ASUS A2540S-UH - P4 2.8 GHz - 15" TFT

Advantages: 1GB of ram, Splended technology, Bluetooth and a 15.4'' WXGA
Disadvantages: 64MB Delicated memory for video and DuoCore not DuoCore 2

...The Asus F3Fseries carries the ultimate features. Although it does not have a DuoCore 2 proecessor, it will still do its job for those who are businessman and internet users. Asus can assure you that with the high level of memory at 1GB, it will be capable of games with massive usage. It's built in camera makes it easy for those who are using Live MSN Messenger and Yahoo. At 1.3MP, that is 1,300,000 pixels, provides an ultimate veiwing picture. It's 15.4 (widescreen) makes it easy for those who are use to using a desktop monitors. With it's bright view and with Asus Splended technology, Asus makes you exsprience it's ultimate clear viewing screen. This is the ultimate notebook and a ultimate gamer.... Read review

Ciao members have rated this review on average somewhat helpful

Advantages: Handles 90% of all Mutlimedia requirements
Disadvantages: Fragile, No real drivers support from Asus.

...I purchased my Asus A2500D new in November 2004. Since then I've had to have the hard drive replaced and the battery replaced. One of the hinges on the screen siezed and almost wrecked the screen. When I got the Asus, there was one pixel not working in the middle of the screen (not covered under warranty if only one pixel not working, was very dissapointed by this) There are no driver updates for the ATI mobility Radion 9660 Pro so I am forced to use aftermarket (Omega drivers) instead. There are no driver support/updates from Asus (yet they give you the Asus live update software) it's never fetched an update yet. It's quite fragile because of the somewhat cheap plastic coverings. The battery and hard drive were replaced promptly under the 24 month warranty. (a courier came directly to my door) so that was good I suppose. If you can get... Read review

Ciao members have rated this review on average somewhat helpful

Advantages: small light and reliable
Disadvantages: cost of badge

...this asus laptop is a new range of laptops, as a well known fact they mad parts for the sony viao ange laptops so this means that their own range will be extremely reliable. i found i liked this model alot because it was in mid range of all the laptops asus provide so it gave a perfect amount of everything to a laptop, this is including speed, memory. i would like to say that this is a multimedia pc and gameplay and videos are excellent to watch on this, there is only one draw back the asus W range they are alot faster without too much more cost. the draw back that i found was when you overloaded the laptop with information it does slow down significantly, that does not happen with the W range of laptops. if this is you budget then this is your laptop, but if you can spare more go for the W range.... Read review

Ciao members have rated this review on average somewhat helpful