Asus launches Asus A42F-VX036V, a laptop size 14 inches below Calpella platform with Intel Core processor Arrandale i3-350M with a 500 GB disk space that appears at least 580 euros. The facial recognition system via webcam SmartLogon eastern part as Power4Gear which adjusts the operating frequency of the processor and those fans to preserve the autonomy and offer quiet operation.
Asus A42F-VX036V sports a black finish with elegant grounds and sober is not too out fingerprints. Right optical unit are positioned towards the front and a USB, Ethernet and power connector backwards. The left side hosts an air vent and VGA ports, HDMI, USB (x2) and audio.
Asus A42F-VX036V
The multi-touch touchpad very well integrated into the wrist is slightly recessed into the chassis and has a chrome bar buttons. The keyboard is a model to chiclet flat matte keys well spaced from each other. The Asus A42F-VX036V currently appears as the 14-inch laptop Calpella cheapest market. Designed for everyday use, it is comfortable in office and multitasking thanks to its Intel Core i3-350M and 4GB of RAM fully supported by the 64bit system.
In addition, he is able to run resource intensive games little bit 3D, which is adjusted levels of detail and / or resolution, with the graphics Intel GMA integrated HD processor. This is according to tests published on the Net up to 40% faster than the Intel GMA X4500MHD. In other words, HD video playback did not ask any worries.
The screen displays a 16:9 format also particularly well suited to this type of use. It is nevertheless regrettable, but it is commonplace, the vertical resolution which requires a bit limited to scroll regular office and Internet surfing.
Asus A42F-VX036V
| Screen | 14″ (inch) WXGA Colorshine HD (1366 × 768) |
| Processor | Intel Core i3-350M (2.26 GHz) |
| RAM Installed (Max) | 4GB 1066MHz DDR3 (4GB), 2 slots |
| storage space | 500GB 5400 rpm |
| Graphics | Intel GMA integrated HD processor |
| Optical Drive | DVD Recorder |
| Audio System | two 1.5W speakers Altec Lansing |
| Webcam | 1.3 megapixels with micro |
| Network | Wi-Fi b / g / n + Gigabit Ethernet |
| Bluetooth | Non |
| Card Reader | 4 in 1 |
| Output (s) video | HDMI, VGA |
| Fingerprint Reader | Non |
| Headset, Microphone | Headset, Microphone |
| ExpressCard | Non |
| Firewire | Non |
| USB | 3 USB 2.0 |
| Operating System | 7 Windows Home Premium 64-bit |
| Battery | 6 cell, 4400mAh, a priori |
| Autonomy announced | about 4:00 |
| Dimensions (mm) | 349 x 238 x 36.5 |
| Weight | 2.21 Kg |
| Warranty | 1 year |
Finally, the drive offers storage space of 500GB comfortable and connectivity is standard with the notable absence of e-SATA ports, ExpressCard and Firewire but the presence of HDMI and Wi-Fi n.
