ASUS U6S Ultraportable Notebook
Introduction & Specifications
If you're the type who wants to make a statement with your notebook, names like Apple, VAIO, and Alienware may come to mind. But what about ASUS? While you may know them best for their motherboards and video cards, ASUS is a seasoned veteran when it comes to manufacturing notebooks, and they definitely make more than just EeePCs.
Besides being a notebook contract manufacturer for the likes of Dell, Sony, Samsung and Apple, ASUS also has their own lineup of ASUS branded notebooks, and over the years they have produced some of the most attractive notebooks you may never have heard of. If you haven't flipped beyond the EeePC section of ASUS' notebook catalog, you may be surprised by the massive, burgeoning selection of stylish notebooks they offer.
Thanks to the EeePC's tremendous success which brought with it global mainstream and retail exposure, ASUS' other notebooks are ready to burst onto the scene. With well over a dozen different notebook lines, ASUS has something for almost everyone, and one area where ASUS is especially adept is the design of stylish fashion-conscious notebooks.
While ASUS has several very attractive notebook series, the star of the show is definitely the U-series. Each model in the series offers a seductive blend of portability, features and style. The modern U-series currently consists of three models with a fourth one on the way. While all U-series notebooks share the same sense of style and portability, they differ slightly on emphasis. Today we'll be looking at the most well-rounded of the bunch, the 12.1" ASUS U6.
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| Processor Intel Core 2 Duo Processor T7500 (2.2GHz,4M L2 Cache,800MHz FSB) Operating System Genuine Windows Vista Business Memory 2GB Dual Channel DDR2 SDRAM @ 667MHz - two 1GB modules Screen 12.1" LED backlight WXGA (1280x800) with ColorShine,Crystal-Shine (High brightness),Asus Splendid Video Intelligent Technology Graphics Card 128MB NVIDIA GeForce 8400M G Communications Gigabit LAN Controller Integrated 802.11a/b/g/n Built-in Bluetooth™ V2.0+EDR 3G/3.5G Antenna support HSPDA adapter (optional) Integrated MDC Fax Modem Camera Integrated 0.3 MP camera Audio Built-in Azalia compliant audio chip, with 3D effect & full duplex Built-in speaker and microphone Hard Drive 160GB 5400RPM SATA Hard Drive Optical Drive Ultra Slim DVD Super Multi Double Layer Power 6-cell 4800 mAh Li-Ion Battery 90 Watt AC Adapter Color Option Mocha Brown Weight & Dimensions Width: 11.7" (300 mm) Depth: 8.6" (220 mm) Height: 0.9"-1.2" (25.3 mm - 31.6 mm) Weight: 3.46 lbs (1.57 kg) - includes 3-cell battery |
External Ports 4 x USB 2.0 ports 1 x VGA port/Mini D-sub 15-pin 1 x HDMI Port 1 x RJ11 Modem port 1 x RJ45 Ethernet (10/100/1000) port 1 x 8-in-1 card reader 1 x ExpressCard 54mm slot 1 x headphone port (S/PDIF) 1 x stereo line-in (microphone) port Included Accessories and Extras S-Video to Component Adapter Phone/modem cable LCD Cleaning Cloth Velcro Cable Tie Recovery DVD NERO Express V 7.0 Norton™ Internet Security 2007 FREE ASUS Brand Suede Notebook Sleeve FREE ASUS Brand Messenger Bag FREE ASUS Branded Logitech V270 Bluetooth Mouse Warranty And Support 2-year limited global hardware warranty 1-year battery pack warranty On-line problem resolution through web interface (BIOS, Driver update) OS (Microsoft Windows Vista) install/uninstall consultation Bundled software install/uninstall consultation ASUS software supporting Price: $1,655.00 USD (as configured here)  |
The ASUS U6 is best described as a full-featured ultraportable laptop. Except for the relatively small 12.1" LED backlit screen, the U6 offers all the same features of a standard full-size notebook in a compact ultraportable body. Built on Intel's fourth-generation Centrino platform, also known as Santa Rosa, the U6 manages to cram the same level of performance as a full-sized notebook into a small 3.5lb package. When fully-equipped with a 2.4GHz Core 2 Duo T7700 processor, 4GB of RAM, 160GB hybrid hard drive, 128MB GeForce 8400M G, HSPDA and integrated DVD burner, it is not hard to see why this is a very attractive little machine.
The ASUS U6 comes in two flavors, the U6E and the U6S. The U6E comes with a glossy Pearl White paint job and uses integrated Intel graphics while the U6S sports a 128MB GeForce 8400M G and comes in Mocha Brown. Besides that, the two are identical. For this review, we will be looking at the U6S.
The ASUS U6 comes in two flavors, the U6E and the U6S. The U6E comes with a glossy Pearl White paint job and uses integrated Intel graphics while the U6S sports a 128MB GeForce 8400M G and comes in Mocha Brown. Besides that, the two are identical. For this review, we will be looking at the U6S.
