Product Details
- Amazon Sales Rank: #4023 in Personal Computers
- Color: Silver
- Brand: Asus
- Model: U24E-XS71
- Format: CD-ROM
- Number of items: 1
- Dimensions: 8.15" h x
.63" w x
9.10" l,
3.31 pounds
- CPU: i7-2640M 2.8 GHz
- Memory: 4GB DIMM
- Hard Disk: 500GB
- Processors: 2
- Display size: 11.6
Features
- Intel i7 2640m Processor 2.8GHz
- 4 GB DIMM
- 500 GB 5400 rpm Hard Drive
- 11.6-Inch LED Screen, Intel GMA HD Graphics
- Windows 7 Home Premium 64-bit
ASUS U24E-XS71 11.6-Inch Laptop (Silver)
Product Description
ASUS U24E-XS71 Notebook (Silver) / 11.6" HD (1366 x 768) / Intel Core i7-2640 (2.8GHz) / 4GB DDR3 / Intel GMA HD / 500GB 5400RPM / Windows 7 Professional (64bit) / 802.11BGN / 0.3MP Camera / Bluetooth 3.0 / 6 Cell Battery / HDMI Port / 1YR Global/1YR Accidental Damage/30-Day Zero Bright Dot/2-way FREE shipping/24-7 tech support
Customer Reviews
Most helpful customer reviews
36 of 36 people found the following review helpful.
Full featured notebook in a netbook shell.
By MediaGuru
My search for a new notebook came shortly after I returned from a business trip where I experienced major problems using LogMeIn to connect to my desktop back at the office (I was using my personal notebook and didn't sync the two...and why should I...it is a personal laptop). It was because of these problems, I decided to invest in an ultra-portable notebook which would be home to my email, proposals, contact and other documents - and to use my desktop solely for graphic design and publishing.Throughout the next month or so, I spent countless hours at a local store conducting research. I set up the following parameters and continued with my search: screen size of no more than 14", hard drive of no less than 500GB, i7 processor and NOT A NETBOOK.I found quite a few that met some or all of my parameters, but most of them were Ultrabooks and I couldn't justify spending $1,000+. To make a long story short, I stumbled upon this notebook...only the XH71 version with the i7-2620M processor. Unfortunately there were only about 10 reviews on the XH71 model and I was a bit leery. Usually I purchase things with hundreds if not thousands of reviews. I was definitely out of my comfort zone.When I was comparing prices online I noticed an XS71 version. This one had a newly released i7-2640M processor, expandable memory to 16GB (read more about the memory capacity below) and an 8-hour battery life. ALL THIS FOR ONLY AN EXTRA $50! The extra money was worth it and I ordered as fast as I could. BTW, there were NO reviews on the XS version.Here's my initial take on this notebook:Battery: Battery life is rated at 8+ hours on the XS. During my initial testing I turned the computer on, removed tons of bloatware, restarted the computer a bunch of times, played around with some settings and had my cooling pad plugged in the whole time. I was able to get about 7 hours and there was still about 15% left when I plugged in the charger. The XH version is only rated at 6+ hours. Did ASUS use a different battery? Both notebooks come with a 6-cell bat. Now that I have been using the notebook more frequently, I notice the battery lasting anywhere from 4-6 hours with light-moderate use.Keyboard: The keyboard is a little different than what I am used to, but the layout is good and the keys are not crowded. My email is now set up and composing on this machine is like second nature. I've missed a few key strokes at first, but now that I am used to it my typing has resumed to normal. The keys do sound different (more hollow) than my XPS or even my logitech wireless keyboard, but who cares as long as they work. I would have liked a backlit keyboard as I usually keep the lights off in my office and the black keys with white lettering can be difficult to see. With the lights on, there is no problem.Speakers: The speakers are absolutely horrible and the ASUS SonicFocus software is garbage. I would recommend uninstalling this ASAP. These are definitely the worst speakers I've ever heard on a notebook. With that being said, the speakers do work and you can use them for basic needs...just forget about being satisfied if you watch a lot of youtube videos or listen to music through the speakers. You can always plug in a pair of headphones...though for some reason that didn't sound the best either.Screen: Initially, I was unimpressed with the thought of such a low quality screen. However, it's not practical to throw a screen with 1080p into a notebook this size as the text would be so small you wouldn't be able to read it! The 720p screen that came with this notebook is sufficient (and most notebooks 10-15.6" come standard with a 720p screen), but for the cost of this notebook I would have liked to see a resolution of at least 1600x900 (this would come in handy when connecting to an external monitor). I am happy to report ZERO dead or malfunctioning pixels and the screen uniformity is nearly perfect. Backlighting is powerful if turned all the way up and flashlighting is nonexistent.Ports: This notebook comes with 2 USB 3.0, 1 USB 2.0, VGA, HDMI, 3.5mm Headphone, 3.5mm Mic and an SD card slot. I would prefer the USB ports to be located further back from where they are, but it's not that big of a deal. One thing I will say is that the USB ports are extremely tight. I've never had an issue with tight USB ports before...Size/Weight: This is an ultra-portable notebook that weighs just about 3.5lbs with the battery and feels as light as a feather without the battery. The height in the front is about 7/8" and in the rear about 1-1/4" (with the battery). If you removed the battery, the height in the rear is only 1".Boot Speed: 30 seconds to login screen from off. 40 seconds to login screen if restarted. 10 seconds to shut down. Not bad, but I was hoping for a little faster boot time...I thought that once I upgraded the RAM the boot time would speed up but I really didn't notice any improvement. I do think the computer became fully usable (once logged) in much faster - now it maybe takes 5 seconds or so and you can open any program (Acrobat X Pro, Photoshop, iTunes, etc) and begin to work.RAM: This notebook only comes with 4GB, but compatible RAM can be purchased pretty inexpensively. You can purchase the OEM 4GB Hynix memory module for about $90 online, but I opted for an 8GB Crucial kit from JR.com for only $45 (CT2KIT51264BC1339). I did use the Crucial online memory scanner and found that this system will only support 8GB of RAM and not 16GB like in the description. According to Intel, the 2640 processor can handle up to 16GB. Maybe 16GB would work...maybe it won't. Either way, it's too much money for me to waste (if it didn't work).Processor: The i7-2640M is fast. Up to 3.5Ghz in turbo mode. This processor has an L3 Cache of 3MB, not 4MB as stated elsewhere online.Heat: I've had this notebook running for hours on end and did not notice any heat radiating through the keyboard or palm rest area. There have been a few times when the processor has kicked into a higher gear and the air exiting the vents is warm, but it is definitely nothing to be concerned about. I do use a notebook cooler with 3 60mm fans and that helps keep temperatures down too.Overall, I am really happy with this notebook. The specs look very good on paper and ASUS managed to fit everything into a very light and portable notebook. I highly recommend this to the traveling business professional or the individual who was considering a tablet, but realizes the limitations of a tablet. This is a great product!****UPDATE 4/09/12****I've been using this notebook since the end of February/beginning of March 2012 and I am still convinced it was a good buy. I love the ultra portability of this notebook and I noticed a considerable improvement when I upgraded the memory to 8GB and the Crucial kit mentioned above fit perfectly and was immediately noticed/accepted by the notebook.This notebook has a 500GB hard drive that's initially partioned into OS:C with 186GB and DATA:D with 254GB. When you create a folder or place files in your Document, Music, Photo, etc folders it automatically saves it on the OS:C partion. You may want to change the destination of these folders to save the information on the DATA:D partion and keep the OS:C for software/programs. Or I suppose you could probably get rid of the D partion and save everything on the C. Does anyone know how to do this?The Bluetooth functions flawlessly and I even purchased a Bluetooth dongle for my desktop so I can transfer files back and forth. Also, I am using the Microsoft 5000 Bluetooth mouse. I have noticed that the bluetooth mouse becomes jumpy and skips across the screen if I am in the process of transfering files via bluetooth. Once the transfer is complete the mouse starts working as it should. Also, I've sent info from my smartphone to the notebook and vice versa and everything worked just fine.Still no heat transfer anywhere thru this notebook. Everything stays cool to the touch and the aluminum exterior is definitely a plus.I purchased the Case Logic LAPS-111 10-11.6" Netbook Sleeve here on Amazon. This notebook fits perfectly and I highly recommend this sleeve.Ran the Windows Experience assessment after I installed the 8GB Crucial memory and here are the specs (sorry, but I don't remember what it was prior to the memory upgrade):Processor - Calculations Per Second - 7.1Memory - Memory Operations Per Second - 7.5Graphics - Desktop Performance for Windows Aero - 6.3Gaming Graphics - 3D Business & Gaming Graphics Performance - 6.3Hard Drive - Disc Data Transfer Rate - 5.9
5 of 5 people found the following review helpful.
Fantastic little laptop... only one issue
By Jesse
Everything about this laptop is great! Lots of CPU power, small form factor, good battery life, great screen. Except just one small thing...ASUS screwed up the BIOS and the machine will not recognize any SATA III device. The hardware should support it, but after two BIOS updates all the way up to version 207, no SATA III device will be detected on boot. Doesn't matter if the device is backwards compatible or not! So, if you have any ideas about adding fast hybrid or SSD drives to this machine, or ever breaking the SATA II speed barrier, you are out of luck. This has been a known issue since release but nothing has been done about it. Highly disappointing coming from ASUS.
5 of 5 people found the following review helpful.power in a small package
By Sean Charles Donovan
I have just opened the box on this laptop today, but I will tell you my initial assessment is a definite thumbs up. This little laptop is just 1 inch larger diagonally than my wife's netbook, but it is as fast as a desktop computer. Graphics response with windows is immediate and clear. This is not a super quality screen, but still holds it's own. Ram is 4GB and works fine, but is expandable to 8GB if you require that. Despite the small size, the keyboard is high quality with great feedback to your fingers allowing you to really feel if you hit a key once or twice. Also, no missed key-strokes like some of the earlier ASUS laptops that I have owned. The touchpad is quick and accurate, but has not texture to it so it is easy to run your finger off the sensitive area until you are used to it. One of the best new features is the "Instant On" software that is installed on this machine. Just close the lid to enter sleep and 10 seconds later you are shut down. Open the lid when you are ready to go again and start-up is under 4 seconds. Battery life is estimated at 8 hours. I have not had a chance to test this fully, but I can tell you that I have been using this in Performance mode for over an hour and I have 91% batter left. Standby time is listed as over two weeks with a full battery and at anytime during that two weeks you can start it back up in four seconds. The processor behaves like a high end full size laptop, and scales it's power usage for maximum efficiency. Overall, if you are a student or business professional who needs on the go performance and power with a long life, but not all the gaming bells and whistles and super definition screen and sound options out there. This is an affordable, and well balanced option. Side note, it has a dedicated graphics processor with its own 1GB of video ram so it can play all the new games as well, but not on the highest video settings.
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