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Asus P50IJ-SO036X

Specifications

Asus P50IJ-SO036X
Asus P50IJ-SO036X (P50 Series)
Graphics adapter
Intel Graphics Media Accelerator (GMA) 4500M, Core: 475 MHz, igdumd64 8.15.10.1872 / Win7 64
Memory
2048 MB 
, DDR2
Display
15.60 inch 16:9, 1366 x 768 pixel, glossy: no
Mainboard
Intel GL40
Storage
Hitachi Travelstar 5K500.B HTS545025B9A300, 250 GB 
, 5400 rpm
Soundcard
VIA VT1708S @ Intel 82801IB ICH9 - High Definition Audio Controller [A-3]
Connections
4 USB 2.0, 1 VGA, 2 Kensington Lock, Audio Connections: Headphones, microphone, Card Reader: 3 in 1 card reader: SD,MMC,MS
Networking
Atheros AR8121/AR8113/AR8114 PCI-E Ethernet Controller (10/100/1000MBit/s), Atheros AR9285 Wireless Network Adapter (b/g/n = Wi-Fi 4/)
Optical drive
HL-DT-ST DVDRAM GT30N
Size
height x width x depth (in mm): 35.5 x 370 x 256 ( = 1.4 x 14.57 x 10.08 in)
Battery
46 Wh Lithium-Ion
Operating System
Microsoft Windows 7 Professional 64 Bit
Camera
Webcam: 0.3 MP
Additional features
Win 7 64-Bit Recovery, Driver Utilities, Asus DVD, misc. manuals, Misc. Asus Tools, 12 Months Warranty
Weight
2.62 kg ( = 92.42 oz / 5.78 pounds), Power Supply: 350 g ( = 12.35 oz / 0.77 pounds)
Price
600 Euro

 

Pricecompare

Average Score: 84.4% - good
Average of 5 scores (from 4 reviews)
price: 90%, performance: 68%, features: 71%, display: 74% mobility: 84%, workmanship: 87%, ergonomy: 80%, emissions: 88%

Reviews for the Asus P50IJ-SO036X

85% Review Asus P50IJ-SO036X notebook | Notebookcheck
Entry-level office device for professionals? With the P50IJ, Asus has expanded its business range with another model. With a matte display, this system is aimed at long-term usage in the professional daily grind. In terms of performance you can expect practical performance in standard office applications. You can find out how the P50IJ turns out in our tests and how well it meets the demands of a "business device".
82% Test: Asus P50IJ-SO036X
Source: Notebookinfo German DE→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 03/23/2010
Rating: Total score: 82% performance: 69% features: 80% display: 82% mobility: 92% workmanship: 83%
80% Asus P50IJ im Test: Zuverlässiges Office-Notebook mit mattem Display
Source: Netzwelt German DE→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 01/26/2010
Rating: Total score: 80% display: 80% mobility: 80% ergonomy: 80% emissions: 80%
85% Test Asus P50IJ-SO036X Notebook
Source: Notebookcheck German DE→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 12/17/2009
Rating: Total score: 85% performance: 66% display: 84% mobility: 80% workmanship: 88% ergonomy: 84% emissions: 92%
90% Asus P50IJ-SO036X
Source: Notebookjournal German DE→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 12/16/2009
Rating: Total score: 90% price: 90% performance: 70% features: 50% display: 40% mobility: 90% workmanship: 90% ergonomy: 70%

Comment

Intel Graphics Media Accelerator (GMA) 4500M: The graphics core of the Intel GL40 and GS40 chipset features a slower clocked GMA 4500MHD (400 versus 533 MHz). Because of the slower core speed, full Blu-Ray Logo support is not given and the gaming performance is a bit worse.

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.


T5870: Merom based entry level Core 2 Duo processor without Virtualization and a small level 2 cache.» 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.


2.62 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.


84.4%: This rating is slightly above average, there are somewhat more devices with worse ratings. However, clear purchase recommendations look different.


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

 

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Stefan Hinum, 2010-01- 8 (Update: 2012-05-26)