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Reviews of the Asus W90Vp-X1

  • 8.2

    CNET Review

    April 15, 2009

    The Good: Desktop-quality gaming performance; ample port assortment; instantly overclockable.

    The Bad: Generic OEM design; gigantic chassis; smallish keyboard compared with its size.

    The Bottom Line: The massive Asus W90Vp-X1 won't win any design awards, but its mobile gaming performance is tough to beat.

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  • 9.7

    alaTest.com

    By alaTest | November 23, 2009

    Review Summary: Experts rate this product 84/100 and users 96/100. Comparing these reviews to 166610 other Laptops reviews gives this product an overall alaScore™ 97/100 = Excellent.

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  • No Rating

    itreviews.co.uk

    Review Summary: Although not without its limitations, the W90 is an impressive and capable desktop replacement. Those looking for the best multimedia and gaming experience available need look no further than this, though for nearly a grand less we'd recommend you ...

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  • 8.0

    asia.cnet.com

    By Joshua Goldman | November 3, 2009

    Review Summary: The massive Asus W90Vp won't win any design awards, but its mobile gaming performance is tough to beat.

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  • 8.3

    notebookcheck.net

    By J. Simon Leitner | July 25, 2009

    Review Summary: The display is in its dimensions rather reminiscent of a desktop TFT screen. It certainly features a comparable stability. The large and thoroughly robustly effective hinges can limit a see-sawing of the panel. Also you have to do without a locking ...

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Manufacturer: Asus

Part number: 90N-SQXA39312B8KQL0Y

General

  • Built-in Devices Stereo speakers, Wireless LAN antenna
  • Embedded Security Fingerprint reader
  • Width 17.4 in
  • Depth 12.91 in
  • Height 2.48 in
  • Weight 11.46 lbs
  • Notebook type Gaming laptop
  • Screen type Widescreen
  • Wireless capabilities Bluetooth

Processor

  • Processor Intel Core 2 Duo T9600 / 2800 MHz
  • Multi-Core processor technology Dual-Core
  • 64-bit processor Yes
  • Data bus speed 1066 MHz
  • Chipset type Intel X38 Express

Cache Memory

  • Type L2 cache
  • Cache size 6 MB

RAM

  • Installed Size 6 GB / 6 GB (max)
  • Technology DDR II SDRAM - 800 MHz
  • RAM form factor SO DIMM 200-pin

Environmental Parameters

  • Environmental standards RoHS

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 / 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, xD-Picture Card, Memory Stick Duo, Memory Stick Pro

Display

  • Display Type 18.4 in TFT
  • Max Resolution 1920 x 1080 ( WUXGA )
  • Widescreen Display Yes
  • Features Widescreen display, Ultra Brightview Widescreen

Video

  • Multi-GPU Configuration 2 single GPU cards (CrossFire)
  • Graphics Processor / Vendor ATI Mobility Radeon HD 4870 X2
  • Video Memory 1 GB

Audio

  • Audio output type Sound card
  • Audio output compliant standards Dolby Home Theater, High Definition Audio
  • Audio Output Features Altec Lansing speakers
  • Audio Input Microphone

Notebook Camera

  • Camera Type Integrated
  • Sensor Resolution 2 Megapixel

Input Device(s)

  • Input device type Mouse, Keyboard, Touchpad, AI Touch Media
  • Features Built-in numeric keyboard

Telecom

  • Modem Fax / modem - MDC
  • Max transfer rate 56 Kbps

Networking

  • Networking Network adapter
  • Networking / Wireless LAN Supported Yes
  • Data link protocol Bluetooth 2.1 EDR, Ethernet, IEEE 802.11b, IEEE 802.11g, IEEE 802.11n
  • Networking standards Bluetooth 2.1, IEEE 802.11b, IEEE 802.11g, IEEE 802.11n

Expansion / Connectivity

  • Expansion Slots Total (Free) 3 Memory - SO DIMM 200-pin
  • 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 Modem - Phone line - RJ-11, 1 x Network - Ethernet 10Base-T/100Base-TX/1000Base-T - RJ-45, 1 x Display / video - HDMI, 1 x Remote control - Infrared, 1 x Storage - eSATA

Miscellaneous

  • Included Accessories Wireless mouse, Carrying backpack
  • Features Express Gate, System password, Hard drive password, Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately)
  • Compliant Standards RoHS

Power

  • Power device form factor External
  • Voltage Required AC 120/230 V

Battery

  • Technology 12-cell
  • Installed Qty 1
  • Battery capacity 8800 mAh

Operating System / Software

  • OS Provided Microsoft Windows Vista Home Premium 64-bit Edition
  • 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 Zoom In, ASUS Splendid, ASUS WinFlash, ASUS LifeFrame3, ASUS NB Probe +, ASUS SmartLogon, ASUS Turbo Gear, ASUS CopyProtect, ASUS Live Update, Adobe Reader 8.0, Nero 8 Essentials, CyberLink Power2Go, Drivers & Utilities, ASUS Wireless Console 2, ASUS Security Protect Manager, Norton Internet Security 2008

Manufacturer Warranty

  • Service & Support 2 years warranty
  • Service & Support Details Limited warranty - Parts and labor - 2 years, Limited warranty - Battery - 1 year

Sustainability

  • CNET Labs: Operational power consumption 86.7 Watt
  • CNET Labs: Power consumption Stand by / Sleep 3.4 Watt
  • CNET Labs: Estimated Annual Energy Cost 28.23 US Dollars

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