially when the lid is closed.

Its pretty well handling all recent games at 1080p with a mix of high/ultra settings for best performance .
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ASUS Republic of Gamers G75VW-AH71 17.3-Inch Gaming Laptop

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(ROG) G75VW-AH71, Black, 17.3-Inch FHD (1920 x 1080), Intel Core i7-3630QM (2.4GHz), 8GB DDR3, Nvidia GTX 660M 2G GDDR5, 750GB 7200RPM, DL DVD±RW/CDRW, W8 Home Premium (64bit), 802.11BGN, HD Camera, 1YR Global/1YR Accidental Damage/30-Day Zero Bright Dot/2-way FREE shipping/24-7 tech supportDon’t forget Office with your PC purchase.  Download Office 2013 instantly with Amazon Digital Software.

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Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #4418 in Personal Computers
• Color: Black
• Brand: Asus
• Model: G75VW-AH71
• Released on: 2012-10-26
• Number of items: 1
• Dimensions: 12.60" h x .90" w x 16.30" l, 8.70 pounds
• CPU: Core i7-3630QM 2.4 GHz
• Memory: 8GB DDR3 SDRAM
• Hard Disk: 750GB
• Processors: 4
• Native resolution: 1920 x 1080
• Display size: 17.3

Features

• Intel Core i7-3610QM Quad-core 2.3GHz Processor
• 8 GB DDR3
• 750 GB 7200 rpm Hard Drive
• 17.3-Inch Full-HD LED Screen, Nvidia GTX 660M 2G GDDR5 Graphics
• Windows 8

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From the Manufacturer

The Ultimate Fighting Machine

Bringing the breathtaking performance of a desktop gaming PC to a compact notebook has been a challenge, but this is exactly what the new ASUS ROG G Series notebook achieves. Pair that up with THX + EAX 5.0 3D gaming audio technology, and together they make the ROG G Series notebook not only a great gaming notebook, but also a hub for multimedia entertainment. Expect full high definition gaming and multimedia packed into a sleek form with the latest technology.

Tried and Tested for Quality

ASUS is a global technology leader who focuses on the mastery of innovation and design perfection. Today, it is the world's #1 manufacturer of motherboards and is one of the world's top PC brands. ASUS embodies the passion to create products that truly enhance the computing experience. ASUS products are also strictly quality tested to surpass industry standards, surviving multiple drop tests, hinge tests cycles and LCD pressure tests, ensuring that every ASUS product you buy will be one of your best investments.

Reliability Matters

ASUS PCs finish near or at the top of the industry's reliability rankings survey after survey.¹
Known for their unmatched reliability, ASUS products clearly offer you peace of mind and quality you can trust. Incorporating premium materials like the brushed Aluminum used in the notebook's chassis, ASUS aims to break the industry mold and deliver a product that is truly incredible. ASUS also offers the industry's best-in-class complimentary warranty and free 1-year accidental damage protection so you can sleep worry-free knowing ASUS has your back.

Cool New Features

• 15% thinner and almost a pound lighter than previous version (G74) – Less weight to carry around, More Portable, More Powerful.
• Dual venting fans with easy-clean filters that provide consistent cooling
• 2.1 channel audio with a powerful subwoofer – courtesy of ASUS SonicMaster technology
• Latest powerful Intel Core i7 processor with NVIDIA GeForce GPU for that extra oomph on your gaming and multimedia performance

Comparison Chart

	G75VW-AS71	G75VW-AH71
Display Size	17.3" FHD (1920 x 1080)	17.3" FHD (1920 x 1080)
Processor	Intel Core i7-3610QM (2.3GHz)	Intel Core i7-3610QM (2.3GHz)
Memory	16GB DDR3	8GB DDR3
Graphics Card	NVIDIA GeForce  GTX 660M 2G GDDR5	NVIDIA GeForce GTX 660M 2G GDDR5
Storage	750GB 7200RPM	750GB 7200RPM
Optical Drive	DL DVD±RW/CD-RW	DL DVD±RW/CD-RW
Operating System	Windows 7 Home Premium	Windows 8 Home Premium

Relax ASUS has got you covered!

This notebook is backed by the industry's most comprehensive warranty.
1-Year Accidental Damage Protection - Covers accidental drops, spills, power surges and fire damage for the first year. For more information, visit http://completewarranty.asus.com.

Key Features

• 17.3” LED-backlit Full HD display for immersive gaming experience with 1920 x 1080 resolution
• Intel Core i7-3610QM with Intel Turbo Boost Technology 2.0 that intelligently adjust CPU performance according to your needs
• NVIDIA GeForce GTX 660M 2GB GDDR5 for superb DirectX 11 gaming performance
• Backlit gaming keyboard with ergonomic tilt-up design for comfortable control in any lighting environment
• Built-in subwoofer with ASUS SonicMaster technology for majestic sound and awesome realism
• Dual venting fans with easy-clean filters for consistent cooling

Specifications

• Operating System: Windows 8 Home Premium (64-bit)
• Display: 17.3" Full HD (1920 x 1080)
• Processor: Intel Core i7-3610QM Quad-core (2.3GHz)
• Graphics: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 660M 2G GDDR5
• Wireless: 802.11 b/g/n
• LAN: 10/100/1000 Mbps Ethernet
• Memory: 8GB DDR3 1600 MHz SDRAM, 4 x SODIMM socket for expansion up to 16GB SDRAM
• Storage: 750GB 7200RPM
• Optical Drive: DL DVD±RW/CD-RW
• Camera: 2.0 megapixel
• Speakers: Premium speakers with ASUS Sonicmaster Technology
• Card Reader: 1 x 3-in-1 card reader : SD+MMC+MS
• 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
  • 1 x Bluetooth 4.0
  • 4 x USB 3.0 ports
  • 1 x HDMI port
• Battery: 8-cell
• Dimensions: 16.3" x 12.6" x 0.9"-2.0" (W x D x H)
• Weight: 8.7lbs (with 8-cell battery)
• Color: Black

What's in the Box

• ASUS ROG G75VW-AH71 Notebook
• AC Adapter
• 8-cell Battery Pack
• Warranty Information Card

© 2012 ASUS Computer International. All Rights Reserved. ASUS is a registered trademark of ASUSTeK Computer. All specifications and terms are subject to change without notice. Please check with your supplier for exact offers on selected models. Products may not be available in all markets. Product may not be exactly as shown in photos. Actual colors may differ from their appearance due to variation of monitor restrictions and color processing. All trademarks are registered to their respective companies. ASUS shall not be liable for technical or editorial errors or omissions contained herein.

¹ 1 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

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171 of 183 people found the following review helpful.
Gaming Powerhouse for a reasonable price.
By Bradley Proctor
So I noticed some weak reviews for this product and am quite disgusted. I bought this unit from Best Buy and have so far been impressed. I typically am a desktop user, in fact, I normally custom build my own rigs. I was in the market for a laptop, and didn't want to frustrate myself with custom building one so I shopped around a lot. For the price, it will be difficult to beat this machine. The only laptops that will come close (Dell XPS, AlienWare, and MSI) would all likely cost and extra $500-$1000. Every game I have played so far (Portal 2, Skyrim, etc) have ran on ultra settings with extremely great frame rates. Now for the Pros and cons:

Pros: Great heat displacement, it has two large exhaust ports on the backside of the machine. This keeps the heat off of the bottom and allows for "lap-top" computing. Processing speed is amazing. Cost is low, but shop around, I got it at Bust Buy for $200 cheaper (though the build is not exact to this model make your own decisions as to what you need). Back-lit key board is extremely neat. Large vibrant HD screen. Its not loaded down with a bunch of bloatware and demos. GTX 660M is a great GPU for most all (with the exception of the have to have the most expensive and overkill, melt your face GPU) users. Additional port for secondary HDD. Easy access for upgrades to HDD an memory. Ivy Bridge! This thing has blistering fast multi-app processing power!

Cons (and the reason for 4 stars): The biggest drawback for me is the 1TB HDD, as it is slow (5400 RPM). For this reason alone Windows Experience Index rated it a 5.9. All other ratings were mid to upper 7's. Shame on you Asus. For $130 buy a 128GB SSD from Amazon and up your computing potential. Just use the 1TB as a slave. It is bulky, but to be expected as it is a gaming lappy. Good luck trying to find a case that fits it.Lastly the power brick is enormous and the battery is lucky to give you 1.5 hrs unplugged. Again, this is a gaming laptop so this is to be expected.

Other thoughts: The pros highly out weigh the cons! For the price this Republic of Gamers laptop by Asus is a great investment.
51 of 56 people found the following review helpful.
Excellent power, annoying audio bug.
By Greg Siegel
Everything you've read in the other reviews about its power is true. Portal 2, Skyrim, etc. all look beautiful on this laptop. The matte screen with full 1080p resolution is very nice and easy on the eye. The jet engine fans on the back of the laptop have allowed for hours of gaming without feeling like I could flip the laptop over and grill an egg.

Now, some issues. One is that the space bar is not as responsive as I would like on a gaming keyboard. If I have my thumb too far over to one side, it will fail to register the press. This being the jump key in a lot of games, one can imagine the annoyance this has caused (I've run straight off of platforms like a dork).

The major issue, however, is that the subwoofer will sometimes play when you have headphones in. For a while, every time I started a media source that had audio, I would have to pull out my headphones and reinsert. This is quite annoying when you are trying to play something in a crowded room, or when someone in your house is sleeping. I uninstalled the drivers and let windows install its own, but now it mutes the audio until I click mute then unmute again. I don't know what is going on with this audio chipset, but there appear to be some kinks to iron out.

The audio issue is not a dealbreaker for me, as the laptop really is quite nice looking with excellent performance.I am hoping an update in the future will make my $1300 purchase perform as it should.
58 of 66 people found the following review helpful.
Great machine for the money!
By technojunkie
I'm not a super gaming computer geek, but i know computers well and am an avid console gamer. I like playing fighting games like SFIV and the like and I also love first person shooters, action games, etc. Well so far I am VERY impressed with this behemouth of a machine! Not that street fighter is the most graphically intensive game, but i was coming from runing on my macbook pro under bootcamp with windows 7. Night and day difference. I can crank up all the settings including 8x antialiasing and the frame rate is stunning. no lag whatsoever. full screen full resolution all the bells and whistles enabled. Just Cause 2 i couldn't get the same with everything maxed out, but you probably would need a higher end machine to do that. With everything maxed out i was getting like 20fps but when i turned off the GPU water effect and toned down a couple other things i was getting a solid 60fps on the in game benchmark tests. Batman arkham asylum and the newer arkham city look positively stunning and smooooooth. The picture is great on this machine and the sound is quite good especially with the subwoofer. The power supply practically needs it own carrying case! Seriously this is the biggest brick i've ever seen on a notebook. The keyboard is very nice as is the track pad. the buttons on the trackpad have quite a bit of travel and feel kind of soft, but not mushy. The track pad also supports two finger rotation and pinch to zoom and 2 finger scrolling and 3 finger aero conrol of the windows 7 windows ala macbook (although it's nowhere near as smooth as the mac, but i didn't get this machine for smooth window navigation). I LOVE the rubberized feel of the plastic of the case. I also love that the machine doesn't come with 100 pieces of "bloatware"
the 750gb hard drivecomes partitioned with about 300 (drive c) for OS and other programs and then a drive D (presumably for your gaming data) is about 400gb. There is still an open expansion bay for another hard drive I believe. Now remember, this is kind of the "bottom of the line" G75 with the 2gb graphics card (the 660) and the processors on the higher end units run a bit faster. So far the machine stays quite cool and it not even as noisey as my macbook pro (and not nearly as hot, you could make toast on my macbook when i was runing games in bootcamp). I don't know a lot about gaming machines but i've read that you can't just look at the graphics card or the processor but you have to look at everything together including how well the machine can cool itself because that can affect how well the gpu runs. I'm sure there are faster notebooks out there, but for 1500 bucks I am beside myself. I use an xbox 360 wireless controller and it works flawlessly, just make sure you download the 64bit driver from microsoft. For steam users, install it to the larger partition (the D drive). There is plenty of room on the 400gb partition. Even if every game you use is 10gb (which they usually are not) That's a lot of games with no external drive and you still have the C partition to store files on, plus you can always get another drive installed. I'm giving it 4 stars just to be conservative, but so far the only thing that's a bit off-putting is it's sheer size. it's much deeper than my 17 inch macbook and won't even fit (width-wise) into the sleeve of my 17inch backpack although it barely fits the length. I had to order an alienware backpack that accomodates the larger machines with the 17.3 screens. I travel A LOT and it is going to be really fantastic to have a complete gaming library with me wherever I go! Unless you're an uber-geek I would highly recommend this unit. Im sure it will do me for several years, but then again, technology is such that you're constantly kicking yourself for not waiting for the next better, faster, quieter, cooler, more power efficient thing to come along.

Oh, by the way, the unit is lighter than it appears. Still heavy, but it is a desktop replacment, so that's just part and parcel...Hope this helps
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ASUS X75A-DS51 17.3-Inch Laptop (Black)

Product Description

Shop the Windows Store for the full selection of Windows 8 PCs

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• Amazon Sales Rank: #840 in Personal Computers
• Color: Black
• Brand: Asus
• Model: X75A-DS51
• Number of items: 1
• Dimensions: 1.40" h x 11.00" w x 16.50" l, 6.70 pounds
• CPU: Core i5-3210M 2.6 GHz
• Memory: 8GB DDR3 SDRAM
• Hard Disk: 750GB
• Processors: 2
• Native resolution: 1600 x 900
• Display size: 17.3

Features

• Intel Core i5 3210M 2.6 GHz
• 8 GB DDR3
• 750 GB 5400 rpm Hard Drive
• 17.3-Inch Screen, Intel GMA HD; Windows 8
• The item has an HDMI port

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58 of 62 people found the following review helpful.
Great laptop for the money
By Warp Spedo
This laptop is probably the best bang for your buck out there right now. I purchased this laptop because I needed a portable computer to take with me to classes for notes so I figured almost anything would do, which lead me to the lower end of the price scale. The first thing I noticed is how beautiful the screen is. The color depth is spot on and everything looks sharp. Performance wise this guy has a dual core, hyper threading Intel i5 with 8 GB of ram, I have yet to see it lag at all. Other features include Bluetooth technology and a 750 GB hard drive separated in to 2 partitions which allows the OS to be recovered without removing data on the 2nd partition.

The only drawback to this laptop for most is that it comes with Windows 8 on it which most people aren't liking quite yet. However with a start menu replacement program that allows booting straight in to the desktop I think that Windows 8 becomes acceptable at the least.
30 of 32 people found the following review helpful.
Solid purchase for Computer Science major
By Mark Engstrom
I bought this laptop going into my junior year of college as a Computer Science major. I was looking for something that could handle a variety of tasks such as some gaming (Minecraft and League Of Legends), programming, and entertainment (streaming movies/music). I have been using the laptop and am very pleased with my purchase with 2 minor exceptions.

The first thing I am unhappy with is the location of the speakers. I don't use my speakers for more than some music and movies, but the speakers on this laptop are on the bottom of the unit so that the sound is fairly muted. This is a bigger problem when using the laptop on something like a bed than it is if the laptop is on a hard surface. Turning the volume up a few notches can help solve the problem, but it is a little frustruating at first.

The second thing I an unhappy with is the location of the USB drives. All 3 USB drives are directly next to each other on the left side of the laptop. This really isn't a huge deal, but I was using a wired mouse at the time and it was messy running a cord from the left USB around the back to use a mouse. I just bought an inexpensive wireless mouse so this should no longer be a problem.

Both of these problems are small details and can be averted by simply using the laptop on a hard surface, turning up the volume a bit, or using a wireless mouse. The i5 processor and 5400 rpm hard drive help the laptop continue to run fast even when handling heavier loads while the 17.3 inch screen allows me to have multiple programs open on the screen at the same time. I would recommend this laptop to anyone looking for a fast 17 inch laptop.
11 of 12 people found the following review helpful.
Very nice laptop.
By Amanda
This laptop is really great. The only things I would like improved are:

1. To have USB ports on both sides. It has 3 USB ports and they are all located on the left of the keyboard.
2. I wish the left click part of the mouse were a little longer than the right click side. I often hit the right when I intend on hitting the left click.
3. It would be nice if the numlock key and the capslock key would light up when activated.
4. The speaker is not very loud at all.

Other than these small things, it works great and I love it! It is fast and the screen is big and has great color and resolution.
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