The ASUS K50IJ-X8 versatile performance notebook - more notebook for your money
The powerful, stylish and durable ASUS K50IJ-X8 delivers true multitasking performance at a bargain price.
With the new ASUS K50IJ-X8, you get the exclusive ASUS Color Shine 15.6-inch LED HD widescreen, a rich media experience, Intel® Core™2 Duo speed, longer battery life, and an integrated suite of effortless mobile computing technologies. Plus, you are also covered by the most thoughtful notebook warranty package in the industry.
The K50IJ-X8 is quintessentially practical and trendy. It is designed with Infusion styling that sets it apart from conventional notebook design, while a suite of innovative technologies provides effortless mobile computing capabilities from day to day.
ASUS' 360 notebook warranty and Accidental Damage Warranty is icing on the cake.
ASUS K50IJ-X8 notebooks come standard with a 1-Year Global Warranty and more*:
Thirty-days flawless display guarantee Free two-way standard shipping 24-hour tech support seven days a week
Plus ASUS Accidental Damage Protection: ASUS notebooks also come with a One Year Accidental Damage Warranty protecting the notebook from drops, fire, spills, and surge.**
Key Features - Powered by an Intel Core2 Duo Processor T6600 for versatile productivity
- Extra bright 15.6-inch HD Color Shine LED-backlit widescreen (16:9) for immersive cinematic experience
- ASUS Super Hybrid Engine for extended battery life1
- 4GB of DDR2 system memory for smooth computing with Windows 7 Home Premium 64-bit installed
- 500GB, 5,400rpm hard drive for fast, convenient storage and access to all your documents and multimedia
- Built-in 802.11n wireless connectivity that enables ‘real-time’ video conferencing and Internet browsing
- Integrated 1.3 megapixel webcam for connecting with your friends and family
- Numeric Keyboard for easy number input of numbers
- ASUS IceCool Technology provides a cool-to-the-touch palm rest
- ASUS 360: 1 year global warranty and ASUS ADW: 1 year accidental damage warranty*
Learn More Long Lasting HD Entertainment
 | The ASUS K50IJ-X8 notebook is built from the core to deliver long-lasting, immersive entertainment.
Enjoy a brighter standard of HD cinematic viewing with the next-generation, super thin, super light 15.6-inch LED-backlit HD Color-Shine Widescreen LCD with 16:9 aspect ratio.
Your viewing time doubles for movies and games with the power-saving Intel GL40 graphics processor.
Plus, for home theatre quality acoustics, the K50IJ-X8 features premium Altec Lansing speakers enhanced with SRS Premium Sound. |
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Infusion of Beauty and Practicality
 | ASUS Infusion Design
From the LED cover to the palm-rest, the ASUS K50IJ-X8 is draped in ASUS’ new generation Infusion Technology. The smooth lines and sweeping curves set it apart from ordinary notebooks.
The timeless design is not only incredibly stylish yet it also resists surface abrasions and maintains its glossy surface.
ASUS IceCool Technology
Your comfort is enhanced with ASUS IceCool Technology, which makes the keyboard and palm rest area consistently cooler than your average body temperature. This makes for more comfortable computing when you’re working, or playing, for hours on end.
Concave keys on the ergonomic keyboard designed to fit the contours of your fingers boost your productivity. Excellent rebounding elasticity makes typing easier over long durations.
The K50IJ-X8 also has a numeric keypad for easy input when you’re working on spreadsheets or calculations. |
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Extended Battery Life with ASUS Super Hybrid Engine
 | More Processing Power--Longer Battery Life
Enjoy long lasting battery life with the ASUS K50IJ-X8 notebook, equipped with the Super Hybrid Engine and latest Intel® Core™2 Duo T6600 processor for optimum system performance and power efficiency.
Greater Power Efficiency: ASUS Super Hybrid Engine
Battery life is extended up to 35 percent with the exclusive energy saving ASUS Super Hybrid Engine.
The Super Hybrid Engine manages power while you’re working, accurately detecting your power requirements and making the necessary power adjustments. |
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Connectivity, Communication, and Storage On The Move
 | Connect to your friends and family wherever you may be with an integrated 1.3 megapixel webcam and built-in 802.11n wireless internet connectivity that enable ‘real-time’ video conferencing and Internet browsing.
With the fast and convenient 500GB at 5,400rpm hard disk drive storage, you can quickly store and access your documents, music, videos, and photos on the K50IJ-X8 with ease.
The multimedia friendly K50IJ-X8 is your ideal tool to enrich your digital life.
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More Multitasking Power with Less Power Consumption
 | ASUS K50IJ-X8 gives you the technology that increases your productivity. With the latest Intel® Core™2 Duo processor T6600 featuring Enhanced Intel SpeedStep® Technology, you'll do more and wait less.
Based on the industry-leading 45nm manufacturing process technology, the Intel® Core™2 Duo processor T6600 is designed to help boost a PC’s speed and, improve energy efficiency with reduced power consumption and extended battery life.
With two execution cores, the Intel® Core™2 Duo processor is a workhorse in a multitasking environment and makes the most of highly threaded applications.
Whether you're creating multimedia, annihilating your gaming enemies, or simply kicking back and enjoying a movie, the ASUS K50IJ-X8, with the new Intel® Core™2 Duo processor T6600, will change the way you do everything. |
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ASUS Exclusive Windows 7 Features
 | Experience FastBoot, the unique performance boost for Windows 7 made possible by ASUS’s close partnership with Microsoft.
With ASUS exclusive FastBoot technology, Windows 7-enabled ASUS notebooks start up in a staggering 30 seconds. That is 40% faster than 32-bit operating systems.
ASUS helps get you up and running faster than ever before.
System performance is subject to system configuration. This data is based on a comparison between a FastBoot-optimized ASUS notebook running 64-bit Windows 7 and an identically-specc'ed notebook without FastBoot running 32-bit Windows Vista. For more details regarding the test results, please visit the information site. |
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ASUS 360* -- 1 Year Global Warranty  | ASUS complimentary notebook care package.
ASUS 360 offers a level of coverage that would add hundreds of dollars to the price of competing laptops:
One year global warranty
Thirty days flawless display guarantee
Two way free standard shipping
24/7 tech support |
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ASUS ADW* -- 1 Year Accidental Damage Warranty**  | Accidents happen. But when they happen to your ASUS notebook purchased in the US or Canada, you have extra protection. Whether your notebook is damaged by accidental spills, drops, electrical surges, or fire, ASUS will fix it or replace it for you during the first year after purchase.**
Warranty covering accidental drops, spills, power surges, and fire damage
Target 3 business day turnaround time for repair / replacement; not including receiving and shipping time
One-way shipping (from ASUS to the user) at no additional cost
24 hour toll-free phone support
One incident covered per notebook |
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For PC’s running Windows 7 Home Premium
 | Get more features with Windows Anytime Upgrade. It’s the best way to add features to Windows 7, takes as few as ten minutes, requires no software or downloads, and you’ll keep your existing programs, files, and settings. Windows will walk you through the simple upgrade process. (learn more link to WAU page)
Don’t forget… Microsoft Office is not part of Microsoft Windows In order to get the most out of your new PC, don’t forget to purchase a Microsoft Office suite.
Learn more about Microsoft Office 2007
Windows 7 Home Premium makes it easy to create a home network and share all of your favorite photos, videos, and music. And you can watch shows for free when and where you want with Internet TV on Windows Media Center.* Get the best entertainment experience with Windows 7 Home Premium.
* Internet access required. Free TV content varies by geography. Some content may require additional fees. |
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Warranty ASUS 360* (1 Years Global Warranty) + ASUS ADW* (1 Year Accidental Damage Warranty**) + Flawless Display Guarantee ASUS K50IJ-X8 comes with ASUS 360 (1 years global warranty), ADW (1 Year Accidental Damage Warranty*) and Flawless Display Guarantee. If the purchaser discovers one defective bright dot within 30 days of purchase, ASUS will replace the panel without cost to the purchaser.
What's in the Box ASUS K50IJ-X8 AC Adapter 6 cell Battery Pack Warranty Information Cards
Specifications Operating System: Genuine Windows 7 Home Premium 64-bit Display: 15.6-inch 16:9 Wide Format 1366x768 HD LED backlit Display Intel Platform: Intel Core2 Duo T6600 Processor (2.2GHz) Graphics: Embedded Intel GL40 Wireless: 802.11 B/G/N Wireless LAN LAN: 10/100/1000 Mbps Ethernet Memory: 4GB DDR2-800 Storage: 500GB HDD (5400rpm drive) Optical Drive: DVD Super Multi Double Layer Camera: 1.3M Pixels with Auto-Focus Audio: Built-in Azalia compliant audio chip, with 3D effect & full duplex Speakers: Altec Lansing co-brand speakers featuring SRS Premium Sound Microphone Built-in microphone Card Reader: 3 in 1 card reader (SD/MMC/MS) Input/Output: 1 x Microphone-in jack, 1 x Headphone-out jack (S/PDIF) 4 x USB 2.0 ports, 1 x RJ45 LAN jack for LAN Video Output: 1 x VGA port/Mini D-sub 15-pin Keyboard: 19mm full size 88 Key with MS Windows function keys Battery Pack: 6 cells (2900mAh) Power Supply: Output: 16 V DC, 4.7 A, 90W / Input: 100~240 V AC, 50/60 Hz universal Dimensions: 14.57 (W) x 10.08 (L) x 1.22~1.40 (H) inches Weight: 5.73 lbs (with 6 cell battery pack)
1Subject to system configuration and user scenario
*For notebooks purchased on or after Sept. 10, 2007. The ASUS 360 Notebook Service Program and Accidental Damage Warranty covers “ASUS” brand notebooks only, and does NOT extend to: “Built on ASUS,” “ASMobile,” “Powered by ASUS,” the Eee PC, or some other models. These retailers are currently among the companies that do NOT participate in the ASUS 360 Notebook Service Program and Accidental Damage Warranty: Best Buy, MicroCenter, and The Source by CircuitCity in Canada. Limited of one claim per notebook for Accidental Damage Warranty. ASUS reserves the right to discontinue this program and to modify the terms and conditions thereof at any time. ASUS Accidental Damage Warranty Program starts from the date of your ASUS notebook purchase, when all the requirements are met.
**One incident covered per notebook
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 Disappointed in the quality |
| Review Date: March 12, 2010 |
| Reviewer: A. K. Sholl, Fort Worth, TX |
I was looking at a Toshiba, but the guy at Best Buy convinced me to buy an Asus - Asus has been making parts for years, now they build the whole computer, etc, etc. About 2 weeks after I got it, the left mouse key got stuck in the down position. This actually worked to my advantage, because the mouse keys are so HARD to press, now if I barely touch the left button, it registers the click. A couple of weeks after that, while typing normally, the "K" key broke off. I was trying to reattach it (why they can't just snap on and off like a desktop keyboard, I don't know), but I then managed to also break off the "I" key. I guess luckily, the manufacturer does have a 1 year accidental damage warranty, but now I have to send my computer off to be fixed. Hopefully it won't take too long. They do have free 24/7 customer support in AMERICA.
As an accountant, I thought I would really like the numbers keypad, but the keys are too small to really be funtional by someone who does 10-key by touch, and the zero has kind of a wierd placement (so I'm always hitting the right arrow key instead of the "0"). And because the keyboard is shifted to the left to make room for the number pad, I consistently hit "End" when I want to hit "Delete". Once again, why can't laptop keyboards by designed and laid out exactly like, or at least more similar to, desktop keyboards?
I'm a little disappointed that there are no "quick" keys to raise and lower the volume, or mute it. I do like the 2-finger scroll feature on the touch pad and also the placement and feel of the touchpad.
Other than the lack of quality in the keyboard, so far I have not had any problems with the computer. |
in the details
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| Review Date: March 10, 2010 |
| Reviewer: K29, |
Overall this is a good "middle of the road" laptop. I just wanted to point out a few things.
1. The memory speed is not 800mhz. The specs say-"# Memory: 4GB DDR2-800". Windows said 666mhz and when I looked inside there was a 2gb stick of 666mhz. I had a stick of 800mhz I bought to upgrade another laptop so I tossed it in and sure enough, still 666mhz in windows.
Which brings me to #2
2. This laptop is not really upgradable that I can see. It made wonder why they make it so easy to get to all the components. Sure you can put a different mini-pci wireless lan in or maybe a better hard drive, but I can find no info on a processor upgrade and the ram is already maxed out at 4gb. 2gb on-board and 1 slot with 2gb more for a total of 4gb of pc2 6400 666mhz memory.
..note...the T6600 processor does run a bus speed of 800mhz, not the memory.
I bought this for doing work on the road and maybe watch a few movies. Not a Gamer for sure. Overall, I am satisfied with this laptop. Now that I am getting used to Windows7 I like it even more! |
Great Laptop for student
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| Review Date: March 10, 2010 |
| Reviewer: Laney R. Beutjer, Tuscaloosa, AL |
| I bought this laptop a few months ago because I needed a computer that could stream video for one of my classes this semester. I also like to play the sims and roller coaster tycoon. This computer has been great. I have had no problems with it at all. It is very fast and everything works great. My old desktop had half the memory. This computer has no trouble running any of my games or streaming my videos for class. I got it for a bit cheaper than this price at best buy. I would definitely recommend this laptop to anyone not interested in using it for heavy gaming. It doesn't have any crazy features. It is just a good computer that works. |
Good computer, great value, garbage speakers
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| Review Date: March 2, 2010 |
| Reviewer: Nikhil Jaisinghani, |
| Im easy to impress. Ive been using a laptop I bought in 2004 and was still relatively happy with it even when I bought this. That said, I still recognize the value of this computer. First, it performs great. This isnt a review of Windows 7 but the OS is a great improvement over Vista. No need to do a clean install of XP (though I tried installing Android just for phone and couldnt get past the splash screen. Maybe Ill update this once Ive tried installing Ubuntu). The screen is nice and bright (though Id have loved a matted screen - just doesnt seem like its offered by any manufacturer anymore), the laptop is reasonably light, the wide screen is great. Most of this I expected. But the things I am pleasantly suprised about - the keyboard is phenomenal. While the number pad, arrow keys, and hone/delete/end/page up and down buttons are tiny and tough to use with big fingers, the letter and number keys feel more like a full keyboard than any other laptop Ive used. And Im used to wide laptops. The keys are also remarkably soft to the touch. Also, boot up is fast and the battery life is 4+ hours. Havent been too conscious of it, but it seems to have an hour or so left when Im expecting it to die. Not too much unnecessary software that Ive seen though I havent done a full inspection. A few things that would be nice - the Office install is only a trial. Also, there is no installed security software. For the price, I dont think I could expect all of that, but those would have been nice. Also, the speakers are junk. My 6 year old laptop had decent speakers but I really expected these to be an improvement. They dont create much sound so skype conversations are best held in quiet rooms. But if you are on your own without much background noise and you just want some backgroudn music, they will do. The speakers on my laptop make an irritating low volume but always audible screeching sound from boot up to close down. Its quiet enough I can forget about it, but it doesnt go away. When I can live without my computer for a few weeks, I may send it in and see how well they take care of it. |
Enjoy!
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| Review Date: March 1, 2010 |
| Reviewer: J. Edgar Mihelic, Chicago |
After two weeks of fairly heavy use, I can say I am entirely pleased with this machine. I have no major complaints about the computer. The only small part is that I am still not used to the keyboard, but it is on par with other laptop keyboards that I have used. This is my first machine that is not a desktop, so this was an expected problem and not something in particular with the machine.
The chip and the memory are more than enough for my usage, and I am pleased with the utility of Windows 7. I am especially pleased with how cool the machine runs. We bought a Gateway for my wife three months ago, and while that one meets her needs it does run hot on her wrists. She's jealous of my machine, and I have a bit of pride for this, even if its unearned.
I would recommend this computer to anyone that is looking for a medium-powered computer with a crisp display and able speakers and fairly long lasting battery. The biggest complaint is the pricing structure. It fit right in my original price range but only after the mail in rebate. I hate this price structure, as in three months I'll get a check, not when I need the discount. |
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