Last week I bought ASUS K42F Series Laptop. As an online marketer, of course, I will not buy without doing thorough research from different reviews and forum sections in searching of the affordable but best laptop that I will use in order to work freely on my online part time job during my break-time hours at the office.
Luckily, I found one, I used to have ASUS desktop computer at home, I am satisfied with the quality that ASUS is offering that is why it was my first choice. I bought my ASUS desktop last September 2006 and I am happy that it’s still kicking and alive till now.
- ASUS K42F SERIES
The new ASUS Laptop that I bought is the same as the processor of my ASUS desktop. It’s been two weeks since I bought this new baby of mine, but I am very glad with its performance . I highly recommend my new baby for online freelance worker like me who is searching for an affordable laptop that promises good quality and performance.
Here are the specs of my new baby:
Product Specifications
| Processor & Cache Memory | Intel® Core™ i5 Processor 520M/430M : 2.4 GHz – 2.26 GHz, with Turbo Boost up to 2.93/2.53 GHz; Intel® Core™ i3 Processor 350M : 2.26 GHz |
| Operating System | Genuine Windows® 7 Ultimate Genuine Windows® 7 Professional Genuine Windows® 7 Home Premium Genuine Windows® 7 Home Basic |
| Chipset | Mobile Intel® HM55 Express Chipset |
| Main Memory | DDR3 1066 MHz SDRAM, 2 x SODIMM socket for expansion up to 8GB SDRAM |
| Display | 14″ HD (1366×768) LED backlit |
| Video Graphics & Memory | Integrated Intel® GMA HD |
| Hard Drive | 640GB ,5400rpm 500GB,5400rpm;7200rpm 320GB,5400rpm;7200rpm 250GB,5400rpm |
| Optical Drive | DVD Super Multi |
| Card Reader | Support SD,MMC card reader |
| Video Camera | VGA web camera (Fixed type) |
| Fax/Modem/LAN/WLAN | Integrated 802.11 b/g/n |
| LED Status Indicator | Power-on/Suspend Battery Charging/full/low Storage device access Capital Lock Wireless on status indicator |
| Interface | 1 x Headphone-out jack 1 x VGA port/Mini D-sub 15-pin for external monitor 3 x USB 2.0 ports 1 x RJ45 LAN Jack for LAN insert 1 x HDMI |
| Hot Keys | Function Keys: Fn+F1 Suspend switch Fn+F2 WLAN switch Fn+F3 Access to the E-mail Fn+F4 Access to the Internet Fn+F5 Brightness down Fn+F6 Brightness up Fn+F7 LCD on/off Fn+F8 LCD/CRT switch display Fn+F10 Volume on/mute Fn+F11 Volume down Fn+F12 Volume up Fn+Space Power 4Gear Fn+C Splendid Fn+V Camera capture Fn+↑: Stop Fn+↓: Play/Pause Fn+ ←：Skip to Previous Track Fn+ →：Skip to Next Track |
| Audio | Built-in Azalia compliant audio chip, with 3D effect & full duplex Built-in speaker and microphone Altec Lansing® speakers SRS Premium Sound |
| KeyBoard | ASUS 302mm keyboard integrated Numeric keypad 19mm full size key pitch |
| Battery Pack & Life | 48.84WHrs, 4400 mAh, 3S2P 6 cells battery pack |
| AC Adapter | Output: 19 V DC, 3.42 A, 65W Input: 100-240 V AC, 50/60 Hz universal |
| Dimension & Weight | 34.9 x 23.8 x 3.65 cm (W x D x H) 2.2 kg, (with 6 cell battery) |
| Supplied Accessories | Optical Mouse (optional) |
| Multimedia Software | ASUSDVD 6-in-1 |
| Virus & Tool Software | Adobe Acrobat Reader 9.0 Trend Micro Internet Security 2009 |
| ASUS Utility | ASUS SmartLogon Asus Power4Gear Hybrid Asus Live Update Asus Multi-Frame ASUS Wireless Console Virtual Camera ASUS Splendid Asus Screen Saver Fancy Start eManual AI Recovery ASUS FastBoot ControlDeck |
| Warranty & e-support | 2-year limited global hardware warranty *different by country 1-year battery pack warranty On-line problem resolution through web interface (BIOS, Driver update) OS (Microsoft Windows Vista) install/uninstall consultation Bundled software install/uninstall consultation ASUS software supporting |
Product Overview
Mobile Computing Performance
Equipped with the latest Intel® Core™ processor family, the ASUS K42F delivers the best mobile multitasking performance in its class, be it for multimedia entertainment or productivity.
Equipped with Intel GMA HD graphics, the K42F provides stunning images and exciting multimedia enjoyment while on-the-move.
Stylishly Slim Profile and Smudge-proof Palm Rest
The ASUS K42F is designed to be your everyday computing companion, which is why it features a slim profile which allows you to carry it everywhere you go. The smudge-proof palm rest resists fingerprints, and helps the ASUS K42F retain its magnificent appearance all day, everyday.
SmartLogon for convenient facial recognition access
SmartLogon allows you to log on via facial recognition. It even learns how to recognize you in varying amounts of brightness, or whether you are wearing any headgear. It provides you with convenient, key-less entry for instant enjoyment.
Ergonomic Typing Design
The Chiclet keyboard features wider key-caps for dust prevention and comfortable typing even after prolonged periods.
Intuitive Multi-touch Touchpad
A multitouch touchpad allows you to zoom in or out of pictures, or even scrolling up and down pages with minimal effort.
Power4Gear with self-adjusting fan speeds for quiet computing and saves battery at the same time
Power4Gear with a self-adjusting fan helps you conserve battery power and provides a quieter computing environment.
Palm Proof Technology for automatic palm detection for typing accuracy
Palm Proof Technology intelligently tells the difference between your palm and finger, and prevents the cursor from moving during typing.
A Compelling Multimedia Experience
A 14-inch high definition LED panel with a 16:9 aspect ratio display adorns the ASUS K42F, complemented by SRS Premium Sound™ via Altec Lansing® speakers for a compelling multimedia experience. With HDMI support, the expansion possibilities are limitless, connecting to HDMI-capable TVs, consoles and entertainment systems.
Sunken Hinge
The sunken hinge design provides a more comfortable viewing experience while on-the-move
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