Asus M50 Series

Asus M50SV-AS030G

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Average Score: 85.75% - good

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80% ASUS M50Sv-B1 Thin and Light Notebook PC
Source: Comp Reviews Archive.org version
The ASUS M50Sv-B1 is a very strong all around thin and light notebook that performs extremely well with multimedia and 3D graphics. The downside to this is that the ASUS is a bit larger than the average thin and light notebook and also has less than average battery life.
4 von 5, Leistung gut, Mobilität schlecht
Single Review, online available, Very Short, Date: 05/27/2008
Rating: Total score: 80% performance: 80% mobility: 40%

80% Asus M50SV-AS030G laptop PC
Source: Tech Advisor Archive.org version
If you're after a portable laptop, but don't want to compromise on processing power, then the Asus M50SV-AS030G is the machine for you. Equipped with one of Intel's newest Penryn chips, the Asus M50SV-AS030G has a whopping 4GB of RAM - ensuring high performance despite its portable credentials. The Asus M50SV-AS030G is blazingly fast for a portable machine and Asus has mostly employed high spec components, but it can't always make the most of them. With an asking price of £1,149 it's a little on the high side, but it's not exorbitant when you look at what you're getting for your money.
(von 5): 4, Verarbeitung 4, Ausstattung 4, Preis/Leistung 4
Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 01/31/2008
Rating: Total score: 80% price: 80% features: 80% workmanship: 80%

83% Asus M50SV-AS030G
Source: PC Pro Archive.org version
That doesn't mean the M50SV is a poor machine, though. If you need a laptop for mostly 2D applications, it's the most powerful machine we've ever seen, and manages to combine this with a good deal of style at a reasonable price. Add the luxury of Windows Vista Ultimate, and it's an extremely attractive system. A blisteringly fast processor, strong build and stylish design make this an extremely attractive laptop.
5 von 6, Preis/Leistung zufriedenstellend, Leistung zufriedenstellend
Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 12/31/2007
Rating: Total score: 83% price: 70% performance: 70%

Foreign Reviews

Recensione Asus M50SV
Source: Notebook Italia IT→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 04/29/2008
performance: 80%

Asus M50SV
Source: PC World Italia IT→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Very Short, Date: 02/25/2008
Rating: performance: 95% workmanship: 80%

100% Asus M50SV
Source: PCM NL→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Very Short, Date: 01/11/2008
Rating: Total score: 100% performance: 80% mobility: 40%

Asus M50SA

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Average Score: 85% - good

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80% ASUS M50Sa-A1
Source: PC Mag Archive.org version
Only a couple of years ago, a typical media center laptop consisted of a 10-pound system that cost an arm and a leg and was married to an electrical outlet. This media center laptop is loaded with fast parts and up-to-date features. It's just too bad that ASUS put all its Neweggs in one basket.
4 von 5, Leistung ausgezeichnet, Preis gut
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 04/18/2008
Rating: Total score: 80% price: 80% performance: 95%

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Für Anspruchsvolle
Source: c't - 10/08
Comparison, , Long, Date: 06/01/2008
Rating: performance: 80% features: 80% display: 80% mobility: 30% ergonomy: 80%

Unterwegs ins Blaue
Source: c't - 13/08
Comparison, , Long, Date: 06/01/2008
Rating: display: 70%

90% ASUS M50SA - ATI HD 365
Source: Notebookjournal DE→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 04/10/2008
Rating: Total score: 90% price: 70% performance: 80% features: 90% display: 90% mobility: 30% workmanship: 70% ergonomy: 70% emissions: 90%

Asus M50S

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Average Score: 85% - good

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Asus M50 Multimedia out of the box
Source: Star Techcentral Archive.org version
Well, what can I say, the M50 performs well enough as a multimedia machine and the screen was good enough for its intended purpose. Gaming performance was also pretty acceptable and while you’re not going to be able to play, say Crysis on it, less demanding games like the Tomb Raider series will play just fine. I also have to say that build ­quality is very good and the bundle of software (which includes the popular Nero Burning ROM software) and accessories that come with the M50 are generous to say the least.

In fact, the only thing I found really disappointing about the M50 were its speakers — being a ­multimedia machine, I’d expected the sound system to be a tad better than it was. If you can pay the RM4,588 for the M50, then you can’t really go far wrong with it... as long as you connect it up to a pair of better speakers if you intend to use it as a portable media centre.

Leistung gut, Verarbeitung sehr gut
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 07/24/2008
Rating: performance: 80% workmanship: 90%

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85% Test Asus M50S Notebook
Source: Notebookcheck DE→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 07/29/2008
Rating: Total score: 85% performance: 87% display: 85% mobility: 67% workmanship: 88% ergonomy: 88% emissions: 87%

Asus M50VM

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Mobil & kraftvoll
Source: SFT - 10/08
Comparison, , Length Unknown, Date: 10/01/2008
performance: 80%

Recensione Asus M50Vm Pro58Vm
Source: PC World Italia IT→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 11/12/2008
Rating: price: 40% performance: 40% mobility: 50% emissions: 80%

Asus M50V

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Average Score: 84.33% - good

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84% Asus M50V Notebook im Test
Source: Magnus.de DE→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Very Short, Date: 02/12/2009
Rating: Total score: 84% price: 80% features: 80%

85% Test Asus M50V Notebook
Source: Notebookcheck DE→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 02/02/2009
Rating: Total score: 85% performance: 91% display: 78% mobility: 73% workmanship: 88% ergonomy: 86% emissions: 85%

84% Asus M50V
Source: PC Go - 2/09
Single Review, , Length Unknown, Date: 01/01/2009
Rating: Total score: 84% price: 80% features: 90% mobility: 40%

Asus M50VN

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Average Score: 77% - good

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77% Die Vielseitigen
Source: PC Magazin - 6/09
Comparison, , Long, Date: 06/01/2009
Rating: Total score: 77% price: 70%

Comment

Asus: ASUSTeK Computer Inc. is a major Taiwanese computer hardware manufacturer based in Taipei, founded in 1989. Under the Asus brand name, the company manufactures a wide range of products, including laptops, desktops, motherboards, graphics cards, monitors, smartphones and networking equipment, complete systems and PC components for end users.

Under the ROG (Republic of Gamers) brand name, ASUS manufactures gaming laptops known by gamers for their powerful specifications, dedicated graphics cards, high refresh rate displays and advanced cooling systems.

Beyond gaming, a wide range of notebooks are offered for different needs and budgets, from ultra-slim and lightweight ultrabooks to versatile 2-in-1 convertibles and budget-friendly options. In 2023, Asus had a 7% global market share of the PC market.

Customer satisfaction with ASUS notebooks concerns performance, the features, and the good price-performance ratio of ASUS notebooks. However, as with any brand, there are occasional reports of problems such as overheating, driver compatibility, or build quality issues.

Only some 3D games with very low demands are playable with these cards.

NVIDIA GeForce 9500M GS: Middle class GPU that ist about 10% faster than a similar clocked GeForce 8600M GT graphics adapter. Therefore, the card does not deliver enough performance for very high details with DirectX 10 effects of demanding games like Crysis.

ATI Mobility Radeon HD 3650: The Hd 3650 is a middle class graphics card (in 2008) and compareable to an 8600M GT GPU from Nvidia. It is fabricated in 55nm process and due to Avivo video engine the graphic card can support the processor with several video operations (HD video too).

NVIDIA GeForce 9600M GS: Slower clocked 9600M GT and therefore a bit slower and cooler. In conjunction with an 9100M the 9600M GS is able to use HybridPower to save current.

Non demanding games should be playable with these graphics cards.

NVIDIA GeForce 9650M GT: The GeForce 9650M GT is a higher clocked 9600M GT but because of the die shrink from 65nm to 55nm the current consumption stays the same. The performance of the higher clocked chip should be up to 20% faster than the 9600M GT.

» Further information can be found in our Comparison of Mobile Graphics Cards and the corresponding Benchmark List.

Intel Core 2 Duo: This is the Core Duo and Core Solo successor with a longer pipeline and 5-20% more speed without more power consumption. As an addition to the Core Duo design there exists a fourth decoder, an amplified SSE-unit and an additional arithmetical logical unit (ALU).

The Core 2 Duo for laptops is identical to the desktop Core 2 Duo processors but the notebook-processors work with lower voltages (0.95 to 1188 Volt) and a lower Frontside bus clock (1066 vs 667 MHz). The performance of equally clocked notebooks is 20-25% lower than Desktop PCs because of the lower Frontside bus clock and the slower hard disks.

T9300:

T9400:

» Further information can be found in our Comparison of Mobile Processsors.

» To find out how fine a display is, see our DPI List.

3 kg:

With this weight, a laptop is rather heavier than average. Devices in this range shine more with screen size and performance than with mobility.

3.1 kg:

A laptop with this weight is comparatively heavy and less designed for mobility than for use at the desk. Therefore, the devices tend to shine less with battery life than with a large screen and higher performance.

84.46%: This rating is slightly above average, there are somewhat more devices with worse ratings. However, clear purchase recommendations look different.

» Further information can be found in our Notebook Purchase Guide.

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