Asus W2JC

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83% Asus W2JC
Source: PC Pro Archive.org version
Asus has never been afraid of building big, fast notebooks, and the W2Jc takes this a step further by placing TV and all-round entertainment at centre stage. It's not just the huge hard disk, dual-core processor and dedicated 3D card that make it stand out, it's the array of extra components that Asus has managed to pack into the 395mm-wide chassis. The integrated TV tuner is the central player. It's a hybrid analogue/digital card, and - unusually - Asus uses its own software rather than choosing Windows Media Center Edition as the OS. The DVI port on the W2Jc is also unusual in being an HDMI port (Asus provides a converter to DVI-I), so it's compatible with most high-definition TVs.
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5 von 6
Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 06/01/2006
Rating: Total score: 83%

Foreign Reviews

Asus W2Jc Notebook
Source: Minitechnet DE→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 10/26/2006
Rating: performance: 95% display: 95% workmanship: 95% ergonomy: 75%

86% Core-Duo-Notebooks
Source: PC Games Hardware DE→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 07/01/2006
Rating: Total score: 86% price: 65%

91% Kraft der zwei Kerne
Source: SFT DE→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 07/01/2006
Rating: Total score: 91% features: 85%

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ATI Mobility Radeon X1600: ATI Mobility Radeon X1600 is a middle class graphic card for notebooks of the X1000 series. Its performance can be compared with NVIDIA GeForce Go 7600.

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 Duo: Double Core processor with a very good relation of performance to current consumption. The 2 MB L2 Cache are used together by the double. The maximum capacity of 31 watts is only 4 watts more than with the Pentium M (predecessor). Both cores are lowered automatically and independently of each other by speed steps down to 1 GHz. In addition it now supports also SSE3 instructions. At least it is just as fast as a equivalent Pentium M. With applications, which were designed for multi-processors, the performance can be nearly twice as fast as with the Pentium M (e.g. CineBench around 86% fast)

T2300: » Further information can be found in our Comparison of Mobile Processsors.

17.10": This display size is a standard format for desktop replacements (DTR). The DTR laptops are heavier to carry, need more power, but texts are easy to read and high resolutions are no problem. DTR are mainly intended for stationary desk use, where weight and energy hunger don't matter. In return, you enjoy the advantages of high resolutions (more details, better legibility).» To find out how fine a display is, see our DPI List.

3.3 kg:

A laptop with this weight is comparatively heavy and less designed for mobility than for use at the desk. Therefore, the devices tend to shine less with battery life than with a large screen and higher performance.

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.

86.67%: 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.