The K52F-A1 Notebook Computer from ASUS is a 15.6" notebook computer, designed as a day-to-day computer system for mobile users. The computer features enough horsepower to handle audio and video playback, perfect for those times when some light entertainment is needed.
The system features numerous enhancements for more comfortable usage. Its chiclet-style keyboard offers comfort when typing, and the multi-touch trackpad gives you complete control over your mouse cursor. The computer's spacious palm rest features ASUS Palm-Proof Technology, ensuring that the computer can tell the difference between your fingertips and your palm.
The notebook features a streamlined design, highlighted by ASUS Infusion Technology. This gives the computer a scratch-resistant coating and head-turning style. A smudge-resistant coating helps to keep the notebook looking new, even after extensive use. The computer features a sunken-hinge chassis design, supporting wider and more ergonomic viewing angles.
The system is powered by a 2.26GHz Intel Core i3-350M CPU and boasts 4GB of RAM, 320GB hard drive capacity, a SuperMulti DVD Burner, wireless Ethernet, 3 USB 2.0 ports, and a 15.6" widescreen display powered by Intel GMA HD graphics. Windows 7 Home Premium (64-bit) is the installed operating system.
Key Features
Vivid 15.6-inch HD LED-backlit Color-Shine widescreen for an immersive cinematic experience
New Intel Core i3-350M processor with ASUS Power4 Gear Utility for smart multitasking performance
High-speed wireless N networking (802.11b/g/n at 2.4GHz)
320GB hard drive for fast, convenient storage and access to all your documents, music, videos, and photos
4GB of advanced DDR3 RAM brings increased performance at lower power outputs
ASUS Infusion Technology for eye-catching style and scratch-resistant protection
Spacious palm rest with ASUS Palm-proof technology so the trackpad intelligently distinguishes between your palm and finger for a worry-free typing experience
Chiclet keyboard with numeric keypad for increased typing precision
Multi-touch trackpad lets you intuitively navigate through web pages, documents, and pictures
Altec Lansing speakers enhanced with SRS Premium Sound produce crisp, clear audio reproduction
HDMI high-definition audio/video output allows a single cable to transmit uncompressed high-definition video to your digital TV or LCD
64-bit Windows 7 Home Premium for a faster and more reliable operating system
Energy Star 4.0 certified
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Comfort and Control Included
The K52F-A1 has an array of built-in features that optimize it for ease of use. With a chiclet keyboard and numeric keypad with multi-touch trackpad you can effortlessly type documents and navigate through your mobile world.
The K52F-A1 also features a spacious palm rest with ASUS Palm-Proof Technology so the trackpad intelligently distinguishes between your palm and fingers for a more accurate and worry-free typing experience.
With the K52F-A1, you get the award winning chiclet-style keyboard. With its uniquely-spaced layout, it effectively prevents dust and crumb buildup, so the keyboard stays clean and sleek looking.
There's more to the chiclet keyboard than just its good looks. The chiclet keyboard has optimized spacing between keys to help increase accuracy when typing
The K52F-A1 also features a spacious palm rest with ASUS Palm-Proof Technology so the trackpad intelligently distinguishes between your palm and fingers for a more accurate and worry-free typing experience.
With the K52F-A1, you get the award winning chiclet-style keyboard. With its uniquely-spaced layout, it effectively prevents dust and crumb buildup, so the keyboard stays clean and sleek looking.
There's more to the chiclet keyboard than just its good looks. The chiclet keyboard has optimized spacing between keys to help increase accuracy when typing
Head-Turning Style and Convenient Portability
Compact and lightweight, the K52F-A1 boasts a new streamlined design featuring ASUS Infusion Technology that gives this 2nd generation K series notebook a scratch-resistant coating and eye-catching style. Opening this mobile wonder, you will immediately notice its elegant yet subtle patterned design keyboard surround and smudge-resistant coating that keep the K52F-A1 looking new.
With its sunken-hinge chassis, the K52F-A1 enables wider and more ergonomic viewing angles that help you set up your display to your preference so you can enjoy HD entertainment with the clarity and comfort you deserve.
Plus, the ASUS Power4 Gear utility controls fan noise level so you can enjoy virtual silence when you're watching movies, or in noise-sensitive environments like the office or library
With its sunken-hinge chassis, the K52F-A1 enables wider and more ergonomic viewing angles that help you set up your display to your preference so you can enjoy HD entertainment with the clarity and comfort you deserve.
Plus, the ASUS Power4 Gear utility controls fan noise level so you can enjoy virtual silence when you're watching movies, or in noise-sensitive environments like the office or library
Get Ready for the Next Generation of Intel Processors
The K52F-A1 is one of the first notebooks to feature the new Intel Core i3 processor, which, when coupled with ASUS Power4 Gear technology, gives you exclusive control and performance that no one else can offer. With ASUS Power4 Gear, you can push the hot key for "High Performance Mode" -- immediately setting up your processor for top performance -- or enable a host of other power profiles that enhance it for the task at hand.
The Intel Core i3 processor features Intel Hyper-Threading Technology for smart multitasking performance and Intel Graphics technology for an excellent HD video experience. Intel Hyper-Threading Technology enables each processor core to run two tasks at once. As a result, with a total of 2 cores, you get up to 4-way processing that delivers incredibly efficient power for faster response times and less waiting. Smart performance starts here with ASUS and Intel
The Intel Core i3 processor features Intel Hyper-Threading Technology for smart multitasking performance and Intel Graphics technology for an excellent HD video experience. Intel Hyper-Threading Technology enables each processor core to run two tasks at once. As a result, with a total of 2 cores, you get up to 4-way processing that delivers incredibly efficient power for faster response times and less waiting. Smart performance starts here with ASUS and Intel
Media-centric Features
Sit back and relax with the K52F-A1's multimedia features that bring immersive HD entertainment wherever you go.
Enjoy a brighter standard of HD cinematic viewing with the next-generation, super thin, super light 15.6-inch LED-backlit HD Color-Shine Widescreen LCD with 16:9 aspect ratio.
With HDMI connectivity, you can turn this versatile notebook into your personal media center by streaming High Definition 1080p video and audio to your HDTV and enjoy.
Equipped with Altec Lansing speakers with enhanced SRS premium sound, you're ensured a cinematic experience on the go
Enjoy a brighter standard of HD cinematic viewing with the next-generation, super thin, super light 15.6-inch LED-backlit HD Color-Shine Widescreen LCD with 16:9 aspect ratio.
With HDMI connectivity, you can turn this versatile notebook into your personal media center by streaming High Definition 1080p video and audio to your HDTV and enjoy.
Equipped with Altec Lansing speakers with enhanced SRS premium sound, you're ensured a cinematic experience on the go
Connectivity, Communication, and Storage On The Move
Connect to your friends and family wherever you may be with an integrated webcam, digital microphone, and built-in 802.11n wireless Internet connectivity that enable 'real-time' video conferencing and Internet browsing.
With the fast and convenient 320GB at 5400rpm hard disk drive storage, you can quickly store and access your documents, music, videos, and photos on the K52F with ease.
The multimedia friendly K52F is your ideal tool to enrich your digital life
With the fast and convenient 320GB at 5400rpm hard disk drive storage, you can quickly store and access your documents, music, videos, and photos on the K52F with ease.
The multimedia friendly K52F is your ideal tool to enrich your digital life
ASUS Makes Your Windows 7 Experience Better
Recently rated as #1 in consumer reliability for Windows-based PCs by both RESCUECOM and PCMag.com, you get the peace of mind you deserve every time you start your K52F. ASUS worked with Microsoft to develop time-saving features like FastBoot technology -- reducing the time needed for startup and shutdown -- and LocalMe -- a GPS-like application. Plus, you can enjoy unplugged gaming longer thanks to Windows 7's enhanced power management.
Windows 7 Home Premium makes it easy to create a home network and share all of your favorite photos, videos, and music. And you can watch, pause, rewind, and record TV. Get the best entertainment experience with Windows 7 Home Premium.
Experience FastBoot by ASUS, the unique performance boost for Windows 7 made possible by ASUS's close partnership with Microsoft. With ASUS exclusive FastBoot technology, Windows 7 64-bit-enabled ASUS notebooks start up in a staggering 30 seconds. That is 40% faster than 32-bit operating systems
Windows 7 Home Premium makes it easy to create a home network and share all of your favorite photos, videos, and music. And you can watch, pause, rewind, and record TV. Get the best entertainment experience with Windows 7 Home Premium.
Experience FastBoot by ASUS, the unique performance boost for Windows 7 made possible by ASUS's close partnership with Microsoft. With ASUS exclusive FastBoot technology, Windows 7 64-bit-enabled ASUS notebooks start up in a staggering 30 seconds. That is 40% faster than 32-bit operating systems
Complete Customer Care Package
Included is one of the industry's most complete customer care packages which offers a level of coverage that adds to the price of competing products:
- 2-Year Global Warranty
- 30-Day Flawless Display Guarantee: If you discover one defective bright dot within 30 days of purchase, ASUS will replace the panel at no cost
- Two-way free standard shipping
- 24/7 tech support
ASUS Warranty
ASUS's superlative warranty features a full year of accidental damage from handling coverage, a 30-day zero bright dot pixel guarantee, and 2 years of global coverage with free overnight shipping and 24x7 technical support