Asus W2Vc review

What you need to know

Reviewed by: Rory Reid

Reviewed on: 13 January 2006

Tags: Asus, Asus W2Vc, CPU, hard drive, speakers

We like:

Attractive chassis; great widescreen display; comfortable keyboard; good multimedia support

We don't like:

Noisy and slow DVD rewriter drive; front-facing audio ports; no digital video output

You might also need:

USB mouse; spare battery

CNET UK judgement:

Asus should be commended for delivering a comparatively slim and stylish desktop-replacement laptop. The W2Vc ably handles everyday productivity tasks and 3D games with ease, and its excellent 17-inch screen is great for watching movies on. The laptop is pricey in comparison to rivals in its class, however, and its DVD drive is the slowest, noisiest optical drive we've seen in some time. If money isn't an issue and you can put up with its minor idiosyncrasies it is worth looking at

Full review:

According to Asus, the W2Vc is designed for the 'Mobile digital home'. No, it's not intended specifically for use in broadband-ready caravans, but rather for anyone who wants to replace or supplement their existing desktop PC with a powerful, feature-rich multimedia laptop. As a result, it isn't particularly portable, but it can easily be lugged from room to room, or to meetings provided you have transport. It has most of the features you'd expect from a desktop PC, offers impressive performance and is fairly attractive. It's not the cheapest of laptops, but it's worth considering if you want a good all-rounder with a strong focus on multimedia. Continue Reading...