Asus has dropped the famous Eee PC name which started the netbook craze, and simply call this netbook the Asus N10J. The N10J is without a doubt Asus’s most impressive netbook to date, and the first to feature powerful dedicated graphics from Nvidia, which can decode HD movies, and output them via the HDMI output.
With a large 10.2-inch LED backlit LCD display, great design and connectivity the Asus N10J is very impressive. Available in a few different models with various features; Asus N10Jc, Asus N10J-A1, and the Asus N10J-A2.
Key Features
- 10.2-Inch LCD (LED Backlit)
- 1024×600 Resolution
- Intel Atom CPU N270 : 1.6 GHz
- 275 x 194 x 40mm
- NVIDIA GEFORCE 9300M GS (256MB)
- 3x USB 2.0, Bluetooth
- DDR2 RAM 1-2GB
- 160-320 GB HDD (5400 rpm)
- Windows Vista
- HDMI Output, VGA,
- 802.11n/g
- 8-1 Card Reader
Reviews
ASUS pioneered the mini-notebook category with its Eee PC, and the N10J may just do the same for a new class of netbooks aimed at business users who demand more performance and security features. The $649 Asus N10J wraps solid performance, graphics, and endurance in an attractive package.
Source: LaptopMag | Rating:
ASUS N10’s ability to handle HD decoding when using hardware decoding software. We tested MPC-HC and it helps to offload both 720P and 1080P well enough to not drop frames. The price tag is still perfectly reasonable as a “corporate netbook”
Source: NetbookReview
The use of a dedicated GPU means the odd game can be played, but it pushes up the price and limits mobility. Connectivity is impressive for such a small machine – an HDMI port means you’ll be able to hook up a high-definition (HD) TV and watch any HD films you’ve downloaded, and there are three USB ports for connecting peripherals. The keyboard is more comfortable than all but the HP MiniNote, and the touchpad is also large.
Source: TechRadar | Rating:
There is no denying the Asus N10J is an interesting machine, it’s powerful and comes with a decent battery life. However, for the price it just doesn’t live up to expectations and it’s hard to see who its target audience will be.
Source: Pocket-lint | Rating:
