Typical price: £1,200
What is it: Thin-and-light, do-anything laptop with a 14-inch screen
What we think: Has an excellent blend of features, performance and portability
What you need to know
Reviewed on: 1 September 2006
Tags: Asus, Asus W3J, chipset, contrast, hard drive
We like:
Keyboard; gaming ability; design
We don't like:
Only three USB ports
You might also need:
USB hub
CNET UK judgement:
Offering an excellent blend of features, performance and portability, the W3J manages to stay trim but still keep up with more expensive laptops in terms of multimedia and gaming
Full review:
The W3J is Asus' attempt to create a fast, capable laptop with a chassis barely the width of an A4 sheet of paper, and the weight of a couple of bags of sugar. It's a welcome prospect, as compact laptops that deliver plenty of power are difficult to find. The W3J is capable of running games and though it might not look it on the surface, it packs enough grunt to rival, and indeed outperform, larger, more expensive laptops. Continue Reading...
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