Asus N71
Notebook Specifications
Notebook: Asus N71 (N71 Series)Processor: Intel Core 2 Quad Q9000
Graphics Adapter: NVIDIA GeForce GT 240M
Display: 17.3 inch, 16:9, 1600x900 pixels, glossy: yes
Weight: 3.9kg
Price: 1100 euro
Reviews for the Asus N71
Foreign Reviews
Source: HardwareLuxx
DE→ENSingle Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 05/03/2010
Rating: performance: 80% display: 60% mobility: 40% workmanship: 80%
Source: HardwareLuxx
DE→ENSingle Review, online available, Long, Date: 03/04/2010
Rating: price: 90% performance: 90% mobility: 60% workmanship: 90% ergonomy: 80%
Source: HardwareLuxx
DE→ENSingle Review, online available, Long, Date: 02/02/2010
Rating: price: 80% performance: 80% workmanship: 90% ergonomy: 90% emissions: 80%
Comment
NVIDIA GeForce GT 240M: The GeForce GT 240M is the successor of the GT 130M / 9600M and has now 48 instead of 32 shader cores. Therefore, the performance should be noticeable better. Because of the 40nm process, the TDP is still 23 Watt.
» Further information can be found in our Comparison of Mobile Graphics Cards and the corresponding Benchmark List.
Intel Core 2 Quad: Mobile version of the desktop Quad Core processor. Due to low clock rates it is not recommended for most applications.
Q9000:
Slow clocked quad core CPU (4 cores) that suffers especially in many games from the low clock speed. Therefore, not suited for games and only for highly multi threaded applications.
» Further information can be found in our Comparison of Mobile Processsors.17.3": Meanwhile the 17 inch display size is a more frequently offered standard format for desktop-replacements. The DTR-laptops can't be carried easily, need much energy but on the other side texts can be read easily and high resolutions are no problem. DTR mainly are intended for stationary usage on desks, where the weight and the energy need are unimportant.
» To find out how fine a display is, see our DPI List.
3.9 kg: This laptop is heavy below average, compared with the average of notebooks. Therefore especially desktop replacements fit in this class of weight.
Asus: ASUSTeK Computer Incorporated, a Taiwanese multinational company, produces motherboards, graphics cards, optical drives, PDAs, computer monitors, notebook computers, servers, networking products, mobile phones, computer cases, computer components, and computer cooling systems. The company's 2007 revenues reached US$6.9 billion. ASUS also produces components for other manufacturers. The Eee PC initiated the netbook boom in 2008.
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