Asus U36SD-RX235X

79 reviews

May, 2013

Positive
Energy (3)
Performance (2)
Touchpad (1)
Reliability (1)
Build quality (1)

Negative
Keyboard (2)
Sound (2)
Screen (2)
Value for money (2)
Design (1)

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alaTest has collected and analyzed 79 reviews from magazines and websites. Views about the build quality and connectivity are generally positive. The battery and performance are also mentioned favorably, but there are some mixed opinions about the portability. The design and sound get critical comments.

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We analyzed user and expert ratings, product age and more factors. Compared to other Laptops the Asus U36SD-RX235X is awarded an overall alaScore™ of 89/100 = Very good quality.

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Expert review by: Sebastian Jentsch (notebookcheck.net)

Review Asus U36SD-RX114V (SSD) Subnotebook

Slim and sexy. Though it's not the manufacturer's ultrabook, it convinces with its slim silhouette, its velvety yet hard aluminum case, its battery life and, above all, its swiftness via SSD. ...

High-quality workmanship; Firm, stable case; Pleasant surfaces; Keyboard with good feedback; High application performance; Entry level gaming performance; Good SSD speeds; Long battery life; Slim design

Reflective, contrast weak TFT; Webcam with only 0.3 MP

Again and again surprising: An SSD makes standard hardware to a very fast device. CPU performance without significant throttling

Oct, 2011

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Expert review by: Daniel Howley (laptopmag.com)

ASUS U36SD-A1

The Asus U36SD-A1 packs Core i5 power into a sleek laptop that lasts nearly 8 hours on a charge.

Overall, we mostly like the U36SD-A1. For $899 you get a swift Core i5 processor and Nvidia graphics in a sexy, svelte frame. Plus, this laptop provides nearly 8 hours of endurance. Where this ASUS notebook falls a little flat is its tinny speakers and...

Sep, 2011

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Expert review by: (pcmag.com)

Asus U36SD-A1

The 13.3-inch widescreen is one of the few areas where Asus could have stood out but didn't. Its 1,366 by 768 resolution is boilerplate, and it had standard viewing angles. The screen is comparable to the one found in the Toshiba R835-P50X and Acer...

Sturdy magnesium frame. Fast Core i5 processor. Nvidia graphics provides gaming boost. USB 3.0 port on board. Excellent battery life

Heat issues when running moderately intensive tasks. Noisy mouse buttons. Lacks cutting edge wireless features and backlit keyboard

The Asus U36SD-A1 ultraportable laptop is thin and extremely powerful, but you'll need a cooling pad to contain the heat.

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Expert review by: Mike (netbooklive.net)

Asus U36SD / U36S review – what an ultra-portable notebook!

A while ago I got to test Asus's ultra-sleek 13.3 inch laptop, the U36JC. There were many things I liked about it, but the fact that it boosted older generation hardware kept me from recommending it while...

solid body, high quality materials used for the casing and proper attention to details ; sleek looks, with a very thin body ; overall good keyboard an trackpad ; powerful hardware and proper performances ; good connectivity options, with USB 3.0 slot...

the screen and the bezel around it are glossy ; speakers won't impress ; gets hot and noisy under stress (the review unit did at least) – not that much during light everyday use

We’ve reached the end of this reviews and it’s time for some conclusions. As you saw, there are plenty of aspects where the U36SD manages to impress: body, looks, performances, battery life. Screen and keyboard/trackpad are good as well, but there's...

Nov, 2011

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Expert review by: (techreviewsource.com)

Asus U36SD-A1

The Asus U36SD-A1 ultraportable laptop is extremely portable yet compares in performance with most mid-line notebook computers, which is due to its Intel Core i5 CPU and discrete Nvidia graphics. It also has USB 3.0 support and a solid magnesium frame,...

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Consumer review by: (amazon.com)

Amazon review summary for the Asus U36SD-RX235X

alaTest has collected and analyzed 34 user reviews of the Asus U36SD-RX235X from Amazon.com. The average user rating for this product is 4.5/5, compared to an average user rating of 4.0/5 for other products on Amazon.com.

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value for money

88% of reviews on Amazon.com give this product a positive rating.

May, 2013

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Consumer review by: New AsusU36 user (amazon.com)

Hot" and "Cool"

Thumbs up for the design and speed. Alumunim and Magnesium coating makes the Asus U36SD's thin and light feature indeed "cool". Downside on the sound quality (compared to Asus K and N series model) and for the heat that comes off on the areas around...

Apr, 2012

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Consumer review by: electronics_buyer212 (amazon.com)

Good Portable Workhorse

I got one of these because I got tired of lugging 20 lbs worth of Alienware m17x back and forth (when hoofing it, this required a serious backpack with an internal frame to protect my back). That m17x had a serious Quad Core i7 processor, 256 SSD and...

Apr, 2012

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Consumer review by: Gabriel (amazon.com)

Excellent ultra-light with NVidia graphics

I've been using this U36SD-DH51 for the last couple weeks, and I love it. It is thin, light and fast. The battery life for regular stuff like web browsing, even with the screen brightness up, is about 7 hours (though I fully expect that to wane as the...

Apr, 2012

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Consumer review by: Gabriel (amazon.com)