ASUS F3SV-B4 review

Asus has been making a name for itself in the notebook business with machines that are well equipped and well priced. This is a perfect example. It has both a wired Gigabit network as well as wireless 802.11 draft n. It has a fast processor and good software package. There is not too much junk software included, which is unusual. The dual layer DVD burner is a Lightscribe drive. It comes with a bag and good documentation. It has an nVidia 8600GS dedicated video card that is DirectX 10 compatible. The 160 Gig hard drive provides adequate storage. There are plenty of USB ports, a VGA connector, Firewire, DVI and audio plugs. I had a DVI to HDMI cable that I used to connect it to my HD TV and the image produced was great. The display on the unit is bright, clear and easy to view for an extended period.
I have been using mine for about 4 months and have been VERY happy with it. The battery life could be better, but it lasts longer than I would have thought originally. It is reliable, fast, not too heavy to tote and a great value. I haven’t found anything that compares in performance or price. The stock wallpaper says it all about this NB “Rock Solid – Heart Touching.”