ASUS N61JQ-XV1 16-Inch Versatile Entertainment Laptop (Dark Brown)

by Asus

• Intel Core i7-740QM Quad-Core Processor 1.73GHz with turbo boost up to 2.93GHz
• 4GB of DDR3 1066MHz SDRAM, 2 slots, 8GB Max; ATI HD5730 graphics with 1GB DDR3 VRAM
• 500GB Hard Drive (7200 RPM); Super Multi Optical Disk Drive; Wi-Fi 802.11 bgn
• HDMI Port; USB 3.0 port; Bluetooth; 2.0MP Webcam
• 16-Inch HD (1366x768) LED Display; Windows 7 Home Premium (64 bit) Operating System

Product Description

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Expect an Encore

The 16-inch N61Jq-XV1 is masterfully crafted to deliver premium entertainment with innovation to match. Built with an Intel Core i7-740QM quad-core processor and ATI Mobility Radeon HD 5730 graphics, redefine mobile computing with the power of an entire desktop inside a sleek and elegant portable design. This multimedia powerhouse excels in entertainment with flawless HD playback on a brilliant 16-inch HD LED-backlit widescreen. Delight your senses with rich sound from the Altec Lansing speakers enhanced for excellent on-the-go sound quality. Delivering the latest in connectivity with Super Speed USB 3.0, charge USB 3.0-enabled devices quickly and transfer files from USB storage devices to your notebook up to 10 times faster than previous generation USB 2.0 speeds.¹ Enjoy your favorite HD movies, listen to hit songs, or experience impressive visuals while playing mainstream games, with the N61Jq-XV1 the possibilities are nearly limitless.

The N61Jq-XV1 features 4GB DDR3 system memory, chiclet keyboard, 3-finger multi-touch trackpad, high-speed wireless N, 500GB 7200RPM hard drive, HDMI connectivity, Bluetooth v2.1, 2.0 megapixel webcam, and plenty of other features.

Key Features

• Vivid 16-inch HD LED-backlit widescreen for an immersive cinematic experience (Learn more)
• Intel Core i7-740QM quad-core processor with Turbo Boost Technology for smart multitasking performance that adapts to your needs (Learn more)
• ATI Mobility Radeon HD 5730 graphics with 1GB DDR3 VRAM to enable 1080p HD playback (Learn more)
• ASUS Infusion Technology for eye-catching style and scratch-resistant protection
• 500GB 7200RPM hard drive for fast, convenient storage and access to all your documents, music, videos, and photos
• Altec Lansing speakers enhanced with SRS Premium Sound roduce crisp, clear audio reproduction (Learn more)
• 3-touch multi-touch trackpad lets you intuitively navigate through Web pages, documents, and pictures
• Chiclet keyboard with numeric keypad for increased typing precision

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Sizzling Graphics

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The N61Jq-XV1 is built with ATI Mobility Radeon HD 5730 graphics card with 1GB GDDR3 VRAM and DirectX 11 support that can effortlessly handle HD playback and mainstream gaming. DirectX 11 brings big improvements to graphics with features that enhance realism and enable faster computing. With the N61Jq-XV1 and ATI GPU, take advantage of ATI PowerPlay that allows for longer battery life and doesn't compromise on performance.

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Media-centric Features

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Sit back and relax with the N61Jq-XV1's premium multimedia features that make it the ideal desktop replacement. It's equipped with Altec Lansing speakers with enhanced SRS premium sound for a cinematic experience wherever you go. With HDMI connectivity, turn this entertainment notebook into your personal media center by syncing it to an external monitor or HDTV and enjoy flawless 1080p HD playback anytime, anywhere. Plus, it has a brilliant 16-inch HD LED-backlit widescreen, and ASUS VideoMagic software that suitably complements GPU performance. ASUS VideoMagic is a 3-in-1 software package that enriches visuals with clearer images, upgrading DVD quality to 1080p HD quality, and smoother playback, increasing frame rates from 24/30 Frames Per Second (FPS) to 60/72 FPS. ASUS VideoMagic Software True Theater - Boosts DVD/ video quality to Full HD PowerDirect 7 - Powerful, simple GPU-accelerated video editing. Media Show Espresso - Media converter for multimedia devices (trial version).

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Multitasking Mastery

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The N61Jq-XV1 is brilliant at multitasking. Its Intel Core i7-740QM quad-core processor with Turbo Boost Technology automatically throttles the processor speed to whatever you're doing. Plus, it features Intel Hyper-Threading Technology for intelligently enabling all 4 cores for simultaneous 8-way multitasking. With the N61Jq-XV1, ASUS Power4Gear controls system performance to masterfully optimize it for the task at hand. With a push of a button, select the power profile that matches your need.

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Enhanced Connectivity

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The N61Jq-XV1 boasts an array of wireless connectivity and is one of the first notebooks to introduce USB 3.0—the future standard of USB. Now, it's more simple than ever to connect to your mobile world with 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 but you can also explore with increased transfer rates for quicker downloads and faster video streaming. Plus, with the latest Bluetooth support, you can effortlessly sync your Bluetooth-enabled peripherals. The N61Jq-XV1 also has new USB 3.0 ports that far surpasses the speed of its predecessor with data transfer rates up to 10 times faster.1

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Relax, ASUS Has You Covered

Ranked as the #1 most reliable PC brand by 3 independent sources², readers and editors alike choose ASUS as their trusted notebook and netbook. ASUS relentlessly strive to exceed expectations of quality to ensure you an unmatched peace of mind every time you start your PC.

It is also backed by a strong commitment with the industry's most comprehensive warranty.

1 Year ASUS Global Warranty³

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
• 2-way free standard shipping
• 24/7 tech support

1 Year Accidental Damage Warranty (ADW)³

Whether your notebook is damaged by accidental spills, drops, electrical surges, or fire, ASUS will fix it or replace it for you during the first year after purchase.

• Covers accidental drops, spills, power surges, and fire damage
• Target 3 business day turnaround time for repair / replacement; not including receiving and shipping time
• 1-way shipping (from ASUS to the user) at no additional cost
• 24/7 toll-free phone support

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What's in the Box

• N61Jq-XV1
• 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)
• Processor: Intel Core i7-740QM processor 1.6 GHz with Turbo Boost up to 2.8 GHz
• Graphics: ATI Mobility RADEON HD 5730 1GB DDR3 VRAM
• WLAN: 802.11 b/g/n (@ 2.4GHz) , Bluetooth v2.1
• LAN: 10/100/1000 Mbps Ethernet
• Memory: 4GB DDR3 (up to 8GB)
• Storage: 500GB 7,200RPM hard drive
• Optical Drive: Super Multi DVD
• Camera: 2.0 Megapixel
• Speakers: Altec Lansing speakers with SRS Premium Sound
• Microphone: Digital Array Microphone
• Card Reader: 1x 8-in- 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, 3x USB 3.0 ports, 1x E-SATA
• Battery: 6 cell
• Dimensions: 14.98 x 10.33 x 1.08 (W x D x H)
• Weight: 6.38 lbs
• Color: Brown

© 2010 ASUS Computer International. All Rights Reserved. ASUS is a registered trademark of ASUSTeK Computer. All specifications are subject to change without notice and features are only in select models. Products may not be available in all markets. Brand and product names mentioned are trademarks of their respective companies.

¹All figures theoretical values compared to USB 2.0 benchmarks for reference purposes. Actual speed depends on device and system status.
²Rated number 1 Windows-based PC maker in PCMag.com's Service & Reliability Report 2010. 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/ ). Rated number 1 reliable PC maker in Q2 2010's RESCUECOM report http://www.rescuecom.com/2010-2nd-Quarter-Computer-Reliability-Report.html
³ASUS reserves the right to exclude certain SKUs; check with your retailer to confirm coverage of specific models. Valid for notebooks purchased in the US and Canada only. Certain retailers do not participate in ADW coverage. For complete details, please visit: usa.asus.com/event/ASUS360 and adw.asus.com/.

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Product Description

Enjoy true entertainment and great sound with the ASUS N61JQ. Equipped with Intel's new Core i7-740QM processor and an ATI HD5730 graphics processor with 1GB DDR3 VRAM, the n61JQ brings users true-to-life images for games, movies and videos. Together with Altec Lansing speakers supported by SRS Premium Sound, the n61JQ provides crisp, clear audio reproduction and a truly enjoyable 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. The sunken-hinge design of the n61JQ provides a more comfortable view by providing users with a wider and more ergonomic viewing angle. In addition to the two standard USB ports, the n61JQ includes one USB 3.0 port, providing for faster transfers of high definition data, such as movies and videos, as well as various other large capacity file formats; and USB 3.0 charges USB-chargable devices with 900mA,faster than the 500mA of current USB 2.0. The notebook comes with the ASUS 360 service program that includes 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.

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

45 of 47 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars More Bang for Your Buck November 7, 2010

By TechGeek

Amazon Verified Purchase

There wasn't many reviews out there about this system so i decided to leave one. A laptop with i7 OMG! This is just a note: Most of the software pre-installed on this system are 64-bit versions so if your wondering why some of the same programs on your 32-bit computer have been updated or newer versions available that is why. I discovered that after i deleted some of them and found out the 32-bit versions of the programs wouldn't work on this computer windows update would constantly give me an ERROR message trying to update the 32-bit software so I had to re-download the 64-bit versions.

PROS:

I have never owned a 64-bit computer or a laptop before and I have always bought Dell desktops in the past. After searching around for months i couldn't find a laptop with these specs and price tag as the ASUS N61JQ Laptop anywhere. Newegg.com had the same laptop at the same price however Amazon offered free 2-day shipping so i went with Amazon. I received this laptop about 3 weeks ago and i couldn't be happier with my decision. It is a powerhouse and does everything i throw at it without a hiccup. I do a lot of TV recording and commercial editing and video editing and file transfers and downloading with a little gaming thrown in there and it does all the above flawlessly. It is incredibly faster than my 32-bit XPS Dell Desktop and its in laptop form! It runs at about 50-60 degrees Celsius during normal use however i did buy a Targus cooler. I have never seen the temp over 67 C. So far i have not had any negative things to say about its performance. I found most of the bloatware pre-installed on this system somewhat useful so i only had to remove a few programs i did not need. I plan to upgrade my DVD drive to blu-ray. I recommend buying Cyberlink Power DVD 10 with this system. It makes watching dvd's or videos look amazing! but that's just personal preference. The brown color of the cover on this laptop looks black with a hint of dark dark brown. You cant tell its brownish unless you shine a light right on it. I think it looks really classy.
The 3.0 UBS port is AWESOME! Copy movies and TV shows to my external in like seconds. I did a complete back up of my ASUS primary hard rive (138GB) and it transferred everything to my external hard drive in about 5 minutes!! The 64-bit IE Browser seems to me to be considerably faster then the 32-bit browser. All of the slots are on the sides (i.e. power chord plug in, USB, Ethernet) because the screen folds to low in the back to have any there.

CONS:

Since this computer is a powerhouse the battery only lasts about 45 to 90 minutes under normal use and since the screen hangs down so low in the back I'm not sure if you can get a bigger battery for it or not. So if you don't mind having your laptop plugged in most of the time i would definitely recommend this laptop. I would consider it more of a sleek and stylish portable desktop till they make a bigger battery for it. The screen seems dull to me(compared to HD TV's) but for a HD screen on a laptop that's not really a complaint. I wish the keys were back-lit. And this isn't really a complaint about the system itself per say but I have discovered that there isn't many programs out there yet designed for 64-bit computers. Even the browsers out there are still in beta stages. Even though i would prefer 64-bit software, most of the 32-bit programs will still run on a 64-bit system. Hope this review was helpful! If anyone has any more questions feel free to ask me: [e-mail]

18 of 19 people found the following review helpful

4.0 out of 5 stars Good performing laptop October 21, 2010

A Kid's Review

Overall I am pleased with this laptop.
Pros:
Everything was delivered as expected.
Fast processor.
All hardware worked out of the box.
Cooling is very good for an i7 processor and graphics card. Does not get hot at the keyboard or wrist rest at all. Gets a little warm at the vents, but not as much as other comparable laptops.
Warranty on Asus is better than most brands.

Cons:
Keyboard is a little flexible and not as good as others that are comparable, but is sufficient.
Although there is a number pad, the zero key is shortened, which can be annoying
Sound is good, but not spectacular
As expected there is a lot of plastic, but it is solid overall
Fair amount of bloatware, but it is easy to remove.

12 of 12 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars Great Computer at a Great Price November 28, 2010

By Bigtime geek

Amazon Verified Purchase

This Asus Laptop PC is a great computer all around. First, let me say, I have owned many computers over the years, and I work at a help desk and previously worked as a Computer Technician at a major retailer. This computer is the best 849.99 I've ever spent. If you're into gaming, (if not skip to next paragraph) I've been able to play World of Warcraft, Call of Duty Black OPS, Team Fortress 2, and more, with Maximum resolution, with no lag. In fact, it outperforms my custom built desktop PC that I paid over 1000 dollars for a year ago. For more advanced tech users, my FPS is over 60 at all times on max resolution with high graphic detail. Pretty impressive I must say. HOWEVER - IF you are planning on doing any kind of gaming, buy a cooling pad. Though I haven't seen performance suffer yet, this thing gets REALLY hot, REALLY fast, especially if you're gaming.

In other notes, this computer is ridiculously fast. On other computers, Id restart the computer, usually go and come back 30 seconds to 3 minutes later. With this laptop, I barely even have enough time to get out of my seat before its already back into windows after a restart. Multitasking is great, It has done everything I have asked it to do with ease. Style wise its pretty nice, the keyboard is comfortable and it has a full numpad, although the 0 is kind of hard to hit if you're used to the traditional numpad. The Bluetooth is cool especially if you're an iphone or droid user, for Iphone tethering, essentially giving you internet anywhere you go (havent done this yet but plan to). Also the webcam's quality is better than most integrated ones ive seen in the past.

Screen Resolution wise, its 1366x768 isnt bad at all. I know alot of people prefer the 1920x1080 but its truthfully comfortable with the screen resolution it has already. The screen is really nice and bright and its definition is outstanding. The speakers dont go quite as loud as I would hope, but not many laptops do.

Last, note the Hard drive is 7200 RPM. This thing really moves, and you can see a difference, and also the USB 3.0 is great too. Data transfer time is non existent.

OVerall, 5 Stars. Only thing I would suggest is to get a cooling pad and definitely a wireless mouse.