Typical price: £1,399
What is it: Vista laptop with SideShow auxiliary display
What we think: A solidly built laptop, but the jury's still out on whether SideShow is worth paying extra for
What you need to know
Reviewed on: 3 April 2007
Tags: Asus, Asus W5Fe, emails, music player, graphics card
We like:
Good performance; SideShow display; comfortable keyboard
We don't like:
Main screen is disappointing; dull styling
You might also need:
Spare battery
CNET UK judgement:
The W5Fe is a great laptop -- it's well built and mostly comfortable to use. Whether you'll find SideShow, its key feature, useful is a matter of individual taste. If so, it's the perfect Vista laptop; if not, there are cheaper and better alternatives.
Full review:
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