Asus X53Ke

The ASUS K53S is a great product, if you’re willing to spend Rs. 44,999 on it. It’s also a great notebook, if you’re into multimedia applications and gaming on-the-go. The performance isn’t spectacular when it comes to gaming, so don’t expect to be...

At $949, the K53SV-B1 is a nice-looking laptop that offers more than enough power for multimedia enthusiasts and even gamers. And even with its quad-core processor and Nvidia graphics, this machine runs pretty cool. However, the system lacks USB 3.0...

Good battery life, superior audio ; Handsome, full-featured, reasonably priced

No 5GHz Wi-Fi, some ergonomic keyboard issues ; Mediocre performance; heavy for its screen size

Good looks, superior audio,excellent battery life, and a modest price make the K53E-B1 a good deal for everyday tasks if portability and speed aren't prime concerns.

Great battery life (5 hours) ; Good performance ; Solid build quality ; Cool and quiet ; Two-year warranty standard

Low screen resolution ; Loud touchpad buttons ; Lack of port selection

The K53E's integrated Intel graphics are significantly better performing than previous-generation Intel graphics though this still is not a gaming notebook; for gaming, look for a notebook with a dedicated AMD or Nvidia graphics card. For everything...

For $749, the ASUS K53E-B1 gives buyers a stylish design and top-notch overall performance. We just wish the keyboard felt a little more solid and that the Wi-Fi performance was stronger from longer distances. For $50 more, you can get a Blu-ray player...

Dual-core Sandy Bridge processor is fast. 6GB of memory included. Beautifully designed. Over 6 hours of battery life. Good typing experience. 640GB hard drive

Annoyingly loud mouse buttons. A USB 3.0 port would've been nice

The Asus K53E-B1 desktop replacement laptop features one of the first dual-core Sandy Bridge processors and amassed over 6 hours of battery life.

Quad-core Intel Core i7-2630QM processor. Nvidia GeForce GT 540M graphics card with Optimus switching technology. Luxurious aluminum palm rest stays cool to the touch. Wide-keyed, dust repelling keyboard. Generous warranty

Basic feature set. Awkwardly placed power connector

The Asus K53SV-B1 desktop replacement laptop packs high-end performance without the price tag, offering quad-core Intel Core i7 processing and powerful Nvidia GeForce graphics for under $1,000.

Attractive design. Decent productivity performance

No USB 3.0 ports. Other laptops offer better features for similar price

The Asus K53E-RBR4 is a good-looking laptop that's acceptably fast, but other systems that cost the same offer more.

Long battery life ; Respectable performance ; Affordable price ; Great display and Webcam ; Two-year warranty

Loud mouse buttons ; Underwhelming speakers ; No USB 3.0 ports or Bluetooth connectivity

The surprisingly affordable Asus K53E-B1 outdoes much of its competition with a suave design, fantastic battery life, and a powerful second-gen Core i5 processor.