Asus N53! Thing looks sick!

Hey all,

Anyone have any in-depth resources on this model? I was originally considering the Sager NP5125 but after discovering this little gem have GOT to find out more. I know that certain models will have the nVidia GT 425M and others are sticking with the GT 335M. How do those two compare? Any ideas on availability?! Does its touchpad support two-finger scrolling and all that jazz?

I saw that XoticPC is already offering one but it didn't list the i5 options or the HD screen.

Need more info!

EDIT - Links from another post for anyone interested:

1. N53JF: i3/i5/i7 dual core, GT 425M, Optimus, Optional FHD
2. N53JN: i3/i5/i7 dual core, GT 335M, Optimus, Optional FHD
3. N53JQ: i7-720QM, GT 425M, No Optimus, Optional FHD

 

wow that looks really nice

 

Looks great only problem is I know nothing about the Nvidia 425M.
Overall it looks like a pretty solid laptop.

 

In reference the the video cards, the 425m will only preform a little faster than the 325m. It may have a few more features though. Look at the 210m and the 310m: 210m 3dmark06: 3338. 310m 3dmark06: 3500. 310m may have a few extra features. (e.g: HD video processing etc) I'm hijacking a Linksys router while on the road, so I can't do in depth research.

 

True, but the 210M and 310M are both based on the exact same technology, while the 400 series should be based on the new Fermi architecture and so should perform better. However, since Nvidia has changed their numbering system, I'm not sure how much better the 425M is likely to be over the 335M.

 

Ya, I'm thinking at least 500 points higher in 3dmark06. Maybe up to 1500 points.

 

I have searched high and low on the internet for over a month and have not found anything on the GT 425M. Nothing on NVidia's website.

for me is it either this or the Acer Aspire 5943G

 

Nvidia is supposed to disclose the new 400 line on July 30th.

 

Hmmm I might just get this instead of waiting for a 1215n netbook

 

Release date : end of August to early September
and as the rest said, no info on the gtx425 yet

 

Its a perfect laptop and I'm interested for N53JN (dual core i5, GT 335, 4GB RAM, 500 GB HDD, USB 3.0, Optimus, Full HD screen), ONLY IFF I can configure it with Full HD screen

 

You should be able to. Asus would be ridiculous to not offer it as an option! I'd be getting the exact same machine

 

Asus is RIDICULOUS as they have promised Full HD on N53JQ, but as its already available for order at resellers like XoticPC, GenTechPC, ExcaliberPC etc ... are NOT offering Full HD screen for this baby

So DO NOT expect/assume that Asus will keep their words

 

True enough. I'd never order anything without a product actually being available and reading an -ton of reviews. I don't really get the whole "order before you know anything" deal. I'll be waiting patiently until we know more!

 

Well, as of now, they list the N53Jv with FHD option here... ASUSTeK Computer Inc. - Notebooks - N53Jn

Its got every spec on my wish list except the 6300 wireless card. I was also contemplating the Sager NP5125, but the reviews say the internal speakers are mediocre at best, which is a showstopper for me. Plus the FHD option is backordered.

Here's to waiting patiently

 

Asus had listed all variants of N5 JQ, JF, JN but from yesterday they have removed JQ and JF versions from their global site. Again, Asus lists the models with Full HD at their site but those were not actually offered by resellers. For example for JQ model which is already available for order has Full HD option but none of the resellers are offering Full HD for the same.

 

Argh. This is starting to annoy me. I want a concrete answer as to the FHD options on these bad boys.

I also wonder why the N73 is available on Newegg but not the N53. As well, the N73 seems to have the wedge-style keyboard as opposed to the chiclet-style that I saw on the N53 video overview. I assumed they would basically have the same keyboard.

I wonder if we'll have to wait for the full info on the Geforce 400 series GPU's until they unleash the N53's. I'd love to know more about the GT 425 and how it compares to the 335.

It's so hard to wait around for information when I want to order ASAP! GRRRRRRRRR.

 

You can order Sager NP5125 if you can't wait like me. Things I'd lose is probably superb quality speaker, but heck my sennheiser earphone already satisfy me than any laptop speaker.

 

Haha yeah I'm almost in an identical boat with my Sennheiser CX-300's. I'll always have those plugged in or my speakers rocking.

It's not so much the Bang and Olufsen speakers as much as I'm interested in the general build quality of the N53 vs. the NP5125. Are Sagers generally more solid than Asus builds?

 

To me, from the pics I have seen, Asus (N53) build quality seems more polished than Sager (NP5125).

 

Someone in Europe (Portugal) already has a N53JN-SX053V at home! He posted pictures here, but says he can only do a review in a couple of weeks...

 

Wow so it is a wedge keyboard and not a chiclet..... Hmmmm. Kinda preferred the aesthetic of the chiclet.

 

I was waiting on the N53JN/JQ as well Bubba, but it seems like if the N61 is a better machine if were looking at the N53JQ. The video card is much better in the N61 and it is almost the same notebook once you do not mind the brown lid.

Dilema.

 

Here in Austalia the N53JN has appeared in my local B&M store these are it's specs
I5-450M 2.4 Ghz
Nvidia Geforce GT 335M 1GB
15.6" HD/LED
500G
4gb Ram
802.11n+BT
Blu-ray
Win 7 Premium
Bang & Olufsen Speakers
Price Tag $1498 Aud

Apologies for the pic quality
ImageShack Album - 6 images
Yfrog Image : yfrog.com/50asusaj

I liked the feel of the keyboard and touch pad, the silver top and large long speaker looks nice. I didn't like the thick glossy black border around the screen not enough to stop me getting the laptop though.
I'm not a gamer but do occassionally convert windows tv recordings into mp4/avi will this laptop be up to the job ?
Thanks
Mel

 

what resolution is the screen?

 

Fantastic question. If it's 1366x768 .... dealbreaker =/

 

God knows when it will be available in USA with Full HD screen option.

Simply do not understand if they can sell it in Australia why not in other countries, any restrictions in other countries ??? Its beyond my understanding of their business trick/model.

 

Pretty sure it's as described on the Asus Global website
15.6" HD (1366x768)/Full HD (1920x1080) Vesa Like
I haven't purchased yet probably going back this afternoon to have another look

 

If you've seen this preview of it you'll see it's a 1366x768 screen. I know that the Asus site lists it as an option but I don't know it it'll actually happen or not.

YouTube - Asus N53Jn - preview Laptop Review Shop

Regardless, my NP5125 order is already in Can't frakkin' wait!

 

Exactly (min 10 char)

Indeed. Sager NP5125 is far better than this laptop.

 

yeah sucks about the res issue otherwise this is a homerun! right now its just a double and the sager np5125 is a tripple

 

Any updates?!

 

Updates?

US expecting stock oct 20
CA expecting stock oct 25

 

Nice... Is the FHD screen confirmed?

 

I've been researching this model for a week now. Here in Norway it just appeared with fullHD and this is (+ b&o speakers) the main reason i want it. It is about 1100EUR here or about 1500USD. Will order now and give you my opinion in a couple of days

http://www.mpx.no/k/ki.aspx?sku=597929

 

Do you have a link/source?

 

The US source are the US online stores' ETA
The canadian source is just an NCIX employee

 

So I called Asus (USA) because I am getting so anxious and wanted to take a break from studying and they said:

- Price ranges from $999 to $1200
- JQ/JF models with option for FHD
- Will come out between now until November

Nothing that hasn't been mentioned before, but at least it's something to ease the impatient such as myself. Ahhhhhhhhh!

 

FUUUUUUUUUUUUUU!!! My order for N53 in Canada:

"Dear Customer,

Sorry for the long wait on your order.
We have checked your item with our supplier.
The ETA is Nov. 18
We will send you a pick up notification once we receive stock.
Sorry for the inconveince.

best regards,

NCIX Richmond"

 

I really wish these had backlit keyboards. Looks like only the ASUS gaming machines have backlit keyboards?

 

that asus looks a LOT like the current Inspiron "i" series... just saying.

 

they're all in stock on amazon now

 

only the N43JF says "In Stock"
the N53JF-A1 and XE1 say "Usually ships within 2 to 4 weeks."

 

Hello!

I just got the computer today, im wondering how I open the back to swap harddrive?..

I cant find any screws to open it with?..
And I cant find any info on the internet, anyone know?

 

I remember someone posting this on, I think, the n73jq owner forum.

http://forum.notebookreview.com/asu...6-asus-n73jq-owners-lounge-2.html#post6801212

here it is

 

If I may, a quick question. I'm looking for a new laptop in the range of the N43Jf, and I'm trying to figure out why there's a $200 difference between it and the Acer AS4820TG? The specs seem almost identical - NVidia GT425M vs. HD5650, the N43JF has a slightly larger HDD, but other than that, it's the same processor, same resolution screen, etc.

What am I missing here? (Other than the fact that the N43JF is actually in stock, as opposed to the AS4820TG which appears to be completely unavailable anywhere...)

 

Look at the n82jv versus the n43jf, the only real difference is the graphics card (NVidia 335m v. NVidia 425m)

Who knows? The n43jf is newer, which is why its $150 more than the n82jv on amazon right now. So it might just be based on how new it is.

 

OKi, did manged to do this.. but i did almost break the backpanel..
I did get sooo angry!!! *grr* Stupid manual showed other ways to do it
Anywho, you just lift up the rubberfeet and take out the screws..

Time to look for a new backpanel... :/

 

Sorry to hear that!
but here is the back panel removal video I found on YouTube
YouTube - ASUS N53JN OPEN ?? ????? ??? ????? ??

You don't need to understand it, just watch lols

the 4820TG has around double the battery life I assume

 

LoL thanks! I should have just waited and until someone showed me a video.. I know..
But I just got so angry.. so well

A new lesson learned in live atleast.