ASUS N61JQ-X1 16-Inch Versatile Entertainment Laptop (Dark Brown)

by Asus

Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 15.4 x 10.6 x 1.5 inches ; 6.5 pounds
• Shipping Weight: 9.4 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Shipping: Currently, item can be shipped only within the U.S.
• ASIN: B00352LQZS
• Item model number: N61JQ-X1
• Average Customer Review: 3.9 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (98 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #2,425 in Computers & Accessories (See Top 100 in Computers & Accessories)
• Date first available at Amazon.com: January 17, 2010

Product Description

Model: N61JQ-X1

Amazon.com Product Description

Expect an Encore

The 16-inch N61Jq-X1 is masterfully crafted to deliver premium entertainment while on the go. Featuring the powerful Intel Core i7 Quad Core processor and ATI Discrete Graphics Engine powered by Mobility Radeon HD 5730 graphics, the N61Jq-X1 redefines mobile computing with the power of a desktop inside its elegant and portable design.Now you can also enjoy the latest in graphics processing technology on-the-go with DirectX 11-enabled ATI Discrete Graphics Engine and watch your games come alive.

This multimedia powerhouse excels in entertainment with awe-inspiring HD playback on its brilliant 16-inch HD LED-backlit widescreen for a vivid entertainment experience in HD. Delight your senses with rich sound from the Altec Lansing speakers, enhanced by the unique SonicMaster design –an exclusive ASUS design that improves sound projection and quality. Plus, introduce yourself to the latest standard of USB with Superspeed USB 3.0, enabling faster transfer rates for USB 3.0-enabled peripherals – up to 10 times faster compared to USB 2.0. Enjoy your favorite HD movies, listen to hit songs, and experience the impressive visuals of the N61Jq-X1- the possibilities are virtually endless.

The N61Jq-X1 boasts 4GB DDR3 system RAM, a chiclet keyboard, a multi-touch trackpad, a high-speed wireless 802.11n connectivity, a 320GB 7200 RPM hard drive, a HDMI connectivity, a Bluetooth v2.1+EDR connectivity, a 2.0MP webcam, and plenty of other convenient features.

Key Features

• Powerful Intel Core i7-720QM processor with Turbo Boost and Hyper Threading Technologies for smart multitasking performance that adapts to your needs (Learn more)
• Color Shine 16-inch Edge-to-Edge HD LED-backlit widescreen for a vibrant and immersive cinematic experience (Learn more)
• ATI Discrete Graphics Engine (DGE) powered by Mobility Radeon HD 5730 graphics with 1GB VRAM and DirectX 11 support for the latest gaming and multimedia enjoyment (Learn more)
• Altec Lansing speakers enhanced with SRS Premium Sound produce crisp, clear audio reproduction (Learn more)
• ASUS SonicMaster design for more detailed and richer sound quality
• 320GB 7200RPM hard drive for fast, convenient storage and access to all your documents, music, videos, and photos
• 4GB of DDR3 RAM brings increased performance with Windows 7 Home Premium 64-bit pre-installed
• Multi-touch trackpad lets you intuitively navigate through web pages, documents, and pictures (Learn more)
• Chiclet keyboard with numeric keypad for increased typing precision (Learn more)
• HDMI output for easy HD video and audio connectivity to your HDTV or LCD monitors with HDMI input
• USB 3.0 Superspeed connectivity for up to 10x faster transfer speed than USB 2.0 (Learn more)
• High-speed wireless N networking (802.11 b/g/n @ 2.4GHz) with Bluetooth v2.1 + EDR (Learn more)
• Windows 7 Home Premium 64-bit for a faster and more reliable operating system (Learn more)
• ASUS Infusion Technology for scratch-resistant protection
• 2.0 megapixel webcam for video chatting with friends and family
• 1 year global warranty and 1 year Accidental Damage Warranty* (Learn more)

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Latest in Mobile Graphics Technology

The N61Jq-X1 offers you the latest in mobile graphics technology with its ATI Discrete Graphics Engine powered by Mobility Radeon HD 5730 with 1GB DDR3 VRAM. It is a powerful DirectX 11-ready graphics card that lets you enjoy the latest HD playback and gaming along with the latest graphical interface support for Windows 7. DirectX 11 brings big improvements to graphics with features that enhance realism and enable faster computing. Ready for the latest in entertainment, ASUS N61Jq lets you enjoy lifelike gaming and cinematic experience on-the-go. With its dedicated 1GB of DDR3 video memory, the DGE lets you enjoy the latest hit games while on the go.

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Premium Sound Meets Premium Visuals

Sit back and relax with premium multimedia features that make the N61Jq-X1 the ideal desktop replacement. Equipped with Altec Lansing speakers with enhanced SRS premium sound and the ASUS proprietary SonicMaster design, you’re ensured a cinematic experience when on the go. With included HDMI connectivity, this entertainment notebook turns into your personal media center when you synchronize it to an external monitor or HDTV - letting you enjoy flawless 1080p HD playback anytime, anywhere. Perfectly complementing the N61Jq-X1’s Dedicated Graphics Engine performance are its brilliant 16-inch HD LED-backlit widescreen, Super Multi DVD drive, and Video Magic software that lets you enjoy the latest blockbuster hits wherever you go. The ASUS N61Jq-X1 does not only run your demanding applications, it will also wow you with its premium entertainment features.

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Built with one of the World’s Most Intelligent Notebook Processors

Stay ahead of the curve and enjoy extreme multi-tasking with Intel’s leading-edge processor and some of today’s most powerful components. Incorporating the Intel Core i7 720QM quad-core processor, the N61Jq-X1 outperforms and outclasses other notebooks for an immersive gaming and multimedia experience. With massive memory bandwidth that delivers the ultimate in HD computing, hardcore multi-taskers will rejoice with Intel Turbo Boost Technology –accelerating performance from 1.6GHz to 2.8GHz. The N61Jq-X1 gives you all the power you need to create digital videos, 3D animation, or effortlessly play adrenaline-filled games and movies.

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Enhanced Connectivity

The N61Jq-X1 is one of the first notebooks to introduce USB 3.0 – the latest standard of USB – that far surpasses the speed of its predecessors with transfer rates up to 10 times faster. This means it takes only 20 seconds to transfer the content of one DVD (6GB) using USB 3.0, instead of 3.3 minutes with USB 2.0. The N61Jq-X1 also boasts an array of wireless features that make it simpler than ever to connect to your mobile world, including built-in high-speed wireless N (802.11 b/g/n @2.4 GHz) and Bluetooth v2.1. With high-speed wireless N, not only do you get improved range, you can explore with greatly increased transfer rates –that means quicker downloads and faster video streaming. Plus, with the latest Bluetooth support, you can effortlessly sync your Bluetooth-enabled devices.

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Head-turning Style and Intelligent Control

Protected by scratch-resistant ASUS Infusion Technology, the N61Jq-X1 will captivate you with its eye-catching aesthetic. With an Eagle-eye design, the unique-looking power-button lights up a cool indigo blue so whether you’re in light or dark areas you always know where to find it. Specialized for ease of use, the N61Jq-X1’s elegant chiclet keyboard is seamlessly built into its beautifully shaped chassis and features a numeric keypad for easy input. But, there’s more to its chiclet keyboard than just looks, its uniquely-spaced layout gives users more typing precision and effectively protects it from dust buildup. It also features a multi-touch trackpad that’s sized larger than average notebooks, allowing for remarkable control while scrolling through web pages, documents, or photo albums. You can now use two or three fingers to easily command your applications with gestures such as zooming in/out or rotating the picture.

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ASUS Makes Your Windows 7 Experience Better

Recently rated #1 in consumer reliability among Windows-based PCs by SquareTrade, and PCMag.com, ASUS gives you the peace of mind you deserve every time you start your N61Jq-X1 notebook.† ASUS worked extensively with Microsoft to develop time-saving features like FastBoot technology –reducing the time needed for startup and shutdown by up to 40% –and LocalMe –a GPS-like application. Windows 7 Home Premium makes it easy to create a home network and share all of your favorite photos, videos, and music. And, thanks to Windows 7’s enhanced power management, you can enjoy unplugged gaming longer. Click HERE to learn more about the time-saving ASUS FastBoot feature.

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ASUS 360 - 1 Year Global Warranty

Offers a level of coverage that would add hundreds of dollars to the price of competing laptops: 1 Year Global Warranty 30-Day Flawless Display Guarantee: If you discover one defective bright dot within 30 days of purchase, ASUS will replace the panel at no cost. Two-way free standard shipping 24/7 tech support

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Accidents Happen

You have extra protection when accidents happen to your ASUS notebook purchased in the US or Canada. ASUS will fix or replace your notebook for you at no charge during the first year after purchase in the event of damage from accidental spills, drops, electrical surges, or fire.* 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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What's in the Box

The entire ASUS N61Jq-X1 package contains a warranty information card, notebook, 6-cell battery pack, and AC Adapter.

ASUS N61Jq-X1 (Brown)

AC Adapter

6-cell Battery Pack

Warranty Information Card

Specifications

Operating System: Windows 7 Home Premium (64-bit)

Display: 16-inch HD LED-backlit Widescreen (1366 x 768)

CPU: Intel Core i7-720QM processor (1.60GHz Turbo-Boost to 2.8GHz Quad-Core)

Graphics: ATI Mobility Radeon HD 5730 1GB DDR3 VRAM

Wireless Data Network: 802.11 b/g/n (@ 2.4GHz) , Bluetooth v2.1+EDR

LAN: 10/100/1000 Mbps Ethernet

Memory: 4GB DDR3 (up to 8GB)

Storage: 320GB 7,200RPM hard drive

Optical Disc Drive: Super Multi DVD drive

Camera: 2.0 Megapixel

Speakers: Altec Lansing speakers with SRS premium sound

Microphone: Digital Array Microphone

Card Reader: : 1x 8-in-1 card reader (MMC/SD/Mini-SD/XD/Memory Stick/MS Pro/MS Duo/MS-Pro-Duo)

Input/Output: 1x Headphone-out jack (SPDF support), 1x Microphone-in jack, 1x Express Card 34, 1x RJ45 LAN Jack for LAN insert, 1x USB 3.0 port, 2x USB 2.0 ports, 1x E-SATA

Battery Pack: 6-Cell

Dimensions: 14.98 x 10.33 x 1.08 (W x D x H)

Weight: 6.38 lbs

Color: Brown

† Rated number 1 Windows-based PC maker in PCMag.com’s Service & Reliability Report 2009. Rate number 1 PC brand according to SquareTrade, the leading direct-to-consumer warranty company (for more information visit http://www.squaretrade.com/pages/laptop-reliability-1109/ ).

* 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. Limit 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

Enjoy true entertainment and real sound with the ASUS N61JQ-X1. Equipped with Intel’s new Core i7-720QM processor and an ATI 5730 graphics engine with 1GB DDR3 VRAM, the N61JQ-X1 brings users true-to-life images for games, movies and videos. Dedicated resonance space arrangement provides sound layering and enhanced detail. With 2.5 watt TV standard sound output and a 21cc amplifier, the N61JQ-X1 improves and balances audio reproduction across different sonic ranges, particularly for vocals and low-band bass. Together with Altec Lansing speakers supported by SRS Premium Sound, the N61JQ-X1 provides crisp, clear audio reproduction and a truly surreal audio experience while on-the-go. A multi-touch touchpad allows users to scroll, rotate, as well as zooming-in and out while surfing the web or browsing multimedia intuitively. Lastly, the sunken-hinge design of the N61JQ-X1 provides a more comfortable view by providing users with a wider and more ergonomic viewing angle. The notebook comes with a 1 year global warranty, one month zero bright dot guaranty, free two-way standard shipping, twenty-four hour tech support seven days a week, and a one year accidental damage warranty, protecting the notebook from drops, fire, spills and surge.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

62 of 66 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars In-Depth Review, March 5, 2010

By 

Dan Greenberg - See all my reviews
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Amazon Verified Purchase

This review is from: ASUS N61JQ-X1 16-Inch Versatile Entertainment Laptop (Dark Brown) (Personal Computers)

Just got this. Looked at it for a few days on [...] to get detailed specs and customer reviews before purchasing. I only bought it on amazon because the next day shipping was cheaper (about $[...]) and the computer itself was $[...] less on amazon.

Haven't pushed the pedal to the metal as far as ram, HDD, and CPU go. There is an overclocking speed (called Turbo Boost) that is automatic. With windows 7 (instaleld) the Turbo Boost app lets you see the CPU ramping up. It shows that the CPU rutinely goes up to 2.6 Ghz when opening an application (not very intensive work) so I am not sure how accurate the gadget is, but we'll see. When compared to what else is out there, this coputer has much more for your money and is actually cheaper than many laptops with less power/graphics capability/coolness. Look at the prices at Best Buy for an Core i3 laptop. They are nearly $1000 and don't have as much ram, video memory, or upgrade potential. This is a Core i7, much more powerful and is less than alot of the laptops out there. Plus, Asus has a 1 year accidental warranty. Tops!

Pros:
-Amazon said it would be Brown, mine was black when I got it. Brown is ugly anyway!

- You can create a recovery DVD to fix everything in the event you scrw something up. Also, has a bootup recovery option built in, so even if you don;t have the disks, it can be recovered.

- 1 year replacement/repair "i dropped it in a pool" warranty.

-Shipping. For the price of the computer, get the 30.00 next day. I order by 3:00PM on thursday and had the computer booted up at 3:15PM friday.

-Nice looking computer. Great sound. Great price. (You can get a lesser model without the i7 CPU from Best Buy for 999.00)

-USB 3.0 is nice touch. Cool touchpad with "gesture" recognition.

-I like the screen. The resolution is said to be a little low/poor for the machine, but I do not yet find it to be a problem. You can zoom in and out using the touchpad and gestureing, so if the icons look to big/small, you can change it up without messing with screen resolution. Basically, you can keep it in 1377x768 mode. HD screen looks good to me. Bright too.

-HDMI output! You can hook this thing up to your big ass HD flat screen.

- With Windows 7, some "gadgets" aka iphone style "apps" that can be installed to the desktop require 32bit. This computer has the 64bit Windows 7 so you have to do some playin around to get those gadgets to work. Pandora is one of those. However, you can have a applet for Pandor Radio on the desktop without needing an open internet explorer window. Cool!

- POwer saving one-touch button. NOt sure how effcient it is yet.

- So far, Windows 7 is not that bad. Yet. :)


CONS:

- A lot of "bloatware" on this baby. You have to sort throught it all and see what you like/don;t like and uninstall whatever you can live without.

- At initial boot up, 80 processes running! Ouch. 33% of RAM in use. That's over a Gig. Trim down the fat and you should be good.

-The first time I launched the "See how cool this Asus computer is" demo, I needed to lower the volume. Whn I did so, the computer locked up, blaring a annoying sound. I had to hold th epower button for 4 sec to turn off manually. Not cool. After that though, all seems cool.

- The keyboard is a little cheap, has some play to it. Go to Best BUy and type on one of their floor models to see if it is bad for you or not. Not a deal breaker for me, but kinda lame. The "full size keyboard is not true, it is laptop sized with a number padd on the right. The arrow keys (if you play games or use spreadsheets) are small and you can easily miss them and hit the 0 or control key.

- With Windows 7, some "gadgets" aka iphone style "apps" that can be installed to the desktop require 32bit. This computer has the 64bit Windows 7 so you have to do some playin around to get those gadgets to work. Pandora is one of those. However, you can have a applet for Pandor Radio on the desktop without needing an open internet explorer window. Cool!

- A lot of Asus "this and that" programs to deal with. I uninstalled half of them.

BOTTOM LINE:

Buy it. Remove what you don't like. Great deal. If you were going to spend 800, drop an extra 2 bills and get this one. If you were going to spend 1200, save you money and get yourself a case for this one once you buy it.

26 of 26 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars AWESOME LAPTOP!, March 11, 2010

By 

_Voltron_ (Midwest) - See all my reviews

Amazon Verified Purchase

This review is from: ASUS N61JQ-A1 16-Inch Versatile Entertainment Laptop (Personal Computers)

My two concerns when purchasing this laptop were:

A.) The Brown Color (it looks pretty brown and ugly in Amazon's photos)
B.) The Screen resolution of 1366 x 768

And upon receiving the product, this is what I've found

A.) While it is brown, its a VERY dark brown that appears black in most lighting conditions. Only under direct light or white light does this even resemble a brown color. It does not look like that milky chocolate brown in the Amazon photos.

B.) The screen resolution (1366 x 768) is a tough pill to swallow. The 768 vertical resolution is really hard to handle if you are used to laptops with higher screen resolutions. The amount of vertical scrolling and real estate for multiple windows opened at the same time is difficult with this resolution. This is not really a deal breaker for me because I have this connected to multiple external monitors, but if you intend to use the laptop screen as your primary display device, this screen resoultion is pretty poor. Its probably fine for watching DVDs or playing games at high settings so the native resolution can handle it, but I would have really preferred 1600 x 900.

With that said, this ASUS N61 laptop is absolutely fantastic. The build quality is excellent. Its a very solid, sturdy built machine with no flex in the display or the keyboard. It looks great with a clean polished look without all the ridiculous gaming machine graphics all over it. It has better than average sound quality and the display (aside from the screen resolution) looks great. I found the battery life to be more than acceptable because this has a quad-core processor and a 7,200 RPM drive with a fairly small battery (I dont want a big heavy battery). I'm getting a little over 2 hours, which I consider very good all things considered.

I previously owned a Sony F Series laptop with the Intel i7 processor and the Sony had EXTREMELY loud fan noise trying to keep it cool. I was scared at purchasing another i7 because I thought they were all like that, but that is not the case with this ASUS. The fan is very quiet. At idle its whisper quiet and under load it revs up but its a lot quieter than the Sony was. It also has a special power setting that keeps it quiet (perfect if you are in dead silent room and dont want to hear the fan).

The i7 is an absolute beast of a processor. I am batch processing thousands of images, analyzing about 3.2GB of data in SQL server, watching WinTV, downloading huge files via FTP, and compiling C code AT THE SAME TIME and this thing never skips a beat.

Aside from the lousy screen resolution (why its only 4 stars) I am very happy with this purchase. I am so glad I returned the Sony F Series and bought this. Great purchase.

29 of 31 people found the following review helpful:

2.0 out of 5 stars NICE SPECS PROBLEMS DON'T CALL ASUS, March 13, 2010

By 

David Willis "Davzway" (Fort McCoy, FL.) - See all my reviews
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Amazon Verified Purchase

This review is from: ASUS N61JQ-X1 16-Inch Versatile Entertainment Laptop (Dark Brown) (Personal Computers)

After a very bad experience with an Asus N10Jh-A1 and due to Asus having a good reputation for laptops- a second unit was tried, the N61Jq-X1 (A1 is same except for having 2 year warranty). Amazon has changed it's ad for this laptop since our company purchased this unit, as it does not have the TV grade, additional amplifier and cone speakers etc, which was advertised. Asus website still has these features listed, including a really nice video touting their laptop. Simply doesn't exist on N61Jq units.

Turned the laptop on for the first time, providing name /date/time, password and reached the create the System Restore DVD's (four required)part of setup. Inserted first new DVD disc and a half hour later, this laptop Blue Screened, BSOD, on SETUP. When finally back at the point of doing the Restore discs for second time, the second attempt to do Disc #1, few minutes later another error box and BSOD again. This is going well. Now on third attempt to do Disc #1 which started at 26% ?? and later, FOUR hours later, the four dvd backup discs are finished. Don't expect I could trust these discs to Restore anything. Day Two: ASUS was sent all the technical stuff (codes and information beyond my technical expertise, hoping only to provide Asus with information to fix the problem, OR be able to find out it's not repairable, information easily found using Windows 7 which I believe is the best thing Microsoft has done in some time and gasp! might even be better than XP. Four separate emails and tech numbers from Asus later, the Asus techs are still talking about SRS drivers and issues nothing to do with BSOD. Since initial setup, the unit in the past three weeks BSOD two more times while watching two movies from internet. Interesting only for having nothing to do with DVD drive in unit. The N61Jq-X1 as of yesterday is on it's way back to Amazon. Going to purchase a Sony VPC-F111FX/H or if Amazon takes forty days to credit the N61 like they did the N10, will order one directly from Sony.
<Note, clarify previous remark: Amazon is normally very good at returns and taking care of customers problems, and Amazon is a vendor our company will pay a little more to buy from Amazon due to this customer service. Everyone will have a bad day, so I wanted to be fair and temper the remark made here with additional facts. In the big universe of vendors wanting your money, you'd be hard pressed to find a company doing better by their customers than Amazon. Dillon Precision is one, they're out there, but the bar is up high.>

It is likely in the universe of all the laptops which Asus produces that a couple of 'lemons' will come from their factory. Have two big issues with ASUS, First is their Tech Service from two different laptop, our experiences with ASUS Tech department in the past six months is deplorable. Second, I have a real BIG problem when a manufacturer touts features and hardware that is NOT actually in the laptop. Go to Asus home website asutech or [...],, go to Products, to Laptops, Multimedia units, then click on N61, then click on N61Jq or any N61J code,, look at the Sound System you should have, Watch Asus video...THE SOUND SYSTEM, SPEAKERS/AMPLIFIER ETC. JUST ISN'T THERE. AMAZON IS CURRENTLY CHANGING SEVERAL WEBSITES ADS SINCE THE INFORMATION ASUS FURNISHED THEM WAS WRONG. INDEFENSIBLE TO SELL A PRODUCT WHICH FALSELY DESCRIBES THE HARDWARE THE CUSTOMER IS EXPECTING TO RECEIVE FOR HIS MONEY.

Just wanted to balance out the rave reviews,, I'm sure Asus does make some good units, the free information is always worth what it costs you. davzway/ TSRW INC

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