ASUS U36SD-XH71 13.3-Inch Core i7-2620M Screen Laptop

Introducing the ASUS U36SD-XH71 13.3-Inch Core i7-2620M Screen Laptop, the world's first 19mm thin notebook with an Intel standard voltage CPU. Featuring NVIDIA Optimus technology, the U36 offers the absolute best combination of performance and energy efficiency for the size. With the U36 weighing in at a mere 1.4kg with a 4-cell battery, it challenges the way you think about light and compact notebooks.

Product Features

List Price: $1,819.00
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• 2.7 GHz Intel Core i7-2620QM
• 8 GB DIMM
• 168 GB 7200 rpm Hard Drive
• 13.3-Inch Screen
• Windows 7 Professional

Processor, Memory, and Motherboard

• Hardware Platform: PC
• Processor: 2.7 GHz Core i7-2620QM
• Number of Processors: 2
• RAM: 8 MB
• RAM Type: SODIMM

Hard Drive

• Size: 168 GB
• Type: Serial ATA
• Speed: 7200 rpm

Ports and Connectivity

• USB 2.0 Ports: 2
• VGA Video Out Ports: 1

Cases and Expandability

• Size (LWH): 12.7 inches, 9.1 inches, 0.75 inches
• Weight: 3.7 pounds

Pros:

Light but sturdy (very little flex)
Very fast boot and shutdown times (consistently below 20 sec and 8 seconds respectively)
Fast performance overall
Excellent heat management
GT 520M is a nice addition though still an entry level gpu
Excellent battery life
Great keyboard and touchpad

Cons:

Terrible speakers, but honestly I haven't come across a 13 incher with "good" speakers
Screen quality leaves a lot to be desired (does not lack in brightness, but contrast is poor and colors are a bit washed out)

This laptop is great for the price. The core i7 processor and SSD do not disappoint. I'm not a believer in Windows experience index but I think it will help those who are comparing laptops: Intel SSD - 7.7, i7 2620m - 7.1, RAM - 7.5, Gaming graphics - 6.4

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