Standing screen display size | 15 Inches |
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Screen Resolution | 1366 x 768 pixels |
Max Screen Resolution | 1920x1080 |
Processor | 2.4 GHz core_i7 |
RAM | 8 GB SO-DIMM |
Memory Speed | 1600 MHz |
Hard Drive | 1 TB HDD |
Graphics Coprocessor | Intel HD Graphics 4400 |
Chipset Brand | NVIDIA |
Card Description | Integrated, Dedicated |
Wireless Type | 802.11bgn |
Number of USB 3.0 Ports | 3 |
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ASUS N550 15-Inch Laptop [OLD VERSION]
Brand | ASUS |
Model Name | Asus |
Screen Size | 15 Inches |
Color | silver grey |
Hard Disk Size | 1 TB |
CPU Model | Core i7 |
Operating System | Windows 8 |
Graphics Card Description | Integrated, Dedicated |
Graphics Coprocessor | Intel HD Graphics 4400 |
CPU Speed | 2.4 GHz |
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- 4th generation 2.4 GHz Intel Core i7-4700HQ (Turbo 3.4GHz)
- 8 GB SO-DIMM RAM
- 1 TB 5400 rpm Hard Drive
- Windows 8
- DL DVD±RW/CD-RW
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Simple yet sleek design by ASUS creating a unique mood of sophisticated elegance and modernity, featuring sleek aluminum brushed metal covers. The new N550 Series is also extremely user-focused, delivering comfortable soft-feel touchpads, fast-type keys with reinforced springs, and a smoothed-out integrated power button and instant-on button. Intelligent design and meticulous craftsmanship combine to embody a spirit of advanced computing and purely sensational simplicity.
Powered by the new NVIDIA GeForce GT 750M (2.0GB) with Optimus Technology, and paired with the new and higly anticipated 4th Generation Intel Core i7-4700HQ Haswell processor, the ASUS N550's 15.6-inch FULL high definition touch display with a 16:9 'golden' aspect ratio provides a comfortable viewing area for any multimedia files or browsing the Internet. ASUS SonicMaster Theater brings up the rear with crisp and clear audio reproduction. These features provide users with a truly cinematic entertainment experience that is sure to impress.
Specifications DVD+/RW Writer NVIDIA GeForce GT 750 2GB DDR3 Graphics Integrated HD Webcam 802.11b/g/n WLAN Bluetooth 4.0 SD Card Reader Ports - 1x HDMI; 1x Display Port; 3x USB 3.0; 1x Headphone-out & Audio-in Combo Jack; 1x RJ45 LAN Jack for LAN insert 4-Cell 59Whrs, 4000MAh Li-Polymer Battery (up to 5.5 hours) Illuminated Chiclet Style with Numeric Keypad 1YR International/1YR Accidental Damage/30-Day Zero Bright Dot Dimensions (WxDxH) - 15.1 x 1.1 x 10.0 inches / 38.4 x 2.8 x 25.4 cm Weight - 5.73 pounds / 2.6 kg
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Brand | ASUS |
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Series | Asus |
Item model number | N550JV-DB72T |
Hardware Platform | PC |
Operating System | Windows 8 |
Item Weight | 5.72 pounds |
Product Dimensions | 15.08 x 10.04 x 1.09 inches |
Item Dimensions LxWxH | 15.08 x 10.04 x 1.09 inches |
Color | silver grey |
Processor Brand | Intel |
Number of Processors | 1 |
Computer Memory Type | SODIMM |
Hard Drive Interface | Serial ATA |
Hard Drive Rotational Speed | 5400 RPM |
Power Source | Battery Powered |
Voltage | 19 Volts |
Batteries | 1 Lithium Ion batteries required. (included) |
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ASIN | B00COQ4ETG |
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3.6 out of 5 stars |
Date First Available | July 8, 2013 |
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Customers like the quality of the notebook computer. They say it has a very solid feeling machine, the aluminum build feels very solid, and it's reliable. Customers also say it'll be a great addition to any home or office. They mention that it has an Intel Core i7 processor, 8+ GB of RAM, and a good keyboard. Overall, customers are satisfied with the quality and functionality of the product.
"...looks like, one thing I do like about this laptop is that it is gaming-capable without looking like a gaming laptop...." Read more
"...Meh.Overall, this is proving to be a good purchase. It has been reliable, worked well and I would certainly recommend giving Asus a look." Read more
"...it has stuffed so much inside, so the metal is thicker and feels extremely sturdy even compared with its slightly cheaper Q550LF which seems to be..." Read more
"...The build construction is amazing, I was a little worried about the bottom of the laptop being plastic but it is full metal construction...." Read more
Customers like the touch screen of the notebook computer. They say it's amazing, crisp, and beautiful. Some mention that the graphics are great and the touch is great. Overall, most are satisfied with the design and functionality of the product.
"...The screen is beautiful. As screens get better on smartphones and tablets, I find the 768p screens on cheaper laptops hard to look at...." Read more
"...It gets REALLY HOT!The good:Fast, nice display.Lighted keyboard.Battery life is pretty good when not gaming...." Read more
"...Touch-screen functionality- Overall specifications- Design, slim and aluminium finishing- The price (before one week of use)-..." Read more
"...the keyboard is as good as any chicklet style keyboard and I can touch type fine, although the right side area cramps your shift key with the arrows..." Read more
Customers like the performance of the laptop. They mention that it has excellent graphics, and better-than-expected performance from the NVIDIA graphics card. The system responds like a champ, and does everything they want it to. The touch screen is great and super responsive, and the speakers work really awesome. The battery also works well, and is capable at low settings.
"...This machine has the new Haswell i7-4700HQ processor, which has impressive performance with relatively good power consumption...." Read more
"...Touchpad is kind of odd. It works well, but it doesn't have raised buttons. Instead you press where the buttons would be...." Read more
"...and because the first week of use I was totally impressed with laptop's functionality, specially with the screen quality...." Read more
"...performance is great. the i7 Q4700 is a real quadcore hyper-threading so you will see 8 processors and makes this a true desktop replacement...." Read more
Customers like the value of the notebook computer. They mention that it provides excellent value for money, combining gaming features with touchscreen and great look. Some mention that the performance and quality is according to the price, and that it's a very good buy.
"...Good amount of storage and memory.Not a bad price for an I7.The bad:The Wi-fi is not good...." Read more
"...I believe that this laptop is worth more than the price they are charging and I feel it is a good deal...." Read more
"...-A lot of laptop by a great vendor for a very competitive priceBad & Ugly..." Read more
"...Webcam: The image quality from the integrated webcam is nothing short of garbage...." Read more
Customers are mixed about the speed of the notebook computer. Some mention that it's super fast and clean right out of the box, making external drives very fast. However, others say that the drive that comes stock is terribly slow, the 5400 rpm drive is a bottleneck, and the connections they get are very slow.
"...USB 3.0 (all the USB ports on this laptop are USB 3.0) makes external drives very fast...." Read more
"...That is way I am totally shocked with such a terrible performance after one week of use.Good things:- Awesome screen quality-..." Read more
"...Speed on most new games is good with most of the high res details on. Like any pc, it does get hot when gaming, as the GT750 cards put out some heat...." Read more
"...the I7 processor, 8g mem, and gt 750 2g video card the computer is surprisingly sluggish with frequent lockups resulting in a hard reboot...." Read more
Customers are mixed about the sound quality of the laptop. Some mention that the sound is awesome with the mini-subwoofer attachement, while others say that the subwoofer is pretty weak and left them disappointed. Overall, some customers say that they have issues with the sub-woofer and the audio is erratic.
"...the little plugin woofer is neat and you can indeed watch a movie at adequate volume on your coffee table, but it's silly if it's not sitting on a..." Read more
"...The audio driver is HORRIBLE, I had to re install it twice and the driver on the Asus website doesn't do anything...." Read more
"...Decently portable at ~ 6 lbs.- Great Build quality- Great Sound quality- Typing on the keyboard is perfect for me-..." Read more
"...Nice clear audio with a bonus external sub-woofer (laptop has a special jack for the unit and doesn't take up normal headphone jack)..." Read more
Customers are mixed about the keyboard quality of the laptop. Some mention that it is very good in terms of key size and travel, while others say that many keys on the keyboard have stopped working.
"...The keyboard is very good in terms of key size and travel, although I would have appreciated a bit of separation between the main keyboard and the..." Read more
"...The system lights are on and the hdd sounds working, but the keyboard is not responding. I can not even increase or decrease keyboard's light...." Read more
"...It gets REALLY HOT!The good:Fast, nice display.Lighted keyboard.Battery life is pretty good when not gaming...." Read more
"...Touch screen is great and super responsive can't ask for better. Keyboard great, wish it was black the silver is a little weird, but I just bought a..." Read more
Customers are mixed about the battery life of the laptop. Some mention that it has great battery life, it lasts about 4 hours with constant use, and the power consumption is low in the reduced power modes. However, others say that it would only last an hour, there are some issues with the battery, and it turns off all of a sudden.
"...Fast, nice display.Lighted keyboard.Battery life is pretty good when not gaming...." Read more
"...I have to knock off one star due to my first unit dying completely after a week and needing a replacement.Pros:..." Read more
"...Despite all comments, the battery it is ok- Possibility to expand your hardwareBad things:-..." Read more
"...-blocky charger-Short battery life (3 hours)-Disk data transfer rate (5400 rpm hard drive)..." Read more
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Given that this was going to be my main computer, I needed a machine that had a good amount of grunt for video conversion and other processor intensive tasks. This machine has the new Haswell i7-4700HQ processor, which has impressive performance with relatively good power consumption.
I am an occasional but enthusiastic gamer, so I needed reasonably good graphics - enough to run Civ V, Simcity, Skyrim and whatever is released next at mid settings. Obviously GPU is always a trade off between price, performance and power consumption, but I think the GT750M strikes a reasonable balance between the three. You will have to make your own call, though. If you want more performance, look at the Lenovo IdeaPad Y510p 15.6-Inch Laptop (Metal - Dusk Black) which has 2 GT750M's in SLI mode. If you don't do much 3D gaming, an ultrabook or convertible with Intel HD4400 or 4600 integrated graphics (there are quite a few around to choose from) might suit you better.
The screen is beautiful. As screens get better on smartphones and tablets, I find the 768p screens on cheaper laptops hard to look at. Spoiled I guess. The screen is glossy but not as reflective as some I have seen and the viewing angles are excellent.
Not everyone loves touchscreens but it was a must for me. Again, using a lot of touchscreens on other devices I find touch a really natural way of interacting with the user interface, even where it hasn't been specifically designed for touch. Windows 8 is only half the product on a non-touch screen and it seems inevitable that more apps and operating systems will incorporate touch in the future. If you don't want the touchscreen, the ASUS N550JV-DB71-CA Multimedia Notebook (15.6-inch, i7-4700HQ, 8GB-DDR3, 1TB HDD, GT 750M-2G, BD-ROM, Windows 8) is the same laptop without the touchscreen. The trackpad is good too, although I am not a fan of the hidden buttons that everyone has copied from Apple. Initially I found that tapping on the trackpad to click was unresponsive but you can adjust the sensitivity of this. The keyboard is very good in terms of key size and travel, although I would have appreciated a bit of separation between the main keyboard and the number pad so I could easily feel where the enter key was. Frankly I wouldn't have been too fussed if they had left out the number pad altogether.
In terms of size and appearance, this laptop has a very high quality build. I don't care much what my laptop looks like but I do want one that doesn't creak or move while you use it and this certainly fits that bill. The 15.6" form factor is pretty hefty - I would've preferred a 14" version - but as it was a desktop replacement I was not too worried about the size or weight. If you plan to carry it around a lot, I would recommend you go for something smaller.
While I've said I don't care what my laptop looks like, one thing I do like about this laptop is that it is gaming-capable without looking like a gaming laptop. I find those flashy, neon-lit, tattoo-sporting gaming laptops ridiculous but unfortunately this is almost the most capable gaming laptop I have found without the bling. Even the Lenovo IdeaPad Y510p 15.6-Inch Laptop (Metal - Dusk Black) (which looks like the natural next step up from this in the gaming performance terms) has a garish red keyboard which I would feel silly using to do my tax return.
Another important factor in choosing this laptop was warranty. I live in Hong Kong and laptops are generally much cheaper on Amazon than in the stores here, so I wanted a good international warranty. The rules about international warranties vary wildly between manfacturers, but Asus's international warranty is excellent. By contrast Acer (who have a similar model to this laptop) do not offer a true international warranty, so in my circumstances I had to rule them out of consideration entirely.
In terms of shortcomings, this laptop is much better with a decent SSD to replace the supplied HDD. I went for the Samsung Electronics 840 EVO-Series 250GB 2.5-Inch SATA III Single Unit Version Internal Solid State Drive MZ-7TE250BW . Luckily it is pretty easy to replace the HDD armed with a Torx#5 screwdriver. One of the advantages of a slightly bigger laptop like this over an ultrabook is that everything is user accessible and replaceable - the RAM, the HDD, the wifi card, the battery, even the optical drive.
A bigger shortcoming is that, unlike several of its competitors, this laptop does not have provision for an mSATA SSD. This means you cannot install a 64GB or 128GB SSD as an OS drive and keep the HDD for data. You have to use one drive, and that means being faced with a choice between a smallish but fast SSD and a big but slow HDD. In my case, I have a NAS for storing data, so it was less of an issue for me. Also USB 3.0 (all the USB ports on this laptop are USB 3.0) makes external drives very fast.
I really didn't identify any other issues with this machine. All in all I am one happy owner.
In my dreams I would quite like this CPU/GPU combination in a convertible form factor - a touchscreen is more useful again if you can fold it flat and use it like a tablet. But at the moment, none of the convertibles have a dedicated GPU or even Intel HD5100 graphics (which approaches the GT750M for performance). Maybe next year for that.
PS: I noticed that some of the specs for this machine on Amazon and a lot of other online retailers were wrong. Amazon seems to have corrected them now, but to make clear:
* No model of this laptop has an mSATA drive or any place to put one.
* This model has a 1080p IPS touchscreen. The DB71 model has a 1080p IPS non-touchscreen.
* This model has a DVD-RW drive. Some Asian and European models have a Bluray/DVD combo drive or a Bluray-RW drive.
* This has 8GB of RAM, two 4GB modules. Some Asian models come with 16GB RAM.
* This model has a 1 year international warranty and 1 year accidental damage protection (in the US & Canada only). In other countries, Asus offers a 2 year international warranty but no accidental damage protection.
* The keyboard is backlit with 3 levels of light.
One final thing: if you are shipping this (or any) laptop to or through Hong Kong, you will need to get hold of the Material Safety Data Sheet for the laptop battery. For this laptop, the battery part no is C41-N550 and the MSDS is available by telephoning Asus Hong Kong. Do not try Asus USA, they will not know what you are talking about!
1.) Network Card - the ASUS one gave me only 3 bars in the room of the house that I enjoy. My work laptop (Leveno X220) was much better. This ( Intel 7260HMW IEEE 802.11ac Mini PCI Express Bluetooth 4.0 - Wi-Fi/Bluetooth Combo Adapter ) card fixed things... though like others write, the bluetooth doesn't work. I am still downloading drivers trying to fix it. If anyone comes up with a solution, let me know. Cost: $30
Installing the card is easy - pop the cover - search around for a similar card and replace it. It is in plain view with two wires connecting the card.
2.) Upgrade the memory to 16M. I do photo stitching which takes up tons of memory... and I used (Kingston Technology HyperX Plug n Play 16 GB Kit (2x8 GB) 1600MHz DDR3 PC3-12800 Non-ECC CL9 SODIMM 1.35V Notebook Memory KHX16LS9P1K2/16) memory. Installing was also easy if you are careful. Anyone need 8 gigs of memory? Cost: $175
3) Replace the slow hard drive with a SSD - mine is (Samsung Electronics 840 EVO-Series 250GB 2.5-Inch SATA III Single Unit Version Internal Solid State Drive MZ-7TE250BW) Cost: $150 This by far is the best upgrade for speed! The drive comes with software (good software that is easy to use) to migrate your OS from the slow hard drive to the SSD - and very nice directions. (I like Samsung so much I was tempted to buy their computer - but I like ASUS.)
4.) Get a caddy to replace the cd-rom. Anyone need a cd rom? Cost: $12 (NEW SATA 2nd HDD caddy for 9.5mm Universal CD/DVD-ROM ACER BENQ HP DELL ASUS) You will need to take the bezel off the cd-rom and pop it on your caddy so your ASUS keeps the case looking like it has a CD. You can see a multitude of videos on putting the caddy & HDD into your computer... it is easy. Be sure to completely put it all in or the HDD will not work... i.e. all the screws straps and such.
5.) You need a set of tools to take the back off. Cost: $7 (Tool Repair Kit Precision Screw Driver Set Torx + Flat Head + Safe Plying Prying Pry Tool for Motorola Verizon Sprint ATT Cingular Razor and More) It was a quality kit - but I marked my 5 size with a sharpie because they all look a like to me... unless you have good eyes to see the sizes stamped on the shank of the drivers.
6.) Last, I got a case or the thing because it's cheap and stuff in my backpack gets messed up easily. This case fits like a glove and is very nice. (AmazonBasics 15 to 15.6-inch Laptop Sleeve) Cost: $12.
What do I like about the laptop that makes it the best laptop ever?
* The keyboard is so nice, I will not buy a wireless keyboard for it as I do all my laptops. (I like the feel)
* The display is crisp and beautiful. The crispness is enough that I am not saying, "Awe! It's so damn small!!"
* The speakers are good enough for listening to music - kind of like a mid-range cheap radio. Clear but you are no going to crank it up and have a dance party. I like them.
* It is super fast on boot - processing - internet.
* USB3.0 is very nice!
* I hardly use the touch screen.
Downside?
* It's big and heavy... but I'm not taking it backpacking and I'm not the type that hangs out in public places with my computer.
*The bluetooth isn't working because of that damn Intel card
* Windows 8.1 is annoying - but I'm learning to get around the things that annoy me ( the "charms" and Microsoft trying to force you to use their products) I think complaints against Windows 8 is over-rated and from people too lazy to figure out how to navigate around the "training wheels" and marketing efforts of Microsoft.
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Pros
Gorgeous, responsive touch screen.
Professional-looking aesthetics
Powerful hardware capable of light-gaming
Supplied with an external woofer for richer sound
Keys have good travel ; comfortable typing experience
Durable feel and materials backed by an accidental damage warranty
Cons
Relatively short battery life
No BluRay player
Having occasional problems, although I think they're OS-based.
Has some amount of bloatware installed
Slightly heavy