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Expert Reviews (60)
User Reviews (261)
Disappointed from day one. Will never buy an ASUS again
By compdependent (cnet.com) Read the full review
All and all I have been disappointed with this laptop. I wish I had returned it after receiving it, but I didn't have time to deal with the issues and figured they'd be easily fixed. I was wrong.
quick delivery
poor battery life ; heavy given screen size ; constant freezing ; poor customer service - only options: "reinstall windows" or mail in laptop for servicing ; repaired" laptop returned with new problems
Feb, 2012
2012-02-15
Great for college. Well rounded and capable.
By Branstopher (cnet.com) Read the full review
I'd wholeheartedly recommend it. Especially as it is becoming more affordable and performs as well as any other laptop in it's bracket.
Battery life is great, no concern there ; Graphics card does it's job running games. (on Low settings mind you) ; TF2, L4D2, Portal1/2, Fallout 3 and NV, Audiosurf, etc ; Processor overclocks itself up nearer 2 gHz and does perfect for multitasking ;
Fingerprint magnet. ;')
May, 2011
2011-05-04
A wonderful laptop! Just not for neat freaks.
By Fiorina161 (cnet.com) Read the full review
I love this laptop and am very glad that I bought it.
Having several power options to choose from is fantastic. If I squeeze everything down to its bare minimum. I can get almost 12 hours out of the battery. The graphics and Nvidia card are great.The keyboard is easy to get around as well
The keyboard is a bit flexy. I don't know if it would have been possible to add a few more supports below the keyboard grid. The gloss surface can drive a neat freak nuts. I detail I won't forget for my next laptop
Mar, 2011
2011-03-30
Videos
10:11
YouTube - Asus UL50VT first impressions review
I've only had my ASUS UL50VT for a day now but I've got a few opinions on it and felt like sharing them.
09:18
YouTube - Asus UL50VT Unboxing
This is the unboxing of my ASUS UL50VT-x1, Ordered it from newegg on Friday and just got it today. specs on it are 15.6'' intel core 2 duo SU73000 ...
01:53
YouTube - Asus UL50A 15.6" Slim laptop meets Nvidia Geforce 210M
The 15.6 slim-notebook by Asus, UL50A, comes with hybrid graphics, that is shared GPU and Nvidia Geforce 210M graphics. What does it look like ...
Manufacturer's Description
Both aesthetically pleasing and boasting an equally stunning performance, the ASUS U50 promises an exquisitely crafted, thin and lightweight notebook that takes away nothing in terms of functionality. Powered by an Intel Core 2 Duo processor for multitasking performance, they are also accessories for the image conscious, those who assert their own individuality and appreciate the finer things in life.
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Review summary for the Asus UL50
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alaTest has collected and analyzed 321 reviews from magazines and websites. People are impressed by the battery. The performance is also appreciated. Many are less positive about the touchpad and resolution. Reviews are divided on the reliability.
We analyzed user and expert ratings, product age and more factors. Compared to other Laptops the Asus UL50 is awarded an overall alaScore™ of 85/100 = Very good quality.
May, 2012
2012-05-15
Review Asus UL50VF Optimus Laptop
By Klaus Hinum (notebookcheck.net)
Optim{us/al?} The UL50VF is a 15.6" version of the slim Asus CULV ...
Automatic graphics card switch thanks to Optimus ; Low system noise ; Cool case temperature ; Long battery life
Glossy display ; Mediocre viewing angles ; Despite overclocking, a weak Intel Core 2 Duo ; Glossy surface in the hand-rest region
The CULV concept has been adapted to the 15 inch notebooks
Mar, 2010
2010-03-21
Partner Source
Review Asus UL50Vt Notebook
By Felix Sold (notebookcheck.net)
Slim Entertainer! With the UL range, Asus presents new notebooks ...
Slim design ; Good workmanship ; Very long battery runtime ; Hybrid graphic solution ; Turbo33 technology ; Price
Keyboard ; Low contrast ; Small scope of supplies
The very long battery life with the good performance in the multimedia field, that is to say the well functioning hybrid solution with Nvidia's GeForce G 210M and Intel's GMA 4500MHD
Dec, 2009
2009-12-19
Partner Source
Asus UL50VT-RBBBK05
By Scott Stein (cnet.com)
The Asus UL50VT is, in many ways, a full-fledged laptop with a large 15.6-inch screen, a DVD/CD burner, and a dedicated gaming graphics chip from Nvidia. At the same time, this Asus has an ultralow-voltage Core 2 Duo processor running the show, a CPU...
Nvidia switchable graphics; thin frame; good battery life
Underpowered processor for the price
With switchable Nvidia graphics and a thin design, the Asus UL50VT-RBBBK05 sacrifices power for longer battery life, while still managing to be a gaming-capable notebook. For its price, though, you could buy a laptop with a faster Core i3 CPU.
Feb, 2010
2010-02-23
ASUS UL50Vf Review
By Jerry Jackson (NotebookReview.com)
The new ASUS UL50Vf is an update to the popular 15-inch UL50Vt and offers the all-new Nvidia Optimus switchable graphics. Why are we reviewing this modest update? Because Optimus is honestly the first switchable graphics solution that works like it should
Great switchable graphics ; Excellent battery life ; Reasonable performance
Weak build quality ; Low-res screen ; A little expensive
Nvidia Optimus is a fantastic technology that we're happy to see, but we'd really like to see this technology inside a more impressive laptop. If you're looking for a 15-inch notebook that gives you great battery life but also delivers the performance...
Just be aware there are other notebooks with similar performance available for less money
Feb, 2010
2010-02-08
ASUS UL50VF Review - A Review of the
By Jeffrey L. Wilson (laptopmag.com)
Seamless switchable graphics, Thin and light design for 15.6-inch notebook, Long battery life, Can easily handle mainstream games
Fingerprint smudge magnet, Mushy single mouse button, Could use more speaker volume
Overall, the UL50VF ran cool. After playing a Hulu video at full screen for 15 minutes, we measured temperatures of 93, 98, and 100 degrees Fahrenheit when we took the temperature of the touchpad, the space between the G and H keys, and the underside,...
All of these temperatures were slightly warmer than usual, but the notebook didn't cause discomfort when it was sitting on our lap
Feb, 2010
2010-02-09
Asus UL50AG-RBBBK05
By (cnet.com)
Very thin; solid design; good battery life
Slower than a typical Core 2 Duo laptop; no Bluetooth
The design and portability of the Asus UL50AG make it one of the slickest 15.6-inch DVD-drive-equipped laptops we've seen, but an ultralow-voltage processor compromises its computing power.
Nov, 2009
2009-11-11
Asus UL50VF-A1
By (pcmag.com)
Despite slower processor speeds, the UL50VF-A1 has another weapon in its arsenal: It can leverage the power of a GeForce G210M graphics card and Nvidia's newest technology called Optimus. In fact, the UL50VF-A1 comes with two graphics solutions:...
Two GPUs. Nvidia Optimus can seamlessly switch between the two GPUs. Excellent battery life. Full size keyboard and numeric keypad. Sleek looks. Lightweight
Processor is sluggish for a 15-inch system. Mouse buttons scratches easily and are tough to press
The Asus UL50VF-A1 is a gorgeous 15-inch laptop runs on a slower-than-average processor, but it can harness the strengths of two graphics cards and a new Nvidia technology
Asus UL50Vf
By Todd Haselton (computershopper.com)
The $849 UL50Vf offers solid graphics performance for midrange gamers. The standout part of this laptop, though: Nvidia's Optimus technology, which automatically balances graphics speed and battery life.
Long battery life; comfortable keyboard; good all-around performance; Nvidia Optimus graphics
Mediocre gaming at native resolution; poor iTunes encoding speed; chintzy industrial design
Double your display real estate by adding a second monitor. It's a snap: Here's how
Mar, 2010
2010-03-20
ASUS UL50Vf Notebook Review - NVIDIA Optimus Takes the Stage
By Nathan Kirsch (legitreviews.com)
Award: INNOVATION AWARD
The ASUS UL50Vf notebook is a refresh of the popular UL50Vt. Nearly the only difference between these two models is the adoption of NVIDIA's Optimus Technology which allows for automatic graphics switching technology versus user-initiated toggling....
For the seamless use of discrete NVIDIA graphics, the integration of NVIDIA Optimus in the ASUS UL50Vf creates a perfect match for a notebook and users by only using discrete graphics performance when they need it.
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Mar, 2010
2010-03-30
No rating
Asus UL50AG-RBBBK05 Laptop
By wubayou (devhardware.com)
If you are in the market for a thin and light laptop but do not want to encounter the typical obstacles with such a design (a smaller screen and no optical drive), then take a look at the Asus UL50AG-RBBBK05. The UL50AG is a mainstream 15-inch laptop...
The result is decent performance, especially with respect to other thin-and-lights or netbooks; still, it's not as impressive as other laptops in the 15-inch size range. Many will probably be willing to make that sacrifice, however, as the UL50AG does...
s two processing cores and the 4 GB of RAM. The laptop also handles normal everyday computing tasks, and light multimedia with some gaming as well. Just do not expect a blazing-fast system that will knock your socks off
Feb, 2010
2010-02-02
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alaTest has collected and analyzed 43 user reviews of the Asus UL50 from cnet.com. The user reviews were collected from Nov, 2009 to Feb, 2012. The average user rating from cnet.com is 70 out of 100.
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Disappointed from day one. Will never buy an ASUS again
All and all I have been disappointed with this laptop. I wish I had returned it after receiving it, but I didn't have time to deal with the issues and
Great for college. Well rounded and capable.
I'd wholeheartedly recommend it. Especially as it is becoming more affordable and performs as well as any other laptop in it's bracket. Battery life
A wonderful laptop! Just not for neat freaks.
I love this laptop and am very glad that I bought it. Having several power options to choose from is fantastic. If I squeeze everything down to its b
this ul50vt rocks
i play games all day i cant up grade vidio for next yrs games
alaTest has collected and analyzed 4 user reviews of the Asus UL50 from jr.com. The user reviews were collected from Jan, 2010 to Jul, 2010. The average user rating from jr.com is 85 out of 100.
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This is a pretty good value!
I purchased from JR about a month ago, overall very happy with it. Does not include any DVD's you have to burn the three DVD's for the Lightweight","
The Slate of Majesty
A beautiful, handsome, impressive notebook for a very good price. Solidly built. Despite the large, comfortable keyboard, the arrow keys and page up/p
i am happy with what I got
i like this laptop and i am actually just received it few days ago, still learning about it.FIrst thing caught my eyes was the keyboard layout, it has
unexpected delight
Overall I am very happy with my purchase. the screen is great for pictures and the power is more than enough for when I use photoshop. I was pleasentl
alaTest has collected and analyzed 15 user reviews of the Asus UL50 from newegg.com. The user reviews were collected from Nov, 2009 to Jan, 2012. The average user rating from newegg.com is 79 out of 100.
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Okay but not good
This laptop performs decently but there are many out there that are much more reliable. I can look passed the lack of driver support but what kills th
Very Pleased
I wanted a lightweight laptop with long battery life for surfing the net, sending email and watching shows. This laptop is perfect for my needs. I hav
Read the fine print
Beware Newegg has NO PRICE PROTECION in place. Brought the Unit three weeks ago and this week discovered it dropped $150. Call Newegg and they simply
What happened to QA (Quality Assurance?)
Did I mention Quality Control? This is the main issue. My (measly 0.3MP) Webcam is installed upside down! YES, UPSIDE DOWN!!! The issue didn't make it
alaTest has collected and analyzed 84 user reviews of the Asus UL50 from amazon.com. The user reviews were collected from Oct, 2009 to May, 2011. The average user rating from amazon.com is 84 out of 100.
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Out of Stock?!
I've been extensively researching laptops, and I really, really want to buy this one (from Amazon, since I've got some gift cards for here that will b
ASUS - NOT WORLD WIDE SUPPORT
I bought an ASUS Laptop less than one year ago. The fan needs replacing. I bought it knowing I would be transfered to São Paulo Brazil. I believed the
Asus UL50 Refurb
So far so good..... except for the whole issue with windows not being recognized as genuine. but device works as advertised... just hope it continues
Great Laptop
It is slim, light, and works very well. The keyboard is comfortable, keeping in mind that I do not use the keypad on a daily basis. If you're an acc
alaTest has collected and analyzed 1 user review of the Asus UL50 from epinions.com. This user review was collected in 2010-05-31, with a rating of 100 out of 100.
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A great computer for students or anyone who needs good battery life!
I went into Best Buy looking for a netbook. I needed something with great battery life that I could take to a whole day of college classes and not wor
alaTest has collected and analyzed 3 user reviews of the Asus UL50 from overstock.com. The user reviews were collected from Jun, 2010 to Oct, 2010. The average user rating from overstock.com is 73 out of 100.
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More power than you think
After doing careful research on laptop computers I ordered this ASUS, it is my first Refurbished item bought online and it arrived in brand new condit
Good but...
Item works well and comes in like new condition. Construction is a bit subpar. Good performer. Overstock shipping is horrible. If you can find the sam
TWICE WITH THE SAME PROBLEM
I always have been a loyal customer of XYZ company but seen overstock.com with a much cheaper price I decided to try it out for the first time. My exp
alaTest has collected and analyzed 1 user review of the Asus UL50 from shopping.com. This user review was collected in 2009-12-15, with a rating of 80 out of 100.
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Very nice
This is a very good gaming computer.. but very overpriced. As nice as it is you can find something just the same, but cheaper. My husband loves the
alaTest has collected and analyzed 5 user reviews of the Asus UL50 from cnet.com.au. The user reviews were collected from Feb, 2010 to Dec, 2010. The average user rating from cnet.com.au is 92 out of 100.
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Asus UL50Vt
I bought it for $650 and I love it. wide screen look kind of heavy
Asus UL50Vt
The laptop is extremely smooth while running with Windows 7. Gaming is okay, only the battery life is not as promised (of course!). Cheap plastic? Not
Asus UL50Vt
I love this system, I play graphic intensive games on it with no problem, run it 24 hours a day. Overall very satisfied. Great design, well rounded f
Asus UL50Vt
Great laptop. slim, good battery, strong specs bit heavier than i expected
alaTest has collected and analyzed 1 user review of the Asus UL50 from amazon.co.uk. This user review was collected in 2012-01-01, with a rating of 100 out of 100.
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Pc
Bought this about a year or so ago. It is fast easy to use and speedy.
alaTest has collected and analyzed 1 user review of the Asus UL50 from product-reviews.net. This user review was collected in 2010-01-08, with a rating of 80 out of 100.
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ASUS UL50AG-A1 15.6-Inch Laptop
before anyone buys a laptop they must ask him/her self what they will be using it for and under what conditions it will be used. Obviously if your in
Asus UL50
Asus UL50: product specifications
Brand
ASUS (See all ASUS Laptops)
Audio Input
Type
Microphone
Audio Output
Type
Sound card
Battery
Run Time (Up To)
12hour(s)
Technology
Lithium ion
Cache Memory
Installed Size
2MB/3MB/4MB
Dimensions & Weight
Depth
10.2in/10.4in
Height
1.1in/1in
Weight
4.2lbs/4.6lbs/5.1lbs/5.3lbs
Width
15.2in/15.4in
Display (Projector)
Diagonal Size
15.6in
Diagonal Size (metric)
39.6cm
Max Resolution
1366 x 768
Technology
TFT active matrix
Widescreen Display
YesEnvironmental Standards
ENERGY STAR Qualified
YesHeader
Compatibility
PC
Manufacturer
ASUSTeK COMPUTER
Model
A1/A1B/A2/A3B/RBBBK05/RBBBK07/RSTBK03/X1
Packaged Quantity
1
Product Line
ASUS UL50AG/ASUS UL50VS/ASUS UL50VT
Input Device
Type
Keyboard / Touchpad/Touchpad / Keyboard
Mainboard
Data Bus Speed
1066MHz/800MHz
Miscellaneous
Color
Black
Modem
Type
NoneNetworking
Data Link Protocol
Ethernet / Fast Ethernet / Gigabit Ethernet / IEEE 802.11b / IEEE 802.11g / IEEE 802.11n (draft)/IEEE 802.11b / IEEE 802.11g / IEEE 802.11n (draft)/IEEE 802.11g / IEEE 802.11b / Gigabit Ethernet / Fast Ethernet / IEEE 802.11n/IEEE 802.11n (draft) / IEEE 802.11g / IEEE 802.11b / Gigabit Ethernet / Fast Ethernet/IEEE 802.11n / IEEE 802.11g / IEEE 802.11b / Gigabit Ethernet / Fast Ethernet
Type
Network adapter
Wireless LAN Supported
YesWireless Protocol
802.11b/g/n/802.11b/g/n (draft)
Notebook Camera
Camera Type
Integrated
Optical Storage
Type
DVD
OS Provided
Type
Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium 64-bit Edition/Microsoft Windows 7 Professional/Microsoft Windows 7 Professional / XP Professional downgrade/Microsoft Windows Vista Home Premium
Processor
64-bit Computing
YesClock Speed
1.3GHz
Manufacturer
Intel
Multi-Core Technology
Dual-Core
Processor Number
SU7300
Type
Core 2 Duo
RAM
Installed Size
3GB/4GB
Max Supported Size
4GB
Technology
DDR2 SDRAM/DDR3 SDRAM
Service & Support
Type
1 year warranty /2 years warranty
Software
Microsoft Office Ready
Includes a preinstalled image of select 2007 Microsoft Office suites. Purchase a Medialess License Kit (MLK) to activate the software.
Storage Controller
Type
Serial ATA
Storage Floppy Drive
Type
NoneStorage Hard Drive
Hard Drive Features
Solid State Drive
Type
Portable
Storage Removable
Type
NoneSystem
Hard Drive(-s) Total Capacity
160GB/250GB/320GB/500GB
Notebook Type
Notebook
Video Memory
Installed Size
512MB
Video Output
Graphics Processor / Vendor
Intel GMA 4500MHD/NVIDIA GeForce G210M/NVIDIA GeForce G210M / Intel GMA 4500MHD
Manufacturer's Description
Both aesthetically pleasing and boasting an equally stunning performance, the ASUS U50 promises an exquisitely crafted, thin and lightweight notebook that takes away nothing in terms of functionality. Powered by an Intel Core 2 Duo processor for multitasking performance, they are also accessories for the image conscious, those who assert their own individuality and appreciate the finer things in life.
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