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ASUS X83VP-A1 NoteBook Intel Core 2 Duo P8700(2.53GHz) 14.1" Wide XGA 4GB Memory DDR2 800 500GB HDD 5400rpm DVD Super Multi ATI Mobility Radeon HD 4650 - Retail
Equipped w/ powerful graphic power ATI HD4650 + Windows 7(limit 1 per customer)
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Manufacturer Limited Warranty period (parts): 2 years
Manufacturer Limited Warranty period (labor): 2 years
Tech Level: somewhat high - Ownership: 1 week to 1 month
This user purchased this item from Newegg
Pros: The specs are impressive for this price range. It is solidly built yet still reasonably light. It boots quickly, and runs cool and quiet. The display is surprisingly roomy, and is bright enough for comfy viewing even in direct sunlight. The keyboard has no flex that I can detect, and ASUS has smartly kept the letter keys full size- space is saved by reducing the size of the non-letter keys (the F's, arrows, etc). I run CPU intensive multivariate analysis and graphical analysis software, and the ASUS handles it effortlessly.
The incredible number of available connection ports and media card reading slots are incredibly handy. I downloaded a 2GB movie from a SD card in just a few seconds- I get even faster transfer rates from my USB keys.
I am not a big gamer, but I did load the most recent Civilization and was generally impressed with the graphics, loading times, etc. I also loaded the Full Office Pro Plus in maybe two minutes.
Overall, I am VERY pleased.
Cons: What the other reviewers have said.
It seems like a small thing to most, but if you are OCD about a pristine laptop, the shiny finish will drive you bonkers. Fortunately, I am not so fussy. But I've had the computer one week and it looks like I've fried bacon on it.
The trackpad and mouse are every bit as weirdly stiff as reviewers have said. The mouse buttons make a booming CLICK sound that can get irritating, and navigating through spreadsheets and cutting and pasting using the trackpad & buttons actually gave me finger fatigue. The day after the ASUS arrived I bought a USB mouse and my problems were solved.
The partition is weird- I understand why the OS has its own partition (always a good idea) but does it really need to be 250GB? I couldn't be arsed to reformat, but be aware that that's how it's set up out of the box.
The bloatware is a pain but there are great online guides to ASUS bloatware, with recommendations wrt what to keep and what to toss.
Other Thoughts: When I first started using it I thought the bottom of the screen looked washed out- to the point where I was worried it was a problem. But the screen is fine, it's just meant to be viewed from a bit more of an angle, with the screen tilted further back than on most laptops.
I was impressed enough with the laptop, ASUS, and newegg in general that I have recommended the same unit to my dad. He will be buying it from newegg as well.
One thing to watch: UPS will leave the box on your doorstep. They say they will only do this if they think the neighborhood is safe. Well, my neighborhood is friggin sketchy, I am across from a highschool, and my porch looks over an alleyway where junkies occasionally congregate. And guess what the UPS dude did. Yup, left it right there, in plain view, in a box clearly labelled NEWEGG.CA. I recommend tracking the delivery and making sure someone is home to receive it when it arrives.
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pretty dang good
Reviewed By: nightfallcub on 2/8/2010
Tech Level: average - Ownership: 1 week to 1 month
This user purchased this item from Newegg
Pros: Very beautiful, shiny case. love the blue "starfield" design
great hardware for the price, and you gotta love that Asus has a rep for being so dependable.
The screen size seems big for a 14", that's a good thing. Also, the screen is backlit and the resolution is nice. The speed is good for a 14 inch. absolutely no complaints about the graphics. What a great value! Boots with Win7 pretty fast and the Hard drive is a great size. suprisingly cool running.
Bluetooth works well, as does the wireless. the system seems very responsive
Power4Gear is a great system utilities program. very happy with it and win 7.
Webcam picture is pretty sharp compared to other laptop cams out there.
5 USB 2.0 ports, including 2 in the back, make it very convenient to place your assorted devices. also, yay for HDMI and eSATA ports! and an SD card reader!
Cons: First of all, as I said above, the case is beautiful and shiny, but FINGERPRINTS!!! hope you're not picky about this kind of thing, because smudges galore!
as other comments have indicated, the keyboard is somewhat flexible and does occasionally miss keystrokes. not a big deal, but kind of annoying. also, while we're talking about the keyboard, on the left side, the "Fn" and the "Ctrl" button are super-imposed. on most keyboards, the "Ctrl" button is the left-most key on the bottom row. on this one it's the second left-most. definitely annoying and counter-intuitive. I guess I'll have to get used to it.
the touchpad buttons are oddly stiff...like it takes more pressure than expected to push them.
this might just be me, but the optical drive is placed in a spot that I'm not used to. other laptops I've owned have had it in the near-right side...this one has it in the far left side and I keep accidentally opening it by grasping the laptop in the wrong spot. annoyi
Other Thoughts: this is a great laptop. I know it seems like I nitpicked it, but I'm actually really happy with this machine. it's got great stats for the price and a smooth running feel to it. I'm looking forward to putting some time in with this machine :)
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powerful and lightweight
Reviewed By: Tim Andersen on 2/7/2010
Tech Level: high - Ownership: 1 day to 1 week
This user purchased this item from Newegg
Pros: Lightweight, very powerful, plenty of RAM. Tons of ports! USB, firewire, VGA, eSATA, ethernet, HDMI, Flash, PCMCIA. Battery life seems to be pretty good, over 3 hours running Windows 7 on a full charge. 2 year warranty by ASUS.
Cons: 1.) I hate filling out rebate paperwork. 2.) As another reviewer mentioned, the buttons on the touchpad are a little stiff, but I normally just lightly tap the touchpad itself. 3.) It would be nice if the keyboard was backlit.
Other Thoughts: I'm used to a 13" MacBook, I bought this laptop for my wife. I'm very impressed with the hardware. When we purchased this, it was $850 with a $100 mail-in rebate. I compared laptops for about 2 weeks before I found this one, I bought it primarily because it was lightweight and powerful. I have owned several ASUS motherboards in the past and have been impressed at their quality, so I felt like they have earned my trust enough to purchase a laptop from ASUS.
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Model
Brand
ASUS
Model
X83VP-A1
General
Operating System
Windows 7 Home Premium 64-bit
CPU Type
Intel Core 2 Duo P8700 2.53G
Screen
14.1" WXGA
Memory Size
4GB
Hard Disk
500GB
Optical Drive
DVD Super Multi
Graphics Card
ATI Mobility Radeon HD 4650
Video Memory
1GB VRAM DDR3
Weight
5.5 lbs.
Other Features
30days Zero Bright Dot LCD Energy Star 4.0
CPU
CPU Type
Intel Core 2 Duo
CPU Speed
P8700(2.53GHz)
CPU FSB
1066MHz
CPU L2 Cache
3MB
Chipset
Chipset
Intel PM45
Display
Screen Size
14.1"
Wide Screen Support
Yes
Display Type
Wide XGA
Resolution
1280 x 800
Operating Systems
Operating System
Windows 7 Home Premium 64-bit
Graphics
GPU/VPU
ATI Mobility Radeon HD 4650
Video Memory
1GB VRAM DDR3
Graphic Type
Dedicated Card
Hard Drive
HDD
500GB
HDD RPM
5400rpm
Memory
Memory
4GB
Memory Speed
DDR2 800
Memory Spec
2GB x 2
Memory Type
200-Pin DDR2 SO-DIMM
Memory Slot (Total)
2
Memory Slot (Available)
0
Max Memory Supported
4GB
Optical Drive
Optical Drive Type
DVD Super Multi
Optical Drive Interface
Integrated
Communications
LAN
10/100/1000Mbps
WLAN
802.11 b/g/n Wireless LAN
Ports
USB
5
Video Port
1 x VGA, 1 x HDMI
Other port
1 x eSATA
Audio Ports
Yes
Audio
Audio
Integrated Sound card
Speaker
Internal Speakers
Input Device
Touchpad
Yes
Keyboard
Standard
Supplemental Drive
Card Reader
8-in-1 card reader, SD, MMC, MS, MS-Pro, mini SD w/ adapter, MS-Duo, MS-Pro Duo via adapter
Webcam
1.3MP
Power
Battery
6-cell lithium ion
Physical spec
Weight
5.5 lbs.
Manufacturer Warranty
Accidental Damage Warranty
1 year ASUS Accidental Damage Warranty - Drops, Fire, Spill, Surge
Reviewed By: Chorske on 2/8/2010
Tech Level: somewhat high - Ownership: 1 week to 1 month
