ASUS F80Q-X2AM 14.1-Inch Laptop

by Asus

Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 13.6 x 9.6 x 1.4 inches
• Shipping Weight: 12.2 pounds
• Shipping: Currently, item can be shipped only within the U.S.
• ASIN: B0022NHQAU
• Item model number: F80Q-X2AM
• Average Customer Review: 4.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #8,452 in Computers & Accessories (See Top 100 in Computers & Accessories)
• Date first available at Amazon.com: March 30, 2009

Product Description

Amazon.com Product Description

An all-around mobile computing workhorse built on the latest platform with advanced graphics solutions, the ASUS F80Q is sophisticated inside-out with robustness, state-of-the-art computing technologies and unique aesthetics.

The ASUS F80Q combines cutting-edge design with equally innovative multimedia features tailored specifically for users who desire high productivity and extensive multitasking capabilities on the move. Powered by an Intel Core 2 Duo processor T6400, F80Q has the muscle to handle your everyday tasks.

The F80Q is quintessentially practical and trendy. It is designed with Infusion styling that sets it apart from conventional notebook design, while a suite of technological advancements provides effortless mobile computing capabilities from day to day. The F80Q provides outstanding performance for work or play. ASUS Infusion Technology provides a new level of resilience for the notebook cover, resisting scratches while looking sleek.

It also has ASUS' exclusive Express Gate for instant Internet connectivity in 10 seconds¹ from a cold boot-up. Express Gate is convenient for checking your email or making Skype™ calls without the long wait of boot-up into a full operating system that could take minutes. ASUS notebooks are designed to bring convenience and simplicity into your digital life.

The F80Q notebook comes with 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 twenty-four hour tech support seven days a week plus One Year Accidental Damage Warranty** protecting the notebook from drops, fire, spills and surge. The package contains 2-year warranty card, notebook, carrying bag, and optical mouse.

Key Features

• Powered by Intel Core 2 Duo Processor T6400 for Versatile Productivity
• Infusion Technology Providing a Durable and Stylish Design
• Spill-Proof Keyboard for Added Layer of Reliability and Durability
• Built-in High-Resolution Webcam and Wireless N for Convenient Wireless Communication and Hands-Free Logon
• ASUS' Exclusive Express Gate Connects You to the Internet and Your Email in 10 Seconds¹

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Beauty Meets Practicality

The Infusion Technology is a cutting edge manufacturing process used to produce the unique F80Q designs. From the LCD cover to the palm-rest, the ASUS F80Q is draped in ASUS’ new generation Infusion styling. 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. The ASUS F80Q is not only a trusty companion on the road, it also brings both style and sophistication, whether at work or leisure.

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Spill-Proof Keyboard and Quick Recovery

Spill-proof Keyboard Accidents do happen. Thankfully, the ASUS F80Q's keyboard is protected from direct liquid exposure (under 50ml/1.6 fl. oz.) with its superior construction design and quality. You will not need to worry about the occasional drink spills. In case of liquid spillage on the keyboard, all you need is to follow simple procedures to maintain the notebook in its perfect condition. Quick Recovery with F9 Key ASUS Notebooks come pre-loaded with quick recovery system embedded in the hard drive to provide you a fast and trouble-free way to restore your system to its factory fresh settings and status. With just one press of the F9 key during the boot-up process, you can reset your system to its factory default for a clean slate of performance without the need for any Windows CD or driver CD. It is recommended that you back up your data prior to using the recovery system. The easy recovery system is only available with Windows systems.

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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. With just a press of a button, you can connect to the digital world in just 10 seconds1! 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 colleagues, friends and family wherever you may be with an integrated 1.3 megapixel webcam and built-in 802.11n wireless internet connectivity that enables ‘real-time’ video conferencing and Internet browsing. With fast and convenient 250 GB of 5,400 rpm Hard Disk Drive storage, you can quickly store and access your documents, music, videos, photos and more on the F80Q with ease. The feature rich F80Q is your ideal tool to enrich your digital life and enhance productivity.

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More Multitasking Power with Less Power Consumption

ASUS F80Q gives you the technology that increases your productivity. With the latest Intel Core 2 Duo T6400 processor 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 T6400 processor 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 processor is a workhorse in a multitasking environment and makes the most of highly threaded applications. Whether you're creating presentations, annihilating your gaming enemies, or simply kicking back and enjoying a movie, the ASUS F80Q with the new Intel Core 2 Duo T6400 processor will change the way you do everything.

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ASUS 360* -- 2 Year Global Warranty

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**

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.** 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 F80Q-X2AM

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: 14.1-inch WXGA 1280x800 LCD Display (Color-Shine/Glossy Screen Technology)

Intel Platform: Intel Core2 Duo T6400 Processor (2.0GHz)

Graphics: Intel GL40 Express Chipset (onboard graphics)

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

LAN: 10/100 Mbps Ethernet

Fax/Modem: Integrated V.92 MDC Fax/Modem

Memory: 4GB DDR2-800²

Storage: 250GB HDD (5400rpm drive)

Optical Drive: DVD Super Multi Double Layer

Camera: 1.3M Pixels with Auto-Focus

Audio: Built-in Speaker, 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 Express Card slot, 1 x Line-in jack, 1 x Microphone-in jack, 1 x Headphone-out jack, 3 x USB 2.0 ports, 1 x RJ45 LAN jack for LAN

Video Output: 1 x VGA port/Mini D-sub 15-pin for external monitor

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: 9.64 (W) x 13.60 (L) x 1.38 (H) inches

Weight: 5.27 pounds (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

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Product Description

The F80Q-X2AM provides style and functionality. The Infusion surface provides a new level of resilience, resisting scratches while looking sleek.The spill-proof keyboard is protected from direct exposure and users will no longer need to worry about the occasional drink spills. It also has ASUS exclusive "Express Gate" for instant media enjoyment in 10 seconds without booting up the notebook. The notebook comes with ASUS 360 service program with 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 plus One Year Accidental Damage Warranty protecting the notebook from drops, fire, spills and surge. The package contains 2 year warranty card, notebook, carry bag, and optical mouse.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars ASUS F80Q Sweet & Powerful, August 10, 2009

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Dennis S (Chicago, IL) - See all my reviews

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Purchased the ASUS F80Q-X2AM 14.1 inch laptop and have found it to be one sweet and powerful laptop. Fast, reliable and easy connectivity. Leaves my desktop in the smoke. Great product at a great price ($614.70).

4 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Good performance - bad speakers, July 28, 2009

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Traveller (Fort Collins, CO United States) - See all my reviews

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This review is from: ASUS F80Q-X2AM 14.1-Inch Laptop (Personal Computers)

A powerful, well constructed notebook that provides some useful new features. So far it has performed well and runs my most demanding applications with no problems. I particularly like the compactness of the 14.1 inch display and the keyboard has an excellent feel to it. Things I don't like are the poor speaker sound quality and positioning, the highly reflective display, the Vista user interface, and the lack of a true display mechanical latch. It would have been nice to have had a CF memory card reader. This product comes from Amazon with a free upgrade to Windows 7, a nice carry case and a useable optical mouse.

5.0 out of 5 stars Great Laptop, October 1, 2009

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Andrew Senske (Spokane, WA United States) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: ASUS F80Q-X2AM 14.1-Inch Laptop (Personal Computers)

After having been impressed with the ASUS EeePC 901 for the last year, I decided to buy a bigger ASUS laptop as a gift for one of my kids. I ended up getting the F80Q-X2AM because it's bigger than a netbook but it's not really big. The 14.1 inch screen and full sized keyboard are just what I was looking for. This laptop has everything you could want: DVD player, webcam, big hard drive, lots of RAM, memory card reader, wireless network card, bluetooth, decent carrying case. Good stuff. On top of that, the 2-year warranty, accidental damage protection, and spill-proof keyboard are really nice, especially for a laptop going to a young kid.

The only thing I don't like about this laptop is the operating system. Windows Vista is for the birds, and I'm not just saying that. I've had bad experiences with Vista in the past, so I'm biased negatively with respect to Vista. On the other hand, I used to work at Microsoft and I like the company a lot. But when it takes 3 hours to get connected to a wireless network, you know you're using a crummy operating sytem. Specifically, I encountered the infamous "unidentified network" problem which millions of others have likely experienced over the last couple of years with Vista. Although there's seemingly no sure fire way to fix the problem, 3 hours of persistence paid off, and now the computer can connect to wireless networks (knocking on wood). So, I'm looking forward to the free Windows 7 upgrade being offered with this unit.

The initial Vista startup/setup time was a little slow - I thought there was a problem after a couple of minutes of nothing happening on the screen, but it all worked out fine - and the automatic ASUS application installation probably took 10 or 15 minutes.

So far I really like the machine and I'm impressed with ASUS units in general.

The September 2009 rebate on this machine made it a steal. I ended up buying another one for work as a result. I hope I actually get the rebates!