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Asus M51SN

Specifications

Asus M51SN
Asus M51SN (M51 Series)
Graphics adapter
NVIDIA GeForce 9500M GS - 512 MB VRAM, Core: 475 MHz, Memory: 400 MHz, 7.15.11.6749
Memory
2048 MB 
, DDR2 PC5300 667 MHz, 2x 1024MB, max. 4096 MB
Display
15.40 inch 16:10, 1440 x 900 pixel, WXGA+ Color Shine Glare Type TFT, glossy: yes
Mainboard
Intel PM965
Storage
250 GB - 5400 rpm, 250 GB 
, 5400 rpm, Seagate Momentus ST9250827AS
Soundcard
Realtek ALC660
Connections
1 Express Card 54mm, 4 USB 2.0, 1 Firewire, 1 VGA, 1 DVI, 1 S-Video, 1 Modem, 1 Kensington Lock, Audio Connections: Earphones (S/PDIF), microphone, Card Reader: 8in1
Networking
Atheros L1 Gigabit Ethernet 10/100/1000Base-T (10/100/1000MBit/s), Intel Wireless WiFi Link 4965AGN (a/b/g/n = Wi-Fi 4/), Bluetooth 2.0
Optical drive
Matshita DVD-RAM UJ-861S ATA
Size
height x width x depth (in mm): 41 x 267 x 365 ( = 1.61 x 10.51 x 14.37 in)
Battery
53 Wh Lithium-Ion, 4800 mAh, 11.1V
Operating System
Microsoft Windows Vista Home Premium 32 Bit
Additional features
24 Months Warranty
Weight
2.91 kg ( = 102.65 oz / 6.42 pounds), Power Supply: 460 g ( = 16.23 oz / 1.01 pounds)
Price
1299 Euro

 

Pricecompare

Average Score: 88% - very good
Average of 6 scores (from 11 reviews)
price: 85%, performance: 92%, features: 74%, display: 75% mobility: 57%, workmanship: 72%, ergonomy: 83%, emissions: 65%

Reviews for the Asus M51SN

84% Review Asus M51SN Mutimedia Notebook | Notebookcheck
Multimedia all-rounder. A lot has changed on the notebook market since the appearance of the new graphics card series by nVIDIA. Various producers already started to sell models with the new Penryn processors and the new graphics chips. One of these notebooks is the Asus M51SN with Core 2 Duo T8300 processor and a Geforce 9500M GS graphics card.
95% 15,4-Zoll-Notebook
Source: Com! - 8/08 German
Single Review, , Length Unknown, Date: 08/01/2008
Rating: Total score: 95% price: 90% mobility: 50%
95% 15,4-Zoll-Notebook
Source: Com! - 8/08 German
Single Review, , Length Unknown, Date: 08/01/2008
Rating: Total score: 95% price: 90% mobility: 50%
Asus M51 SN
Source: AON.at German DE→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 07/04/2008
Rating: features: 80% mobility: 40% ergonomy: 100%
ASUS M51SN-AS029C
Source: Notebookjournal German DE→EN Archive.org version
User Review, online available, Medium, Date: 05/05/2008
Rating: price: 100% performance: 100% display: 80% mobility: 70% workmanship: 60% emissions: 40%
Asus M51SN-AS029C
Source: WCM - 5/08 German
Single Review, , Medium, Date: 05/01/2008
Rating: performance: 95% mobility: 40% workmanship: 80%
Aktuell und vielseitig
Source: Notebook / Organizer / Handy - 5-6/08 German
Single Review, , Length Unknown, Date: 04/18/2008
Rating: price: 80% performance: 90% emissions: 40%
80% Asus M51SN-AS029C
Source: Gamestar German DE→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Very Short, Date: 04/01/2008
Rating: Total score: 80% price: 80%
Verspielt unterwegs
Source: SFT - 4/08 German
Single Review, , Length Unknown, Date: 03/26/2008
Rating: mobility: 80%
84% Test Asus M51SN Mutimedia Notebook
Source: Notebookcheck German DE→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 03/25/2008
Rating: Total score: 84% performance: 95% display: 85% mobility: 68% workmanship: 84% ergonomy: 80% emissions: 82%
Asus M51S
Source: PC Action - 5/08 German
Single Review, , Length Unknown, Date: 03/19/2008
Rating: performance: 80% features: 80%
90% ASUS M51SN-AS029C
Source: Notebookjournal German DE→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 02/19/2008
Rating: Total score: 90% price: 70% performance: 90% features: 50% display: 50% mobility: 50% workmanship: 50% ergonomy: 70% emissions: 80%

Comment

NVIDIA GeForce 9500M GS: Middle class GPU that ist about 10% faster than a similar clocked GeForce 8600M GT graphics adapter. Therefore, the card does not deliver enough performance for very high details with DirectX 10 effects of demanding games like Crysis.

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.


T8300: The Intel Core 2 Duo T8300 was at the time of announcement a fast dual-core CPU for laptops with 3 MB level 2 cache.» Further information can be found in our Comparison of Mobile Processsors.


15.40":

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.


2.91 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.


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.


88%: This is an above-average rating. Nevertheless, it should not be forgotten that about one fifth of all tested models receive a better rating.


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

 

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Stefan Hinum, 2008-03-22 (Update: 2012-05-26)