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ASUS A8Js 14inch Widescreen Notebook

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Date: March 26, 2007
Author(s): Rob Williams

ASUS has a new notebook offering that is sure to please most. It includes a fast T7200 processor, NVIDIA 7700 Go graphics card and 1GB of ram. It's also very competitively priced at just under $1,500. Is it worth your consideration?

Official Specs

Here are the official specs for the ASUS A8Js.

Processor & Cache Memory Intel(R) Core(TM)2 Duo Processors T7200 2 GHz, 4 MB L2 Cache, 667 MHz FSB
Operating System Genuine Microsoft(R) Windows(R) XP Professional
Genuine Microsoft(R) Windows(R) Vista Home Premium
(Varies between retailers)
Chipset Mobile Intel(R) 945PM Express Chipset
Main Memory 1024 MB DDR2 667 (1Gx1)
Display 14" WXGA+ (1440x900) LCD
Color Shine(glare-type) LCD
Video Graphics & Memory NVidia GeForce Go7700 512 MB
Hard Drive 100/120 GB 5400 RPM (Seagate)
Optical Drive 8x Super Multi
Card Reader SD/MMC/MS/MS PRO
Built-in Camera 0.35 Megapixel
Fax/Modem/LAN/WLAN Intel(R) High Definition Audio MDC Fax/Modem
10/100/1000 LAN
Pass and support worldwide regulation
Integrated 802.11a/b/g
LED Status Indicator Power-on/Suspend
Battery Charging/full/low
Storage device access
Capital / Scroll / Number Lock
Bluetooth Indicator
Wireless indicator
Interface 1 x VGA port/Mini D-sub 15-pin for external monitor
1 x Headphone-out jack (SPDIF)
1 x Microphone-in jack
1 x RJ11 Modem jack for phone line
1 x RJ45 LAN Jack for LAN insert
5 x USB 2.0 ports, 1x IEEE 1394 port
1 x TV Out (S-Video composite)
1 x Express Card
1 x Infrared Port (SIR-115.2Kbps supported)
1 x DVI Port
Hot Keys Instant launch Keys:
5 buttons: Power4 Gear +, Bluetooth(TM), Wireless, Splendid, Instant Fun Plus

Function Keys:
Fn+F1 Suspend switch
Fn+F2 BT/ Wireless switch
Fn+F3 Outlook
Fn+F4 IE
Fn+F5 Brightness down
Fn+F6 Brightness up
Fn+F7 LCD on/off
Fn+F8 LCD/CRT switch display
Fn+F9 Touchpad lock
Fn+F10 Volume on/mute
Fn+F11 Volume down
Fn+F12 Volume up
Audio Built-in Intel(R) High Definition Audio compliant audio chip,
Built-in speaker and microphone
KeyBoard Standard keyboard with 88/89 Keys
Battery Pack & Life 6 cell, 3200mAh/4800mAh, 35/53Whrs
AC Adapter Output: 19 V DC, 4.74A, 90W,
Input: 100— 240V AC, 50/60Hz universal
Dimension & Weight 5.25 lbs
1.37"~1.46"
Security BIOS Booting / HDD User Password Protection and security lock
Kensington lock hole
Supplied Accessories Wireless Mouse (optional)
Carrying bag (optional)
Multimedia Software ASUSDVD XP 6.0
Power Director V3.0 DE
Medi@Show V2.0 SE
Virus & Tool Software Symantec Norton(TM) Internet Security 2005
Adobe Acrobat Reader 7.0
NERO Express V6.0
ASUS Utility ASUS Live Update
ASUS ChkMail
ASUS Hotkey
ASUS Power4 Gear+
Warranty & e-support 2-year Global with 30 day ZBD
1-year battery pack warranty
On-line problem resolution through web interface (BIOS, Driver update)
OS (Microsoft Windows XP) install/uninstall consultation
Bundled software install/uninstall consultation
ASUS software supporting (Liveupdate,Power4 Gear+, ASUS Probe)

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