Features:
CPU--this is a multi-core, Intel 2.2 GHz Core i7-2670QM, there are two of them. 8 GB RAM (2 x 4GB)
Media: Blu-Ray drive, HD display
Input: Keyboard and touchpad
Expansion slots: none
Communications: Gigabit Ethernet LAN and Blu-Tooth 3.0 802.11b/g/n built in, antennae built in.
Sound: Bang & Olufson speakers, mic and headphones outlet
Camera: 2 megapixel
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium 64-bit Edition; included software is Microsoft Office 2010 suites but requiring a key for activation.
Graphics Interface: NVIDIA GeForce GT 635M with 2 GB DDR3 SDRAM
Hard Drive: 750 GB
Warranty: 2 year limited, 1 year accident coverage
Performance: This is clearly aimed at the gaming and entertainment market--great sound, wonderful graphics display and power enough for games, but usable as a PC for general applications (word processing, spreadsheets, internet access, email) as well. The battery is a lithium ion six-cell unit, but with all the power output for graphics, media and sound, you get about 3 or 4 hours of battery time, which is average but not bad.
Accessories: For gamers and blu-ray films, there is a bundled sub-woofer to add to your enjoyment of the sound. SonicMaster makes a small, tin-can sized unit that gives those deep bass sounds that add so much to exciting viewing or playing.
Bottom line: Very powerful, sleek, attractive game and entertainment PC with enough power, sound and display capability to make a very enjoyable experience in a very small format.
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This laptop is amazingly beautiful. It's my second Asus and I only had to buy this because I had to give my older one to my wife. The sound is incredible with its sonic master bundle. Although it is an entertaintment notebook, it's capable of playing many of the hard games and actually it's a pleasure to play on this laptop with its sonic master. You can watch blue ray movies in full resolution on its amazing screen even under sunlight. It appears Asus and B&O created a very good product. Highly reccomendable.Best Deals for ASUS N55SL-DS71 15.6-Inch Laptop (Black)
Pros:-So far, the computer has kept pretty cool.
-The screen isn't extremely glossy. I wanted a matte screen, so I was a little nervous ordering this computer.
-Sound quality is excellent. Even the included subwoofer packs a punch.
-Everything runs nice and fast (I've watched DVDs, streamed shows, and played games. It's all great).
-Keyboard has several buttons that my previous computer didn't have (and it's super convenient!)
-It's a very aesthetically attractive computer.
Cons:
-You may have trouble with this computer if you have small hands.
-The finger pad (If that's what it's called...) isn't centered! That's taken some getting used to. Apparently, that's actually fairly common.
-Just like all computers I've seen, it comes with a bunch of junk that I've gone through and uninstalled.
-The subwoofer started having issues connecting to it's port the same day I got the computer.
Ultimately, the computer is a bargain! The hardware is great, the computer's build is attractive and structurally sound, and everything is running wonderfully.
Honest reviews on ASUS N55SL-DS71 15.6-Inch Laptop (Black)
**Introduction**I was wary of buying this notebook because user reviews were sparse. I like to read complaints to get an idea of common issues. That said, I took a leap of faith and it turned out well.
I wanted a gaming laptop and was looking at higher priced models with dedicated/high performing graphics cards. This laptop has neither, but for the price and features, I don't feel bad about the compromise. (The GPU isn't shabby, but you won't be able to play some games on ultra high settings.)
Another reviewer detailed the specs, so I'll just mention my initial impressions.
**The Good**
I was checking out the Toshiba Qosmio X775-Q7384 17.3-Inch Gaming Laptop Fusion X2 Finish in Red Horizon, and compared to that beast, my ASUS is the prom queen. (It also offers a native resolution of 1980 x 1080p vs. 1900 x 600p for the Qosmio, but the Qosmio has a 7200rpm hdd vs. the 5400rpm hdd on the ASUS). The AC adapter is the size of a brick.
The nicest surprise was the incredible sound. An external subwoofer is included with your purchase; coupled with the Bang and Olufson speakers, the sound is better than my Samsung HDTV's.
The picture is crisp with a sweet 1080p resolution. No lackluster reds, good viewing angles, and fairly clean under a glare. Enjoy watching those 3D Blu-Rays (and burning regular BD's too).
It stays a lot cooler than my Lennovo Thinkpad while running TF2 for hours.
**The Bad**
The nastiest surprise was the amount of bloatware that came pre-installed. Google "ASUS Bloatware" and find the comprehensive forum post that details what programs you can safely uninstall. (Note: ASUS will force you to install the Bing toolbar before using the computer, but it is easily removed with CCleaner, PC Decrapifier etc. Don't remove the ATK package or Lifeframe, despite what the forums say.)
The power cord jack is going to spell trouble for some people. Be careful pulling the cord out of the computer, or you might damage it.
If you use the Cyberlink burner, the only way to get rid of the widget that appears is to end the Power2Go process. I don't appreciate having to take that step to close something I don't want to see.
**The Grey**
The keyboard is wide. This is not bad, but it takes some getting used to. If you ever took piano lessons and learned to stretch your fingers to hit the keys, it is a mildly similar feeling.
The touchpad is fairly sensitive. Also not bad, just takes some getting used to.
MS Office (Home) 2010 is pre-loaded. I went to Amazon to purchase the keycard, and was annoyed to find that they snail mail a paper keycard. I'm sure there is a "security" related justification for this, but not having electronic delivery as an option is painfully dumb.
**Final Thoughts**
Thus far I am satisfied with my purchase, minus the wireless card issue that I am keeping an eye on. Unless you are shipped a lemon, I think you will be satisfied too. I notice that Amazon jacked the price up from $1100 to over $1233 today... sucks. But I still think it's worth it at that price.
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