Review Asus N53SN (X5MSN) Notebook

Graphics update.( dell vostro 1520 battery ) The Taiwanese company Asus sends a familiar multimedia laptop with the new GT 550M graphics from Nvidia and Intel's Core i7-2630QM called N53SN-SX091V (X5MSN) into the race. ( Battery HP Compaq 8510P ) We've checked the all-rounder's qualities, which is now available for 1299 euros (RRP).

We had had a pre-series device of the Asus N53SV in review as the first Sandy Bridge laptop. ( battery hp probook 4510s ) The latest N53SN-SX091V is also now based on it. Nothing has been changed on the outside and the design as well as the basic features are familiar. ( Lenovo 40Y6795 ) For this reason, we won't deal with the sections about case, connectivity, input devices and speakers in this review, since the N53SV serves as reference. ( Lenovo Thinkpad T60 Battery ) Our focus will be on the rejuvenation inside the plastic case.

In addition to the, in the meantime, ( HP Laptop Battery ) well-known and often used Intel Core i7-2630QM quad core processor with a clock rate of 2.0 GHz (2 GHz, 6 MB L3 cache), 16 GB of DDR3 RAM (4 x 4096 MHz) and the new Nvidia GeForce GT 550M with a 2 GB DDR3 RAM are used in this model.( HP probook 6545B Battery ) The GPU places itself in Nvidia's upper mid-range with a core clock of 740 MHz. The GF108 core with 96 pipelines and DirectX 11 support create the basis for it and other Nvidia GPUs (e.g. GT 525M or GT 540M). The 15.6 inch display still bids a native resolution of 1366x768 pixels. ( battery HP Compaq 8510W ) A screen with a Full HD resolution (1920x1080 pixels) can only be found in another device. Currently, there is no model offered with a 3D screen, either. However, the increasingly popular play back of these contents is possible via the HDMI out.

Besides the standard model name, N53SN-SX091V,( hp 8730p battery ) some online shops also use the label X5MSN-SX091V for this laptop. However, there aren't any differences. A nice inclusion is the coupon for a free sample of StarCraft II – Wings of Liberty. ( hp probook 4710s battery ) The recommended retail price for this bundle is 1299 euros. A recent price comparison shows that the laptop can be found for starting at 1229 euros on the Internet.

Glossy HD screen from LGDespite a fairly high entry price, ( battery Dell xps m1530 ) the alternative SX091V only has a glossy 15.6 inch screen with a native resolution of 1366x768 pixels in a 16:9 format available.( Lenovo Thinkpad T61 Battery ) The Asus N53SV already had a similar display, whereas the newest model is from LG and not from Samsung. The ten available brightness levels are precise. However, the fairly bright illumination in the maximum default setting is noticed adversely. At the beginning of January 2011, a device with a Full HD screen (1920x1080 pixels, 1080p) was expected, which can only be found in the model N53SN-SZ127V in Germany at the moment.( vgp-bps13b/s Battery ) External monitors can be transmitted in this high resolution via VGA (analog) and HDMI without problems. The picture quality makes a good impression without any visible transmission problems.

The screen model LGD0250 is illuminated by LEDs, ( Thinkpad T500 Battery ) which show an average result when measured with the Mavo Monitor from Gossen. The maximum brightness of 233 cd/m2 and the average of all nine measuring points (226.7 cd/m2) can't stand out from the broad mass of standard displays.( IBM Thinkpad R61 Battery ) The good and even illumination without vertical fluctuations (94 percent) is impressive and clouding doesn't turn up. Asus has made a good decision in comparison to the Asus N53SV with the Samsung screen.

N53SN vs. sRGB (t)The other rates are also average. ( HP Compaq 8710P battery ) A black value of 1.37 cd/m2 doesn't allow a saturated black and the resulting contrast (166:1) turns out low. Subjectively, (battery vgp-bps13as ) the color representation and focus is convincing. The comparison of the reproducible color spectrum shows that the N53SN isn't suitable for professional picture editing. At least the sRGB reference color spectrum should be covered for this application field. Overall, not very impressive rates and other manufacturers partly offer a better solution in this price range.

Outdoor use isn't the application field that the laptop is aiming for. ( Battery Lenovo/IBM Thinkpad R60E ) The glossy display surface, the display bezel, the brightness rates and a low contrast only allow outdoor work to a certain degree.( hp probook 4515s battery ) Reflections can be compensated to an extent in a shady place with indirect sunlight. The display surface and the bezel with its high-gloss finish reflect too intensely and make working impossible.

The viewing angle stability complies with a low-cost standard screen.( Lenovo/IBM Thinkpad R60 Battery ) The horizontal representation is stable even at narrower angles and image deviations aren't noticed. Vertical movements aren't as generous in contrast, and we quickly see an inverting, respectively a fading of the reference picture.

A fresh breeze blows inside the case. ( toshiba pa3356u-1bas battery ) Based on the new Huron River platform, the Asus N53SN-SX091V bids the mid-range quad core processor, Intel Core i7-2630QM with a clock rate of 2 GHz, which is found in many multimedia laptops. Up to 2.9 GHz are possible at the peak via Turbo Boost and it supports multitasking assignments with Hyper Threading Technology,( toshiba pa3356u-1brs battery ) which supplies the four physical computing cores with four additional, virtual cores (4 cores, 8 threads). Accordingly, it's 2 cores and 4 threads in dual core CPUs. The somewhat stronger Intel Core i7-2720QM (2.2 – 3.3 GHz) from the N53SV isn't available as an option for the latest version.

Asus relies on the new Nvidia GeForce GT 550M as the graphics unit, in combination with the incorporated processor graphics, the Intel GMA HD 3000, and the automatic graphics switching, Nvidia's Optimus. The Nvidia GPU is based on the GF108 chip, which the GT 540M, for example, ( battery sony vgp-bps13b/b ) also uses. However, it only bids 2 GB of dedicated DDR3 RAM in comparison. The higher core clock of 740 MHz (1480 MHz shader clock) is another benefit of this GPU. In view of the current portfolio from Nvidia, the GT 550M moves in the upper midrange and is only excelled by the Nvidia GeForce GT 555M in this sector. This GPU is based on the newer GF106 chip and has had to prove itself in the comprehensive review of the latest Dell XPS 17.