lap top for Reliable Multitasking Performance ( $407.89)

Asus as a Quality Brand

A53U-ES21 from Asus's reputation as a quality brand / manufacturer and will use it mainly for web surfing, video streaming. Start-up and shutdown are very quick, it's running DX11 games (with a moderate setting) is very good, web surfing, watching movies, and music lists simultaneously is not a problem. To listen to music I would recommend plugging in some headphones or speakers. I can multitask without slowing things down. To watch a streaming video that would be enough.  

Performance and Capability, and Body

The battery lasts about 4.5 hours with screen dimmed. A quick test video is loaded and running properly and the other websites like facebook loaded quickly. Until now I would recommend this Asus as the price is right and the hardware is good enough for my purposes. It's like right in the sweet spot of performance, no heat build up, and battery life. The battery can be extended by switching to battery saving mode, which I do not use much, but when I have it really extended battery life. Four hours between charges when using wifi and not the battery saving mode a lot to me. The fan is very quiet and  really cool. The lap top is very dark brown almost black. Outer shell is a textured matte surface that is a nice change very shiny. Screen and the glossy screen is very bright and clear. The keyboard has a nice feel and includes a number pad which is a big bonus. The touchpad works well for me, but I like touchpads. It starts quickly and nonesscential program covers only some of which I promptly deleted. Internet explorer opened quickly for the first time and just as my chrome download soon .. This is a good computer to do basic things for home and school work. However, if you to play many computer games, it would be advisable to ensure you have sufficient memory and the graphics are very good. I enjoy playing and downloading a lot of computer games and most if not all of them are not very compatible with this system.I thought, whatever, just $ 369 I can use the machine for things like the Internet or typing in a Word document. I saw the specs and not just how much Asus crammed into a monster, but fascinated by the price! I'm guessing that $ 369 should have been a mistake. I can get some games to play surf the Internet, editing movies / music and movies in HD stream, put on my machine and my giant HD-TV. Hope this helps!

ASUS A53U-ES21 15.6-Inch Laptop (Mocha)

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Key Features

• AMD Fusion E-450 Mobile processor with ATI Radeon HD 6320G graphics for a powerful and faster yet energy-efficient computing performance. 
• ASUS Power4Gear optimizes system performance for increased performance and longer mobility. 
• IceCool Technology makes use of superior component engineering combined with the aluminum surface, keeps palm rest and typing surfaces cool
• ASUS Palm-Proof Technology prevents accidental input by intelligently distinguishing between palm and finger contact for better accuracy. 
• Altec Lansing speakers enhanced with SRS Premium Sound produce crisp, clear audio reproduction

Specifications

• Operating System: Windows 7 Home Premium (64-bit)
• Display: 15.6-inch HD display (1366 x 768)
• CPU: AMD Fusion E450 (1.65Ghz)
• Graphics: ATI Radeon HD 6320G
• Wireless: 802.11 b/g/n
• LAN: 10/100/1000 Mbps Ethernet
• Memory: 4GB DDR3 Storage: 320GB 5400RPM
• Optical Drive: DVD±RW/CD-RW
• Camera: 0.3 megapixel
• Speakers: Altec Lansing speakers
• Microphone: Microphone
• Card Reader: 5-in-1 card reader (SD, MMC, MS, MS PRO SDHC (SD2.0)
• Input/ Output: 1 x Mic-in, 1 x Headphone-out, 1 x VGA port/Mini D-Sub 15-pin for external monitor, 1 x RJ-45 LAN, 3 x USB 2.0 ports
• Battery Pack: 6-cell
• Dimensions: 15.12 x 10.2 x 1.4 –inches (W x D x H)
• Weight: 5.72lbs (with 6-cell battery)
• Color: Mocha

Featuring the AMD Fusion E-450 0 mobile processor with the ATI Radeon HD 6320G graphics, the ASUS A53U-ES21 notebook easily handles multitasking and entertainment on its brilliant 15.6" LED-backlit HD display. HDMI ready, you may supersize your high-definition media to an HDTV for up to 1080p visuals and 8 channel surround sound. The A53U-ES21 is also engineered with ASUS IceCool technology with hairline brushed aluminum to maintain a low temperature on the keyboard and palm rest area for comfortable computing even after prolonged use.

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Reliable Multitasking Performance

Powered by the AMD Fusion E-450 Mobile processor with ATI Radeon HD 6320G graphics, the A53U-ES21 handles an assortment of daily tasks with ease. ASUS Power4Gear is an assortment of power profiles selectable via the Power4Gear hotkey above the keyboard that optimizes the system for your task at hand—giving the most performance or maximizing battery life.