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Review of business notebook Asus P50IJ

Asus P50IJ

This laptop is classified as a business product, being a versatile tool for low cost productivity. A good combination of cost and quality tells us about this - we have a good configuration at an affordable price. Of course, this model can be used not only for work purposes, but also, for example, on vacation. For this, the laptop is equipped with a good screen with a matte finish and LED-backlight.

What's in the box?

In the kit with a laptop we have only the most necessary things - a rechargeable battery, charger, instructions, as well as a disc with different programs and drivers. It should be noted that this laptop model comes pre-installed with MS-DOS.

Description

It is impossible not to notice the similarities in the design of the K-series. We have a black body with a matte finish and an unobtrusive texture. This fact significantly reduces the likelihood of scratches and fingerprints. The dimensions of the model are in the golden mean - the product is larger than a netbook, but also compact enough to be comfortable to carry with you.

The laptop has a 15.6-inch screen. The surface of the display is matte, so the display is still legible in bright surroundings, unlike glossy screens, which reflect everything around them, almost like a mirror. The display resolution is 1366x768 pixels. The screen is bright enough to comfortably watch movies. The device weighs 2.6 kg and is 36 mm thick. As you can see, the weight and dimensions allow you to easily carry your laptop in your bag and take it with you everywhere.

The build quality is not satisfactory - no squeaks or shifts were found. The screen is fixed in the selected position with two massive hinges.

It should be noted that, in general, the ASUS P50IJ laptop is quite ergonomic. The dimensions of the device even made it possible to accommodate a numeric keypad. The keys are large enough, typing is convenient and comfortable - you get used to it quickly. Directly above the keyboard are some system indicators, as well as a power button for the laptop.

The sensitive surface of the touchpad is slightly recessed into the body, and is also framed by a bezel. Therefore, the touchpad seems too small. The touchpad buttons are implemented separately with a grooved surface.

The speakers are located under the front edge of the laptop. The built-in webcam is installed in the traditional place above the display and has a resolution of 0.3 Megapixels. This laptop model supports IceCool technology to reduce the temperature of the work surface. During testing, the effectiveness of this function was confirmed - even during active use of the laptop's resources, the temperature hardly rises, the ventilation grill is located on the rear panel.

This laptop is equipped with a regular 6-cell 4400 mAh battery, with which the laptop achieved more than four hours of battery life during testing. Battery life is extended thanks to the Power4 Gear's unique automatic power optimization. It should be noted that these figures are quite decent for such an inexpensive model.

Performance

This model has a standard configuration for similar notebooks in this price range. The heart of the ASUS P50IJ is a single-core Intel Celeron 900 processor, clocked at 2.2 GHz. Also, the laptop is equipped with 2 GB of RAM. Installed a 320 GB hard drive. Considering the target market segment and the price, as expected, we have an integrated Intel GMA 4500MHD graphics adapter, which will not allow using a laptop for games with more or less decent graphics. Benchmark tests confirm this (3DMark06 - 581 points, PCMark05 - 4238).

Functionality

This model has a standard set of connectors. Examining the front face of the laptop, we will find there only a card reader that supports the main common formats: MS, MS Pro, SD, as well as MMC.

Unlike the front side, the right one contains most of the connectors: 2 USB 2.0 ports, audio connectors, a VGA (D-SUB) video output (through which you can connect an external monitor or TV), as well as a charger socket and an Ethernet network adapter connector.

Only the optical drive is located on the left side. On the back there are only 2 Kensington lock holes.

To connect a laptop to a network, in addition to a gigabit Ethernet adapter, there is a built-in Wi-Fi module that supports 802.11 b / g standards.

General table of characteristics

ASUS P50IJ (P50IJ-CM900-S2CDWN) (P50IJ-SO164D)

Display:

15.6 '' WXGA (1366x768), matte, LED

CPU:

Intel Celeron 900 (2.2 GHz)

RAM (RAM):

2 GB DDR2

Chipset:

Intel GL40 Express

Graphics adapter:

integrated, Intel GMA 4500MHD

HDD:

320 GB

Optical drive:

DVD Super-Multi

Network adapters:

Wi-Fi (802.11 b / g), Gigabit Ethernet

Connectors and I / O ports:

USB 2.0 (2) / VGA / LAN / Headphone / Mic In / Card Reader 4-in-1

Additional features:

0.3MP webcam and microphone

Operating system:

MS-DOS

Dimensions:

370 (W) x 256 (D) x 35 (H) mm

Weight:

2.6 kg (with battery)

Battery:

Li-Ion, 4400 mAh, 6-cells

Equipment:

Laptop, battery, charger, documentation, CD with drivers and software

conclusions

ASUS P50IJ notebook is a well-balanced budget model for everyday use. The computer is focused on work use, but it is also perfect for simple tasks at home. One of the main advantages is a strict, and most importantly practical, design that is not subject to scratches.

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