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ASUS X55SV-AS081C

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RRP

$1799.00

Review Date

Wednesday, 2nd of July, 2008

Features

Processor : Intel Core 2 Duo T8300

Supported Media : DVD±RW (dual layer)

What's Hot

Graphics card is good for price, e-SATA port, HDMI output

What's Not

Unattractive design, keyboard layout will require getting used to, low battery life

The Final Word

The ASUS X55SV-AS081C has an excellent range of ports and networking connections and doesn't cost the world. If you can stand the drab design and can't spend more than $1800, this notebook should be seriously considered.

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Audio & Speakers

Number of speakers

Audio Type

Stereo

Digital Camera

Camera Resolution

1.3 MP

Display

Display Technology

WSXGA

Screen size

15.4 in

Screen Resolution

1440x900

General

Length (mm)

375

Width (mm)

269

Height (mm)

Weight (kg)

3.4

Weight without PSU (kg)

2.9

Hard Drive

Storage capacity

250 GB

RPM

5400

Input Devices

Touchpad, Buttons, Keyboard

Media

Supported Memory Media

Memory Stick PRO, Memory Stick Duo, Memory Stick, Secure Digital (SD), Multimedia Card (MMC)

Playable Discs

DVD+RW (dual layer)

Memory

Installed memory (RAM)

2 GB

Maximum memory (RAM)

4 GB

RAM Type

DDR2

L2 Cache Memory

3MB

Motherboard

Chipset

Intel 965PM Express Chipset with Intel AMT 2.5

Bus Speed

800MHz

Multimedia Features

Inbuilt Camera

Yes

Built-in Microphone ( Mobile )

Yes

Modem

Yes

Optical Drives

Supported Media

DVD±RW (dual layer)

Drive Type

DVD-RW DL

Power Options

Battery Type

Rechargeable - (Li-Ion)

Processor

Intel Core 2 Duo T8300

Processor Speed

2.4 Ghz

Software

Operating Systems

Microsoft Windows Vista

Bundled Software

Norton™ Internet Security 2007,Adobe Acrobat Reader 7.0,NERO 7 Essentials, ASUSDVD V7.0, Power Director V5.0, Medi@Show V3.0

Wired Connections

Wired Terminals / Ports

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

Number of D-Sub Ports

Number of Firewire Ports

Number of HDMI Output Ports

Number of Headphone Jack Ports

Number of Microphone Ports

Number of RJ45 Ports

Number of USB 2.0 Ports

Network Protocols Supported

Gigabit Ethernet

Wireless Connections

Wireless technology supported

Wireless 802.11n (Draft), Bluetooth 2.0, Wireless 802.11b, 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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