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Asus N90Sv
$1,699.00
Released July, 2009
The Pros:Full 1080p high definition display, above average quality. Fairly reserved aesthetic - not too flashy. Dual headphone outputs for watching media privately with a friend.
The Cons:High price point. Difficult to find exactly what you want - cannot be customized directly like offerings from other manufacturers. Glossy finish - cheap looking, fingerprint magnet.
The Asus N90Sv is a multimedia notebook offered by Asus designed for simple multimedia enjoyment. This notebook has several features for multimedia enjoyment such as a NVIDIA GeForce GT 130M graphics with a 1GB of VRAM, Altec Lansing speakers with SRS Premium Sound and an easy to use multimedia jog wheel.
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The 18.4" 16:9 display can output full HD 1080p resolution and has a Blu-Ray DVD combo drive and HDMI output to enjoy movies on the go or through your home theater system. The Express Gate technology gives ultra fast 8 second boot up for access to most commonly used features such as web browser, Skype, music player and email. It is powered by a 2.0-2.66 GHz Intel Core Duo, Celeron or Intel Pentium Dual Core processor, comes with 2GB of memory (expandable to 4GB) and an option of a 250GB, 320GB, or 500GB single or dual hard drives with support for up to 1 TB of space. There is a built in 1.3 megapixel webcam and built in microphone and speakers for easy self portraits or online communication. There are several built in connectivity options including 4 USB ports, an 8-in-1 card reader as well as integrated 802.11 b/g/n or 802.11b/g and Bluetooth V2.1+EDR connectivity.
Specifications
- Processor & Cache Memory:
- Intel Core2 Duo Processor T9550/P8700/P8600/P8400/P7350/T6600/T6400/T5850 : 2.66 GHz - 2.16 GHz,
- Intel Pentium Dual Core Processor T4200/T3400 : 2.16 GHz - 2 GHz,
- Intel Celeron Processor 575 : 2.0 GHz
- Operating System:
- Genuine Windows Vista Business,
- Genuine Windows Vista Home Premium,
- Genuine Windows Vista Home Basic,
- Chipset: SiS 671DX + 968
- Main Memory: DDR2 800 MHz SDRAM, 2 x SODIMM socket for expansion up to 4GB SDRAM
- Display: 18.4 Full HD (1920x1080) Color-Shine (Glare-type)
- Video Graphics & Memory: NVIDIA GeForce GT 130M, with 1GB VRAM
- Hard Drive, Dual HDD:
- 2.5" 9.5mm SATA
- 1 Terra Byte(500Gx2),5400rpm
- 640G(320Gx2),5400rpm;7200rpm
- 500G(250Gx2),5400rpm; 7200rpm
- Hard Drive, Single HDD:
- 2.5" 9.5mm SATA
- 500GB,5400rpm
- 320GB,5400rpm;7200rpm
- 250GB,5400rpm;7200rpm
- Optical Drive:
- 5.25" , 12.7mm
- DVD Super Multi
- Blu-Ray DVD Combo
- Card Reader: 8 in 1 card reader, SD,MMC,MS,MS-Pro,mini SD w/ adapter,MS-Duo,MS-Pro Duo via adapter
- Video Camera: 1.3 Mega Pixel web camera
- Fax/Modem/LAN/WLAN:
- Integrated 802.11 b/g/n or 802.11b/g
- Built-in Bluetooth V2.1+EDR (optional)
- LED Status Indicator:
- Power-on/Suspend
- Battery Charging/full/low
- Storage device access
- Capital / Scroll / Number Lock
- Wireless on status indicator
- Touchpad Lock
- Interface:
- 1 x Express card
- 1 x Microphone-in jack
- 2 x Headphone-out jack (1 with S/PDIF)
- 1 x VGA port/Mini D-sub 15-pin for external monitor
- 4 x USB 2.0 ports
- 1 x RJ45 LAN Jack for LAN insert
- 1 x HDMI
- 1 x WLAN On/Off Switch
- Hot Function Keys:
- Fn+F1 Suspend switch
- Fn+F2 WLAN switch
- Fn+F2 Bluetooth switch
- Fn+F3 Access to the E-mail
- Fn+F4 Access to the Internet
- Fn+F5 Brightness down
- Fn+F6 Brightness up
- Fn+F7 LCD on/off
- Fn+F8 LCD/CRT switch display
- Fn+F9 TouchPad Lock
- Fn+F10 Volume on/mute
- Fn+F11 Volume down
- Fn+F12 Volume up
- Fn+Num Lk: Scroll Lock on/off
- Fn+Space Power 4Gear
- Fn+C Splendid
- Fn+V: Life Frame
- Fn+(up arrw): Stop
- Fn+(down arrw): Play/Pause
- Fn+(left arrw):Skip to Previous Track
- Fn+(right arrw):Skip to Next Track
- Audio:
- Built-in speaker and microphone
- Built-in 4-way stereo speakers
- KeyBoard:
- 19mm full size 88 Key with MS Windows function keys
- Numberic Keyboard
- Battery Pack & Life: 8 cells: 4400 mAh,
- AC Adapter:
- Output: 16 V DC, 4.7 A, 90W
- Input:100-240 V AC, 50/60 Hz universal
- Dimension: 45.8 x 30.9 x 4.11~4.72 cm (W x D x H)
- Weight: 4.2 kg,
- Supplied Accessories:
- Optical Mouse
- Carrying bag
- Multimedia Software:
- ASUSDVD 6-in-1
- WinDVD8 BD
- Virus & Tool Software:
- Norton Internet Security 2009
- Adobe Acrobat Reader 8.0
- NERO 8 Essentials
- Operating System Recovery Disk
- Recovery Hard Drive Hidden Partition
- ASUS Utility:
- Asus Win flash for BIOS and Driver live Update
- ASUS CopyProtect
- ASUS SmartLogon
- ASUS Net 4 switch
- Asus Power4Gear eXtreme
- Asus Live Update
- Asus Multi-Frame
- Asus NB Probe +
- ASUS Wireless Console
- Asus Data Security Management(ADSM)
- Virtual Camera
- ASUS Splendid
- ASUS Express Gate
- Asus Screen Saver
- Green Compliance: RoHS
- Warranty & e-support:
- 2-year limited global hardware warranty
- 1-year battery pack warranty
- 30days Zero Bright Dot LCD
- On-line problem resolution through web interface (BIOS, Driver update)
- OS (Microsoft Windows Vista) install/uninstall consultation
- Bundled software install/uninstall consultation
- ASUS software supporting
User Reviews (3)
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full 1080p high definition display, above average quality
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fairly reserved aesthetic - not too flashy
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dual headphone outputs for watching media privately with a friend
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quality Nvidia graphics - ideal for media playback, respectable gaming performance
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solid build quality - typical of Asus laptops
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difficult to find exactly what you want - cannot be customized directly like offerings from other manufacturers
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glossy finish - cheap looking, fingerprint magnet
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not good for mobile use - very large size, heavy at almost 10 pounds!
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speakers are small and weak - poor for a media PC! Seriously lack bass and even midrange
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Given the price, video card is not top of the line it should have been.
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poor battery life of just over 2 hours
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