Asus U33 Series

Asus U33Jc-A1

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Average Score: 75.7% - good

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70% Asus U33jc
Source: Techreview Source Archive.org version
Performance with the Asus U33Jc is quite impressive, especially when performing some processor-intensive tasks like video encoding and Adobe Photoshop use. Thanks to the ability to dynamically switch to the nVidia GeForce video processor inside, you can also use this laptop for some light 3D gaming with the game's graphic settings turned down slightly. Battery life is quite impressive as well with the included battery. It give an average of about 7:30 hours, which is pretty impressive for an ultraportable.
Single Review, online available, Very Short, Date: 10/15/2010
Rating: Total score: 70%

80% Asus U33JC review
Source: Tech Advisor Archive.org version
If you're in the market for a lightweight ultraportable laptop that can handle a wide range of tasks, you can't do much better than the Asus U33JC. It's competitively priced, comfortable to carry and handles spreadsheets and streaming movies with equal aplomb. The bamboo design choice is a love-it-or-hate-it affair. With such an elegant blend of form and function, the eco-conscious bamboo exterior is just icing on the cake.
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 10/13/2010
Rating: Total score: 80%

ASUS U33Jc
Source: PC World Archive.org version
If you need a lightweight ultraportable laptop that can handle various tasks, the Asus U33Jc is a great choice.
Single Review, online available, Very Short, Date: 10/12/2010
Rating: performance: 86% features: 85%

60% ASUS U33JC Bamboo Review
Source: Notebookreview.com Archive.org version
The ASUS U33JC-A1 is an extremely attractive and extremely well built laptop with a few annoying little issues. First, the fact that ASUS weakened the Nvidia graphics in order to extend battery life means you don't get the best possible performance out of this laptop. Second, the keyboard is a mixture of nice keys with horribly mushy support/feedback underneath. Last, but certainly not least is the issue of ASUS loading way too much bloatware onto the laptop straight from the factory. On the brighter side, the U33JC features that fabulous bamboo inlay on the lid and the palm rests. The webcam privacy switch is a simple yet much loved addition. The inclusion of USB 3.0 and wireless display technology likewise provide terrific value. And let's not forget about the battery life: roughly six hours on non-stop wireless usage in a coffee shop or on a cross-country flight is a great thing. If you can look past the minor blemishes the ASUS U33JC-A1 is one jewel of a notebook.
Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 08/03/2010
Rating: Total score: 60% performance: 70% features: 80% ergonomy: 70%

Asus U33Jc
Source: AnandTech Archive.org version
I will confess upfront - I really like this notebook. To me, the ASUS U33Jc has everything - style, performance, portability, battery life, and value. It’s a sub-$1000 system with a full powered processor, a dedicated graphics card that intelligently switches off to conserve power, and up to 10 hours of battery life if I need it, all in a 3.97lb package that looks like it came from the center console of a Mercedes S-class. Where do I sign up?
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 07/29/2010
Rating: price: 8% performance: 80% mobility: 90%

80% Asus U33Jc-A1 (bamboo)
Source: CNet Archive.org version
No matter how inspired a laptop design, chances are it is made of either glossy or textured plastic, or, in some upscale cases, aluminum or magnesium. A welcome change of pace from the usual glossy plastic and brushed-metal laptop styles, the bamboo-clad Asus U33Jc-A1 looks great and also packs in some very useful technology.
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 07/29/2010
Rating: Total score: 80% performance: 80% features: 80% mobility: 70%

70% ASUS U33Jc-A1 Bamboo series review
Source: Engadget Archive.org version
The U33Jc may be on the bamboo list now, but it's much more than a bamboo laptop. The wood certainly makes you feel like you're buying a unique device, but the draw of the machine for most will be its superior blend of graphics, performance and battery life. We still have to knock the U33Jc for its lack of an optical drive, the cheap feeling keyboard quality, and it's thicker chassis.
Review Type Unknown, online available, Long, Date: 07/29/2010
Rating: Total score: 70%

80% ASUS U33Jc
Source: Laptop Mag Archive.org version
The Asus U33Jc-A1's craftmanship deserves every design accolade imaginable, but it's hard not to draw comparisons to the similarly configured U30Jc-A1, the current Editors' Choice. You're basically paying a $100 premium for the bamboo design and trading in the optical drive for a minor bump in processor speed and hard drive capacity. Omitting an optical drive, having an under-clocked GPU, and running hot at the base are signs of insufficient cooling, you can only wonder, is the use of bamboo to blame? Who knows. What I do know is that the U33Jc-A1 is a beautifully made laptop, but the U30Jc-A1 is the better overall machine.
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 07/27/2010
Rating: Total score: 80%

87% Asus U33Jc-A1 Bamboo
Source: Computer Shopper Archive.org version
Look out, little laptops. With a generous hardware selection and an eye-catching design, the Asus U33Jc-A1 Bamboo is a fierce competitor among budget ultraportables. Its Nvidia Optimus technology balances battery life with graphics performance, making this $999 notebook a top contender in a price arena that most ultraportable models never even get to enter. Good looks, strong benchmark scores, and Nvidia Optimus technology make this bargain-buy ultraportable a standout for home and small-business users alike.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 07/01/2010
Rating: Total score: 87%

Foreign Reviews

Обзор ноутбука Asus U33Jc: бамбуковый ноутбук
Source: Hi-Tech Mail RU→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 10/13/2010
Rating: price: 80%

80% Ноутбук ASUS U33Jc Bamboo: лучший друг панды
Source: 3DNews.ru RU→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 09/22/2010
Rating: Total score: 80%

80% Az ASUS kertje mindig zöldebb
Source: NotebookTV.hu HU→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 09/14/2010
Rating: Total score: 80% price: 50% performance: 70% display: 80% mobility: 90% ergonomy: 100% emissions: 70%

70% Đập hộp và đánh giá sơ bộ máy tính Asus tre U33Jc
Source: Tinh Te VN→EN Archive.org version
User Review, online available, Short, Date: 09/06/2010
Rating: Total score: 70%

Asus U33JC-RX044V

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Average Score: 80.5% - good

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80% Asus Bamboo U33JC
Source: Digital Versus Archive.org version

With the Bamboo U33jc, Asus is giving us a machine with good performance levels, yes, but also a 13.3-inch ultra-portable with an original design that stands out from the herd of existing models. If you're looking for good performance levels from a compact machine, the Bamboo U33jc won't disappoint. If battery life and weight are more important, the 13-inch MacBook Air remains a better option.

Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 12/30/2010
Rating: Total score: 80%

80% Asus Bamboo U33JC
Source: Digital Versus Archive.org version

With the Bamboo U33jc, Asus is giving us a machine with good performance levels, yes, but also a 13.3-inch ultra-portable with an original design that stands out from the herd of existing models. If you're looking for good performance levels from a compact machine, the Bamboo U33jc won't disappoint. If battery life and weight are more important, the 13-inch MacBook Air remains a better option.

Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 12/30/2010
Rating: Total score: 80%

Foreign Reviews

81% Test Asus U33JC Bamboo Notebook
Source: Notebookcheck DE→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 10/08/2010
Rating: Total score: 81% performance: 76% display: 74% mobility: 88% workmanship: 88% ergonomy: 73% emissions: 86%

81% Test Asus U33JC Bamboo Notebook
Source: Notebookcheck DE→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 10/08/2010
Rating: Total score: 81% performance: 76% display: 74% mobility: 88% workmanship: 88% ergonomy: 73% emissions: 86%

Asus U33JC-RX099V

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Average Score: 100% - very good

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100% Asus U33JC laptop computer
Source: Computer Active Archive.org version
All in all, the U33JC isn't for everyone: the bamboo finish will divide buyers, as will the lack of a CD or DVD drive. If you are in the market for a powerful but distinctive laptop, though, this is a serious premium rival to Apple's Macbook range
Single Review, online available, Very Short, Date: 01/27/2011
Rating: Total score: 100%

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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.

Only some 3D games with very low demands are playable with these cards.

NVIDIA GeForce 310M: The GeForce 310M is the successor of the GeFore G210M and based on the same chip with very similar clock rates (shader speed +30MHz to 1530MHz).

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

Intel Core i3:

370M: The Core i3-370M is a fast clocked Core i3. The TurboBoost, AES, VTd, and Trusted Execution functions are deactivated in the i3-series. Therefore, it always clocks with max. 2.4 GHz (of course Speedstep is included). Thanks to Hyperthreading, 4 threads can be processed simultaneously. An integrated graphics card (GMA HD) and a DDR3 memory controller are also included in the package.

Intel Core i5:

430M:

450M: Should be similar to the Core i5-520M but without AES functions.

» 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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78.56%: 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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