The information below is to assist your understanding of the ASUS N Series and to outline the key features that could be featured in your video for the Visibly Smart film competition.
ASUS N Series notebooks are the first to open up the powerful world of sound and image with mind-blowing audio-visual experience that has impressed some tough critics:
“This is the crème de la crème of laptop sound” - T3.com
“Bearing the Bang & Olufsen ICEpower branding, we’re relieved that the Asus N53JN performs on the audio front, with crystal-clear sound and unusually good built-in speakers” - Trusted Reviews
“The Asus N53Jn is a great-looking laptop with an excellent sound system” - CNET UK
The ASUS N Series are engineered and crafted to deliver a pure and vibrant sound experience. The ASUS SonicMaster standard was created by ASUS ‘Golden Ear’ team and the acclaimed Bang & Olufsen ICEpower® innovations house. Essentially a set of specification benchmarks for laptop audio, it guarantees the best possible sound quality for every kind of use, whether you want to kick back with a movie, catch up with friends on a video call or play out loud your favourite tunes in clear, lucid tones.
“The Bang & Olufsen speakers give the N53 impressive audio quality” - Pocket-lint.com
“Asus touts the Bang & Olufsen audio on the Asus N53SV and as far as it goes, it sounds good – loud, spacious (with software aid), clear, and punchy” - PC Advisor
All N Series models will feature Sonic Master and the first two are available now in the UK – the 15.6” N53 with Intel® Core™ i3 / i5 and 17.3” N73 with Intel® Core™ i5. Both models boast large speaker chambers, powerful amplifiers and extensive software processing combining superior audio fidelity that is smartly matched with elegant, stylish and very eye-catching designs.
“A laptop that sounds as good as it looks” - PC Pro
Both models feature top of the range technology to maximise your viewing pleasure and create a sensual feast of sound and sight, including a Blu-ray Combo drive, LED-backlit screen, superior 3D graphics chip for smooth HD-playback and Video Magic technology to further enhance image quality.
Even with such impactful audio, the N Series don’t forgo computing practicality. Super-fast wireless and Bluetooth connectivity and up to a massive 500GB storage space make it a breeze to share and talk about your favourite films and music anywhere, anytime.
Pricing and availability
The ASUS N Series N53 and N73 is from retailers nationwide. Prices start from £649.99 SRP inc VAT.
Product Specifications (Note – may differ slightly depending on retailer)
N53JN
| Processor | Intel® Core™ i5-520M (2.4GHz – 2.933GHz) or Core™ i3-370M (2.4GHz) |
| OS | Genuine Windows® 7 Home Premium 64bit |
| Display | 15.6” HD TFT (1366 x 768, Color-Shine) |
| Graphic Card | NVIDIA® GeForce® GT325/415M, 1GB dedicated graphics memory with NVIDIA® Optimus™ technology for outstanding power source-optimised graphics performance |
| Storage | 320GB/500GB (5400rpm) |
| Memory | 4096MB (2048×2) DDRIII 1066 RAM |
| Optical Drive | Blu-Ray Combo |
| Wireless | 802.11 BGN |
| Webcam | Yes |
| Numeric Keypad | Yes |
| Bluetooth | 2.1 + EDR |
| Keyboard | 19mm full size 88 Key with MS Windows function keys, Numeric Keyboard |
| Card Reader | 7-in-1 (SD, MMC, MS, MS-Pro, XD, Smart Media, mini SD w/ adapter, MS-Duo) |
| Interface | 1 x VGA port 1 x USB 3.0 and 2 x USB 2.0 ports 1 x e-SATA/USB2.0 Combo 1 x LAN RJ-45 jack (10/100/1000MBit) 1 x HDMI (1080p support) 2 x Audio Jacks (Headphone, SPDIF/MIC-in) Kensington Lock |
| Audio | Audio designed by Bang & Olufsen ICEpower® Integrated microphone ASUS SonicFocus audio technology |
| Battery | Li-Polymer 48WH (6 cells: 4400mAh) |
| Dimensions & weight | 391 x 266 x 30.5-40.5 mm; 2.9Kg |
| Warranty | 2 year global collect & return |
| Price | £649.99 – £999 (SRP inc VAT) |
N73JN
| Processor | Intel® Core™ i5-520M (2.4GHz – 2.933GHz) |
| OS | Genuine Windows® 7 Home Premium 64bit |
| Display | 17.3” HD+ TFT (1600 x 900, Color-Shine) |
| Graphic Card | NVIDIA® GeForce® GT325M, 1GB dedicated graphics memory with NVIDIA® Optimus™ technology for outstanding power source-optimised graphics performance |
| Storage | 640GB (2 x 320GB, 5400rpm) |
| Memory | 4096MB (2048×2) DDRIII 1066 RAM |
| Optical Drive | Blu-Ray Combo |
| Wireless | 802.11 BGN |
| Webcam | Yes |
| Numeric Keypad | Yes |
| Bluetooth | 2.1 + EDR |
| Keyboard | 19mm full size 88 Key with MS Windows function keys, Numeric Keyboard |
| Card Reader | 5-in-1 (SD, MMC, MS, MS-Pro, XD) |
| Interface | 1 x VGA port 1 x USB 3.0 and 2 x USB 2.0 ports 1 x e-SATA/USB2.0 Combo 1 x LAN RJ-45 jack (10/100/1000MBit) 1 x HDMI (1080p support) 2 x Audio Jacks (Headphone, SPDIF/MIC-in) Kensington Lock |
| Audio | Audio designed by Bang & Olufsen ICEpower® Integrated microphone ASUS SonicFocus audio technology |
| Battery | Li-Polymer 48WH (6 cells: 4400mAh) |
| Dimensions & weight | 420 x 287 x 36.7-40.5 mm; 3.4Kg |
| Warranty | 2 year global collect & return |
| Price | £1,099 (SRP inc VAT) |
