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Approximate retail price:
$427.99
Summary:A 15.6-inch laptop tested with Windows 7 Home Premium, Intel Pentium P6100 2GHz processor, 3GB of memory, Intel GMA HD graphics, and a 320GB hard drive.
The Asus K52F-BBR5 is a 15.6-inch laptop with an LCD resolution of 1366 x 768. It has 3GB of memory and a 320GB hard drive. It has an Intel Pentium P6100 2GHz processor and Intel GMA HD video adapter but no dedicated video memory, so it's not well suited for high-performance video gaming. It comes with Windows 7 Home Premium pre-installed.
The K52F-BBR5 has a built-in memory card reader for digital photography, a multitouch touchpad, and 3 USB ports. It has HDMI out for connecting to an HDTV. It supports Wi-Fi 802.11n, so it's compatible with the latest high-speed routers.
The K52F-BBR5 measures 14.9 inches wide by 1.5 inches high by 10 inches deep and it weighs 5.9lbs. It's backed by a 12 month warranty, with 12 months of tech support.
About This Brand
Asus has an extensive line of EeePC netbooks. Laptops range from budget to high end. Its Essentio desktop brand is limited to value and midrange models. It's line of all-in-one computers includes the EeeTop. Its EeeBox refers to entertainment desktops. Asus also produces Android-based tablet computers under the EeePad name. Asus does not sell its lines direct to consumers, unlike most other computer makers.
Display size (in.) The diagonal measure of the LCD (Liquid Crystal Display) screen.
Display size (in.)
15.6
Processor Also known as the CPU (Central Processing Unit), the processor is responsible for running commands and handling data. Processors come in different speeds and may have two or more cores (ex. dual-core), which let you more quickly process multiple complex tasks.
Processor
Pentium P6100
Memory (GB) Also known as RAM, memory is a temporary storage area for data. Its size is an important factor for performance. We recommend at least 2GB of memory, or 4GB if you plan to run several large applications at the same time.
Memory (GB)
3
Storage (GB) The amount of storage, a permanent area for the operating system, programs and data such as documents, music, and media files. Storage can be a hard drive, an SSD (solid state drive), or hybrid drive.
Storage (GB)
320
Video memory (MB) The amount of dedicated memory built into a graphics adapter. Most models have integrated graphics, which have no dedicated memory but are still suitable for most applications, including photo editing and watching movies. Others have discrete graphic adapters, which typically have 256 MB or more video memory, to deliver smoother and more realistic graphics for 3D games.
Video memory (MB)
NA
Blu-ray or DVD Has either a Blu-Ray drive (B), which lets you watch Blu-Ray movies and read/write to CDs and DVDs, or a DVD drive (D), which lets you read/write to CDs and DVDs.
Blu-ray or DVD
D
Wi-Fi type (802.11) The type of built-in 802.11 wireless networking supported. Computers with 802.11n also support 802.11g routers. Some models with 802.11n also support the 5GHz "high band," a standard suitable for apartments and other crowded areas.
Wi-Fi type (802.11)
n
WiMAX One of the standards used by cell phone service providers that they call "4G". Based on the IEEE 802.16e wireless standard, mobile WiMAX is a wireless broadband Internet connection like Wi-Fi, with comparable data speeds. But its range is much greater, measured in miles rather than feet, which in theory should provide continuous broadband coverage over greater distances. If supported you usually have to sign up with a service provider and pay an extra fee.
WiMAX
No
Memory-card reader At least one flash memory-card slot (CF, SD, XD, MS, etc.)
Memory-card reader
Yes
Built-in webcam A built-in webcam for videoconferencing.
Built-in webcam
Yes
FireWire port Has either a FireWire 400 or Firewire 800 port for connecting a digital video camera or external hard disk. FireWire is also known as IEEE-1394 and i.LINK.
FireWire port
No
eSATA port Has an eSATA (external Serial ATA) port for connecting an external hard drive.
This machine has great features for the price, but a couple of serious flaws render it a poor choice. I was pleasantly surprised to find a laptop at this price with a roomy hard disk drive and an LED backlit display. Unfortunately, the trackpad intermittently becomes inoperable for no apparent reason, and the cursor tends to jump around from errant brushes with my palm while I type. Control of the cursor is a must have, rendering this machine a bad choice. Another major disapointment is the ASUS 360 warranty that I found out I am ineligible for after the purchase. For some reason, if you purchase this machine from [...], ASUS will not protect your purchase with their expanded warranty! Nice touch. It's going back.
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