The U46SM-DS51 14.1" Notebook Computer from ASUS has powerful dual-core Intel Core i5 processing power and seamless multitasking capabilities, which allows for greater energy efficiency and a smooth user experience.
The 14.1" widescreen display is backlit with LED lamps, which use less power and provide better image quality than their CCFL counterparts. The screen has a 16:9 aspect ratio, which is also the standard for HDTVs. The nVIDIA GeForce GT 630M graphics card with 1GB of dedicated memory provides a 1366 x 768 native resolution.
The system is powered by a dual-core 2.5GHz Intel Core i5-2450M processor. It also comes with 8GB of DDR3 RAM, a 750GB 5400rpm hard drive, a SuperMulti DVD burner, 802.11b/g/n Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 3.0+HS, an integrated webcam and microphone. This ASUS notebook also has Altec Lansing stereo speakers. Windows 7 Home Premium (64-bit) is the installed operating system.
| Performance | |
|---|---|
| Processor | 2.5GHz Intel Core i5-2450M Dual-Core |
| Cache | L3: 3MB |
| System Bus | 5GT/s |
| Memory |
Slots: 2x SO-DIMM 204-Pin Type: 1333MHz DDR3 SDRAM Installed: 8GB Capacity: 8GB |
| Graphics Card |
Type: Dedicated Installed: NVIDIA GeForce GT 630M with 1GB Dedicated |
| Display | |
|---|---|
| Type | Widescreen |
| Size | 14.1" |
| Backlight | LED |
| Aspect Ratio | 16:9 |
| Finish | Not Specified By Manufacturer |
| Native Resolution | 1366 x 768 |
| Storage | |
|---|---|
| Hard Drive |
Installed: 750GB 5400rpm Type: SATA |
| Optical Drive | SuperMulti DVD Burner |
| Input/Output Connectors | |
|---|---|
| Ports |
1x USB 3.0 (A) 2x USB 2.0 (A) |
| Display |
1x HDMI 1x Mini-VGA |
| Audio |
Integrated Stereo Speakers Integrated Microphone 1x 1/8" (3.5mm) Headphone Output 1x 1/8" (3.5mm) Microphone Input |
| Flash Media Slot |
1x SD 1x MMC 1x Memory Stick 1x Memory Stick PRO |
| Communications | |
|---|---|
| Network | 10/100/1000Mbps Gigabit Ethernet (RJ-45) |
| Modem | None |
| Wi-Fi | 802.11b/g/n |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 3.0+HS |
| Mobile Broadband | None |
| GPS | None |
| Webcam | Yes, 0.3MP |
| General | |
|---|---|
| Operating System | Windows 7 Home Premium (64-bit) |
| Security | BIOS Booting, HDD User Password Protection, Power-On Password, Kensington Lock Slot |
| Keyboard | Type: Standard Notebook Keyboard |
| Pointing Device | TouchPad |
| Battery | 8-Cell Providing up to 9 Hours per Charge (5900mAh) |
| Power Requirements | Not Specified By Manufacturer |
| Dimensions (WxHxD) | 13.1 x 1.06 x 9.65" / 33.27 x 2.69 x 24.51 cm |
| Weight | 4.85 lb / 2.20 kg |
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Unfortunately, I had problems with the battery of my notebook purchased in B & H. Simply the battery does not charge.
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Comments about ASUS U46SM-DS51 14.1" Notebook Computer:
After researching for laptops at an affordable price, this was the one that offered better specs than any other at its price.
Pros:
- Beautiful Design
- NVIDIA GeForce 630M GPU made 3D games run smoothly at HIGHEST video settings
- Tons of settings allowing me easy access to save batteries or use at maximum performance
Cons:
- Slow shipment (Of course I live on the West Coast)
- Optimus Technology often causes problems relating to game/system settings (i.e. does not switch GPU intelligently sometimes and could not update drivers unless I manually inserted code to text documents)
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Comments about ASUS U46SM-DS51 14.1" Notebook Computer:
Laptop is light to carry around. i5, I am satisfied with the speed I am getting. It is lot cooler than my vaio before. Over all very satisfied
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I bought this notebook primarily because of it's 1GB dedicated video card. Along with a 750GB Hard Drive, 2.5GHz Intel Core i5 and 8GB of DDR3 RAM, it edits large megapixel pictures, and 1080HD video seemlessly. The physical appearance of the notebook is very classy, and I also like that the 750Gb hard drive is partitioned. I use drive C for my MANY software programs, books, and mp3s. On the second drive I keep my pictures and videos.
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We bought this for my daughter as she heads off to college. It seems the perfect choice, stylish and compact with plenty of power to run her favorite game Sims 3.
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