Asus K50IJ-RX05 - Laptop Review

The Asus K50IJ-RX05 is an entry-level laptop that isCPU: Intel Pentium Dual-Core T4200
priced at about $420. At that low price, there areRAM: 3 GB DDR2-800 SDRAM
some who might think that this laptop would not beScreen Display: 15.6 inches
up to the standards expected of entry-level units. InResolution: 1366 x 768 WXGA
this review, we will examine if those apprehensionsDimensions: 14.6 inches x 10.1 inches x 1.4 inches
have any merit.Weight: 5.7 pounds
The Asus K50IJ-RX05 is equipped with the IntelDisk Space: 320 GB Serial ATA-150 - 5400 RPM
Pentium Dual-Core T4200, which is actually one of itsOptical Drive: DVD±RW (±R DL) /
older processors. Despite that, it can still performDVD-RAM
comparably with the processors of the otherBattery Life: 3.8 hours
entry-level units. The Asus K50IJ-RX05 has 3 GB ofGraphics: Intel Graphics Media Accelerator 4500
read access memory backup and this ensures thatOperating System: Microsoft Windows Vista Home
applications don't encounter delays. The laptop alsoPremium
has an Intel Graphics Media Accelerator 4500 graphicPros:
chipset. The Asus K50IJ-RX05 is then able toThe Asus K50IJ-RX05 has a slim design with a bronze
outperform other laptops in its price range.black finish that is at par with other laptops that are
The display provides a satisfactory experience andcreated for the business people. At 14.6 inches x 10.1
has a maximum resolution of 1366 x 768. The TFTinches x 1.4 inches, the laptop is slimmer than most
active matrix display measures 15.6 inches and haslaptops in the 15.6-inch category. It weighs 5.7 pounds
Intel GMA 4500 Graphics Processor dynamic videoand boasts a stylish keyboard. They keys are of
memory technology installed. As a result, the laptop issufficient size and its layout is integrated well with
capable of running some games.the chassis.
The Asus K50IJ-RX05 can store up to 350 GB ofThe display has a 16:9 ratio, adding to the cinematic
digital files and with its optical drive, reading andexperience. The Asus K50IJ-RX05 has a six-cell
writing DVDs is not a problem.battery that powers the laptop for almost four
Connectivity options are numerous. It has a cardhours. The laptop has an older Intel processor but
reader, a multimedia card, and an SD memory card.this doesn't take away much from the performance.
The Asus K50IJ-RX05 has four hi-speed USB portsCons:
and allows for wireless internet connection.The Asus K50IJ-RX05 can't be upgraded. The specs
The battery allows for nearly four hours ofthat you got as you bought the laptop are the ones
continuous usage.that you'd have to work with.
Specifications: