Reviews of the Asus G50VT-X5
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CNET Review
The Good: Excellent CPU and GPU for the price; secondary instant-on Linux OS; separate number pad.
The Bad: Big and heavy; no Bluetooth; lights can't be completely shut off; no dedicated media controls.
The Bottom Line: The Asus G50VT-X5 offers great gaming performance for under $1,000, but it's missing some basic amenities we've come to expect, and the lightning-bolt design may not appeal to all.
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alaTest.com
Review Summary: Experts rate this product 79/100 and users 88/100. Comparing these reviews to 166610 other Laptops reviews gives this product an overall alaScore™ 91/100 = Excellent.
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No Rating
mouthshut.com
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pcadvisor.co.uk
Review Summary: The notebook comes with a backpack and two years warranty. Overall, we liked what we saw of the Asus G50V, and gaming is its only mantra. But, gaming laptops are a rare breed. They cater to a niche that likes to indulge and doesn't mind splurging more ...
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pcworld.in
Review Summary: The G50V, Asus' latest range of gaming laptops, is fully loaded with features that are a testimony to its performance. With an elegant design and black-and-orange finish, the Asus G50V resonates the style of other contemporaries such as Alienware and ...
Manufacturer: Asus
Part number: G50VT-X5
General
- Platform Technology Intel Centrino 2
- Built-in Devices Stereo speakers, Bluetooth antenna, Wireless LAN antenna
- Width 14.8 in
- Depth 10.4 in
- Height 1.6 in
- Weight 6.2 lbs
- Notebook type Mid-size laptops (6-7.5 lbs.), Gaming laptop
- Screen type Widescreen
- Wireless capabilities IEEE 802.11 n (draft), Bluetooth
Processor
- Processor Intel Core 2 Duo P8700 / 2.53 GHz
- Multi-Core processor technology Dual-Core
- 64-bit processor Yes
- Data bus speed 1066 MHz
- Chipset type Mobile Intel PM45 Express
Cache Memory
- Type L2 cache
- Cache size 3 MB
RAM
- Installed Size 4 GB
Storage Controller
- Storage controller type Serial ATA
- Storage Controller / Serial ATA Interface Serial ATA-150
Storage
- Floppy Drive None
- Hard Drive 320 GB - Serial ATA-150 - 7200 rpm
- Storage Removable None
- Hard drive type Portable
Optical Storage
- Type DVD±RW (±R DL) / DVD-RAM
Optical Storage (2nd)
- 2nd optical storage type None
Card Reader
- Card reader type 8 in 1 card reader
- Supported flash memory cards Memory Stick, MultiMediaCard, SD Memory Card, Memory Stick Duo, Memory Stick Pro
Display
- Display Type 15.4 in TFT active matrix
- Max Resolution 1680 x 1050 ( WSXGA+ )
- Widescreen Display Yes
- Features Glare, Color Shine, Zero Bright Dot
Video
- Graphics Processor / Vendor NVIDIA GeForce 9800M GS
- Video Memory 512 MB GDDR3 SDRAM
Audio
- Audio output type Sound card
- Audio output compliant standards Dolby Home Theater, High Definition Audio
- Audio Output Features Altec Lansing speakers
Notebook Camera
- Camera Type Integrated
- Sensor Resolution 2 Megapixel
Input Device(s)
- Input device type Keyboard, Touchpad
Telecom
- Modem Fax / modem - MDC
- Max transfer rate 56 Kbps
Networking
- Networking Network adapter
- Networking / Wireless LAN Supported Yes
- Data link protocol Ethernet, Fast Ethernet, Gigabit Ethernet, Bluetooth 2.1 EDR, IEEE 802.11n (draft)
- Networking standards Bluetooth 2.1, IEEE 802.11n (draft)
Expansion / Connectivity
- Expansion Slots Total (Free) Memory
- Interfaces 1 x Microphone - Input - Mini-phone 3.5 mm, 1 x Audio - SPDIF output/headphones, 1 x Display / video - VGA - 15 pin HD D-Sub (HD-15), 4 x Hi-Speed USB - 4 pin USB Type A, 1 x IEEE 1394 (FireWire), 1 x Network - Ethernet 10Base-T/100Base-TX/1000Base-T - RJ-45, 1 x Display / video - HDMI, 1 x Storage - eSATA - 7 pin external Serial ATA, 1 x Modem - Phone line - RJ-11
Miscellaneous
- Features Express Gate, Hard drive password, Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately)
Power
- Power device form factor External
- Voltage Required AC 120/230 V
Battery
- Technology 6-cell Lithium ion
- Installed Qty 1
- Battery capacity 4800 mAh
Operating System / Software
- OS Provided Microsoft Windows Vista Home Premium
- Microsoft Office Ready Includes a preinstalled image of select 2007 Microsoft Office suites. Purchase a Medialess License Kit (MLK) to activate the software.
- Software ASUS WinFlash, ASUSDVD 6-in-1, ASUS NB Probe +, ASUS SmartLogon, ASUS CopyProtect, ASUS Live Update, Adobe Reader 8.0, ASUS Power4 Phone, Nero 7 Essentials, ASUS Direct Console, Drivers & Utilities, CyberLink Power2Go 5, ASUS Power4 Gear eXtreme, ASUS Data Security Manager, Norton Internet Security 2008
Manufacturer Warranty
- Service & Support 2 years warranty
- Service & Support Details Limited warranty - 2 years, Limited warranty - Battery - 1 year
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