ASUS V1S AK013E - Core 2 Duo T7500 2.2 GHz - 15.4" 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

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Advantages: reliable, robust, the right features and configuration
Disadvantages: Asus not well-known for laptops

...Sep 2006: My previous laptop was a Compaq Evo N1050v of 3 years. It eventually needed replacing and after a long research period, I made up my mind to go for this Asus F3JA. Specifications: CPU: Intel Centrino Duo T2250 1.73GHz Display: 15.4 inch WXGA (Colour Shine) Hard Disk: 100GB SATA (5400 rpm) Memory: 1024 MB (2x512 MB) DDRII SDRAM Optical Disk Drive: DVD Super Multi Double Layer Video Graphics: ATI Mobility Radeon X1600 256MB(512MB HyperMemory) Wireless: 802.11a/b/g Operating System: Windows XP Pro Built-in Camera: 1.3M pixels Bluetooth Price: £869 incl VAT Including: Asus laptop case, optical mouse and 128MB memory stick Reseller: nexus13.com Size: A 15.4 inch laptop is definitely more comfortable to use than a 15 inch one. Even though the extra width of the screen can only be useful for some purposes, e.g. movies... Read review

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Advantages: good overcocker, upgradable , no fans, wifi, good accesories
Disadvantages: no sli/crossfire, expensive, only 1 IDE port

...This board is an excelent partner for a Core2Duo processor. Everything worked straight out of the box and it didnt even blink when i accidentally overclocked the cpu from 2.16 to 3.2Ghz. it has not crashed once on me yet even with my constant tinkering and just seems to get faster as asus are regularly releasing new bios updates(which are very easy to use). onboard wifi is fine, comes with a small aerial that gets a good signal from my router. also packaged is an excelent directional microphone thats great for voice communications apps. asus support is aledgedly excelent, altho i'v found their website to be a little slow here in the uk. asus also claim that this board will support the upcoming core2quadro, 4-core intel cpus.... Read review

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