ASUS U6V-V1-Bamboo 12.1-Inch Laptop (2.53 GHz Intel T9400 Processor, 4 GB RAM, 320 GB Hard Drive, Nvidia 9300M GS Graphics, Vista Business)

by Asus

Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 11.7 x 8.6 x 0.9 inches
• Shipping Weight: 12.4 pounds
• Shipping: Currently, item can be shipped only within the U.S.
• ASIN: B001J6N7Z4
• Item model number: U6V-V1-Bamboo
• Average Customer Review: 3.3 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
• Date first available at Amazon.com: October 24, 2008

Product Description

Amazon.com Product Description

The ASUS U6V-B1-Bamboo ultra thin and light notebook is madeof the LCD cover and palm rest. The touch pad also has bamboo fiber patterns on it, making it feel as though youÕre scrolling and pointing on a bamboo surface. The display is LED backlit, is thinner and lighter than the traditional LCD panel and features a 1280 x 800 resolution. An optical drive is included and you will be running on Windows Vista® Business.

ASUS U6V-B1 (bamboo) notebook is made of the LCD cover and palm rest part; Ultra Thin and light notebook with LED backlight; Centrino 2. Full solution: performance: graphics power: NV9300 GS 256MB VRAM; connectivity and security: fingerprint reader, bluetooth, e-SATA, TPM; Entertainment: HDMI port, 0.3M pixel web cam. ASUS SmartLogon intelligently recognizes its rightful owner and grants access with positive facial scan. ASUS U6 notebook series is the fabulous jewel to light up any computing experience with extra sparkle that will sure to captivate all eyes. The 12.1-inch wide U6 is the luxurious digital fashion for on the go metropolitan. The beauty of the U6 is complimented with its simple and clean lines. The contour gives the notebook as structured appearance with sturdiness. The leather bound palm rest adds yet another dimension to the U6 design with a softness that personalizes the tactile computing experience. The leather further extends down the front edge of the notebook furthering the comfort zone beyond limit. From afar, the U6V« mocha sheen gives off a fashionesque effect that compliments any sophisticated metropolitan. The high-shine cover, Voile, made by a 13-step process shines with underlying shimmering fibers gets its name from the equally delicate luminous fabric. The U6 screen adopts a special LED backlight panel that is half the width of and 1/3 lighter than the traditional LCD panel.

Product Description

ASUS proudly introduces the first ECO concept notebook U6V-V1-Bamboo. The stylish and reliable machine is made with highly recyclable materials Bamboo. It is designed to embrace the nature along with the introduction of harmony sensation to the users. 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, battery, carry bag, and optical mouse.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars I love the concept, style & beauty - would love a better keyboard, May 21, 2009

By 

K. Graham "'puter packrat" (Birmingham) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: ASUS U6V-V1-Bamboo 12.1-Inch Laptop (2.53 GHz Intel T9400 Processor, 4 GB RAM, 320 GB Hard Drive, Nvidia 9300M GS Graphics, Vista Business) (Personal Computers)

I love this machine. I bought mine in Dec-January 2009. It is stylish and truly light weight but don't let that fool you, this machine can run with the big boys. I use it in place of a 17" Sager NP5793-V Extreme when I travel. The U6 allows me to play Second Life online and The Sims 2, with all the gamepacks and addins, on high settings. It also allows me to do graphic and calculation intensive presentations, spreadsheets and so on as well as the Sager, albeit trading the weight and size for a little less graphic ability. The screen is amazing, works well using little power but take a little getting used to (reminds me a little of the old style screens). I have used Asus for years as a supplier of motherboards and other computer parts and knew their quality well but was suprised at the level of quality and care in their laptops. The U6 comes with 2 years of support, 24/7 tech phone support and one month zero bright dot plus 2 way standard overnight shipping, one year of accidental coverage - all comes in the cost of the machine which is far below what most pay for the big boy names (and with Asus, I have only called once). My only complaint on Asus is the keyboards - I am a very light typer and they tend to skip keys depending on how you hold your hands on the keyboard. Tech support told me of a filter to I could download to try as a fix - otherwise I would have to give up my computer and I had just gotten it - so I went with the filter - not a big help. But having bought from all the big name firms (and gotten support and returned to all the big name firms) - This is one of the very, very, very few computer companies I recommend people to buy laptops from - and that's part of my job.

3 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Asus Bamboo Laptop 12.1", March 21, 2009

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DC Bonadeo DDS PC (Birmingham, MI United States) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: ASUS U6V-V1-Bamboo 12.1-Inch Laptop (2.53 GHz Intel T9400 Processor, 4 GB RAM, 320 GB Hard Drive, Nvidia 9300M GS Graphics, Vista Business) (Personal Computers)

A high performing and aesthetically pleasing notebook of an ideal size for portability and functionality. Not too large and not too small. The keypad mouse buttons require an unusually high amount of force. You "push" rather than "click". This is my only significant operational complaint. I get past this by using a wireless mouse. The screen is nice and bright. The unit is advertized as having a 320 GB hard drive. When I open "My Computer", it appears the hard drive is only 160 GB. I will have to investigate this. If this is true, the item did not ship as represented.

0 of 16 people found the following review helpful:

2.0 out of 5 stars confusing website!, June 29, 2009

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Macha (Vancouver Canada) - See all my reviews

This review is from: ASUS U6V-V1-Bamboo 12.1-Inch Laptop (2.53 GHz Intel T9400 Processor, 4 GB RAM, 320 GB Hard Drive, Nvidia 9300M GS Graphics, Vista Business) (Personal Computers)

So, there are Asus U6V- V1- Bamboo, V2- Bamboo and B1- Bamboo
at Amazon but Asus usa has no idea what V1, V2 and B1 stands for?!
Can anyone tell me what are the differences???