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(More customer reviews)I'm one of those weird users who uses his laptop for 20 different things - taking notes at conferences, as a portable scanning workstation, occasional mobility gaming, doing work on planes/trains/occasional automobiles. The only thing I don't use it for (caveat to this review) is as a primary computer / desktop replacement. Essentially I wanted a netbook, but on some serious steroids. That's exactly what this is.
The 13.3 inch screen is a perfect size. It's not matte, but it's worked fine for me in a wide variety of settings. The keyboard is a mixed bag...there's some flex (more than my previous computer, a Sony Vaio S270), but it's perfectly fine for typing long documents. Videos play back perfectly at any resolution. And I thought the touchpad is perfectly fine and have no complaints, but I'm not a multitouch user. The system doesn't get hot at all, doesn't make much noise, and does whatever I throw at it. And the battery life is superb if you do a few common-sense things like lowering the display (and honestly, in many settings it's too bright unless turned down anyway).
A few notes (these don't detract from the score, but...)
* The unit is heavier than you'd guess from the side. It means it's solidly built, but it's not a featherweight at roughly 5 lbs.
* I wish the B1 had onboard bluetooth available on the ASUS U30JC-A2B 13.3-Inch Laptop (Silver), but for a $200 price difference it's not a big deal.
* I wish this came with a 500 GB rather than a 320 GB drive, and that they didn't partition separate OS and Data partitions.
But these are minor quibbles on a great laptop. Highly recommended.
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Optimized Performance for up to 9 Hours of Mobility The sleek 13.3-inch U30Jc-XA1 has incredible features that take you far beyond standard entertainment notebooks. It's powered by the Intel Core i3 processor that's smart and fast with Intel Hyper-Threading Technology for enhanced multitasking.Plus, the U30Jc-XA1 features NVIDIA GeForce graphics with NVIDIA Optimus Technology that seamlessly switches between powerful NVIDIA graphics and Intel embedded graphics to give you smart visual performance and battery-savings when you need it. With Full HD playback capability and HDMI connectivity, you can easily connect to any HDMI-enabled HDTV and enjoy a complete cinematic experience.
Key Features
Up to 9 hours of battery life1 for long-lasting unplugged freedom (Learn more)
Intel Core i3-370M processor delivers smart multitasking performance(Learn more)
13.3-inch HD LED-backlit display for crisp visuals without compromising battery (Learn more)
NVIDIA GeForce 310M Graphics 512MB DDR3 VRAM delivers great HD entertainment performance (Learn more)
NVIDIA Optimus Technology instantly switches between powerful NVIDIA and energy-efficient Intel graphics to deliver top performance and maximum battery life for your task at hand(Learn more)
Intel WiDi HD Wireless Display technology2 makes it easy to wirelessly stream YouTube videos and Hulu TV, and watch movies in HD 720p (Learn more)
Chiclet keyboard and multi-touch trackpad lets you intuitively navigate through Web pages, documents, and pictures
Super Multi DVD drive to watch DVD films and burn CD/ DVDs of your own
1 year global warranty
30 flawless display guarantee
2-way free standard shipping
24/7 tech support
Covers accidental drops, spills, power surges, and fire damage
Target 3 business day turnaround time for repair / replacement; not including receiving and shipping time
1-way shipping (from ASUS to the user) at no additional cost
24-hour toll-free phone support
U30Jc-XA1 Notebook
AC Adapter
8-cell Battery Pack
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OperatingSystem: Windows 7 Home Premium (64-bit)
Display: 13.3-inch LED-backlit HD display (1366 x 768)
Processor: Intel Core i3-370M Processor (2.4 GHz)
Chipset: Intel HM55
Graphics: NVIDIA GeForce 310M with 512MB DDR3 VRAM + Intel HD Graphics (Optimus enabled)
WLAN: 802.11 b/g/n (@ 2.4GHz), Intel WiDi support2
LAN: 10/100/1000 Mbps Ethernet
Memory: 4GB DDR3-1066 DRAM (expandable to 4GB)
Storage: 500GB 5400RPM hard drive
Optical Drive: Super Multi DVD drive
Camera: 0.3 megapixel with security lens
Speakers: Stereo speakers
Microphone: Digital Array Microphone
Card Reader: 5-in-1 card reader (SD/MMC/MMC+/MS/XD)
Input/ Output:1 x HDMI output1 x HDMI output1 x Headphone-out jack (S/PDIF support)1 x Microphone-in jack1 x VGA port/ Mini D-sub 15-pin for external monitor1 x RJ45 LAN Jack for LAN insert3 x USB 2.0 ports
Battery: 8 cell 5600mAh battery (up to 9 hours)1
Dimensions: 13.12 x 9.52 x 0.8 ~ 1.2 –inches (W x D x H)
Weight: 4.8 lbs with 8 cell battery
Color: Black
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1 Year ASUS Global Warranty4 Offers a level of coverage that would add hundreds of dollars to the price of competing laptops:
1 Year Accidental Damage Warranty (ADW)4 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..
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