Asus K70IO review

Asus are offering decent performance, but is the price too high?

Our Score 3

Last reviewed: 2009-09-20September 20th 2009

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Price at launch	£646.00
Product Type	Notebook
Hard Drive Capacity	320 GB
Processor Manufacturer	Intel
Graphics Controller Manufacturer	NVIDIA
Graphics Controller Model	GeForce GT 120M
Wi-Fi	Yes
Optical Drive Type	DVD-Writer
Solid State Drive Capacity	No
Webcam	Yes
Product Family	K70IO
Processor Model	T6500
Operating System	Genuine Windows Vista Home Premium
Brand Name	Asus
Processor Speed	2.10 GHz
Processor Type	Core 2 Duo
Screen Size	44 cm (17.3")
Number of Cells	6-cell
Screen Resolution	1600 x 900
Standard Memory	4 GB
Weight (Approximate)	3.00 kg
Cache	2 MB
Processor Core	Dual-core (2 Core)
Optical Media Supported	DVD-RAM/±R/±RW
Dual-Layer Media Supported	Yes
Graphics Memory Capacity	1 GB
Display Screen Type	Active Matrix TFT Colour LCD
Display Screen Technology	Colour Shine
Wi-Fi Standard	IEEE 802.11n
Ethernet Technology	Gigabit Ethernet
Memory Standard	DDR2-800/PC2-6400
Screen Mode	WSXGA
Memory Technology	DDR2 SDRAM
Product Series	K70IO
Manufacturer	ASUS Computer International
Product Model	K70IO-TY014C
Product Name	K70IO-TY014C Notebook
Aspect Ratio	16:9
Manufacturer Part Number	K70IO-TY014C
Manufacturer Website Address	uk.asus.com
Marketing Information	The ASUS K70IO-TY014C Notebook is designed to provide a no-frills computing experience to users while on the move. Powered by an Intel Processor, the ASUS K70IO-TY014C provides users with the muscle to enjoy cinematic audio and visual enjoyment for immersive entertainment anytime, anywhere in comfort and style.
Maximum Memory	4 GB
Package Contents	K70IO-TY014C Notebook Lithium Ion Battery AC Adapter
Standard Warranty	2 Year Limited