Review on ASUS N61JV-X2 16-Inch Versatile Entertainment Laptop

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March 5, 2010
ASUS N61JV-X2 16-Inch Versatile Entertainment Laptop

ASUS N61JV-X2 16-Inch Versatile Entertainment Laptop

A good choice for anyone seeking a laptop with a 2.53GHz Intel Core i5-430M Processor and Windows 7 Home Premium (64 bit) Operating System recommend a new laptop of ASUS. the ASUS N61JV. Equipped with Intel’s new Core i5-430M processor and an NVidia GT325M graphics engine with 1GB DDR3 VRAM, the N61JV brings users true-to-life images for games, movies and videos. NVIDIA CUDA GPU computing technology provides faster transcoding times for music, photos, videos, DVD playback, as well as faster video enhancement and editing. The exclusive ASUS SonicMaster improves sound quality via 20mm-wide paper-foam cones. Dedicated resonance space arrangement provides sound layering and enhanced detail. With 2.5 watt TV standard sound output and a 21cc amplifier, the N61JV improves and balances audio reproduction across different sonic ranges, particularly for vocals and low-band bass. Together with Altec Lansing speakers supported by SRS Premium Sound, the N61JV provides crisp, clear audio reproduction and a truly surreal audio experience while on-the-go.

Features

Stylish Design with Exceptional Multimedia Performance and Versatility

This multimedia powerhouse excels in entertainment with awe-inspiring HD playback on its brilliant 16-inch HD LED-backlit widescreen driven by NVIDIA GeForce Graphics for a flawless HD entertainment experience. Delight your senses with rich sound from the Altec Lansing speakers, enhanced by the unique SonicMaster design –an exclusive ASUS design that improves sound projection and quality. Plus, introduce yourself to the latest standard of USB with Superspeed USB 3.0, enabling faster transfer rates for USB 3.0-enabled peripherals – up to 10 times faster compared to USB 2.0. Enjoy your favorite HD movies, listen to hit songs, and experience the impressive visuals of the N61Jv-X2- the possibilities are virtually endless.

Key Features

Latest in Mobile Graphics Technology
NVIDIA GeForce Graphics
The N61Jv-X2 offers you the latest in mobile graphics technology with its NVIDIA GeForce GT 325M with 1GB DDR3 VRAM. This powerful CUDA-enabled graphics card lets you enjoy the HD playback and the latest games.

NVIDIA Optimus Technology
Like a hybrid car seamlessly switches from gas to electric, the N61Jv features NVIDIA Optimus technology to automatically optimize your computing experience so you can keep working without interruptions.

Golden Ratio of 16:9 for Widescreen Movies and Games

By automatically switching between the energy-efficient integrated graphics solution, and the powerful GeForce graphics processor, you can now experience longer battery life and amazing visuals without having to manually change settings-Optimus technology dynamically manages this balance so you don’t have to! Watch HD movies, surf the web or play top 3D games knowing that you’ll get the long battery life you need and the performance you expect from ASUS and NVIDIA.

Get Ready for the Next Generation of Intel Processors
The N61Jv-X2 is one of the first notebooks to debut the new Intel Core i5 processor. With Turbo Boost Technology, the Core i5 mobile processor will automatically speed up to match your demands for multitasking and demanding applications. Plus, it features Intel Graphics Technology for an excellent HD video experience, and Intel Hyper-Threading Technology that intelligently enables its 2 cores for simultaneous 4-way multitasking.

Intel Core i5

Along with the ASUS exclusive Power4 Gear to control system performance, the N61Jv masterfully optimizes the system performance for the task at hand. With a push of a button, you can select the power profile that matches your need.

Ideal Performance/Battery Life Machine5
First off, the Nvidia Optimus technology is GENIOUS. Asus is the only brand I know currently utilizing it, but I am sure others will quickly change to it. I changed the default video card to the nvidia 325, and I noticed with only using the nvidia 325 video card, and playing games, battery life is around 2 hours. This is of course with the core i5 doing it’s thing and turbo-booosting to 2.53ghz. I know you’re probably wondering about game performance. Alright, so after installing the update for the nvidia drivers, I ran tf2 COMPLETELY maxed out on highest resolution, and it ran at about 100fps. And remember that TF2 doesn’t utilize multi-core processors as well as some of the even higher end games that have come out after it. I am anxious to see how this machine will handle BF:Bad Company 2. Anyways, the great thing is that I don’t have to change anything with the cards. Optimus defaults to the integrated and then switches to nvidia 325 when needed. This, partnered with the smart i5 that adapts based on system needs, allows for a respectable battery life of about 3 hours with only a 6-cell lithium battery! Not too shabby. Next is the mousepad. Oh wow. I love it! It’s quite intuitive, and once you get the hang of it, you will be DISAPPOINTED when you go to your friends’ laptops without the multi-touch pad. It has almost 10 actions that are possible through the multi-touch pad! I know I caught myself trying to 3-finger swipe to go back a webpage. Needless to say it didn’t work on theirs. Ha. Finally, for now, the Asus Software and Windows 7. Asus REALLY set the bar INCREDIBLY high with the production of this laptop. The Asus software that comes with it has some really cool features such as facial recognition. If you want, you can set the laptop to lock out whenever your face is not in front of the webcam for however long you want. Kinda a cool trick to play on your friends when they are facebook. Just give them time to login and them BAM, locked out. Ha. Funny stuff. Windows 7 really just tops the cake with the laptop though. I have loved everything about windows 7, and I learn new things almost daily as to what it can do. oh yea. the ONLY complaint I have with this laptop is that the 500gb hard drive came partitioned. The (C:Drive), or OS drive, comes at 100gb, and the (D:Drive), or Data drive, comes at 330gb. This can be useful for some, but I didn’t care for it. However, with Windows 7, I am EASILY able to just stretch the size of the (C:Drive) as long as nothing is on the (D:Drive), without losing ANY data from the (C:Drive). Love it! And lastly, this thing comes with USB3.0! So this laptop is the PERFECT compromise of performance/battery life and all for less than $1k. Stop reading and buy already!

The Perfect Notebook…5
What can I say? For the money this pc offers the best of the best. The casing is sleek and the power under the hood is exactly what most will be looking for.
I’ve been using the pc for a day now and can’t think of a complaint. The specs are above so there is no need to restate them. If there is one thing I can say is that ASUS offers some great utilities for this pc…from quick boot, to face recognition log in, to quick power settings – it’s just cool! You can even replace the windows logo upon boot to your own image. If you have questions let me know…
It’s 5 stars for me!

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