Asus U53 Series

Asus U53F

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Average Score: 80% - good

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80% Asus U53F Bamboo review
Source: Techradar Archive.org version
Unfortunately, there's no dedicated graphics, just an integrated Intel GPU, but this may change in the final release. Other features are standard for a machine like this, with VGA and HDMI connections for outputting to an external display, three USB ports for adding peripherals, and a memory card reader for backing up the 500GB hard drive. Users can also boot up to a basic ExpressGate OS to browse the web or their photo library, which prolongs battery life.
Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 07/30/2010
Rating: Total score: 80%

Asus U53JC

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Average Score: 80% - good

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80% Asus U53Jc Bamboo review
Source: T3 Archive.org version
A unique laptop when it comes to design, and a great one when it comes to power. The U53Jc isn't cheap, but we feel the price is warranted.
Single Review, online available, Very Short, Date: 09/24/2010
Rating: Total score: 80%

80% Asus Bamboo U53JC review
Source: Pocket Lint Archive.org version
Do you need bamboo in your computing life? Probably not, but it looks swell. And although there's certainly a premium to be paid for the inclusion of bamboo here, the specs and styling are classy enough to have pushed the price pretty much up there anyway. And those specs mean this is a nippy, enjoyable-to-use laptop with a lot going for it. If it were lighter or smaller (there is a 13-inch screen version) then this would be a cool-looking, stylish portable. As it is, it still looks good but you might want to keep it on your desk.
Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 08/23/2010
Rating: Total score: 80%

Asus U53JC-XX096V

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Average Score: 80% - good

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80% Asus U53JC Bamboo collection
Source: ITP Archive.org version
Asus U53JC has a bamboo lid, trackpad and a palm rest, making it an eco-friendly powerhouse that sets itself apart
Single Review, online available, Very Short, Date: 11/04/2010
Rating: Total score: 80% price: 100% performance: 80%

Foreign Reviews

Ноутбук ASUS U53Jc: пустой бамбук
Source: 3DNews.ru RU→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 01/27/2011

Ноутбук ASUS U53Jc: растущий бамбук
Source: 3DNews.ru RU→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 01/27/2011

ASUS U53Jc
Source: Zoom RU→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 12/06/2010

Asus U53JC Bamboo

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Average Score: 84% - good

Reviews

Asus U53Jc Bamboo review
Source: Techradar Archive.org version
One area that this laptop falls short of the others in this group is the software included as standard. There is no office or multimedia software and internet security is limited to a 60-day trial version; so factor the software you need into your budget. While you'll either love or hate the bamboo finish of the U53Jc, the power and components it delivers ensures this laptop provides great value for money. Only the limited software package lets it down, but this is still a unique and highly capable home machine.
Single Review, online available, Very Short, Date: 02/03/2011

Foreign Reviews

Asus U53JC-XX133V
Source: Chip.de - 6/11
total rating satisfying, price good
Single Review, , Very Short, Date: 05/01/2011

84% TEST: Asus Bamboo U53J
Source: Bitcity.it IT→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 03/01/2011
Rating: Total score: 84% mobility: 88% workmanship: 81% ergonomy: 79%

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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.

Intel Graphics Media Accelerator (GMA) HD Graphics: Onboard graphics card that is built in the new Arrandale CPUs (Core i3 / i5 / i7 Dual Cores). Depending on the model and Turbo Boost, the GMA HD is clocked between 166 and 766 MHz.

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 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.  

620M:

The Core i7-620M is the fastest Dual-Core CPU for laptops (at the time of introduction in Q1 2010). The 620M clocks betwenn 2.66 and 3.33 GHz due to the Turbo Mode and because of Hyperthreading, 4 threads are executed simultaneously. In the package, Intel also included a second die with an integrated GPU (GMA HD) and a memory controller. Therefore, the TDP of 35 Watt of the whole package is still quite good.

Intel Core i5:

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.

2.6 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.

2.9 kg:

80.8%: 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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