ASUS N81Vp-D2 14-Inch Brown Versatile Entertainment Laptop (Windows 7 Home Premium) Review
I've now owned this laptop for about 2 months, and here is my review.
First of all, it has a great price with the rebate for the power. HOWEVER, Asus' rebate is tricky. If you mail it in, you can either wait for 8 - 12 weeks to get your full $[...] rebate (at least the rebate applied to my time frame), or you can get your rebate rushed to you in 2 weeks for a [...]$ processing fee. Kind of weak, but that's okay I don't expect much from mail-in rebates.
This laptop is very powerful for what it is - boots up super fast, shuts down fast, and does great overall. The wireless connectivity is excellent. Here is my list of props:
-Powerful computer, handles games with high to medium high settings, processes media and videos seamlessly
-Very portable, fairly light weight
-Connectivity rocks, lots of ports
-Nice looking screen, very bright and non glossy
-Comes with Windows 7, which is vastly better than Vista
-Comes with a lot of great accessories, and the laptop bag is excellent
-Good battery life. I get about 4 hours on economy mode if I don't do anything intensive, and probably can last for 2 hours on "entertainment mode" (for a little over 1 movie or so)
-Great Asus add-on software. While I installed most of what it came with, some of the utilities are freakin' awesome!
-Excellent warranty. If you mail in the warranty card within 30 days of purchase, you get an additional 1 year accident extension on your warranty!
This laptop isn't perfect. Here are my cons:
-Keyboard doesn't keep up quite as well as I hoped! I type very fast (100+ wpm) and it often lags when I type or skips letters. Also, the keys on the left side tend to make more noise than I feel a laptop keyboard should.
-Left click and right click near the touch pad are very loud. You can hear them for miles. Awkward in the library.
-Comes loaded with typical bloatware, however the stuff you don't want isn't proprietary and can be removed easily. Made my comp run a lot faster after that!
-Control key is swapped with the function key. I have been slowly getting used to it, but it is pretty annoying initially. Stupid decision on Asus' part.
-Typical in terms of finger print magnet. I windex it pretty often because it takes them on easily.
Overall, this laptop is very deserving of the rating. I would actually give it a 4.5 out of 5, but I can't with the stars. I think some people exaggerate the ability of the battery - mine does pretty well. Of course it won't last long unplugged if you game or watch movies, but very few laptops do. The charger itself is lightweight, small, and has a very long cord which is quite convenient. This laptop is very powerful for it's weight and class.
If you are looking for the "do it all" laptop, I would recommend this. It is very balanced in terms of power, weight, battery life, and features. It surely isn't perfect, but no laptop is as far as I am concerned. For the price, it's a good purchase, and I am very pleased with mine.
ASUS N81Vp-D2 14-Inch Brown Versatile Entertainment Laptop (Windows 7 Home Premium) Feature
- 2.8GHz Intel T9600 Core 2 Duo Processor
- 4GB of DDR2 RAM, 2 slots, 4GB Max
- 320GB SATA Hard Drive (7200 RPM), DVD Super Multi Drive
- 14-Inch Widescreen HD LED LCD Display, ATI HD4650 Graphics with 1GB DDR3 VRAM
- Windows 7 Home Premium (64 bit), Bluetooth, Carry Bag and Optical Mouse Included
ASUS N81Vp-D2 14-Inch Brown Versatile Entertainment Laptop (Windows 7 Home Premium) Overview
The ASUS N81Vp is designed for multimedia prowess and mobile productivity. Powered by an Intel T9600 Core 2 Duo processor and ATI 4650 graphics with 1 GB DDR3 VRAM, the N81Vp is for those that want the most out of their laptop. Combined with Altec Lansing speakers powered by Dolby Home Theater technology to deliver equally high definition sound, the N81Vp takes multimedia entertainment to the streets effortlessly. Users can also enjoy wireless video conferencing with a built-in 1.3 megapixel webcam and microphone. In designing the N81Vp notebook, ASUS utilized cutting-edge technologies, particularly in the use of ASUS Infusion Technology to create a scratch-resistant panel that retains its sheen even after prolonged use. Boasting a streamlined exterior with shiny metal-like inlaid patterns, the N81Vp notebook delivers performance with style. ASUS notebooks come with ASUS’ 360 service program that includes a 2 year global warranty, one month zero bright dot guaranty, free two-way shipping and twenty-four hour tech support seven days a week. Plus it comes with a FREE One Year Accidental Damage Warranty protecting your notebook from drops, fire, spills and surges. The package contains 2 year warranty card, notebook, carry bag and optical mouse.
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