Sneak Peek

The Asus F5R is a new notebook with 15.4″ screen which is targeted at buyers with a limited budget. The notebook comes in a simple silver and black design that you will find common with generally used laptops. The notebook offers the essentials of what customers are focusing for within their means.

Design

The size of the laptop is 14.4″ length x 10.3″ width, 1.1″/1.4″ height (front/back) and it weighs around 2.7 kgs with the 6 cell battery. When you lift up the laptop, it will feel very light in your hands. It is also thinner than other notebooks in the market these days. The notebook is very handy and can be easily carried anywhere.

Core Information

The keyboard is of a beautiful black color with white lettering which has a touch of grey. Though the keys on the keyboard are pretty small, they are properly placed. The keys do make a sound when pushed, but still you can feel free to use the laptop in a crowded place without disturbing anyone. There is a reasonable amount of contract on the entire notebook, it will not hinder anyone’s capability to type and use the keyboard. On the whole, the keyboard is satisfactory.

Even after several hours of use, the laptop remains cool enough. At times only the touchpad gets warm. On the noise front too the notebook is on the minimal. The only thing of concern is the Core Duo processor which is quite outdated in terms of the existing technology and speed. Unfortunately there is also no real gaming prospective.

Cutting Edge Technology

Asus F5R Notebook comes with an in built webcam and it also has Wi-Fi. The swiveling webcam is of 1.3 megapixel. It also provides a program called LifeFrame2 which is used with the webcam. For the Wi-Fi there is a toggle switch which is situated at the left side of the laptop. The connectivity is very strong as it maintains a strong signal even when moved in the lift. The sound system of the notebook is good though it lacks the bass surround system. The quality of the treble is good and the speakers are loud enough for individual use. When using Headphones and ear buds the sound quality is excellent just as expected.

Conclusion

The Asus Laptops fulfills the basic needs of a mainstream use of a notebook. Though the weak battery life and older Core Duo processor makes it a bit outdated.

Pooja Lapasia is a well known author and has written articles on Toshiba Laptops, Laptop store, ACI Laptops, online shop and many other subjects.

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