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ASUS M70SA4.25Explain star rating

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RRP
$3699.00

Review Date

Thursday, 1st of May, 2008

Features

Processor : Intel Core 2 Duo T9300
Supported Media : BD-ROM
Supported Media : CD-ROM
Supported Media : CD-RW
Supported Media : DVD-ROM
Supported Media : DVD±RW (dual layer)

What's Hot

1TB storage, HDMI, high-definition screen, e-SATA, video-in

What's Not

Recording software isn't provided for the video-in ports, has a small remote

The Final Word

There's a lot to this notebook, and while it works great for the most part, it could still use a little refinement, especially with regards to its video input ports. Overall though, it's a great media centre notebook and it does have tremendous storage capacity.

Audio & Speakers
Number of speakers
5
Audio Type
Surround
Digital Camera
Camera Resolution
1.3 MP
Display
Screen size
17.0 in
Screen Resolution
1900x1200
Aspect Ratio
16:10
General
Other Features
Built-in hybrid TV tuner, sub-woofer, touch-pad multimedia shortcuts, infrared remote control receiver extension cables, USB mouse
Weight (kg)
4
Graphics Card
Graphics Processor
ATI Mobility Radeon HD 3650
Hard Drive
Storage capacity
1 TB
RPM
5400
Input Devices
Input Devices
Touchpad, Buttons, Keyboard
Media
Supported Memory Media
Memory Stick PRO, Memory Stick, Secure Digital (SD), Multimedia Card (MMC)
Memory
Installed memory (RAM)
4096 MB
Maximum memory (RAM)
4096 MB
RAM Type
DDR2
L2 Cache Memory
6MB
Motherboard
Chipset
Intel 965 Chipset
Bus Speed
800MHz
Multimedia Features
Inbuilt Camera
Yes
Built-in Microphone ( Mobile )
Yes
Modem
Yes
Optical Drives
Supported Media
CD-ROM, CD-RW, DVD-ROM, DVD±RW (dual layer) , BD-ROM
PC Expansion Slots
Expansion Slots
ExpressCard/54
PCs
Physical Security Features
Slot For Cable Lock, Integrated Biometrics - Fingerprint Reader
Power Options
Power Supply
AC Power, Battery
Battery Type
Rechargeable - (Li-Ion)
Processor
Processor
Intel Core 2 Duo T9300
Processor Speed
2.5 Ghz
Software
Operating Systems
Windows Vista Ultimate
Wired Connections
Wired Terminals / Ports
External SATA, Audio (RCA) Input, Composite Video Input, D-Sub, Firewire, Headphone Jack, Line out, Microphone Jack , RJ11 Phone Jack, RJ45, SPDIF output, S-Video Input, TV-Tuner, USB 2.0
Number of Firewire Ports
1
Number of USB 2.0 Ports
4
Wireless Connections
Wireless technology supported
Wireless 802.11n (Draft), Bluetooth 2.0, Wireless 802.11a , Wireless 802.11b, Wireless 802.11g
*Specifications are subject to change without notice. While every attempt has been made by GoodGearGuide in the production of these specifications, possible errors or omissions may still occur. GoodGearGuide neither assumes legal liability or responsibility for the accuracy, completeness or usefulness of any product specifications supplied.
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