Asus K50IJ-C1 15.6 Inch Laptop - Black Review
I picked this box up for my inlaws to replace an aging desktop setup they had. I wasn't expecting much, but to be honest, I'm starting to think hard about picking one of these up for myself.
It's dead silent, even under load, and the battery lasts far, far longer than the "2hours 30minutes" that it displayed for four hours off power. Built in webcam is sharp and follows motion well and the screen is bright and sharp as well. The multi-touch touch pad takes a bit to get used to, but it's not a problem.
A few things that are a bit annoying:
* All the ports are on the sides of the laptop, meaning that you'll have lots of wires sticking out.
* Make sure to disable the "fancy startup" program, since it overrides things like selected backgrounds and menubar setups.
* the slick cover is a fingerprint magnet.
Those issues aside, it's very light and nicely responsive.
Asus K50IJ-C1 15.6 Inch Laptop - Black Feature
- Intel Core Two Duo T6500 Processor 2.1GHz
- 4GB DDR2 800 RAM, 1 slot, 4GB Max
- 250GB SATA Hard Drive (5400RPM), DVD SuperMulti Drive
- Windows Vista Home Premium (32-bit) Operating System
- 15.6 inch High Definition Display, 1.3 MP Webcam, Carry Bag and Optical Mouse Included
Asus K50IJ-C1 15.6 Inch Laptop - Black Overview
The ASUS K50IJ-C1 notebook is designed to provide exceptional performance and value. Boasting the muscle to provide cinematic audio and visual enjoyment, users can experience immersive entertainment anytime, anywhere in comfort and style. The ASUS K50IJ notebook sports a 15.6 inch High Definition display that provides a high contrast rate and color saturation, while an Intel® GL40 chip set provides crisp and clear visuals. Rounding out the entertainment package, Altec Lansing speakers, complemented by SRS Premium Sound technology, provide high definition audio enjoyment. The K50IJ also allows for a comfortable computing experience with the ASUS exclusive IceCool design. Intended to provide users with a comfortable mobile computing experience, IceCool Design boasts cleverly designed and positioned heat vents which keep the palm rests cool, lower than that of the average human body temperature. The K50IJ also comes with the best standard warranty package in the industry, ASUS 360 service program that includes a 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. In addition, a One Year Accidental Damage Warranty is included, protecting your notebook from drops, fire, spills and surges. The package contains 2 year warranty card, notebook, carry bag, and optical mouse.
Asus K50IJ-C1 15.6 Inch Laptop - Black Specifications
The ASUS K50IJ-C1versatile performance notebook is designed to give you a simple and enjoyable computing experience while on the move. Boasting the muscle to provide cinematic audio and visual enjoyment, users can experience immersive entertainment anytime, anywhere in comfort and style.
The K50IJ is quintessentially practical and trendy. It is designed with Infusion styling that sets it apart from conventional notebook design, while a suite of innovative technologies provides effortless mobile computing capabilities from day to day.
With its 15.6-inch HD Color-Shine Widescreen LCD and power-saving embeded Intel X4500M graphics processor, you can now bring high-definition movies and games with you on the go.
The K50IJ notebook comes with the best standard notebook warranty in the industry. While competitors only offer 1 year of warranty service, and can charge up to 0 for an additional year, ASUS notebooks not only come with a 2 Year Global Warranty, but they also include a one month zero bright dot guaranty free two-way standard overnight shipping, and 24-hour tech support seven days a week. In addition to the 2 Year Global Warranty, ASUS notebooks come with a One Year Accidental Damage Warranty** protecting the notebook from drops, fire, spills, and surge. The entire package contains a warranty card, notebook, carrying bag, and optical mouse.
Key Features
- Powered by an Intel Core2 Duo Processor T6500 for versatile productivity
- 15.6-inch HD Color Shine LCD widescreen (16:9) for immersive cinematic experience
- Enjoy the convenience of all-day computing with ASUS Super Hybrid Engine1
- ASUS Infusion Design Technology for resilient beauty and IceCool Technology for cool-to-the-touch palm rest
- 4GB of DDR2 system memory providing a smooth computing experience with Windows Vista Home Premium 32-bit2
- 2 year global warranty and 1 year accidental damage warranty*
- Free carrying bag and mouse included
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Unmatched Quality and Reliability
 | ASUS is the world leader in motherboards and graphics cards, and is the fastest growing of the top 10 notebook brands (currently number 5).*** The ASUS product portfolio includes notebooks, Eee PCs, motherboards, graphics cards, and much more. In 2008 alone, ASUS products won 3,056 distinguished awards. ASUS notebooks are renowned for their unsurpassed quality and cutting edge design. They have been recognized as the most reliable in RESCUECOM's latest consumer reliability report, and consistently win iF Gold Awards and Reddot Awards for product design excellence. Whether they are analyzing data in a 600-day space mission or helping heroes in the NRMA Helicopter Rescue Units to save lives, ASUS notebooks are trusted everywhere for critical missions. For a persistently reliable computing experience, ASUS notebooks are your best choice. |
Enjoy High Definition Entertainment On-the-Go
 | The ASUS K50IJ notebook is built from the ground up to deliver you long-lasting entertainment when you want it. The 15.6-inch widescreen display delivers true-to-life visuals so you can experience your favorite movies, games, and websites like never before, and, backed with an LED-backlit panel, you get the power-saving technology that cuts your energy consumption in half. Plus, the K50IJ boasts premium Altec Lansing speakers enhanced with SRS Premium Sound for home theatre quality acoustics wherever you want it. Discover the brilliance of on-the-go high definition, sit back and enjoy. |
Beauty Meets Practicality
 | From the LCD cover to the palm-rest, the ASUS K50IJ is draped in ASUS’ new generation Infusion Technology. The timeless design not only looks incredibly stylish, but is also particularly durable against surface abrasions and maintains its glossy surface even after long periods of use. The K50IJ also employs ASUS' new IceCool Technology which allows the keyboard and palm rest area to remain cooler than your average body temperature. This offers a more comfortable computing experience when working long hours, making K50IJ a popular notebook amongst students and business users. The ASUS K50IJ features an ergonomic keyboard with concave keys that fit the contours of your fingers and offers excellent rebounding elasticity to ease typing over long durations. K50IJ also has a numeric keypad for ease of inputting numbers for spreadsheets or calculations, making it perfect for working on-the-go. With smooth lines and sweeping curves the ASUS K50IJ brings users both style and sophistication, whether at work or leisure. |
Enjoy All-Day Computing with Extended Battery Life
 | The ASUS exclusive Super Hybrid Engine consists of the Power4 Gear Hybrid application and the Energy Processing Unit (EPU). Power4 Gear Hybrid facilitates the deployment and usage of power according to the users’ preferences in relation to the specific tasks that they need to perform, while the EPU accurately detects the users’ power requirements and makes the necessary power adjustments. By intelligently optimizing both system performance and power efficiency, the ASUS K50IJ notebook provides up to 6 hours of mobile computing.1 Think of all the extra work you can achieve with this extended battery life. |
Connectivity, Communication, and Storage On The Move
 | Connect to your friends and family wherever you may be with an integrated 1.3 megapixel webcam and built-in 802.11n wireless internet connectivity that enable ‘real-time’ video conferencing and Internet browsing. With the fast and convenient 250GB at 5,400rpm hard disk drive storage, you can quickly store and access your documents, music, videos, and photos on the K50IJ with ease. The multimedia friendly K50IJ is your ideal tool to enrich your digital life. |
More Multitasking Power with Less Power Consumption
 | ASUS K50IJ gives you the technology that increases your productivity. With the latest Intel® Core™2 Duo processor T6500 featuring Enhanced Intel SpeedStep® Technology, you'll do more and wait less. Based on the industry-leading 45nm manufacturing process technology, the Intel® Core™2 Duo processor T6500 is designed to help boost a PC’s speed and, improve energy efficiency with reduced power consumption and extended battery life. With two execution cores, the Intel® Core™2 Duo processor is a workhorse in a multitasking environment and makes the most of highly threaded applications. Whether you're creating multimedia, annihilating your gaming enemies, or simply kicking back and enjoying a movie, the ASUS K50IJ, with the new Intel® Core™2 Duo processor T6500, will change the way you do everything. |
ASUS 360* -- 2 Year Global Warranty (estimated 0 value, FREE)
 | The industry's most complete notebook care package. ASUS 360 (estimated 0 value) and the Accidental Damage Warranty (estimated 0 value) offer a level of coverage that would add hundreds of dollars to the price of competing laptops: Two year global warranty Thirty days zero bright dot guarantee Two way free overnight shipping 24/7 US-based tech support |
ASUS ADW* -- 1 Year Accidental Damage Warranty** (estimated 0 value, also FREE!)
 | Accidents happen. But when they happen to your ASUS notebook purchased in the US or Canada, you have extra protection. 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 (a 0 value!).** 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 |
Warranty
ASUS 360* (2 Years Global Warranty) + ASUS ADW* (1 Year Accidental Damage Warranty**) + Flawless Display Guaranty
ASUS K50IJ-C1 come with ASUS 360 (2 years global warranty), ADW (1 Year Accidental Damage Warranty*) and Flawless Display Guarantee. If the purchaser discovers one defective bright dot within 30 days of purchase, ASUS will replace the panel without cost to the purchaser.What's in the Box
Specifications
1Subject to system configuration and user scenario
2Due to the 32-bit operation system's limitation, only 3GB will show up with 4GB of memory. The 64-bit operating system does not have this issue.
*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. Limited 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
***According to IDC's Q4 2008 Worldwide Portable PC Shipments data.
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