Asus F50Sf-A1 16-Inch Laptop - Silver Blue

by Asus

Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 15 x 10.4 x 1.6 inches ; 6.4 pounds
• Shipping Weight: 12 pounds
• Shipping: Currently, item can be shipped only within the U.S.
• ASIN: B002FU6IR2
• Item model number: F50Sf-A1
• Average Customer Review: 3.6 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (7 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #6,980 in Computers & Accessories (See Top 100 in Computers & Accessories)
• Date first available at Amazon.com: July 19, 2009

Product Description

Amazon.com Product Description

The ASUS F50Sf combines cutting-edge design with innovative multimedia features tailored specifically for users who desire both high definition audio, visual entertainment and extensive multitasking capabilities on the move. Powered by an Intel Core2 Duo Mobile Processor P8700, its built from the ground up to deliver exceptional performance and quality.

The sleek F50Sf has been carefully designed to offer you unmatched versatility and smart mobility. In a world of tiresome, cookie-cutter designs, F50's Infusion in-mold styling breaks apart from conventional notebooks with a unique, shimmering appeal and new level of scratch-resistant protection. Plus, the F50Sf boasts a suite of innovative technologies that provide effortless mobile capabilities for your day-to-day life. With the F50Sf, you get the outstanding performance you need to effortlessly finish demanding video editing or dominate your favorite games.

Its 16-inch high definition widescreen delivers an array of bright, vibrant colors that blend together to deliver true-to-life quality, so you can enjoy your favorite movies and games like never before. Take advantage of the exclusive ASUS Super Hybrid Engine to optimize system performance or battery life at a push of a button and bring the F50Sf with you wherever you go. Supported by ASUS Discrete Graphics Engine (powered by NVIDIA GeForce GT 220M), you will be able to do more complex task with proficiency and speed and have time to enjoy a movie afterwards.

It also incorporates the exclusive ASUS Express Gate mini-operating system for instant Internet connectivity in seconds from a startup. You will discover the time-saving benefit of Express Gate as you use the F50Sf while conveniently checking your e-mail or making Skype calls without the long wait of boot-up into a full operating system. With an assortment of streamlined features, the F50Sf brings convenience and simplicity into your digital life.

The F50Sf notebook comes with the industry’s best warranty. Our standard warranty includes the highly-acclaimed ASUS 360 service program with 2 year global warranty*, one month zero bright dot guaranty (guarantees your screen is flawless), free two-way standard overnight shipping, and 24/7 tech support plus One Year Accidental Damage Warranty** protecting the notebook from drops, fire, spills, and power surges. Inside the box is a 2 year warranty card, notebook, carrying bag, and optical mouse.

Key Features

• Powered by Intel Core2 Duo Mobile Processor P8700 for Versatile Productivity
• 16-inch Widescreen HD (16:9) Color-Shine LCD Screen for Immersive Cinematic Experience
• ASUS Discrete Graphics Engine Powered by NVIDIA GeForce GT 220M GPU with 1GB of VRAM for Seamless Gaming and Multimedia Performance
• 4GB of DDR2 System Memory Providing a Smooth Computing Experience with Windows Vista Home Premium 32-bit²
• ASUS' Exclusive Express Gate Connects You to the Internet and Your Email in 10 Seconds¹

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Unmatched Quality and Reliability

ASUS is the world leader in motherboards and graphics cards, and is the fastest growing of the top 10 notebook brands (currently number 5).*** The ASUS product portfolio includes notebooks, Eee PCs, motherboards, graphics cards, and much more. In 2008 alone, ASUS products won 3,056 distinguished awards. ASUS notebooks are renowned for their unsurpassed quality and cutting edge design. They have been recognized as the most reliable in RESCUECOM's latest consumer reliability report, and consistently win iF Gold Awards and Reddot Awards for product design excellence. Whether they are analyzing data in a 600-day space mission or helping heroes in the NRMA Helicopter Rescue Units to save lives, ASUS notebooks are trusted everywhere for mission critical tasks. For a persistently reliable computing experience, ASUS notebooks are your best choice.

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Enjoy Stunning Cinematics with 16-inch High-Definition Widescreen LCD (16:9)

The ASUS F50Sf comes standard with high definition audio quality and a 16-inch (16:9 ratio) Full High Definition display for high contrast rate, brightness and color saturation providing users with visual clarity and vibrant colors like that of a top-end entertainment system. An onboard HDMI port allows users to connect their notebooks to larger external LCD displays or other HDMI-capable devices to enjoy a full cinematic experience and entertainment versatility.  All of these entertainment possibilities are supported by the ASUS Discrete Graphics Engine powered by NVIDIA GeForce GT 220M GPU with 1GB of VRAM. Loaded with 32 powerful processing cores, the latest NVIDIA GeForce GT 220M is able to edit photos and videos, playback high-definition movies and show off 3D intensive games without breaking a sweat.

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Beauty Meets Practicality

From the LCD lid to the palm-rest, the ASUS F50Sf is draped in ASUS’ new generation Infusion styling reminiscent of the famed Aurora Borealis (The Northern Lights). The timeless design not only looks incredibly beautiful, but it is particularly durable against surface abrasions and maintains its glossy surface even after long periods of use. A newly adopted ‘Chocolate’ keyboard features ergonomic concave keys that fit the contours of the users’ fingers, offering excellent rebounding elasticity to ease typing over long durations. Designed also with functionality in mind, the F50Sf's keyboard includes a dedicated numeric keypad. The full keyboard brings a sense of familiarity to users who are accustomed to conventional desktop keyboards which enable speedy numberic input. With smooth lines and sweeping curves the ASUS F50Sf brings users both style and sophistication, whether at work or leisure.

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ASUS' Exclusive Express Gate

ASUS' Exclusive Express Gate feature empowers users with the simplest usage experience. This additional mini operating system enables ultra fast boot up for access to a host of most commonly used features, including web browser, instant messenger, Skype, photo manager and music player. ASUS notebooks with Express Gate are designed to bring convenience and simplicity into your digital life.

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Connectivity, Communications and Storage On The Move

Connect to your friends and family wherever you may be with an integrated 1.3 megapixel webcam and built-in 802.11n wireless internet connectivity that enable ‘real-time’ video conferencing and Internet browsing. With fast and convenient 320GB of 7,200rpm Hard Disk Drives storage, you can quickly store and access your documents, music, videos, photos on the F50Sf with ease. The multimedia friendly F50Sf is your ideal tool to enrich your digital life.

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More Multitasking Power with Less Power Consumption

ASUS F50Sf gives you the technology that increases your productivity. With the latest Intel® Core™2 Duo Mobile Processor P8700 featuring Enhanced Intel SpeedStep® Technology, you'll do more and wait less. Based on the industry-leading 45nm manufacturing process technology, the Intel® Core™2 Duo Mobile Processor P8700 is designed to help boost a PC’s speed, improve energy efficiency with reduced power consumption and extended battery life. With two execution cores, the Intel® Core™2 Duo Mobile Processor is a workhorse in a multitasking environment and makes the most of highly threaded applications. Whether you're creating multimedia, annihilating your gaming enemies, or simply kicking back and enjoying a movie, the ASUS F50Sf with the new Intel® Core™2 Duo Mobile Processor P8700 will change the way you do everything.

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ASUS 360* -- 2 Year Global Warranty (estimated $200 value, FREE)

THE INDUSTRY'S MOST COMPLETE NOTEBOOK CARE PACKAGES ASUS 360 (estimated $200 value) and the Accidental Damage Warranty (estimated $100 value) offer a level of coverage that would add hundreds of dollars to the price of competing laptops: Two year global warranty Thirty days zero bright dot guarantee Two way free overnight shipping 24/7 US-based tech support

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ASUS ADW* -- 1 Year Accidental Damage Warranty** (estimated $100 value, also FREE!)

Accidents happen. But when they happen to your ASUS notebook purchased in the US or Canada, you have extra protection. Whether your notebook is damaged by accidental spills, drops, electrical surges, or fire, ASUS will fix it or replace it for you for one year (a $100 value!).** Warranty covering accidental drops, spills, power surges, and fire damage Target 3 business day turnaround time for repair / replacement; not including receiving and shipping time One-way shipping (from ASUS to the user) at no additional cost 24 hour toll-free phone support One incident covered per notebook

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Warranty

ASUS 360* (2 Years Global Warranty) + ASUS ADW* (1 Year Accidental Damage Warranty**) + Flawless Display Guaranty

ASUS Notebooks come with ASUS 360 (2 years global warranty), ADW (1 Year Accidental Damage Warranty*) and Flawless Display Guarantee. If the purchaser discovers one defective bright dot within 30 days of purchase, ASUS will replace the panel without cost to the purchaser.

What's in the Box

ASUS F50Sf-A1

Notebook Carrying Bag

Optical Mouse

AC Adapter

6 cell Battery Pack

Warranty Information Cards

Specifications

Operating System: Genuine Microsoft Windows Vista Home Premium 32-bit

Display: 16-inch 16:9 Wide Format 1366x768 HD LCD Display (Color-Shine/Glossy Screen Technology)

Intel Platform: Intel Core2 Duo Mobile Processor P8700 (2.53GHz)

Graphics: NVIDIA GeForce GT 220M with 1GB VRAM

Wireless: 802.11 B/G/N Wireless LAN + Built-in Bluetooth™ V2.1+EDR

LAN: 10/100/1000 Mbps Ethernet

Fax/Modem: Integrated Intel® High Definition Audio chip (Azalia) compliant MDC fax/modem

Memory: 4GB DDR2-800²

Storage: 320GB HDD (7200rpm drive)

Optical Drive: DVD Super Multi Double Layer

Camera: 1.3M Pixels with Auto-Focus

Audio: Built-in Azalia compliant audio chip, with 3D effect & full duplex (SoundBlaster Pro compatible)

Microphone Built-in microphone

Card Reader: 8 in 1 card reader, SD,MMC,MS,MS-Pro,xD,mini SD w/ adapter,MS-Duo,MS-Pro Duo via adapter

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, 1 x Express Card slot

Video Output:

1 x HDMI, 1 x VGA port/Mini D-sub 15-pin

Keyboard: 19mm full size 88 Key with MS Windows function keys

Battery Pack: 6 cells (4400mAh)

Power Supply: Output: 16 V DC, 4.7 A, 90W / Input: 100~240 V AC, 50/60 Hz universal

Dimensions: 10.43 (W) x 14.96 (L) x 1.4 (H) inches

Weight: 6.28 lbs (with 6 cell battery pack)

¹Subject to system configuration

²Due to the 32-bit operation system's limitation, only 3GB will show up with 4GB of memory. The 64-bit operating system does not have this issue.

*For notebooks purchased on or after Sept. 10, 2007. The ASUS 360 Notebook Service Program and Accidental Damage Warranty covers “ASUS” brand notebooks only, and does NOT extend to: “Built on ASUS,” “ASMobile,” “Powered by ASUS,” the Eee PC, or some other models. These retailers are currently among the companies that do NOT participate in the ASUS 360 Notebook Service Program and Accidental Damage Warranty: Best Buy, MicroCenter, and The Source by CircuitCity in Canada. Limited of one claim per notebook for Accidental Damage Warranty. ASUS reserves the right to discontinue this program and to modify the terms and conditions thereof at any time. ASUS Accidental Damage Warranty Program starts from the date of your ASUS notebook purchase, when all the requirements are met.
**One incident covered per notebook
***According to IDC's Q4 2008 Worldwide Portable PC Shipments data.

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Product Description

The ASUS F50Sf-A1 combines cutting-edge design with equally innovative multimedia features, tailored specifically for users who desire both high definition audio visual entertainment and extensive multitasking capabilities. With a 16:9 Full High Definition display and a dedicated NVIDIA GeForce GT 220M graphics card, the F50Sf provides users with visual clarity and vibrant colors like that of a top-end entertainment system. An HDMI port allows users to connect their notebooks to larger external LCD displays or other HDMI-capable devices to enjoy a full cinematic experience and entertainment versatility. An ergonomic keyboard provides users with concave keys, offering excellent rebounding elasticity to ease typing over long durations. A dedicated numeric keypad provides a sense of familiarity to users who are accustomed to conventional desktop keyboards and enables speedy number input. The F50Sf also comes with the ASUS 360 service program with a 2 year global warranty, one month zero bright dot guaranty, free two-way standard overnight shipping and twenty-four hour tech support seven days a week. In addition,a One Year Accidental Damage Warranty is included, protecting your notebook from drops, fire, spills and surges. The package contains 2 year warranty card, notebook, carry bag, and optical mouse.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

11 of 11 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Awesome Latop, September 24, 2009

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Travis Simmons (Sergeant Bluff, IA USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Asus F50Sf-A1 16-Inch Laptop - Silver Blue (Personal Computers)

I've been using Asus products for years now to build my computers so when it came time for me to purchase a laptop, I thought it was worth giving them a shot. I'm an IT major in college that has to run many virtual servers. I also game a lot so I needed it to be able to play just about anything. Well I can tell you this laptop does it all. I can multitask like no ones business. Even though it came with a good amount of bloatware, about an hour after cleaning it up it ran amazing even with vista. I'll be using the free upgrade to get windows 7 in October. In a nutshell I can play crisis, prototype, wow, you name it. Or when I'm in class I have run up to 6 servers while browsing the web, listening to music, talking on msn and googletalk. Never once Have I had a hiccup or error. I am in total love. And did I mention how beautiful this thing is? Its one of the best looking laptop I have seen with out going too over the top. The only thing I wish this had was a bigger hard drive (I'm sure I'll be upgrading that) and an eSATA port. If you're looking for a laptop that can handle just about anything and not kill your wallet then look no further. You will be more than happy with this. Asus has won me over once again.

1.0 out of 5 stars Lots of features but falls apart quickly, April 20, 2011

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J. Hartman "53x12t" (CT) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Asus F50Sf-A1 16-Inch Laptop - Silver Blue (Personal Computers)

After 18 months this laptop is completely disabled. The battery started a slow death at 8 months and died completely at 13 months and the AC adapter died at 18 months. The system started freezing at 10 months and was running Linux until the AC adapter died. There's a joke of warranty on the product but it doesn't cover the battery or charger, so a new battery will cost $149 and the AC adapter another $49. In contrast, my Dell Latitude is running fine on the original battery and charger after four years, so I won't go near an Asus product again.

2.0 out of 5 stars Cheap for a reason., April 1, 2010

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E. Kang - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Asus F50Sf-A1 16-Inch Laptop - Silver Blue (Personal Computers)

I bought my asus f50sf-a1 off of chegg less than a year ago and I am extremely frustrated with the product. The laptop went from freezing occasionally (started within the first 2 weeks) to freezing a minimum of 3 times a day, and that's on a good day. I noticed that when I use wireless networks(secured), rather than an ethernet cable, the laptop freezes a lot more frequently. Instead of 3 times a day, it would freeze 3 times an hour. This does suck, since laptops aren't meant to be limited by a ethernet.
The times that it doesn't freeze on me are quite good though. Can play most games and HD videos without any lag. In the end, I would have preferred paying a few hundred more for a reliable laptop. Most people don't seem to have a problem with their asus, making me feel as if I just happened to be unlucky enough to receive this piece of... technology.