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Asus X72 Series

Asus X72JR-TY044VProcessor: AMD Phenom II X3 N830, AMD Phenom II X4 P920, Intel Core i3 350M, Intel Core i5 430M
Graphics Adapter: ATI Mobility Radeon HD 5470
Display: 17.00 inch, 17.30 inch
Weight: 3kg, 3.1kg, 3.3kg, 3.9kg
Price: 600, 630, 800 euro
Average Score: 75.67% - good
Average of 3 scores (from 5 reviews)
price: 80%, performance: 76%, features: 81%, display: 76%, mobility: 70%, ergonomy: 93%, emissions: 77%

 

Asus X72JR-TY019V

Specifications

Asus X72JR-TY019VNotebook: Asus X72JR-TY019V
Processor: Intel Core i5 430M
Graphics Adapter: ATI Mobility Radeon HD 5470
Display: 17.00 inch, 16:9, 1600 x 900 pixels
Weight: 3.9kg
Price: 800 euro
Links: Asus homepage
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Average Score: 90% - very good

Average of 1 scores (from 1 reviews)

 

Foreign Reviews

90% Leistungsschub
Source: TV Movie Multimedia - 4/10 German
Comparison, , Length Unknown, Date: 03/01/2010
Rating: Total score: 90% price: 80%

 

Asus X72D

Specifications

Asus X72DNotebook: Asus X72D
Processor: AMD Phenom II X3 N830
Graphics Adapter: ATI Mobility Radeon HD 5470
Display: 17.30 inch, 16:9, 1600 x 900 pixels
Weight: 3.3kg
Price: 630 euro
Links: Asus homepage
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Reviews

ASUS X72D/K72DR
Source: AnandTech English Archive.org version

To look at the ASUS X72D, you have to wonder who ASUS was gunning for with this build. The X72D seems aimed at basic users who just want decent all-around performance and an attractive if understated multimedia machine, and on that front we can say it's fairly successful. The Blu-ray reader, fast hard drive, and reasonably good screen are all signs that point to "yes" for this notebook, and with the HDMI port it can legitimately serve double duty as a media center for home users.


Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 10/25/2010
Rating: performance: 80% display: 80%

 

Asus X72DR-TY078V

Specifications

Asus X72DR-TY078VNotebook: Asus X72DR-TY078V
Processor: AMD Phenom II X4 P920
Graphics Adapter: ATI Mobility Radeon HD 5470
Display: 17.30 inch, 16:9, 1600 x 900 pixels
Weight: 3kg
Price: 800 euro
Links: Asus homepage
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Average Score: 60% - poor

Average of 1 scores (from 2 reviews)

 

Foreign Reviews

Sparbücher
Source: c't - 24/10 German
Comparison, , Long, Date: 12/01/2010
Rating: performance: 70% display: 70% mobility: 70% emissions: 80%
60% Asus X72DR-TY078V
Source: 01Net French FR→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Very Short, Date: 12/07/2010
Rating: Total score: 60%

 

Asus X72JR-TY044V

Specifications

Asus X72JR-TY044VNotebook: Asus X72JR-TY044V
Processor: Intel Core i3 350M
Graphics Adapter: ATI Mobility Radeon HD 5470
Display: 17.30 inch, 16:9, 1600 x 900 pixels
Weight: 3.1kg
Price: 600 euro
Links: Asus homepage
 Asus notebook section

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Average Score: 77% - good

Average of 1 scores (from 1 reviews)

 

Foreign Reviews

77% Asus X72JR-TY044V
Source: PC Welt German DE→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 02/11/2011
Rating: Total score: 77% performance: 77% features: 81% display: 77% mobility: 69% ergonomy: 93% emissions: 74%

 

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.

ATI Mobility Radeon HD 5470: Entry level DirectX 11 chip with GDDR5 support but only 80 shader cores. Supports Eyefinity (up to 4 monitors) and 8-ch HD audio over HDMI. Performance on par with the old GeForce 8600M GT.

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


Intel Core i5:

430M:

The Core i5-430M is a middle class dual core CPU that features only 3 MB L3 Cache (compared to the I7-640M) and clocks between 2.26-2.53 GHz (Turbo Mode). Furthermore, VT-d, trusted Execution and AES features are missing in the 430M. Thanks to Hyperthreading, 4 threads can be processed simultaneously. An integrated graphics card (Intel HD Graphics with 500-733 MHz) and a DDR3 memory controller are also included in the package.

AMD Phenom II X3:

N830: Mobile 3-core laptop processor based on the desktop Athlon II X3.

AMD Phenom II X4:

P920: Slow clocked quad core CPU for mid size laptops (due to the 25 W TDP). Single threaded applications and games suffer from the low core speed.

Intel Core i3:

350M:

The Core i3-350M is technically a Core i5-430M without the Turbo Boost overlocking feature. Therefore, it always clocks with max. 2.26 GHz (of course Speedstep is included). Thanks to Hyperthreading, 4 threads can be processed simultaneously. An integrated graphics card (GMA HD) and a DDR3 memory controller are also included in the package.

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


17.00: This display size is a standard format for desktop replacements (DTR). The DTR laptops are heavier to carry, need more power, but texts are easy to read and high resolutions are no problem. DTR are mainly intended for stationary desk use, where weight and energy hunger don't matter. In return, you enjoy the advantages of high resolutions (more details, better legibility).

» 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.

3.9 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.


75.67%: 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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Stefan Hinum, 2010-11- 4 (Update: 2012-05-26)