Typical price: £1,219
What is it: Business laptop with the latest Centrino (Santa Rosa) technology and 15-inch screen
What we think: A great all-round laptop with good security features and well-balanced performance
What you need to know
Reviewed on: 9 May 2007
Tags: Asus, Asus V1J Santa Rosa, adaptor, gaming, logo
We like:
Non-glossy display; fast graphics performance
We don't like:
Looks; screen is fiddly to open; slow memory
You might also need:
USB hub, extra battery
CNET UK judgement:
The V1J doesn't come cheap, but it offers excellent performance in most respects, has a wealth of features and puts most of its older Centrino rivals to shame
Full review:
The Asus V1J is one of the first laptops we've seen that uses Intel's next-generation Centrino technology. The underlying technology, codenamed Santa Rosa, will officially be known as Centrino Pro in business laptops such as this. It features a new Core 2 Duo processor, fast 802.11n wireless capability and DirectX 10 graphics. Continue Reading...
Asus V1J Santa Rosa History
2 May 2007 in Crave
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