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(More customer reviews)The Asus K50AF-X1 is a solid performing laptop with a very reasonable price tag. The dual core AMD processor and 4 gigs of ram make windows 7 perform well, even in the Aero environment. Additionally, the ATI dedicated video card enables this laptop to perform decently on modern games such as Left 4 Dead 2, Split/Second, etc. However, it's not a miracle machine, so bear in mind you will have to run some of these games on medium/low graphics settings. However, it certainly runs rings around any laptop using intel's onboard graphics. Burnout Paradise runs flawlessly at maximum settings with high framerate. To get any better gaming performance out of a laptop, you would have to break the $1000 barrier, possibly even going into the 1200-1500 dollar range. When I bought this laptop, it was on sale here at amazon for $550, and it has proven itself an astoundingly good deal.
Win7 boots pleasingly fast, and the install is relatively clean. It does come with some proprietary asus software loaded, but very little of it is memory resident, and what little IS is actually pretty useful, such as the on-the-fly ability to change between four power useage settings. The laptop also has the option to use facial recognition software as a login alternative (via the built-in webcam), but this is mostly just a cool convenience gimmick and adds no real security features. I am at a bit of a loss as to why Asus decided to partition the 500 gig hard drive into two logical drives, but that's a minor gripe I suppose. The built in microphone performs acceptably for voice chat. The button on the optical drive is protected by a protrusion just above and below the button, which I suppose helps prevent accidental pressing of the eject button, but it also means you pretty much have to get in there between the protrusions with a fingernail to press the button in far enough for the computer to realize you want to eject the disk.
I also don't particularly care for 16x9 aspect ratio displays (I prefer 16x10), but I suppose that's what all the laptops are going to these days.
Pros:
Very competitively priced
Good graphics performance for the price range
Decent sound for a laptop
Large hard drive
Good keyboard, with good layout
4 USB ports, two on each side
No plugs in back
Wireless N and ethernet jack both
Cons:
High reflectivity on display
High gloss case gathers fingerprints/smudges like crazy
touchpad uses "multiple finger touch" to scroll instead of having a scroll zone at the sides of the touchpad, which can be a little slow to respond
No HDMI out (does have VGA out, however)
Minor gripes:
A little annoying to push the button to eject optical drive
16x9 aspect ratio (1344x768)
Overall, I am very satisfied with this purchase.
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The New Jack-of-all-trades The 15.6-inch K50AF-X1 notebook features intelligent performance on the go with the AMD Vision Premium technologies enhancing productivity and enabling HD entertainment.The compact K50AF-X1 notebook will keep you connected longer with the exclusive intelligent ASUS Power4 Gear power management utility and delivers smart multitasking and multimedia performance powered by the AMD Turion II Dual Core Mobile M520 processor and the ATI Mobility Radeon HD 5145 graphics engine.With its brilliant 15.6-inch LED-backlit HD widescreen you can indulge yourself with crystal clear visuals and HD cinema.Plus, you get on-the-go comfort & convenience with a multi-touch trackpad and full-size chocolate style keyboard with numeric keypad for easy input. With the 64-bit version of the Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium operating system pre-installed, you'll be able to easily create a home network that lets you share all of your favorite photos, videos, and music.Windows 7 is designed for faster and more reliable performance, so your PC just works the way you want it to. Experience ASUS FastBoot Technology, the unique performance boost for Windows 7 made possible by ASUS' close partnership with Microsoft. With exclusive ASUS FastBoot Technology, this Windows 7-enabled ASUS notebook starts up in a staggering 30 seconds. The K50AF-X1 also boasts ASUS IceCool technology that keeps the keyboard and palm rest cool so you stay comfortable over long sessions.It also features 4GB DDR2 system RAM, Built-in webcam and Mic, 500GB hard drive, high-speed wireless N connectivity, and a host of other features that all add up to an incredible value for an enhanced user experience.
Key Features
AMD Turion II Dual Core Mobile M520 processor for versatile multitasking intelligent performance (Learn more)
ATI Mobility Radeon HD 5145 graphics with 512MB VRAM for an immersive multimedia experience on the go (Learn more)
Vivid 15.6-inch HD Color Shine LED-backlit widescreen (16:9) for an immersive cinematic experience (Learn more)
ASUS FastBoot technology for faster start-up (Learn more)
ASUS Power4Gear technology for smart power and battery saving on demand (Learn more)
4GB of DDR2 RAM for smooth computing with Windows 7 Home Premium 64-bit installed (Learn more)
500GBhard disk drive for convenient storage and access to all your documents and entertainment (Learn more)
Built-in 802.11n wireless connectivity & built-in webcam and microphone enables real-time video conferencing and Internet browsing (Learn more)
Full chocolate style keyboard with numeric pad for a comfortable typing experience (Learn more)
ASUS IceCool Technology for a cool-to-the-touch palm rest (Learn more)
ASUS 360: 1 year global warranty2 and ASUS ADW: 1 year accidental damage warranty3 (Learn more)
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More Multitasking Power with Less Power Consumption
Intelligent Dual Core Performance
Infusion of Beauty and Practicality
Connectivity, Communication, and Storage on the Move
ASUS Makes Your Windows 7 Experience Better
ASUS 1-Year 360 –Comprehensive Care Package Included
ASUS ADW -1 Year Accidental Damage Warranty
What's in the Box The entire ASUS K50AF-X1 package contains a warranty information card, notebook, AC Adapter, and 6-cell battery pack
K50AF-X1
AC Adapter
6-cell Battery Pack
Warranty Information Card
Specifications
Operating System: Windows 7 Home Premium (64-bit)
Display: 15.6-inch 16:9 Wide Format 1366x768 HD LED-backlit Display
CPU: AMD Turion II Dual Core Mobile M520 (2.3GHz)
Graphics: ATI Mobility Radeon HD 5145 512MB DDR2 VRAM
Wireless:802.11 b/g/n Wireless LAN
LAN:10/100/1000 Mbps Ethernet
Memory: 4GB DDR2, 2 x SODIMM Sockets
Storage: 500GB 5,400RPM hard drive
Optical Disc Drive: DVD Super Multi Double Layer Drive
Camera: 0.3 Megapixel
Audio: Built-in Azalia compliant audio chip, with 3D effect & full duplex
Speakers: Altec Lansing featuring SRS Premium Sound
Microphone: Built-in microphone
Card Reader: : 3 in 1 card reader (SD/MMC/MS)
Input/Output: 1 x Microphone-in jack, 1 x Headphone-out jack (S/PDIF) 4 x USB 2.0 ports, 1 x RJ45 LAN jack for LAN Video Output: 1 x VGA port/Mini D-sub 15-pin
Keyboard: Full size keyboard with numpad
Battery Pack: 6 Cell (2900mAh)
Dimensions: 14.82 x 9.95 x 1.39 –inches (W x D x H)
Weight: 5.73 lbs (with 6 cell battery pack)
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