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Asus K70IC

Specifications

Asus K70IC
Asus K70IC (K70 Series)
Graphics adapter
NVIDIA GeForce GT 220M - 1024 MB VRAM, Core: 500 MHz, Memory: 400 MHz, DDR2, 186.78
Memory
4 GB 
, DDR2 800MHz
Display
17.30 inch 16:9, 1600 x 900 pixel, glossy: yes
Mainboard
Nvidia MCP79MX
Storage
Seagate Momentus 5400.6 ST9320325AS, 320 GB 
, 5400 rpm
Soundcard
Realtek ALC662
Connections
4 USB 2.0, 1 VGA, 1 HDMI, 2 Kensington Lock, Audio Connections: 3.5mm Headphone Output, 3.5mm Microphone Input, Card Reader: 3-in-1: SD, MMC, Memory Stick
Networking
Realtek PCIe GBE Family Controller (10/100/1000MBit/s), Atheros AR9285 Wireless Network Adapter (b/g/n = Wi-Fi 4/)
Optical drive
HL-DT-ST DVD+-RW GT10N
Size
height x width x depth (in mm): 46 x 420 x 279 ( = 1.81 x 16.54 x 10.98 in)
Battery
46 Wh Lithium-Ion
Operating System
Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium 64 Bit
Camera
Webcam: 1,3 Megapixel Camera
Additional features
Asus Smart Logon, Life Frame, CyberLink Blu-ray Disc Suite, 24 Months Warranty
Weight
3.28 kg ( = 115.7 oz / 7.23 pounds), Power Supply: 450 g ( = 15.87 oz / 0.99 pounds)

 

Pricecompare

Average Score: 79% - good
Average of 2 scores (from 1 reviews)
price: - %, performance: 84%, features: 77%, display: 74% mobility: 63%, workmanship: 81%, ergonomy: 80%, emissions: 85%

Reviews for the Asus K70IC

79% Review Asus K70IC Notebook | Notebookcheck
Big performance. The Asus K70IC is a 17 inch multimedia notebook for about 700 Euros. It gives the impression as if Asus wants to prove that it is also possible to provide an attractive design and good features in the middle price band. We have established the strengths and weaknesses of this multimedia notebook as part of our comprehensive test.
79% Test Asus K70IC Notebook
Source: Notebookcheck German DE→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 02/21/2010
Rating: Total score: 79% performance: 84% display: 74% mobility: 63% workmanship: 81% ergonomy: 80% emissions: 85%

Comment

NVIDIA GeForce GT 220M: The GeForce GT 220M is a relabeled GeForce 9600M GT for OEM laptop sellers. It is for example used in the Medion Akoya P6620 where it uses fast GDDR3 memory. The specs and features are identical to the GeForce 9600M GT.

Non demanding games should be playable with these graphics 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.


T6600: Entry level Core 2 Duo dual core processor with a small 2MB level 2 cache and without virtualization functions.» Further information can be found in our Comparison of Mobile Processsors.


17.30": 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.


3.28 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.


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.


79%: 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, 2010-03- 2 (Update: 2012-05-26)