Typical price: £550
What is it: Bargain work and entertainment desktop replacement
What we think: Strong performance for the money, but lacking in looks and battery life
What you need to know
Reviewed on: 11 March 2008
Tags: Asus, Asus X53SR, gaming, HDMI, DVDs
We like:
Good performance; bargain price; HD optical drive
We don't like:
Poor battery life; average looks; wrong format HD drive
CNET UK judgement:
The Asus X53SR is a good performer for the money. It's not a looker, but it makes up for its design in other areas. Its battery isn't up to life on the road, but keep it plugged in and it'll make a good work and entertainment machine
Full review:
If you don't have a huge amount of money to spend but want a laptop that's big enough to work on and powerful enough for most modern applications, then the Asus X53SR should fit the bill. Its performance is impressive, especially given its low price tag of just £549 from PC World. Continue Reading...
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