Asus A7J review

What you need to know

Reviewed by: Rory Reid

Reviewed on: 16 February 2006

Tags: Asus, Asus A7J, operating system, gamers, ExpressCard

We like:

Windows XP Media Center Edition OS; dual-core CPU; graphics performance

We don't like:

Miserly hard drive; average looks; low-quality unofficial MCE remote control

You might also need:

Surround-sound speakers; high-definition display panel

CNET UK judgement:

Its paltry hard drive lets it down, but the A7J excels in most other areas. Multimedia enthusiasts will love its Media Center operating system and solid performance, and its gaming abilities should appeal to anyone who's not averse to a quick bout of Battlefield 2

Full review:

Desktop replacement laptops such as the A7J aren't normally based on Intel Centrino technology. They tend to be big, power-hungry brutes that use vast amounts of electrical energy and have a short battery life -- a concept diametrically opposed to the Centrino mantra. Continue Reading...