Overview of the notebook Asus M50V. Description, specifications, reviews

Over the past few years, Asus has focused on growth rates in the 15 and 17-inch sectors, and after the brand introduced its Eee PC 701 to the market, many eminent rivals like Acer, MSI and Fujitsu began to seriously worry about their "place in the sun ". The company continues to update the capabilities of older models, improve new ones and quickly conquer the hearts of ordinary users, who miss the reliable and inexpensive technology.

The hero of today's review is the Asus M50V laptop . Consider all the main advantages of the model and its shortcomings, taking into account the opinions of specialists and feedback from ordinary users.

The design and appearance of the new model have not changed much from past rulers. M50V is very similar to its predecessors - M50S and M70S. "Asus" calls the chosen style of the laptop Infusion ("infusion"), and, by the way, very much she liked. Like the previous S-ruler, the new model is made in gray and black tones with a shiny surface.

With regard to the filling everything is simple: Core 2 Duo T9400 2.5 GHz + GeForce 9650M 1024 MB + 4 GB RAM and HDD for 320 GB. For more details, please see below. In addition to the actual device itself, the package includes an interesting but small mouse, as well as a fairly well-tailored bag, meaning you get mobility literally from the first minute of the purchase.

Housing

The surface quality of the Asus M50V is at the same level as the previous S-line: inserts from glossy plastic, various strips under chrome, a lined corporate logo, that is all that characterizes the stylist Infusion model.

The very quality of assembly at a very high level, and coupled with the color solution and design, the device acquires a very solid look. Although the surface of the laptop is made in a glossy stylist, leaving fingerprints on it is quite difficult, thanks to high-quality plastic.

Also in the moneybox of the pluses Asus M50V can be attributed the strength of the case, even though it is made of plastic. Any shortcomings or serious changes in the structure when pressing on the device was not noticed. The revealed small deformations are so insignificant that they can not be taken into account at all. During operation, no extraneous sounds are heard, such as creaks or crunches.

The only thing that users note as a defect in the assembly is the device cover, which is a little underdog to the overall strength of the whole case. When pressing on the central part of the cover, one can feel the deflection of the surface, but this is the trouble of all plastic cases, so it's no use blaming the Asus M50V. During the opening or closing of the lid no creaks, stretch marks or other similar defects were noticed.

The hinges, located on the left and right side of the device, are responsible for the stability of the entire structure in the open state. They are enough to exclude fluctuations during operation and hold the laptop in the specified position. While the previous line without a lock on the cover was difficult to do, the Asus M50V features design characteristics allow to do without it - the display is perfectly closed and opens.

Interfaces

The device is equipped with all necessary for the 15-inch gadget interface: four USB-ports, a Firewire connector, eSATA and HDMI ports, as well as analog VGA output for connecting external screens. All ports are correctly located on the perimeter of the laptop and do not interfere with the device.

At the top of the display is a 1.3 megapixel webcam with a built-in microphone. The camera can be positioned 180 degrees along the vertical axis, which is appreciated by fans of conferences in Skype.

As a wired Internet module Realtek RTL8168C and adapter Intel (R) Wi-Fi Link 5100 AGN for wireless connection.

Input Devices

Despite the 15-inch size, the device is equipped with an additional numeric block, and the main keyboard of the Asus M50V remained unchanged - all the same standard size of the keys, so you will not have to get used to it. The appearance, of course, was slightly affected by congestion, but you can quickly get used to visual cramping.

The keyboard of the new model is a little "noisy", as well as in the previous rulers, noticeably bends, especially it is felt in its central part. In the course of work, you can hear different sounds: in addition to the usual clicks, you hear a deaf sound that occurs when the key returns to the place, especially when you actively print.

The click-through

A click is located below the main unit and is centered relative to the keyboard, not the body itself. During operation it is noticeable that the manipulator is deeply buried deep into the case, preventing mistakes when controlling the finger. This feature of the model, judging by the reviews, has appealed to many users.

The surface of a clickpad has an optimal slip and is pleasant to the touch. In addition to the standard modes, the manipulator is equipped with the Dual mode function, that is, when you click "mode", certain symbols are highlighted, which is extremely convenient for working with multimedia functionality.

To select the modes of the device, quick disconnect, etc., the notebook is equipped with hot keys, similar to the previous ones.

Display Asus M50V

Technical characteristics of the display have slightly better indicators than the previous S-ruler. The device is equipped with a 15.4-inch LC-screen with reflective characteristics and a resolution of 1680 by 1050 pixels format 16:10.

The new model has a much better overview when compared with other WXGA screens, which makes it much easier to work with programs that use multiple panels or windows. Due to the glossy display gives a rich and vibrant colors, which is sure to appreciate the fans of games and fans of high-resolution photos.

The image looks quite sharp and sharp, and any foreign strips during startup or work with applications are completely excluded due to the quality matrix of the Asus M50V. User feedback is especially noted for the successful automatic brightness adjustment, which can be turned off in as few as two touches (Fn + A).

It should be noted immediately that the display is not suitable for outdoor work on a sunny day, due to the fact that it reflects a glossy surface and a low threshold of brightness.

As for the viewing angles, the device is very pleased - both horizontal and vertical stability of the image when changing angles has a high index and an extensive work area. Naturally, with a strong deviation of the viewing angle, the image will not be ideal, but you can easily see the film in the company of two friends.

Performance

The new V-model, like its S-predecessors, belongs to the segment of high-performance multimedia devices. The characteristics of the previous line are slightly different from the current Asus M50V: motherboard M50VM Rev 2.0 PM45 with Core 2 Duo T9400 from Intel with a clock speed of 2.5 GHz, video card from nVidia GF 9650M GT with gigabytes of memory on board, hard drive for 320 GB and RAM at 4 GB.

Any office applications, watching high-definition video, music and the Internet - no problem for the M50V. According to the results of tests in PcMark05, the device received an estimate of 6140 points, and Vantage estimated the laptop to work at 3630 points. The average performance of the system, according to the internal tests of Windows, was 5.0 points, - only the video card (5.0) failed, the remaining indicators were within 5.5 units.

Sound

The sound in the Asus M50V is controlled by the module from Altec Lansing, - it has proved itself well in the past models M50S and M70S. Sound like and not bad, but there is a lack of a subwoofer that can not be pushed into the 15-inch model, so in terms of low frequencies, the new device lags behind its older counterparts.

In any case, you can evaluate the overall sound for a solid four: the sound is clear and not choking, there is enough volume, and if someone can not do without bass, then there is always an alternative in the form of headphones or third-party speakers.

Autonomous operation of Asus M50V

The battery capacity of 4800 mAh provides quite a good battery life. Lithium-ion battery at 11.1 V, according to the test from BatteryEater Readers, can last almost four hours (maximum power saving settings, minimum screen brightness and the included Internet module).

At full load on the device (maximum brightness, everything is included), the battery lasts for 70-80 minutes, and this is a good indicator. When playing video in high definition gadget lasted almost two hours, much better things are while working with the browser: with an average brightness with an active mode of saving energy and the included Internet module, the device "lived" for about three hours.

Summarizing

Model M50V has a beautiful high-quality body and a relatively high performance. Successful and competent arrangement of interfaces allows to work comfortably, without being distracted by the connected wires and without breaking the flash drives on the ports.

Winchester does not say that it is large, but 320 gigabytes should be enough for all applications needed for work, and if the space is not enough, then the eSATA port will allow you to connect an external hard disk or any other similar media. Of course, you can not play modern games, but leisure can brighten up the software of the previous generation (2005-2012).

The M50V notebook can be recommended for people who move frequently from point A to point B for work, as well as to fans of multimedia applications. In the rest it is a working office horse without claims for large volumes and high speed.