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Mesmerizing Visuals

View larger Built on next-generation "Fermi" architecture, NVIDIA GeForce GT 425M graphics are designed from the ground up for ultra-realistic DirectX 11 gaming and GPU-accelerated tasks like HD video editing. And like a hybrid car seamlessly switches from gas to electric, the N53Jf-XE1 features NVIDIA Optimus Technology that automatically optimizes system performance and battery life by switching between powerful NVIDIA graphics and energy-efficient Intel graphics.

 

Coupled with a brilliant 15.6-inch LED-backlit Full HD (1080p) display, you can enjoy your favorite pictures, videos, and movies in the quality they deserve. See every detail with sharp, vibrant color, and customize your experience with ASUS Splendid Technology that features six profile modes to choose from. HDMI ready, the N53Jf-XE1 doubles as your personal media hub when you connect it to a compatible monitor or HDTV. Plus, ASUS VideoMagic, a 3-in-1 software package enriches visuals with clearer images and upgrades DVDs to 1080p HD quality for smoother playback and increased frame rates.
ASUS VideoMagic Software

• Power DVD 9 with True Theater
  - Boosts DVD/ video quality to Full HD

• PowerDirect 7
  - Powerful, simple GPU-accelerated video editing.

• Media Show Espresso
  - Media converter for multimedia devices (trial version).

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Ingenious Multitasking

Learn More Featuring the Intel Core i5-460M processor, the N53Jf-XE1 gives you the power you need to accelerate multiple applications simultaneously for exceptional multitasking performance. And with Intel Turbo Boost Technology, the processor automatically increases performance as you need it. Switch on the ASUS Super Hybrid Engine and optimize the system for increased battery savings when on the go. ASUS Power4Gear also features selectable power profiles that you can select to seamlessly adjust the N53Jf-XE1 for your task at hand via the Power4Gear hot key.

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Enhanced Connectivity

View larger Discover the future standard of connectivity with the N53Jf-XE1. SuperSpeed USB 3.0 lets you charge your compatible phone and other peripherals quickly, and experience up to 10x faster transfer rates between storage devices – a 25GB HD movie takes only 70 seconds versus 15.6 minutes.1 And high-speed wireless N (802.11 b/g/n @2.4 GHz) delivers expanded connection ranges and faster Internet speed for instant access to your favorite sites and smoother video streaming.

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Relax, ASUS Has You Covered
 

Ranked as the #1 most reliable PC brand by 3 independent sources, readers and editors alike choose ASUS as their trusted notebook and netbook. ASUS relentlessly strive to exceed expectations of quality to ensure you an unmatched peace of mind every time you start your PC.

We also back our commitment with the industry's most comprehensive warranty.


1 Year ASUS Global Warranty

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 Warranty (ADW)

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

• N53Jf-XE1 Notebook
• AC Adapter
• 6 cell Battery Pack
• Warranty Information Card

Specifications

• Operating System: Windows 7 Home Premium (64-bit)
• Display: 15.6-inch LED-backlit Full HD display (1920 x 1080)
• Processor: Intel Core i5-460M processor (2.53 GHz with Turbo Boost up to 2.80 GHz)
• Chipset: Intel HM55
• Graphics: NVIDIA GeForce GT 425M graphics with 1GB DDR3 VRAM
• WLAN: 802.11 b/g/n (@ 2.4GHz)
• LAN: 10/100/1000 Mbps Ethernet
• Memory: 4GB DDR3 SDRAM, 2 x SODIMM socket (expandable to 8GB)
• Storage: 500GB 7200RPM hard drive
• Optical Drive: Blu-ray combo drive
• Camera: 2.0 megapixel with security lens cover
• Speakers: Built-in speakers with SonicMaster Technology
• Microphone: Digital Array Microphone
• Card Reader: 1x 5-in-1 card reader (SD/MMC/MS/MS-PRO/MS Duo)
• Input / Output:1x Headphone-out jack (SPDF support), 1x Microphone-in jack, 1x RJ45 LAN Jack for LAN insert, 3x USB 3.0 ports, 1x E-SATA
• Battery: 6 cell
• Dimensions: 15.6 x 10.6 x 1.2 ~ 1.6 (W x D x H)
• Weight: 6.4 lbs (with 6 cell)
• Color: Silver

 

 

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Most Helpful Customer Reviews

 

I couldn't pass up this notebook when I read the specs. This is simply the best notebook that you can get for the price.

I've built around 8 desktops for myself and family members over the past several years and have used Asus motherboards exclusively. The only issue I've run into was a NIC failure on one of them, around 4 years into the life of the computer. It was probably due to a surge, either through the cable line or a faulty modem, so I can't necessarily blame it on the board. That problem was easily and inexpensively solved with a PCI-based NIC.

Choosing an Asus notebook seemed like a logical step.

What this computer has that others in the same price range don't:
- Full HD (1920x1080) display
- Blu-ray drive with DVD burning capabilities
- USB 3.0
- Dedicated graphics with 1GB dedicated VRAM
- a relatively large 7200rpm hard drive
- 1-year warranty INCLUDING accidental damage

Other nice-to-haves:
- Core i5 processor
- 64-bit OS
- 4GB Memory
- Wireless N
- Gigabit LAN
- HDMI port
- eSATA
- a number pad
- webcam lens cover

Please note, at the time of this review, there are a couple things in the "Product Description" that are incorrect:
- The display is indeed 1920x1080 as stated in the "Technical Details" section, not 1366x768.
- There is no ExpressCard 34 port.

Some not-so-great things:
- No FireWire
- No ExpressCard slot
- Comes with Home Premium and not Professional or Ultimate
- LOTS of pre-installed applications and trialware

Thoughts:
I consider myself well-versed in computers. For all of the facets of life, it seems like I always needed a different computer for different things: a notebook for travel, a basic web/email workstation, a media center for home theater use, and yet another computer for audio production (a hobby of mine). Just in the past couple of years, computers have finally become powerful enough to where I can start consolidating all of these different functions into fewer machines without worrying about performance or resource issues. That's where the N53JF-XE1 comes in. It's essentially a desktop replacement. The high-res screen and number pad ensure that you're not sacrificing ergonomics for portability, but the computer is not unweildy. Don't get me wrong, this thing is pretty big, even for a 15" notebook. My work-issued notebook has the same screen size, but it's at least 1" narrower than the N53. Yet, the weight is well-distributed and the shape doesn't make you feel like you're holding a cinder block.

This isn't my first Windows 7 computer, so I was familiar with the changes that MS has made to Windows since XP (I stayed faaaaar away from Vista). There's a couple steps that I would recommend when setting up this computer:
- MAKE THE RESTORE DISCS. You will want to do this. You will get prompted on startup until you create them. It will take 5 DVDs. Unless you have a Windows 7 x64 (any version) disc laying around, you will be SOL if your HDD dies without the restore discs.
- Install all Windows updates.
- Uninstall some of the bloatware/trialware. It's hard to wade through what you'll need and what you don't need. There are games, 3rd party apps like New York Times Reader and Kindle, and some Asus-branded utilities. My best advice is to run these apps and figure out what they do. If you think you'll use them, keep them. If not, uninstall. If you're a month in and you still haven't used the app, you can probably uninstall it.

As I mentioned, this notebook has no firewire or express card port. A firewire port would have been helpful since there's still a lot of A/V equipment that uses FireWire. Since there's also no ExpressCard port, I can't add FireWire ports.

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