Asus U6V

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Reviews for the Asus U6V

Asus - U6V Bamboo review
Source: IT Reviews Archive.org version
  When choosing a notebook computer some people put store on comparing how different machines look. Usually the choices here boil down to selecting between colour schemes, rounded versus non-rounded corners, how the status lights are implemented and what the keyboard looks like. There are plenty of twists and turns, but nothing that really makes one notebook look hugely different from the rest. If you want a notebook that looks very different and claims to have some extra environmental credentials, the U6V Bamboo might tick the boxes for you.
Leistung 80
Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 06/24/2009
Rating: price: 80%

Asus - U6V Bamboo review
Source: IT Reviews Archive.org version
  When choosing a notebook computer some people put store on comparing how different machines look. Usually the choices here boil down to selecting between colour schemes, rounded versus non-rounded corners, how the status lights are implemented and what the keyboard looks like. There are plenty of twists and turns, but nothing that really makes one notebook look hugely different from the rest. If you want a notebook that looks very different and claims to have some extra environmental credentials, the U6V Bamboo might tick the boxes for you.
Leistung 80
Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 06/24/2009
performance: 80%

80% Asus U6V review
Source: Techradar Archive.org version
The Asus U6V is a fantastic high-end ultraportable, with the power to match far larger laptops. Its screen and connectivity are also great. Only the 3-cell battery life lets it down, so consider whether this is a flaw worth accepting.
4 von 5, Mobilität mäßig, Verarbeitung gut, Leistung gut, Display gut
Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 01/21/2009
Rating: Total score: 80% performance: 80% display: 80% mobility: 60% workmanship: 80%

Asus U6V
Source: PC Authority Archive.org version
Asus’ U6V is far from lacking in features but, overall, it’s unbalanced. If you have around $2500 to spend on a top-quality ultraportable, Lenovo’s X200 is a far more convincing alternative.
Preis schlecht, Ausstattung mangelhaft
Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 01/12/2009
Rating: price: 40% features: 50%

60% ASUS "Bamboo" U6V-2P048G: not as cool as a Thundercats T-shirt
Source: APC Mag Archive.org version

The bamboo is an interesting experiment in notebook building, using a material we’d never expected to see in a laptop. Sadly, based on our expert committee of fashionistas, combined with our tinkering under the wood, the Bamboo is best left as an experiment rather than your new laptop. A select few, who absolutely must have a laptop that looks totally unlike all others, might buy the Bamboo just to be different, but for the rest of us, it’s not a very wood, errr, good buying decision.

(von 10): 6, Preis 6, Ergonomie 6, Leistung 6
Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 12/02/2008
Rating: Total score: 60% price: 60% performance: 60% ergonomy: 60%

83% Asus U6V: Ultraportable Form Meets Fashion Review
Source: PC World Archive.org version
All in all, the Asus U6V-A1 is not a bad notebook. For media, its weak speakers prevent it from being a great choice, but if you want a compact notebook that can handle everyday tasks and maybe some light gaming, the U6V makes for a fairly attractive package.
(von 100): 83, Leistung 95, Ausstattung 80
Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 11/26/2008
Rating: Total score: 83% performance: 95% features: 80%

70% Asus U6V review
Source: Tech Advisor Archive.org version
All in all, the Asus U6V-A1 is not a bad notebook. For media, its weak speakers prevent it from being a great choice, but if you want a compact notebook that can handle everyday tasks and maybe some light gaming, the U6V makes for a fairly attractive package.
3.5 von 5, Preis gut
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 11/26/2008
Rating: Total score: 70% price: 80%

80% Australian first review - ASUS U6 Bamboo (U6V-2P048G)
Source: Gadget Zone Archive.org version

They keyboard is nicely spaced with large enough keys to type on over extended periods of time.

Above the keyboard is a Power4Gear button and there’s a shortcut to the Webcam, which is built into the top of the screen. Unfortunately we found that the screen’s viewing angles are a little sub-par and the speakers aren’t the best around. They’re still ok for watching movies in bed, but not much more.
4 von 5, Leistung gut, Display mangelhaft
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 11/21/2008
Rating: Total score: 80% performance: 80% display: 50%

70% ASUS U6V
Source: Laptop Mag Archive.org version
Priced at $1,649, the ASUS U6V is a dependable and stylish ultraportable that has enough oomph to keep things running smoothly, whether you’re blowing through spreadsheets or engaged in light gaming. Although we would’ve liked more business-minded security features and a 3G connection, the U6V is a compelling option for the business traveler who wants a fashionable, well-rounded machine. Just be sure to charge that second three-cell battery or splurge for the optional nine-cell battery if you want to do work from coast to coast.
3.5 von 5, Leistung gut, Mobilität schlecht
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 09/23/2008
Rating: Total score: 70% performance: 80% mobility: 40%

80% ASUS U6V-A1 Ultraportable Laptop Computer
Source: Comp Reviews Archive.org version
The ASUS U6 ultraportable got a significant upgrade from the U6S to U6V series. Performance has improved thanks to the new Montevino platform with increased memory and storage space. The addition of an eSATA port for external storage is also a great addition. This is definitely one of the fastest ultraportables on the market.
4 von 5, Leistung gut, Mobilität mangelhaft
Single Review, online available, Very Short, Date: 09/08/2008
Rating: Total score: 80% performance: 80% mobility: 50%

80% Asus U6V-2P001E 12.1in Centrino 2 Notebook
Source: Trusted Reviews Archive.org version
It all comes down to money. If you can afford it, the £1,350 Asus U6V-2P001E probably won't disappoint. It's fairly stylish and a great performer - just keep in mind its excellent battery life (using the eight-cell) comes at the price of some of that style and portability.
(von 10): 8, Leistung 9, Ausstattung 9, Preis zufriedenstellend, Mobilität gut
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 09/04/2008
Rating: Total score: 80% price: 70% performance: 90% features: 90% mobility: 80%

Foreign Reviews

80% ASUS U6V-2P055C Bamboo
Source: Notebookjournal DE→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 01/15/2009
Rating: Total score: 80% price: 70% performance: 70% features: 50% display: 50% mobility: 50% workmanship: 50% ergonomy: 70%

85% Asus U6V in bambù
Source: PC World Italia IT→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 02/07/2009
Rating: Total score: 85% price: 80% performance: 80% workmanship: 90%

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NVIDIA GeForce 9300M GS: Compared to the 9300M G, the GS has only 8 unified shaders but a higher clock rate. Therefore, the performance should be similar according to Nvidia. Supports 
Hybrid-SLI (GeForceBoost and HybridPower) with Nvidia 9100M G and PureVideo HD (VP3).

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

» 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.

P8400:

Middle class dual core CPU with a TDP of 25 Watt. For high end gamer the performance could be not sufficient (for class 1 graphic cards).

12.10":

This range of display format is largely the upper limit for tablets and the lower limit for subnotebooks.

The advantage of subnotebooks is that the entire laptop can be small in size and therefore easily portable. The tiny display has the added advantage of requiring little power, which further improves battery life and thus mobility. The disadvantage is that reading texts is exhausting for the eyes. High resolutions, which one is used to from a standard laptop, are almost not usable.

The same applies to tablets in this size range.

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.

76.8%: This rating is not earth-shattering. This rating must actually be seen as average, since there are about as many devices with worse ratings as better ones. A purchase recommendation can only be seen with a lot of goodwill, unless it is about websites that generally rate strictly.

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

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