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Asus Zenbook U500VZ-CN032H

Specifications

Asus Zenbook U500VZ-CN032H
Asus Zenbook U500VZ-CN032H
Processor
Intel Core i7-3612QM 4 x 2.1 - 3.1 GHz (Intel Core i7)
Graphics adapter
Memory
8 GB 
Display
15.60 inch 16:9, 1920 x 1080 pixel, glossy: no
Operating System
Microsoft Windows 8 64 Bit
Weight
2.2 kg ( = 77.6 oz / 4.85 pounds) ( = 0 oz / 0 pounds)

 

Pricecompare

Average Score: 76.67% - good
Average of 3 scores (from 6 reviews)

Reviews for the Asus Zenbook U500VZ-CN032H

60% Asus Zenbook U500 review
Source: Techradar English Archive.org version
This is a beautiful and powerful laptop, but the main problem with the U500 is its price tag. At around £1,417, you're talking about a considerable premium over many other Windows 8 laptops, and it just doesn't justify the cost unless you really do need a powerful yet large portable. If you're just going to use it at home, there's no point in spending this kind of money; get a powerful desktop PC instead.
Single Review, online available, Very Short, Date: 03/06/2013
Rating: Total score: 60%
70% Asus Zenbook U500 review
Source: CNet English Archive.org version
With the Zenbook UX21, Asus showed the laptop world what you should expect from an ultrabook. The Asus Zenbook U500 packs a great, high definition screen and boasts excellent performance from within a sleek and sturdy chassis. Sadly, its lack of touchscreen means it's not the ideal machine for properly taking advantage of Windows 8, and it's extremely expensive.
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 11/27/2012
Rating: Total score: 70%

Foreign Reviews

ZOOM рекомендует: лучший "ультрабук тяжелого класса" ASUS Zenbook U500VZ
Source: Zoom RU→EN Archive.org version
Positive: Compact size; metal case; IPS-panel display; high performance; good autonomy. Negative: High price.
Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 04/22/2013
Обзор ASUS ZENBOOK Touch U500VZ: стильный и дорогой ноутбук с Windows 8
Source: Hi-Tech Mail RU→EN Archive.org version
Positive: Powerful performance; very high-quality screen and sound. Negative: Quickly scratched cover; noisy cooling system.
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 01/16/2013
Самый необычный ноутбук 15": первый взгляд на ASUS Zenbook U500
Source: Zoom RU→EN Archive.org version
Positive: Aluminum unibody; connectivity; performance. Negative: Battery life.
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 10/10/2012
100% Asus Zenbook U500VZ
Source: Dinside NO→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 11/30/2012
Rating: Total score: 100%

Comment

NVIDIA GeForce GT 650M: A mid-range GPU and the fastest GeForce GT as part of the 600M series

Modern games should be playable with these graphics cards at low settings and resolutions. Casual gamers may be happy with these cards.

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


Intel Core i7: The Intel Core i7 for laptops is based on the LG1156 Core i5/i7 CPU for desktops. The base clock speed of the CPUs is relatively low, but because of a huge Turbo mode, the cores can dynamically overclock to up to 3.2 GHz (920XM). Therefore, the CPU can be as fast as high clocked dual-core CPUs (using single threaded applications) but still offer the advantage of 4 cores. Because of the large TDP of 45 W / 55 W, the CPU is only intended for large laptops.  


3612QM: An Ivy Bridge-based quad-core processor clocked at 2.1 GHz with Turbo Boost support up to 3.1 GHz. Offers an integrated HD Graphics 4000 GPU running at 650-1100 MHz on a dual channel DDR3 memory controller. The speciality of the i7-3612QM is the low TDP of 35 Watt compared to 45 Watt of the other Ivy Bridge quad core CPUs (e.g. 3610QM).» Further information can be found in our Comparison of Mobile Processsors.


15.60":

15-inch display variants are the standard and are used for more than half of all laptops.

The reason for the popularity of mid-sized displays is that this size is reasonably easy on the eyes, often allows high resolutions and thus offers rich details on the screen, yet does not consume too much power and the devices can still be reasonably compact - simply the standard compromise.

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


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.


76.67%: 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, 2012-11-30 (Update: 2012-11-30)