ASUS A53U-XA1 15.6-Inch Versatile Entertainment Laptop (Mocha) Reviews
ASUS A53U-XA1 15.6-Inch Versatile Entertainment Laptop (Mocha)
- AMD Dual Core E350 (1.60GHz); 4GB DDR3 1333MHz, 2 SODIMM Sockets, up to 8GB
- 320GB Hard Drive; SuperMulti Optical Drive; 802.11 b/g/n
- Windows Home Premium 64-bit Operating System; AMD HD 6310 Graphics
- 15.6-Inch HD (1366×768) LED Display; 0.3M Webcam; 3x USB 2.0
- 1 Year Standard Warranty and 1 Year Accidental Damage Warranty Included
15.6″ HD (1366×768) LED/AMD E350 Dual Core (1.60GHz)/4GB DDR3 RAM/Intel GMA HD/320GB HDD/SuperMulti ODD/Windows 7 Home Premium (64bit)/802.11BGN/0.3M Pixel/6 Cell battery/3 USB 2.0 ports/5-in-1 card reader/1YR Global warranty/1YR Accidental Damage Warranty/30-Day Zero Bright Dot/2-way FREE shipping/24-7 tech support Not Just another Pretty Face
Smart, Reliable & Efficient
Featuring AMD Fusion E-350 Accelerated Processor with AMD Radeon™ HD 6310 graphics, the A53U-XA1 easily handles multitasking and entertainment on its brilliant 15.6″ LED-backlit HD+ display. HDMI ready, supersize your high-definition media to an HDTV for up to 1080p visuals and 8 channel surround sound support. The A53U-XA1 is also engineered with ASUS IceCool technology to maintain a low temperature on the keyboard and palm rest area for comfortable computing even after the longest sessions. Travel worry-free with scratch-resistant, and smudge-resistant protection for robust durability day-in and day-out.
Key Features
- AMD E-350 Accelerated Processor with AMD Radeon™ HD 6310 graphics ensures responsive and energy-efficient performance (Learn more)
- ASUS Power4Gear optimizes system performance for increased performance and longer mobility (Learn more)
- IceCool Technology makes use of superior component engineering combined with the aluminum surface, keeps palm rest and typing surfaces cool
- ASUS Palm-Proof Technology prevents accidental input by intelligently distinguishing between palm and finger contact (Learn more)
- Altec Lansing speakers enhanced with SRS Premium Sound produce crisp, clear audio reproduction
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Reliable Multitasking Performance
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Powered by the AMD E-350 Accelerated Processor with AMD Radeon™ HD 6310 graphics, the A53U-XA1 handles an assortment of daily tasks with ease. ASUS Power4Gear is an assortment of power profiles selectable via the Power4Gear hotkey above the keyboard that optimizes the system for your task at hand—giving the most performance or maximizing battery life. |
Comfort and Control Included
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The A53U-XA1 has an array of built-in features that are specialized for ease of use. It features the new wave keyboard with numeric keypad and multi-touch trackpad to effortlessly type documents or navigate through your mobile world. The A53U-XA1 also has a spacious palm rest with ASUS Palm-Proof Technology where the trackpad intelligently distinguishes between your palm and finger to prevent errors for a worry-free typing experience.
With its sunken-hinge screen design, you will be able to enjoy wider and more ergonomic viewing angles, enabling greater clarity and comfort. Plus, the ASUS Power4Gear utility controls the fans noise level so you can relax with a virtually silent computing experience anywhere you go. |
Head-turning Style and Convenient Portability
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Compact and light, the A53U-XA1 shows off a new streamlined design with ASUS Infusion Technology to give this notebook a scratch-resistant coat with eye-catching style. Opening this mobile wonder, you will notice an elegant, subtle patterned design around the keyboard with a smudge-resistant coat to keep the A53U-XA1 looking new. |
Relax, ASUS Has You Covered
Ranked as the #1 most reliable PC brand by 3 independent sources1, readers and editors alike choose ASUS as their trusted notebook and netbook. ASUS tirelessly strives to exceed expectations of quality to ensure you an unmatched peace of mind every time you start your PC.
This notebook is also backed by the industry’s most comprehensive warranty.
1 Year ASUS Global Warranty2
Offers a level of coverage that would add hundreds of dollars to the price of competing laptops:
- 1 year global warranty
- 30 day Flawless Display Guarantee
- 2-way free standard shipping
- 24/7 tech support
1 Year Accidental Damage Protection (ADP)2
Whether your notebook is damaged by accidental spills, drops, electrical surges, or fire, ASUS will fix it or replace it for you during the first year after purchase.
- Covers accidental drops, spills, power surges, and fire damage
- Target 3 business day turnaround time for repair / replacement; not including receiving and shipping time
- 1-way shipping (from ASUS to the user) at no additional cost
- 24/7 toll-free phone support
What’s in the Box
- A53U-XA1
- AC Adapter
- 6 cell Battery Pack
- Warranty Information Card
Specifications
- Operating System: Windows 7 Home Premium (64-bit)
- Display: 15.6-inch HD display (1366 x 768)
- Processor: AMD E-350 Accelerated Processor (1.60Ghz)
- Graphics: AMD Radeon™ HD 6310 graphics
- WLAN: 802.11 b/g/n (@ 2.4GHz)
- LAN: 10/100/1000 Mbps Ethernet
- Memory: 4GB DDR3 SDRAM, 2 x SODIMM Sockets (up to 8GB)
- Storage: 320GB 5400RPM hard drive
- Optical Drive: Super Multi DVD drive
- Camera: 0.3 megapixel
- Speakers: Altec Lansing speakers
- Microphone: Microphone
- Card Reader: 5-in-1 card reader (SD, MMC, MS, MS PRO SDHC (SD2.0)
- Input / Output: 1 x Mic-in, 1 x Headphone-out, 1 x VGA port/Mini D-Sub 15-pin for external monitor, 1 x RJ-45 LAN, 3 x USB 2.0 ports
- Battery: 6 cell
- Dimensions: 15.2 x 10.2 x 1.4 –inches (W x D x H)
- Weight: 5.72lbs (with 6 cell battery)
- Color: Mocha
© 2011 ASUS Computer International. All Rights Reserved. ASUS is a registered trademark of ASUSTeK Computer. 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 photos.
1Rated number 1 Windows-based PC maker in PCMag.com’s Service & Reliability Report 2010. 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/ ). Rated number 1 reliable PC maker in Q2 2010′s RESCUECOM report http://www.rescuecom.com/2010-2nd-Quarter-Computer-Reliability-Report.html
2ASUS reserves the right to exclude certain SKUs; check with your retailer to confirm coverage of specific models. Valid for notebooks purchased in the US and Canada only. Certain retailers do not participate in ADP coverage. For complete details, please visit: usa.asus.com/event/ASUS360 and adw.asus.com/.
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List Price: $ 429.99
Price: $ 379.99
HP Pavilion dm4-2070us Intel Core i5-2410M 14.0-Inch Notebook PC (Steel Gray Aluminum)
- Brushed aluminum in steel gray
- HP CoolSense technology automatically adjusts thermal settings
- Wirelessly stream photos, videos and other content to an HD TV
- View clearly on the 14″ diagonal high-definition BrightView LED display with Intel HD 3000 graphics
- Get solid performance with the 2.3GHz Intel Core i5-2410M processor, with 6GB DDR3 memory; Store lots of data on the 640GB (5400 rpm) hard drive
Get more done with the ultra-compact HP Pavilion dm4-2070us Notebook PC. Count on the 2nd generation Intel Core i5 processor and 6GB of memory to help you work in multiple applications at once. Wirelessly stream photos, videos and other content to an HD TV using Intel Wireless Display; all you need is an adapter (sold separately) and a TV that has an HDMI or composite A/V input. You’ll also stay more comfortable with HP Cool Sense technology, which allows you to control the cooling so heat is directed away from your lap. This HP laptop also has an integrated DVD burner and a webcam that lets you video chat in low-light environments. Plus, access your online accounts securely using the integrated fingerprint reader. Print, e-mail and browse the web wirelessly using built-in Wi-Fi. Edit documents and watch videos on the 14.0-inch diagonal high-definition LED display. The HP Pavilion dm4-2070us Notebook PC has a battery life of up to 6.75 hours, so you can work and play longer without plugging in your notebook. And at 4.41 lbs and as slim as 1 inch, the dm4 is easy to carry. The brushed aluminum finish in steel gray gives this HP laptop plenty of style, too. Transfer photos from a memory card to your PC using the digital media reader and store thousands of files on the large 640GB hard drive.
List Price: $ 799.99
Price: $ 647.89
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August 17th, 2011 at 12:43 pm
Great Affordable MacBook Alternative,
My goal was to find a PC that is equivalent or better compared to the internal parts of a MacBook Pro i5 2nd Gen, and this was the only computer I was able to snatch up during sale for $499 with such components, and in many cases better components. I wasn’t expecting to be blown away, but I have been pleasantly surprised with this laptop.
First of all, it looks great. The glowing HP logo is reminiscent of the glowing Apple logo, and the brushed metal-type backing just makes it look that much better. The keyboard and the surroundings are very clean, no additional unnecessary buttons and the keyboard is solid and easy to type on. The trackpad has multifinger functionality for scrolling, pinching and rotating. At first, the trackpad was hard to scroll on as my fingers did not glide, but eventually it broke in and it was easier.
In terms of previous reviews saying that the software is terrible, that must be an exception. This was a rare time for me to find a laptop with such little bloatware — just Office and some HP games at most. Usually I do a clean install of Windows when I buy a new computer, but with this one, it was unnecessary. The i5 processor is very speedy, does not heat up a lot, and the fan is relatively quiet. The battery is also decent, going around 5-6 hours on regular use.
Overall, I think this is a great purchase for someone who would like a decent sturdy laptop for an affordable price and would enjoy telling their MacBook Pro friends how they paid $1000 less for a PC with better components
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|August 17th, 2011 at 1:13 pm
A Great Deal!,
I got this laptop for college- it was the best deal I found for a laptop with equivalent specs. I love it! it is sturdy, the hinges don’t wobble at all (something that endlessly bugged me with my last laptop), and is surprisingly light. the finger scanner feature took me a day or two to get used to, but once I got the hang of it, it turned out to be really convenient. the processor is fast and the keyboard doesn’t have any annoying quirks- (like mushy keys. I hate mushy keys). The laptop looks and works exactly as I had hoped, and I am not disappointed with anything!
I must mention that I have read reviews on Amazon and other websites that mention how frustrating the software can be on HPs. I have not experienced any issues relating to the version of OS HP installed. Then again, when I first got my laptop I had to delete a LOT of bloatware, and I also installed open source alternatives to most of the regular Windows software (at the time not for any particular reason other than I am more familiar with the open source programs).
This laptop is perfect for college, but it is powerful and small enough to be a great personal laptop too- I am very glad I bought it!
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|August 17th, 2011 at 1:56 pm
Great laptop timely delivery,
Got this laptop through Back2School Electronics. The order was processed and delivered quickly. Even though the seller did not send an email update when the order was shipped, the order arrived promptly and everything was fine.
Laptop fired up quickly and performed well. Tested the wifi connection (used internet from several locations) and the connection was very good. The laptop did not drop the connection any time (this was mentioned by another reviewer as a potential problem). There is no instruction on how to use the fingerprint reader (probably there is something somewhere on an online manual; yet to find it!). Also worked the dvd player with a CD. Playback and sound quality are very good.
Over 3+ hours of almost continuous use, the laptop remained very cool. In fact, the fan did not come on for most part. The laptop is very quiet and great to use during late evening! The disk action LED is on the left side — not very visible when you are using the laptop — so it is hard to know whether the laptop is doing any disk access, unless you turn laptop and look to left side. Key integrated indicator LEDs for wifi and speaker are great. Laptop was surprisingly light weight. Also the charger was very light (when compared to my 5-year old compaq laptop and its bulky charger).
I am very happy with the laptop. Also will recommend purchase from this seller.
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