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MagyarAsus S56 Series
Processor: Intel Core i3 3217U, Intel Core i5 3317U, Intel Core i7 3517U, Intel Core i7 3537UGraphics Adapter: Intel HD Graphics 4000, NVIDIA GeForce GT 635M, NVIDIA GeForce GT 740M
Display: 15.60 inch
Weight: 2.2kg, 2.3kg
Price: 600, 699, 700, 800 euro
Average of 13 scores (from 14 reviews)
Asus S56CM-XX079H
Specifications
Notebook: Asus S56CM-XX079HProcessor: Intel Core i5 3317U
Graphics Adapter: NVIDIA GeForce GT 635M 2048 MB
Display: 15.60 inch, 16:9, 1366 x 768 pixels
Weight: 2.3kg
Price: 699 euro
Links: Asus homepage Asus notebook section
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Average Score:
Reviews
Mainstream ultrabook. Asus now wants to conquer the wide ultrabook consumer market with its new S56CM beside its premium Zenbook range. A strong graphics unit, an elegant aluminum finish and a low price might lure some potential buyers. Read in the following review whether the S56CM lives up to its promise.
Foreign Reviews
Source: Notebookinfo
DE→EN Archive.org versionSingle Review, online available, Medium, Date: 12/10/2012
Rating: Total score: 85% performance: 75% display: 80% mobility: 75% ergonomy: 95% emissions: 90%
Source: Notebookinfo
DE→EN Archive.org versionSingle Review, online available, Medium, Date: 12/10/2012
Rating: Total score: 85% performance: 75% display: 80% mobility: 75% ergonomy: 95% emissions: 90%
Source: Sohoa VN Express
VN→EN Archive.org versionSingle Review, online available, Very Short, Date: 10/18/2012
Rating: Total score: 70% price: 60% mobility: 60% ergonomy: 80%
Source: Sohoa VN Express
VN→EN Archive.org versionSingle Review, online available, Very Short, Date: 10/18/2012
Rating: Total score: 70% price: 60% mobility: 60% ergonomy: 80%
Source: Itsvet
HR→EN Archive.org versionPositive: Attractive design; compact size; optical drive; excellent performance. Negative: Somewhat less autonomy.
Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 11/21/2012
Source: Itsvet
HR→EN Archive.org versionPositive: Attractive design; compact size; optical drive; excellent performance. Negative: Somewhat less autonomy.
Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 11/21/2012
Asus S56CA-DH51
Specifications
Notebook: Asus S56CA-DH51Processor: Intel Core i5 3317U
Graphics Adapter: Intel HD Graphics 4000
Display: 15.60 inch, 16:9, 1366 x 768 pixels
Weight: 2.3kg
Price: 700 euro
Links: Asus homepage Asus notebook section
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Average Score:
Reviews
Source: Techreview Source
Archive.org versionThe Asus S56CA-DH51 is another new 15-inch Windows 8 Ultrabook that has an attractive aluminum design and a speedy Intel Core i5 CPU to back up its looks. Thanks to a 24GB SSD HD, it boots up quickly but the keyboard and battery life need some work.
Single Review, online available, Very Short, Date: 11/12/2012
Rating: Total score: 70%
Source: Laptop Mag
Archive.org versionThe ASUS S56CA-DH51 delivers strong performance, a speedy boot time and good sound inside a slim and solid design. We just wish this system lasted longer on a charge and that the keyboard had a little more spring in its step. If you want to dip your toes into the Windows 8 pool --and you don't need touch -- then the S56CA-DH51 should serve you well for years to come.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 11/08/2012
Rating: Total score: 70%
Asus S56CA-XX024H
Specifications
Notebook: Asus S56CA-XX024HProcessor: Intel Core i3 3217U
Graphics Adapter: Intel HD Graphics 4000
Display: 15.60 inch, 16:9, 1366 x 768 pixels
Weight: 2.3kg
Price: 600 euro
Links: Asus homepage Asus notebook section
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Average Score:
Reviews
Source: Techradar
Archive.org versionLet's get this bit out of the way: Is the Asus S56CA a good Ultrabook? No. It's too heavy, too large, too noisy and too slow. But is it a good mid-range home laptop in general? It's not bad. It packs the waking speed of an SSD, an optical drive and good usability into a body that's still slimmer than most non-Ultrabook laptops.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 01/08/2013
Rating: Total score: 60%
Asus S56CM-XX033H
Specifications
Notebook: Asus S56CM-XX033HProcessor: Intel Core i7 3517U
Graphics Adapter: NVIDIA GeForce GT 635M
Display: 15.60 inch, 16:9, 1366 x 768 pixels
Weight: 2.3kg
Price: 800 euro
Links: Asus homepage Asus notebook section
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Foreign Reviews
Source: Notegear
KO→EN Archive.org versionSingle Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 12/10/2012
Rating: Total score: 91%
Asus S56CA-DH31
Specifications
Notebook: Asus S56CA-DH31Processor: Intel Core i3 3217U
Graphics Adapter: Intel HD Graphics 4000
Display: 15.60 inch, 16:9, 1366 x 768 pixels
Weight: 2.2kg
Price: 600 euro
Links: Asus homepage Asus notebook section
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Average Score:
Reviews
Source: IT Reviews
Archive.org versionThe Asus VivoBook S56CA-DH31-CA ($599.99 CAD list) is a Windows 8-equipped ultrabook that stands apart from the increasingly saturated field by virtue of its integrated DVD burner, reasonable price tag, and generous two-year warranty. Although the Asus VivoBook S56CA-DH31-CA boasts an integrated DVD burner, reasonable price tag, and generous two-year warranty, its subpar keyboard and average performance hold it back from ultrabook greatness.
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 05/12/2013
Rating: Total score: 60%
Source: PC Mag
Archive.org versionAlthough the market is presently brimming with ultrabooks, the Asus VivoBook S56CA-DH31-CA stands apart from the pack thanks to its integrated DVD burner, reasonable price tag, and generous two-year warranty. That said, its subpar keyboard and average performance hold it back from achieving pure ultrabook nirvana. It's worth checking out, but be sure to fully explore other options before doing so.
Single Review, online available, Very Short, Date: 05/10/2013
Rating: Total score: 60%
Asus S56CA-XO124H
Specifications
Notebook: Asus S56CA-XO124HProcessor: Intel Core i5 3317U
Graphics Adapter: Intel HD Graphics 4000
Display: 15.60 inch, 16:9, 1366 x 768 pixels
Weight: 2.2kg
Links: Asus homepage Asus notebook section
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Foreign Reviews
Source: Benchmark.pl
PL→EN Archive.org versionSingle Review, online available, Medium, Date: 05/27/2013
Rating: Total score: 80% performance: 60% display: 80% mobility: 83% workmanship: 90% ergonomy: 90%
Asus S56CB-XX372H
Specifications
Notebook: Asus S56CB-XX372HProcessor: Intel Core i7 3537U
Graphics Adapter: NVIDIA GeForce GT 740M
Display: 15.60 inch, 16:9, 1366 x 768 pixels
Weight: 2.3kg
Price: 800 euro
Links: Asus homepage Asus notebook section
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Foreign Reviews
Source: Chip.de
DE→EN Archive.org versionSingle Review, online available, Short, Date: 08/22/2013
Rating: Total score: 70% price: 55% performance: 79% features: 100% display: 50% mobility: 55% ergonomy: 81%
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.
Modern games should be playable with these graphics cards at low settings and resolutions. Casual gamers may be happy with these cards.
NVIDIA GeForce GT 635M:
Essentially a renamed GeForce GT 555M available in two or more variants with 96 or 144 shaders and 128 bit / 192 bit DDR3 or GDDR5 memory.
NVIDIA GeForce GT 740M: Mid-range graphics card of the GeForce GT 700M series. Based on the Kepler architecture and manufactured by TSMC in a 28nm process.
Non demanding games should be playable with these graphics cards.
Intel HD Graphics 4000: Processor graphics card in the high end Ivy Bridge models. Offers a different clock speed in the different CPU models (ULV to desktop quad core) and therefore a different performance.
» Further information can be found in our Comparison of Mobile Graphics Cards and the corresponding Benchmark List.
Intel Core i5:
3317U: Ivy-Bridge-based ULV-CPU in Q2 2012. Offers a core clock of 1.7 - 2.6 GHz and an HD 4000 GPU (350 - 1050 MHz). The TDP is rated at 17 W.
Intel Core i3:
3217U: Ivy-Bridge-based ULV-CPU in Q2 2012. Offers a core clock of 1.8 GHz (no Turbo Boost) and an HD 4000 GPU (350 - 1050 MHz). The TDP is rated at 17 W.
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.
3517U: Fast Ivy-Bridge-based ULV-CPU in Q2 2012. Offers a core clock of 1.9 - 3.0 GHz and an HD 4000 GPU (350 - 1150 MHz). The TDP is rated at 17 W.
3537U: Fast Ivy-Bridge-based ULV-CPU in Q1 2013. Offers a core clock of 2.0 - 3.1 GHz and an HD 4000 GPU (350 - 1200 MHz). The TDP is rated at 17 W.
» Further information can be found in our Comparison of Mobile Processsors.
» To find out how fine a display is, see our DPI List.
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73.15%: This rating is poor. More than three quarters of the models are rated better. That is rather not a purchase recommendation. Even if verbal ratings in this area do not sound that bad ("sufficient" or "satisfactory"), they are usually euphemisms that disguise a classification as a below-average laptop.
» Further information can be found in our Notebook Purchase Guide.
