Asus W5000 review

What you need to know

Reviewed by: Chris Stevens

Reviewed on: 7 October 2005

Tags: Asus, Asus W5000, contrast, Webcam, peripherals

We like:

White chassis; silky keyboard; built-in camera

We don't like:

Absence of catch on the lid -- there's a possibility you'll scratch the screen

You might also need:

S-video and VGA cables will connect the Asus up to a range of displays for presentations

CNET UK judgement:

Spritely performance and an attractive case design makes the Asus ideal for home office tasks in an IKEA-obsessed age. While the laptop won't look out of place on your kitchen table, the absence of a catch on the screen carries a risk for anyone who does a lot of travelling

Full review:

Style-conscious bohemians who want to steer away from the bland offerings of most laptop manufacturers will find the Asus W5000 appeals to their tastes. Rather than a sedate black, this laptop is all-white. Apple helped to establish this look with the iBook -- if you liked that design, but are committed to Windows, then the W5000 is the closest match to Apple's chassis in the PC realm. Continue Reading...