Manufacturer: Asus Part number: X83VB-X2
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CNET editors' rating:
3.5 stars
Very good
How we rate-
Design: 7.0
Features: 8.0
Performance: 7.0
Battery life: 7.0
Service and support: 6.0
Overall score: 7.3 (3.5 stars) - Average user rating: 3.5 stars out of 13 reviews all user reviews
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Product Summary
Asus X83VB-X2
price range: $799.89
Asus' X83VB-X2 is a pleasant surprise for casual gamers -- a generic-looking budget 14-inch laptop with discrete graphics.
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- Average user rating: 3.5 stars out of 13 reviews
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2 out of 2 people found this review helpful
"Powerful computer, with a lot of bells and whistles."
by MotoAce51 on February 15, 2009
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1 out of 1 people found this review helpful
by f1-eagle on July 7, 2009
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1 out of 1 people found this review helpful
"Great value with some minor flaws."
by Rorix08 on June 20, 2009
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1 out of 1 people found this review helpful
"Mediocre budget gaming laptop"
by bluthundr02 on March 3, 2009
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by xMarjoriex on June 30, 2009
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Specifications
- Manufacturer: Asus
- Part Number: X83VB-X2
General
- Platform Technology Intel Centrino
- Built-in Devices Stereo speakers, Wireless LAN antenna
- Width 14.3 in
- Depth 10.4 in
- Height 1.4 in
- Weight 5.7 lbs
- Notebook type Thin-and-light (4-6 lbs.)
- Screen type Widescreen
- Wireless capabilities IEEE 802.11g, IEEE 802.11 n (draft), IEEE 802.11b
Processor
- Processor Intel Core 2 Duo T6400 / 2 GHz
- Multi-Core processor technology Dual-Core
- 64-bit processor Yes
- Data bus speed 800 MHz
Cache Memory
- Type L2 cache
- Cache size 2 MB
RAM
- Installed Size 4 GB
- Technology DDR SDRAM - 800 MHz
- Memory specification compliance PC2-6400
Storage Controller
- Storage controller type Serial ATA
- Storage Controller / Serial ATA Interface Serial ATA-150
Storage
- Floppy Drive None
- Hard Drive 250 GB - Serial ATA-150 - 5400 rpm
- Storage Removable None
- Hard drive type Portable
Optical Storage
- Type DVD±RW (±R DL)
Optical Storage (2nd)
- 2nd optical storage type None
Card Reader
- Card reader type Card reader
Display
- Display Type 14.1 in TFT active matrix
- Max Resolution 1280 x 800 ( WXGA )
- Widescreen Display Yes
Video
- Graphics Processor / Vendor NVIDIA GeForce 9600M GS
Audio
- Audio output type Sound card
- Audio output compliant standards Dolby Home Theater
- Audio Input Microphone
Notebook Camera
- Camera Type Integrated
Input Device(s)
- Input device type Keyboard, Touchpad
Telecom
- Modem None
Networking
- Networking Network adapter
- Networking / Wireless LAN Supported Yes
- Data link protocol Ethernet, IEEE 802.11a, IEEE 802.11b, IEEE 802.11g, Fast Ethernet, IEEE 802.11n (draft)
- Networking standards IEEE 802.11a, IEEE 802.11b, IEEE 802.11g, IEEE 802.11n (draft)
Expansion / Connectivity
- Expansion Slots Total (Free) Memory, 1 ( 1 ) x CardBus - Type II
- Interfaces 5 x Hi-Speed USB - 4 pin USB Type A, 1 x Network - Ethernet 10Base-T/100Base-TX - RJ-45, 1 x Display / video - HDMI - 19 pin HDMI Type A, 1 x IEEE 1394 (FireWire)
Power
- Power device form factor External
Battery
- Technology Lithium ion
- Installed Qty 1
Operating System / Software
- OS Provided Microsoft Windows Vista Home Premium 64-bit Edition
- Software ASUS LifeFrame3, Drivers & Utilities, ASUS Power4 Gear eXtreme
Manufacturer Warranty
- Service & Support 1 year warranty
- Service & Support Details Limited warranty - Parts and labor - 1 year
Manufacturer info
- Asus
- Manufacturer profile
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- Website: http://www.asus.com/
- Address: 44370 Nobel Drive, Fremont, CA. 94538
- Phone: +1-510-739-3777
- Email: tmd1@asus.com
- Fax: +1-510-608-4555
