Asus U30JC Review

The ultraportable 13.3-inch Asus U30JC landed in France in the Calpella platform with Intel Core i7 processor in a version less than 1300 $. Asus U30JC-QX018V ; Dalle 13.3”WXGA LED Backlight ColorShine HD (1366 × 768) ; Intel Core i7-620M (2.66 GHz) ; RAM Installed (Max) 4 GB DDR3 1066 MHz (8 GB), 2 slots ; Storage Space 500 GB 5400 rpm ; Graphics Card Nvidia Geforce G 310M 512MB dedicated DDR3 and Intel GMA X4500MHD;  Optical Drive DVD Recorder ; Audio System 2 Speakers-Altec Lansing SRS Premium Sound ; 0.3 megapixel webcam with microphone ;Wi-Fi b / g / n + Gigabit Ethernet  ; Card Reader 5 in 1 ; Output (s) video HDMI, VGA  ; Input (s) / Output (s) S / PDIF / Headphone, Microphone  ; USB 3 USB 2.0 ;OS 7 Windows Home Premium 64-bit ;Li-Ion 6 cell 4400mAh  ; Dimensions (mm) 333.25 x 241.81 x 20.32-30.48 or 328 x 238 x 29.9 ;Weight 2.18 Kg (with battery)




The facial recognition system via webcam SmartLogon and mini-light system are integrated Express Gate as the Super Hybrid Engine technology that allows switching between different modes in order to better adjust the energy consumption according to needs and applications used.

The technology would also Turbo33 of the game. The laptop combines hardware and software to give superior performance to the normal of around 33%, with particular can play videos smoothly.

Given that Asus and Nvidia have announced recently that Asus U30JC part series notebooks incorporating the technology Optimus, it should be embedded. Nvidia Optimus is able to choose the best part is that graphics (Intel GMA HD or Geforce 310M G) or by the application usage. The user thus gains in autonomy and no longer needs to think to switch between the integrated chipset or dedicated graphics card. You can learn more about Optimus visit our dedicated section.

On the design side, it sports a silver finish with brushed aluminum inside and out which gives it a sober and elegant appearance. The Chiclet keyboard has flat buttons well spaced apart while the touchpad, very well integrated into the chassis, has a button bar chrome.

Sold in less than 1300 $, Asus U30JC-QX018V is the only of its kind to receive a Core i7 processor and Nvidia Optimus.

It should be appreciated for those who switch between manual part dedicated graphics and integrated is not naturally used by applications. In addition, through her autonomy should be better compared to a manual solution.

In this connection, the dedicated graphics card Geforce 310M G is a model of entry-level course that will allow smooth playback of HD video and hardware acceleration in applications taking part but also play occasionally in securities resource-efficient 3D point when you adjust the levels of detail and / or resolution.

The other advantage of this ultraportable is certainly its Core i7-620M, the processor Arrandale most powerful of the time. In other words, not to worry in current use and multitasking with this Asus U30JC, and even more so than the 4 GB of RAM are fully supported by the 64 bit system installed.

Otherwise, there is a comfortable space storage of 500 GB and a classical connection with Wi-Fi and no HDMI. We regret about this lack of e-SATA ports, Firewire and ExpressCard. In addition, some may regret that its weight exceeds the fateful bar of 2 Kg . The Asus U30JC-QX018V is for those wishing to receive an ultraportable with solid performance in everyday use.