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ASUS U6Sg

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RRP

$2999.00

Review Date

Thursday, 3rd of July, 2008

Features

Processor : Intel Core 2 Duo T9300

Supported Media : CD-R

Supported Media : CD-ROM

Supported Media : CD-RW

Supported Media : DVD-ROM

Supported Media : DVD±RW (dual layer)

What's Hot

Fast CPU, built-in 3G antennas and SIM card reader, 250GB hard drive

What's Not

Poor battery life, uncomfortable touchpad buttons

The Final Word

While it has a fast CPU and good features, such as built-in 3G connectivity, the U6Sg is let down by poor battery life. This is a major drawback for a unit that's pitched at style-conscious road warriors. If considering this unit, you should either opt for the slower CPU, or the larger, 9-cell battery.

Audio & Speakers

Number of speakers

Digital Camera

Camera Resolution

0.3 MP

Display

Display Technology

TFT with LED backlight

Screen size

12.1 in

Screen Resolution

1280x800

Aspect Ratio

16:10

General

Warranty (Months)

24 (limited global warranty)

Other Features

Face-scanning via webcam, TPM

Weight without PSU

1.65kg (with 3-cell battery), 1.75kg (with 6-cell battery)

Graphics Card

Graphics Processor

NVIDIA GeForce 9300M G

Hard Drive

Storage capacity

250 GB

RPM

5400

Input Devices

Touchpad, Buttons, Keyboard

Media

Supported Memory Media

Mini-SD, Memory Stick PRO, Memory Stick Duo, Memory Stick PRO Duo, Memory Stick, Secure Digital (SD), xD Picture Card, Multimedia Card (MMC)

Memory

Maximum memory (RAM)

4 GB

RAM Type

DDR2

L2 Cache Memory

6MB

Motherboard

Chipset

Intel 965 Chipset

Bus Speed

800MHz

Multimedia Features

Inbuilt Camera

Yes

Built-in Microphone ( Mobile )

Yes

Modem

Yes

Optical Drives

Supported Media

CD-R, CD-ROM, CD-RW, DVD-ROM, DVD±RW (dual layer)

PC Expansion Slots

Expansion Slots

ExpressCard/54

Power Options

Battery Type

Rechargeable - (Li-Ion)

Processor

Intel Core 2 Duo T9300

Processor Speed

2.5 Ghz

Software

Operating Systems

Genuine Microsoft Windows Vista Business

Wired Connections

Wired Terminals / Ports

D-Sub, HDMI Output, Headphone Jack, Microphone Jack , RJ11 Phone Jack, RJ45, USB 2.0

Number of USB 2.0 Ports

Wireless Connections

Wireless technology supported

Bluetooth 2.0, Wireless 802.11n, 3G, Wireless 802.11a , Wireless 802.11g

*Specifications are subject to change without notice. While every attempt has been made by GoodGearGuide in the production of these specifications, possible errors or omissions may still occur. GoodGearGuide neither assumes legal liability or responsibility for the accuracy, completeness or usefulness of any product specifications supplied.

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