ASUS A52F-X3 15.6-Inch Laptop (Black) Review

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(More customer reviews)Let me start off by saying that this is the first laptop I have ever owned for myself. I have been working on computers for over 18 years but have never had a need for a laptop for personal or work use ( work ones were provided by the company ) before now.
I bought this laptop for use in school. Currently I use this laptop for Visual Studio 2008, Microsoft Office and Adobe Photoshop CS5. It runs them all without a hitch. The specs on this laptop are amazing for the price. Asus gave me a free 1 year Accidental Damage Warranty with the purchase ( not sure if that is standard forever or a short time thing so do not quote me on it if you buy it after this review ).
The battery options are pretty good for saving power when off charge, when I am at school all day using it I can set it to battery saver and still have a charge at the end of the day.
The keyboard is nice and the 10 key pad is a nice addition to someone like me that is using a lot of number input at school ( the keypad is smaller than I am used to but with the laptop not being a 17" screen the fact that they put a 10 key on it is impressive ) and is something I am thankful for every time I have to put numbers into a spreadsheet.
The CPU is great for running the apps I need to use daily. Boot times are fast, Not a ton of bloatware loaded from the factory. I did remove the games and a few other things on the laptop that took up space and I would never need but the process was simple and quick. The recovery disks took 2.5 hours to burn when I first got it so be ready to spend some time on that. Installing Office, VB2008 and MSDN Library was quick from CD.
Overall I am very happy with this laptop. Coming from someone that has almost always been ANTI-Laptop, If you need this for school, work or average personal use then this is a solid choice to make.One last thought, I have not played any games on this machine at all because that is not what I purchased it for. I have a desktop at home that has the setup to play games when I choose to so I can not say if it will run common games like WoW and the like.

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Get Started with Capable Graphics and Communications Tools The 15.6-inch, HD-ready A52F-X3 notebook is a versatile notebook with a scratch-resistant infusion design so it stays new-looking day after day, and includes a host of convenient features that all translate into an incredible value. You\'ll experience a new level of multitasking performance powered by the Intel Core i3 processor that provides smart visual performance and battery-extended benefits, for longer HD enjoyment. And with the 64-bit version of the Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium operating system pre-installed, everyday tasks are simpler. Scan all your open windows with Live Taskbar Previews, find a file, connect to a network, or use Snap to arrange a few windows side by side, all with only two or three clicks. Plus, you can store your data on the 320GB hard drive or burn it to DVD media with the DVDRW Supermulti optical drive. And the A52F-X3 also includes ASUS palm-proof technology that reduces typing errors, a built-in webcam and digital microphone, a spacious 320GB hard drive, and high-speed Wireless N connectivity.

Key Features
Vivid 15.6-inch HD LED-backlit Color-Shine widescreen for an immersive cinematic experience (Learn more)
Intel Core i3-350M processor with ASUS Power4Gear for smart multitasking performance (Learn more)
320GB hard drive for fast, convenient storage and access to all your documents, music, videos, and photos (Learn more)
ASUS Palm-proof technology distinguishes between your palm and fingers for more accurate typing (Learn more)
Multi-touch trackpad helps you navigate through web pages, documents, and images (Learn more)
HDMI high-definition audio/video output allows a single cable to transmit uncompressed high-definition video to your digital TV or LCD (Learn more)
DVDRW Supermulti optical drive allows you to store data on the 320GB hard drive and burn it to DVD media

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It\'s All About Connections
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ASUS 360 -- Comprehensive Care Package Included
ASUS Accidental Damage Warranty (ADW)
What's in the Box The entire ASUS A52F-X3 package contains a warranty information card, a A52F-X3 notebook, and a 6-cell battery pack.
A52F-X3 Notebook
AC Adapter
6-cell Battery Pack
Warranty Information Card
Specifications
Operating System: Windows 7 Home Premium (64-bit)
Display: 15.6-inch HD LED-backlit Color-Shine Widescreen (1366 x768)
CPU: Intel Core i3-350M processor (2.26Ghz)
GPU: Intel GMA HD
Wireless: 802.11 b/g/n (@ 2.4GHz)
LAN: 10/100/1000 Mbps Ethernet
Memory: 4GB DDR3, 2 x SODIMM Sockets
Storage: 320GB, 5,400RPM hard drive
Optical Disc Drive: DVD Super Multi Double Layer Drive
Camera: 0.3 Megapixel
Speakers: Altec Lansing speakers
Microphone: Digital Microphone
Card Reader: MMC, SD/SDHC, MS, MS Pro
Input/Output: 1 x Mic-in 1 x Headphone-out 1 x VGA port/Mini D-Sub 15-pin for external monitor 3 x USB 2.0 ports 1 x HDMI
Battery Pack: 6-cell
Dimensions: 15.2 x 10.2 x 1.4–inches (W x D x H)
Weight: 5.8 pounds (with 6-cell battery)
Color: Galaxy Black
1 Rated number 1 PC brand according to SquareTrade, the leading direct-to-consumer warranty company (for more information visit http://www.squaretrade.com/pages/laptop-reliability-1109/). 2 Internet access required. Free TV content varies by geography. Some content may require additional fees. 3 System performance is subject to system configuration. With FastBoot, ASUS enables the 64-bit Windows 7 to boot-up faster compared to a 32-bit Windows Vista. 4 For notebooks purchased on or after Sept. 10, 2007. The ASUS 360 Notebook Service Program and Accidental Damage Warranty covers "ASUS" brand notebooks only, and does NOT extend to: "Built on ASUS," "ASMobile," "Powered by ASUS," the Eee PC, or some other models. These retailers are currently among the companies that do NOT participate in the ASUS 360 Notebook Service Program and Accidental Damage Warranty: Best Buy, MicroCenter, and The Source by CircuitCity in Canada. Limit of one claim per notebook for Accidental Damage Warranty. ASUS reserves the right to discontinue this program and to modify the terms and conditions thereof at any time. ASUS Accidental Damage Warranty Program starts from the date of your ASUS notebook purchase, when all the requirements are met. 5 One incident covered per notebook. All specifications and terms are subject to change without notice. Please check with your supplier for exact offers on selected models. Products may not be available in all markets. Product may not be exactly as shown in images. Celeron, Celeron Inside, Centrino, Centrino Inside, Core Inside, Intel, Intel Logo, Intel Atom, Intel Atom Inside, Intel Core, Intel Inside, Intel Inside Logo, Intel Viiv, Intel vPro, Itanium, Itanium Inside, Pentium, Pentium Inside, Viiv Inside, vPro Inside, Xeon, and Xeon Inside are trademarks of Intel Corporation in the U.S. and other countries.

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