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Whether you're watching Blu-ray movies, gaming, or running 3D models, the Asus M70Sa-X2 notebook has you covered with its impressive feature set! With the powerful Mobility Radeon HD 3650 graphics card, 1GB of video RAM and DirectX 10 support, you get crisp movement, rapid response, and stunning 3D performance. The 17" widescreen display gives you true HD performance, so your movies, photos, and video-conferences all come through in lifelike tones. With four Altec Lansing speakers onboard, you'll get every audio nuance of your media!
It's not all fun and games with the M70Sa-X2, though! This smart notebook features a 10-key pad, to speed you through any accounting, spreadsheet, or other data entry tasks you need to tackle. The integrated 1.3 MP webcam swivels, so you can adjust the view without moving the computer to an uncomfortable typing position. Thanks to the Smart Logon facial recognition technology and AuthenTec fingerprint scanner, you can rest assured that your data will stay secure when you're away from they keyboard.
Cutting edge connection options like 802.11A/G/N WiFi, Gigabit LAN, and Bluetooth make it easy to take full advantage of your network's speed and peripherals' capabilities. With a staggering 500GB of hard drive space, you can take it all with you! The M70Sa-X2 brings you serious performance at a price much lower than you might expect.
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Very Nice!
- Pros: Attractive, well built, powerful multimedia platform! Tons more bells & whistles than I expected for the price. Facial Recognition Log-On is a neat trick. The display is beautiful and the sound is awesome for a laptop; the thing has a subwoofer on the bottom! And an SPDIF output! Plays older games very, very well. Haven't expreimented with newer games yet. F.E.A.R. looked pretty nice at 1920X1200 with some of the settings bumped up a bit.
- Cons: Facial Recognition is a bit picky. You have to take MANY reference photos in various lighting conditions and set the tolerances to low. The software equalizer requires some tinkering to get the tone you want for games and movies. The recovery disc will not install on the other HDDs I got for it. I also bought a pair of 7200rpm drives to pop into it but the OS wouldn't install. Crysis won't run. "...cannot add to Windows Explorer..." or something popped up after installation completed. Running the game from the launcher has no effect. Hmmm...
- Other Thoughts: I really am pleased with the quality of this notebook. It does everything you could need it to do. Lots of memory and HDD space. Though it isn't marketed as a gamer, it seems to do really well. Don't expect to run FSX at 100fps, but WoW and BF2 look really good.
Quite pleased
- Pros: Screen real estate is spooky large @ 1920x1200; processor is fast, and supports 64-bit; dual HD bays; ASUS driver CD (see other thoughts); finger print login; 4GB RAM; comes with a Targus carrying case and USB mouse. Windows (64) Experience Index numbers (with 7200rpm drive): 5.4/5.0/4.7/4.9/5.4.
- Cons: Its 16"x11.5" footprint makes it a bit of a beast, won't fit in my backpack; Vista 32-bit; price dropped $50 the day after I bought it.
- Other Thoughts: I purchased this notebook after weeks of researching, and based upon 0wen's review. I'm a Sr. Software Engineer, so gaming was not my primary concern, rather screen real estate, processor speed, and hard drive space and speed were the things I was after. I purchased a pair of Seagate Momentus 7200rpm drives at the same time, and replaced the 5400rpm drives that came with it. I then installed Vista Ultimate 64-bit, and the ASUS driver CD made the install completely painless, giving me all the notebook functionality under Vista64. Honestly, I've never experienced such a smooth install of an operating system that didn't come with the machine, but then, I've historically been a Sony VAIO user. I tried a couple of games (UT3 and Team Fortress II), and they seemed to run well. Admittedly, the machine is pricey, but had the features I wanted.
| Model | M70SA-X2 |
| Series | M70 Series |
| CPU Type | Intel Core 2 Duo |
| CPU Speed | T9300(2.50GHz) |
| Screen Size | 17.0" |
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Good Laptop
- Pros: Nice viewing screen...crisp and clear, full sized keyboard, no bloatware, nice shiny precious...
- Cons: The description reads "Whether you're watchng Blue-ray movies,..." STOP.....this does not have a Blue-ray DVD....so it's impossible to watch them...just play them...other laptops have blue-ray or HD for the same price or less...and it's heavy....am using it for Home multimedia 1st and travel 2nd. Audio is not jaw dropping...boom is not in the picture here...
- Other Thoughts: No Blue-ray drive that will fit at the moment. THIS IS NOT A BLUE-RAY LAPTOP...otherwise and good buy..
ASUS M70-SA not so hot
- Pros: Nice layout, good key feel. Good choice of options.
- Cons: Hard to figure out the Multi- interpretation on the DVD drive. Turns out it is a Plain Jane dummy DVD...can't handle HD or Blu-Ray whatsoever.
- Other Thoughts: The options on this one are all in nice fnacy techie jargon...I would not have bought this one (under the no-refund policy of course) understanding it would NOT have at least HD DVD capability. Call me stupid for buying in a hurry for a trip.
- Pros: On thing that you just don't get from the tech specs is how gorgeous this monitor is. I've never used one quite so pretty as this and with the 1920x1200 res it's so sharp and clear. Having usb ports on both sides is handy and the drives seem very fast. If I didn't know it I wouldn't guess that there are 2.5" drives in there instead of 3.5. It's just an around great machine
- Cons: The only reason I didn't rate this machine 5/5 is for lack of vista 64 support. Why would someone, let alone asus who should know better, sell an awesome machine like this and cripple it with vista 32? The first thing I did when I got it out of the box was wipe it out and install x64. Finding the right drivers took some time but everything apart from the custom buttons is working now. The mechanism for locking the lid in place does seem weak as well.
- Other Thoughts: I've been shopping for a desktop replacement for a while and looked at many options before going with this machine. It's a huge machine and won't often leave my desktop. I didn't get it to have a 'laptop' per say but to have a nice neat pretty desktop without cables everywhere. I'm very satisfied with the job it's on in replacing my tower pc.
| Model |
| Brand |
ASUS |
| Series |
M70 Series |
| Model |
M70SA-X2 |
| General |
| Operating System |
Windows Vista Home Premium |
| CPU Type |
Intel Core 2 Duo T9300 2.5G |
| Screen |
17" WUXGA |
| Memory Size |
4GB DDR2 |
| Hard Disk |
500GB |
| Optical Drive |
DVD Super Multi |
| Graphics Card |
ATI Mobility Radeon HD 3650 |
| Video Memory |
1024MB |
| Communication |
Modem, Gigabit LAN and WLAN |
| Card slot |
1 x Express Card |
| Dimensions |
16.0" x 11.6" x 1.5" |
| Weight |
8.6 lbs. |
| Tech |
Intel Centrino Processor Technology |
| Other Features |
Fingerprint reader
30-Day Zero Bright Dot
Carry bag / mouse |
| CPU |
| CPU Type |
Intel Core 2 Duo |
| CPU Speed |
T9300(2.50GHz) |
| CPU FSB |
800MHz |
| CPU L2 Cache |
6MB |
| Chipset |
| Chipset |
Intel PM965 |
| Display |
| Screen Size |
17.0" |
| Wide Screen Support |
Yes |
| Display Type |
Wide UXGA |
| Resolution |
1920 x 1200 |
| Operating Systems |
| Operating System |
Windows Vista Home Premium |
| Graphics |
| GPU/VPU |
ATI Mobility Radeon HD 3650 |
| Video Memory |
Dedicated 1024MB |
| Graphic Type |
Dedicated Card |
| Hard Drive |
| HDD |
500GB |
| HDD RPM |
5400rpm |
| HDD Interface |
SATA |
| HDD Spec |
250GB x 2 |
| Memory |
| Memory |
4GB |
| Memory Speed |
DDR2 667 |
| Memory Spec |
Note: 4GB physical memory installed. Due to 32bit OS limitation, system will only detect and show 3GB only |
| Optical Drive |
| Optical Drive Type |
DVD Super Multi |
| Optical Drive Interface |
Integrated |
| Communications |
| Modem |
56K |
| LAN |
10/100/1000Mbps |
| WLAN |
802.11a/b/g/n |
| Bluetooth |
Yes |
| Ports |
| Card Slot |
1 x Express Card |
| USB |
4 |
| IEEE 1394 |
1 |
| Video Port |
1 x VGA, 1 x HDMI |
| Other port |
1 x e-SATA |
| Audio Ports |
Yes |
| Audio |
| Audio |
Doby Home Theatre certified |
| Speaker |
Altec Lansing Speakers |
| Input Device |
| Touchpad |
Dual mode touchpad - multimedia control on touchpad |
| Keyboard |
Standard |
| Supplemental Drive |
| Card Reader |
8-in-1 |
| Webcam |
1.3 MP |
| Power |
| Battery |
8-cell lithium ion |
| Physical spec |
| Dimensions |
16.0" x 11.6" x 1.5" |
| Weight |
8.6 lbs. |
| Manufacturer Warranty |
| Accidental Damage Warranty |
1 year ASUS Accidental Damage Warranty - Drops, Fire, Spill, Surge for purchase after 9/10/07 |
| Parts |
2 years limited |
| Labor |
2 years limited |
Introduction
Whether you're watching Blu-ray movies, gaming, or running 3D models, the Asus M70Sa-X2 notebook has you covered with its impressive feature set! With the powerful Mobility Radeon HD 3650 graphics card, 1GB of video RAM and DirectX 10 support, you get crisp movement, rapid response, and stunning 3D performance. The 17" widescreen display gives you true HD performance, so your movies, photos, and video-conferences all come through in lifelike tones. With four Altec Lansing speakers onboard, you'll get every audio nuance of your media!
It's not all fun and games with the M70Sa-X2, though! This smart notebook features a 10-key pad, to speed you through any accounting, spreadsheet, or other data entry tasks you need to tackle. The integrated 1.3 MP webcam swivels, so you can adjust the view without moving the computer to an uncomfortable typing position. Thanks to the Smart Logon facial recognition technology and AuthenTec fingerprint scanner, you can rest assured that your data will stay secure when you're away from they keyboard.
Cutting edge connection options like 802.11A/G/N WiFi, Gigabit LAN, and Bluetooth make it easy to take full advantage of your network's speed and peripherals' capabilities. With a staggering 500GB of hard drive space, you can take it all with you! The M70Sa-X2 brings you serious performance at a price much lower than you might expect.
Highlights
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Intel Notebook Processor Technology with "Genius" Rating
Rated with "Genius" (five brains), the Intel Centrino processor technology pushes the limits of mobile computing enabling you to enjoy the latest and greatest applications, extreme 3D games and HD media.
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Intel Centrino Processor Technology
The Asus M70SA-X2 is built upon the powerful Intel Centrino processor technology platform with a 2.5GHz Intel Core 2 Duo T9300 processor, Mobile Intel PM965 Express chipset and Intel Wireless WiFi Link 4965AGN adapter. High performance, great battery life and universal wireless connections are all hallmarks of this package.
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ATi Mobility Radeon HD 3650 Graphics Card
The ATi Mobility Radeon HD 3650 graphics card with 1024MB dedicated memory fully supports Microsoft DirectX 10.1, Shader Model 4.1, ATi Avivo HD Video technology and PowerPlay 7.0 for the ultimate high-definition 3D gaming and HD video experience as well as minimized power consumption.
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17-inch Full HD Display
With a maximum resolution of 1920x1200, the 17-inch widescreen display presents full HD 1080 videos with brilliant colors and stunning clarity for the ultimate visual experience.
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Built-in 1.3 Megapixel Webcam and Microphone
With an integrated webcam and microphone, video chat or record videos and share them with your family or friends!
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Integrated Fingerprint Reader
Offering both security and convenience, an integrated fingerprint reader enables automatic password management for fast, simple log-on and encrypts files and folders with a finger swipe for truly unique and reliable security.
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Quick Specs
| Brand | ASUS |
| CPU Type | Intel Core 2 Duo |
| CPU Speed | T9300(2.50GHz) |
| GPU/VPU | ATI Mobility Radeon HD 3650 |
| Memory Size | 4GB DDR2 |
| HDD | 500GB |
| Screen Size | 17.0" |
| Resolution | 1920 x 1200 |
| Optical Drive | DVD Super Multi |
| Communication | Modem, Gigabit LAN and WLAN |
| Operating System | Windows Vista Home Premium |
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Reviewed By: 0wen on 5/21/2008
Tech Level: somewhat high - Ownership: 1 week to 1 month
