ASUS U43JC-X1 14-Inch Bamboo Laptop (10 Hours of Battery Life)

14-inch HD LED (1366 x768) / i5-450M (2.4 GHz) / 4 G DDR3 / NV 310M 1 G DDR3 + Intel GMA HD / 500 G 5400 / Super Multi / W7HP (64bit) / 802.11BGN / 8-cell / WiDi / 1 USB 3.0 port

strongInspired by Nature. Designed for Style. /strongbr /br / Drawing on the symbolism of bamboo as a durable renewable resource, the sophisticated U43Jc bamboo notebook with a 14-inch HD LED-backlit display combines distinguished aesthetics with premium technology. The stylish U43Jc-X1 bamboo shell reduces the use of plastic material by up to 15%, and enhances a brushed-aluminum interior. Sleek and user-friendly, this mobile phenom blends powerful yet energy-efficient technology to deliver an astounding 10 hours of battery life between charges.sup1/sup br /br / Its power-saving ability is due to the system-optimizing ASUS Super Hybrid Engine, and to NVIDIA Optimus Technology that switches between powerful discrete graphics and efficient embedded graphics, providing sufficient power for the task at hand. The U43Jc-X1 complements its power with convenience by incorporating SuperSpeed USB 3.0, for up to 10 times faster transfer speeds compared to USB 2.0.sup2/sup br /br / The U43Jc-X1 features the Intel Core i5 processor, 14-inch Slim-Type LED-backlit HD display, high-speed Wireless N connectivity, 4GB DDR3 system memory, 500GB hard drive, 2.0MP webcam with lens cover for added security, multi-touch trackpad, and Windows 7 Home Premium. h2span style="font-weight: bold;"img align="right" alt="Stylish Design with Exceptional Multimedia Performance and Versatility" height="294" hspace="10" src="http://g-ecx.images-amazon.com/images/G/01/electronics/asus/U43Jc_main.jpg" vspace="10" width="300" //span/h2 h2span style="font-weight: bold;"Key Features/span/h2 ul lispan style="font-weight: bold;"Distinguished bamboo texture cover /spanfor a unique style and touch that uses 15% less plastic (Learn more)/li lispan style="font-weight: bold;"Up to 10 hours of batterysup1/sup life /spanfor all-day unplugged freedom (Learn more)/li lispan style="font-weight: bold;"14-inch Slim-Type LED-backlit HD display /spanwith 1366 x 768 resolution for high-quality visuals/li lispan style="font-weight: bold;"Intel Core i5 processor with Intel Turbo boost Technology /spanfor smart multitasking performance (Learn more)/li lispan style="font-weight: bold;"NVIDIA GeForce 310M graphics 1GB DDR3 VRAM /span for excellent HD-quality visuals for games, media, and more (Learn more)/li lispan style="font-weight: bold;"NVIDIA Optimus Technology /span for automatic and seamless switching between powerful NVIDIA GeForce graphics and battery-saving integrated graphics engine (Learn more)/li lispan style="font-weight: bold;"ASUS Super Hybrid Engine /span innovatively saves battery life and boosts performance (Learn more)/li lispan style="font-weight: bold;"SuperSpeed USB 3.0 /spancharges compatible devices faster and delivers up to 10 times faster transfer rates than previous generation USB 2.0sup2/sup (Learn more)/li lispan style="font-weight: bold;"Intel WiDi HD Wireless Displaysup3/sup technology /span makes it easy to wirelessly stream HD content to your TV or external monitor (Learn more)/li /ul br /br / h2Learn More/h2 h3a name="bamboo"strongDistinguished Bamboo Aesthetic, Comfortable Stylebr //strong/h3 table border="0" cellpadding="2" cellspacing="2" style="text-align: left; height: 240px;" width="1024" tbody tr td style="vertical-align: top;"img alt="Distinguished and Environmentally Conscious" height="225" hspace="10" src="http://g-ecx.images-amazon.com/images/G/01/electronics/asus/U43Jc_aesthetic.jpg" style="margin: 10px;" vspace="10" width="300" / br / centerspan class="caption"View larger/span/center/td td style="vertical-align: top;"Bamboo Series notebooks juxtapose their natural bamboo exteriors with sleek, brushed aluminum for a striking combination of elemental beauty. The bamboo material was chosen after research identified it as a quickly-replenishing resource whose utilization has almost no impact on the environment as a whole. Mature Moso bamboo is harvested at roughly two years of age to align with its natural lifespan, and the manufacturing process uses less energy than traditional metal alloys that are refined from petrol. br /br / The streamlined bamboo design reduces the use of plastic material by up to 15%. Even the notebooks’ product packaging is made of 100% natural, recyclable bamboo pulp and non-woven packing cloth. The U43Jc-X1 provides a more personal experience for users, as the bamboo material used in the palm rest and the touch pad has a natural touch and feel. ASUS also provides a free take-back service that helps you recycle their products.sup4/sup br /br /And the U43Jc-X1 has user-enhancing comfort to ease you through day-to-day tasks. Scroll, click, and type with ease on a chiclet keyboard with concave keys that increase precision and decrease fatigue. With a multi-touch trackpad, the U43Jc-X1 is easy to navigate, so you can scroll and zoom effortlessly./td /tr /tbody /table hr class="bucketDivider" size="1" / h3a name="optimus"strongOptimize Your Visual Experiencebr //strong/h3 table border="0" cellpadding="2" cellspacing="2" style="text-align: left; height: 240px;" width="1024" tbody tr td style="vertical-align: top;"img alt="Visually optimized" height="225" hspace="10" src="http://g-ecx.images-amazon.com/images/G/01/electronics/asus/U43Jc_optimus.jpg" style="margin: 10px;" vspace="10" width="300" / br / centerspan class="caption"View larger/span/center/td td style="vertical-align: top;"Experience the next generation of mobile media with Optimus Technology from NVIDIA that lengthens battery life, reduces fan noise, and helps manage power-hungry multimedia and graphic-intensive operations. Optimus Technology enables amazing visuals and seamlessly optimizes your notebook computing experience, operating behind the scenes without interference. br /br / The 14-inch Slim-Type LED-backlit HD display with 1366 x 768 resolution that delivers impressive visuals plus HDMI connectivity combine to make the U43Jc-X1 a multimedia dream. HDMI visuals are smoother and sharper, with a distinct reduction in video noise. Audio is crisp and taut, without any distortion. HDMI also works well with fixed-pixel displays including LCD, plasma, or DLP screens and projectors. With HDMI connectivity, you can turn this versatile notebook into your personal media center by streaming High Definition 1080p video and audio to any TV or monitor./td /tr /tbody /table hr class="bucketDivider" size="1" / h3a name="intel"strongPowered to Lastbr //strong/h3 table border="0" cellpadding="2" cellspacing="2" style="text-align: left; height: 240px;" width="1024" tbody tr td style="vertical-align: top;"img alt="Compute, smarter" border="0" height="225" hspace="10" src="http://g-ecx.images-amazon.com/images/G/01/electronics/asus/U43Jc_intel.jpg" style="margin: 10px;" vspace="10" width="300" //td td style="vertical-align: top;"Travel and explore for up to 10 hours between chargessup1/sup with the long-lasting U43Jc-X1 bamboo notebook. With that kind of portability, you can watch two full-length movies without recharging, enjoy creating and editing videos, and power through all your everyday tasks without interruption. br /br / Perfect for the home and office, the U43Jc-X1 comes with an Intel Core i5-450 processor with Intel Turbo Boost Technology that automatically boosts the processor for multitasking prowess. The ASUS Super Hybrid Engine works in tandem with the processor to intelligently improve battery life and boost performance through preset power profiles./td /tr /tbody /table hr class="bucketDivider" size="1" / h3a name="usb"strongEnhanced Connectivitybr //strong/h3 table border="0" cellpadding="2" cellspacing="2" style="text-align: left; height: 240px;" width="1024" tbody tr td style="vertical-align: top;"img alt="Up to 10x faster than USB 2.0" height="225" hspace="10" src="http://g-ecx.images-amazon.com/images/G/01/electronics/asus/U43Jc_usb.jpg" style="margin: 10px;" vspace="10" width="300" / br / centerspan class="caption"View larger/span/center/td td style="vertical-align: top;"The U43Jc-X1 sets a new standard for notebook PC connectivity, with many ways to sync, connect, and enjoy content. USB 3.0 charges compatible USB 3.0-peripherals with up to 10 times faster transfer rates compared to USB 2.0.sup2/sup Enjoy a faster Internet experience with wireless N (802.11 b/g/n @2.4GHz) for up to six times faster speeds than previous 802.11 b/g. Plus the 2.0 megapixel camera provides great clarity when video chatting or taking pictures with your PC, and includes a lens cover for added security. br /br / With Intel WiDi HD Wireless Displaysup3/sup technology you’ll have a blast streaming HD content to your TV or external monitor, and watching HD movies with enhanced visuals and stunning sound quality in the comfort of your own living room. No need to huddle around a laptop screen! Intel Wireless Display lets you view and share content from your hard disk, home network, or anywhere a browser will take you, on the biggest screen in your home. Just connect an adapter to your TV, follow a few simple steps, and you’re off and running. Set it up once, and sharing your screen is as easy as pushing a button./td /tr /tbody /table hr class="bucketDivider" size="1" / h3a name="os"strongThe Most Reliable Windows OS br //strong/h3 table border="0" cellpadding="2" cellspacing="2" style="text-align: left; height: 240px;" width="1024" tbody tr td style="vertical-align: top;"img alt="Golden Ratio of 16:9 for Widescreen Movies and Games" height="225" hspace="10" src="http://g-ecx.images-amazon.com/images/G/01/electronics/asus/U43Jc_win7.jpg" style="margin: 10px;" vspace="10" width="300" //td td style="vertical-align: top;"Experience the most reliable Windows operating system to date, with Windows 7 Home Premium (64 bit) that makes it easy to create a home network and share all of your favorite photos, videos, and music. And thanks to the enhanced power management of Windows 7, you can enjoy unplugged entertainment longer. br /br / Recently rated #1 in consumer reliability among Windows-based PCs by SquareTrade and PCMag.com, ASUS gives you the peace of mind you deserve every time you start your U43Jc-X1 notebook.sup5/sup Plus, user-centric features like ASUS FastBoot Technology – developed extensively with Microsoft – reduces startup and shutdown times by up to 40%. Click here to learn more about time-saving ASUS FastBoot Technology./td /tr /tbody /table hr class="bucketDivider" size="1" / h3a name="warranty"strongASUS 360 – The Most Comprehensive Care Package /strong/h3 table border="0" cellpadding="2" cellspacing="2" style="text-align: left; height: 257px;" width="1024" tbody tr tdimg alt="Built-to-last" height="225" hspace="10" src="http://g-ecx.images-amazon.com/images/G/01/electronics/asus/U43Jc_360.jpg" style="margin: 10px;" vspace="10" width="300" //td td style="vertical-align: top;"Offers a level of coverage that would add hundreds of dollars to the price of competing laptops:br /br / 1 Year Global Warranty br /br / 30-Day Flawless Display Guarantee: If you discover one defective bright dot within 30 days of purchase, ASUS will replace the panel at no costbr /br / 2-way free standard shipping br /br / 24/7 tech support/td td style="vertical-align: top;"br //td /tr /tbody /table hr class="bucketDivider" size="1" / h3strongASUS Accidental Damage Warranty (ADW) /strong/h3 table border="0" cellpadding="2" cellspacing="2" style="text-align: left; height: 257px;" width="1024" tbody tr tdimg alt="Peace-of-mind" height="225" hspace="10" src="http://g-ecx.images-amazon.com/images/G/01/electronics/asus/U43Jc_adw.jpg" style="margin: 10px;" vspace="10" width="300" //td td style="vertical-align: top;"You have extra protection when accidents happen to your ASUS notebook purchased in the US or Canada. ASUS will fix or replace your notebook for you at no charge during the first year after purchase in the event of damage from accidental spills, drops, electrical surges, or fire.sup6/sup br /br / Warranty covering accidental drops, spills, power surges, and fire damage br /br / Target 3 business day turnaround time for repair / replacement (not including receiving and shipping time) br /br / 1-way shipping from ASUS to the user at no additional cost br /br / 24 hour toll-free phone support/td td style="vertical-align: top;"br //td /tr /tbody /table hr class="bucketDivider" size="1" / h3stronga name="f9"F9 Key for Quick Recovery br //strong/h3 table border="0" cellpadding="2" cellspacing="2" style="text-align: left; height: 100px;" width="1024" tbody tr td height="100" style="vertical-align: top;"Can’t find those pesky recovery CDs? Built into the U43Jc-X1 is a quick, simple recovery process. Just press the F9 key during start-up to see an easy step-by-step process that restores the U43Jc-X1 notebook to its original factory settings – making it like new again./td td style="vertical-align: top;"/td /tr /tbody /table hr class="bucketDivider" size="1" / h2span style="font-weight: bold;"What's in the Box/span/h2 The entire U43Jc-X1 package contains a warranty card, U43Jc-X1 Bamboo Notebook, and AC Adapterbr /br / liU43Jc-X1 Bamboo Notebook/li liAC Adapter/li liWarranty Card/li br /br /br / h2span style="font-weight: bold;"Specifications/span/h2 listrongOperating System: /strongGenuine Windows 7 Home Premium (64 bit)/li listrongDisplay: /strong 14-inch Slim-Type LED-backlit HD display (1366 x 768) /li listrongCPU: /strongIntel Core i5-450M processor 2.4GHz with Turbo Boost up to 2.53GHz /li listrongGraphics: /strongNVIDIA GeForce 310M 1GB DDR3 VRAM + Intel HD graphics/li listrongMemory: /strong4GB DDR3 1066MHz (up to 4GB) /li listrongWireless Data Network: /strong802.11 b/g/n (@ 2.4GHz), Intel WiDi HD Wireless Display technology/li listrongLAN: /strong10/100/1000 RJ-45/li listrongStorage: /strong500GB 5400RPM hard drive/li listrongOptical drive: /strong Super Multi/li listrongCamera: /strong2.0Mp /li listrongInput/ Output: /strongbr / 1 x HDMI portbr / 2 x Audio jackbr / 1 x RJ-45br / 1 x VGA portbr / 2 x USB 2.0 portbr / 1 x USB 3.0 portbr //li listrongBattery: /strong 8-cell 5600mAh (up to 10 hourssup1/sup) /li listrongDimensions: /strong 13.54 x 9.4 x 1.2–inches (W x D x H) /li listrongWeight: /strong5.15 lbs (with 8 cell battery) /li listrongColor: /strong Brown /li pAll specifications and terms are subject to change without notice. Please check with your supplier for exact offers on selected models. Products may not be available in all markets. Product may not be exactly as shown in images. Products and corporate names appearing in this manual may or may not be registered trademarks or copyrights of their respective companies, and are used only for identification or explanation and to the owners’ benefit, without intent to infringe. br /br / sup1/sup Operation lifetime subject to product model, normal usage conditions and configurations. The estimated maximum battery life in Windows XP Home is measured with MobileMark 2007. br / sup2/sup All figures theoretical values compared to USB 2.0 benchmarks for reference purposes. Actual speed depends on device and system status. br / sup3/sup Intel Wireless Display requires a compatible laptop, TV adapter, and a TV with HDMI or composite A/V input. br / sup4/sup Your portable ASUS products contain hazardous materials. While they pose no risk to you during normal use, they should never be disposed with other wastes. ASUS provides a free take-back service for recycling your ASUS products. Our electronics recycler will provide competitive bids for recycling non-ASUS products as well. If you have products for recycling, visit http://www.metechrecycling.com/asus-business.htm for more information on this program. br / sup5/sup Rated number 1 Windows-based PC maker in PCMag.com’s Service Reliability Report 2009. Rate number 1 PC brand according to SquareTrade, the leading direct-to-consumer warranty company (for more information visit http://www.squaretrade.com/pages/laptop-reliability-1109 ). br / sup6/sup 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 Circuit City in Canada. Limit 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. br / table cellpadding="10" tbody tr tdstrongCheck out related ASUS products and accessoriesbr //strong/td /tr /tbody /table table cellpadding="10" tbody tr td valign="top"img border="0" src="http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/419ya9bPIiL._SL160_AA115_.jpg" style="border: 0;" /br / ASUS MS226H 21.5-Inch Widescreen LCD Monitor br / This 21.5-inch Full HD LCD monitor is a visual masterpiece. 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