- Intel Core i5 2410M Processor 2.3GHz
- 8GB DDR3 RAM
- 750GB Hard Drive
- 15.6-Inch Screen, Intel GMA
- Windows 7 Home Premium (64-bit)
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Intel Core i5
* High-performance 2nd Gen Intel Core i5 processor. Offers extra power to handle today's complex software. Great for multi-tasking, too.
* Huge 8GB memory lets you run your most demanding programs.
* 750GB hard drive holds thousands of songs, photos and documents.
* Wireless-N (802.11n) for high-performance, cable-free networking. Lets you access wireless networks to share files, surf the Web and exchange email. Fully compatible with 802.11b/g as well. High-speed wired networking is supported, too.
* 15.6" diagonal LED-backlit display. LED backlighting permits a thinner and more energy-efficient screen.
* Plays and burns CDs and DVDs.
* Memory card reader for fast, easy photo transfers. Transfer your digital photos, music and other files from 5 types of memory cards.
* HDMI port lets you view videos and photos on your HDTV. (HDMI cable sold separately.)
* USB 3.0 port for transfers up to 10 times faster than USB 2.0. Fully compatible with USB 2.0 devices.
* Built-in webcam and microphone let you keep in touch with others via video and voice messaging.
* Integrated numeric keypad speeds data entry and calculations.
* Provides up to 9.25 hours of battery life on a single charge.
* Microsoft® Windows® 7 Home Premium 64-bit. The newest version of Windows makes everyday tasks simple.
* Meets Energy Star requirements.
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8 of 8 people found the following review helpful
I've had this laptop about 3 mos. For the most part I love it. It's fast, clear, thin, light, and doesn't get hot. I've had it on my lap for about 1 hour and it's fine - barely warm. Yes, the battery makes it heavier, but compared to other laptops the same size it's great. I love the full keyboard with number pad.
The mouse pad is okay - not as smooth or large as macs, but better than most PC mouse pads. I use it with a wireless mouse - they are cheap and very good these days. There's a youtube vid on this laptop and the guy comments that the dvd drive is very sensitive - I haven't used mine for burning yet. The speakers are definitely small - but I think they had to do this to get the profile so thin. If you use a laptop for music you should probably have separate speakers anyway.
The mouse pad is okay - not as smooth or large as macs, but better than most PC mouse pads. I use it with a wireless mouse - they are cheap and very good these days. There's a youtube vid on this laptop and the guy comments that the dvd drive is very sensitive - I haven't used mine for burning yet. The speakers are definitely small - but I think they had to do this to get the profile so thin. If you use a laptop for music you should probably have separate speakers anyway.
4 of 4 people found the following review helpful
The U56e is a sleek, aluminum-body unit with an excellent keyboard. Altogether very solid and attractive. Processor is fast enough and memory is more than enough. Battery is phenomenal.
But there is a serious flaw with the Elan touchpad: it's very erratic and unstable. It jerks around, frequently opening apps you didn't intend to, or straying around your document. While I'd done my due diligence research on this unit before purchasing, it wasn't until I'd delved into some geek forums that I discovered others making the same complaint. Several expressed astonishment that ASUS has been letting this flaw pass for years now.
After reporting this problem to ASUS support, they instructed me to reinstall the touchpad and load BIOS default. I did this, but it didn't correct the problem, which I assume is uncorrectable after reading about it in the forums. In the end, I bought an external wireless mouse.
I wish I could recommend ASUS to friends, but this mouse issue is so fundamental, I cannot do so. And it is truly jawdropping that ASUS would let this problem go on for years without intervention.
But there is a serious flaw with the Elan touchpad: it's very erratic and unstable. It jerks around, frequently opening apps you didn't intend to, or straying around your document. While I'd done my due diligence research on this unit before purchasing, it wasn't until I'd delved into some geek forums that I discovered others making the same complaint. Several expressed astonishment that ASUS has been letting this flaw pass for years now.
After reporting this problem to ASUS support, they instructed me to reinstall the touchpad and load BIOS default. I did this, but it didn't correct the problem, which I assume is uncorrectable after reading about it in the forums. In the end, I bought an external wireless mouse.
I wish I could recommend ASUS to friends, but this mouse issue is so fundamental, I cannot do so. And it is truly jawdropping that ASUS would let this problem go on for years without intervention.
3 of 3 people found the following review helpful
I have had this laptop for 3 months and got it at Best Buy out of the box. Really, like the keyboard and the design of it and it has been excellent for my online courses. I have minitap and SAS software on here and it runs very smoothly. I will be adding some photoshop software to this laptop and will be using it just about every day. Would definetly buy this laptop and probably another ASUS in the future.
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