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strongFeel the Power. Hear the Power./strong br /br / Turn up the volume on the 15.6-inch N53Jq-XV1 notebook and prepare to be impressed. Featuring ASUS SonicMaster technology—co-developed by world-renowned audio experts at Bang Olufsen ICEpower—and a unique top-mounted speaker design, this multimedia powerhouse combines hardware and audio for an unsurpassed, ear-pleasing experience. Boasting new NVIDIA GeForce GT 425M graphics, the N53Jq-XV1 excels when performing graphic-intensive tasks like video editing, DirectX 11-enabled gaming, and graphic rendering. And with ASUS VideoMagic 3-in-1 software package, you get image-enhancing programs like PowerDVD 9 with True Theatre that instantly scales DVD-quality to Full 1080p HD with smoother frame rates so you can enjoy videos and movies in the quality they deserve. Powered by the Intel Core i7-740QM processor with Intel Turbo Boost Technology, the N53Jq-XV1 delivers the multitasking muscle and smart performance that senses the tasks at hand and dynamically boosts the processor for a stutter-free experience. Specially built into the N53Jq-XV1, the ASUS Super Hybrid Engine extends battery life via the ASUS Power4Gear Hybrid utility. The N53Jq-XV1 also comes with SuperSpeed USB 3.0 that charges USB 3.0-enabled devices quickly and transfer files from USB storage devices to your notebook up to 10 times faster than previous generation USB 2.0 speeds.sup1/sup br / br / The N53Jq-XV1 features a 2.0 megapixel webcam with security lens cover, 500GB 7200RPM hard drive, ASUS Splendid technology, multi-touch trackpad, Express Gate, new wave keyboard, and a brushed aluminum design. h2span style="font-weight: bold;"img align="right" alt="Feel the Power. Hear the Power." height="300" hspace="10" src="http://g-ecx.images-amazon.com/images/G/01/electronics/asus/N53Jq_XV1_mainimage.jpg" vspace="10" width="294" //span/h2 h2span style="font-weight: bold;"Key Features/span/h2 ul listrong15.6-inch LED-backlit HD display with ASUS Splendid Technology /strongfor crisp HD visual quality (Learn more)/li listrongASUS SonicMaster Technology co-developed by world-renowned audio experts at Bang Olufsen ICEpower /strong delivers improved clarity, volume, and resonance, and more detailed sound. (Learn more)/li listrongIntel Core i7-740QM processor with Intel Turbo Boost Technology /strongfor smart multitasking that automatically boosts performance (Learn more)/li listrongASUS Super Hybrid Engine and ASUS Power4Gear Hybrid /strong optimizes the system to extend battery life for the task at hand (Learn more)/li listrongSuperSpeed USB 3.0 /strongfor quicker devi ce charging and up to 10x faster transfers than USB 2.0sup1/sup(Learn more)/li listrongNew wave keyboard /strongfeatures larger-sized keys for an enhanced typing experience /li listrongNVIDIA GeForce GT 425M graphics with 1GB DDR3 VRAM /strongdelivers fast performance for Full HD playback and gaming (Learn more)/li listrongASUS VideoMagic Software /strongfor clearer images and smoother visuals (Learn more)/li listrongExpress Gate mini-operating system /stronggrants instant access to internet, music, Skype, and more in seconds/li /ul br /br / h2Learn More/h2 table border="0" cellpadding="2" cellspacing="2" style="text-align: left; height: 240px;" width="1024" tbody tr td/td td h3a name="audio"strongNotebook Audio, Redefinedbr //strong/h3 /td /tr tr td style="vertical-align: top;"img alt="Notebook Audio, Redefined" border="0" height="239" hspace="10" src="http://g-ecx.images-amazon.com/images/G/01/electronics/asus/N53Jq_XV1_SonicMaster_S.jpg" style="margin: 10px;" vspace="10" width="300" / br / centerspan class="caption"View larger/span/center/td td style="vertical-align: top;"Built from the ground up with premium audio technology, the N53Jq-XV1 features a unique, top-mounted speaker that delivers loud high-volume and captivating sound quality for all your music, videos, and movies. Co-developed with the audio experts at Bang Olufsen ICEpower, ASUS SonicMaster Technology combines software and hardware for improved clarity, volume, and more detailed sound. Play media through the built-in speakers or connect to headphones and enjoy a dynamic range of sound in studio-recorded quality. br /br /strongspan style="text-decoration: underline;"SonicMaster Software/span/strongbr /br / listrongAdaptive Dynamics Refinement Systembr / /strong/li emem- Restores clarity and fidelity of compressed audio in movies, music, games, and voice conferencing /em /em liemstrongVoice Clarity PCbr / /strong/em/li em emem- Improves clarity of vocal communications without adding flat monotones /em /em/em liememstrongX-Matrixbr / /strong/em/em/li emem emem- Virtual surround sound for stereo speakers or headphones/em /em/em/em liemememstrongAdaptive Volumebr / /strong/em/em/em/li ememem emem- Automatically adjusts the music and movie volume to optimum levels /em /em/em/em/em liememememstrongVirtual Bassbr / /strong/em/em/em/em/li emememem emem- Amplifies bass output in speakers /em /em/em/em/em/em liemememememstrongExtrapolatorbr / /strong/em/em/em/em/em/li ememememem emem- Enhances surround sound ambience when connected to stereo or multi-channel speakers /em /em/em/em/em/em/em/td /tr /tbody /table hr class="bucketDivider" size="1" / table border="0" cellpadding="2" cellspacing="2" style="text-align: left; height: 240px;" width="1024" tbody tr td width="319"/td td width="691" h3a name="visual"strongMesmerizing Visualsbr //strong/h3 /td /tr tr td style="vertical-align: top;"img alt="Mesmerizing Visuals" border="0" height="225" hspace="10" src="http://g-ecx.images-amazon.com/images/G/01/electronics/asus/N53Jq_XV1_VideoMagic_S.jpg" style="margin: 10px;" vspace="10" width="300" / br / centerspan class="caption"View larger/span/center/td td style="vertical-align: top;"Built on next-generation "Fermi" architecture, NVIDIA GeForce GT 425M graphics are designed from the ground up for ultra-realistic DirectX 11 gaming and GPU-accelerated tasks like HD video editing. Coupled with a brilliant 15.6-inch LED-backlit display, you can enjoy your favorite pictures, videos, and movies in the quality they deserve. See every detail with sharp, vibrant color, and customize your experience with ASUS Splendid Technology that features six profile modes to choose from. HDMI ready, the N53Jq-XV1 doubles as your personal media hub when you connect it to a compatible monitor or HDTV. Plus, ASUS VideoMagic, a 3-in-1 software package enriches visuals with clearer images and upgrades DVDs to 1080p HD quality for smoother playback and increased frame rates. pstrongspan style="text-decoration: underline;"ASUS VideoMagic Software/span/strong/p listrongPower DVD 9 with True Theater /strongbr / emem- Boosts DVD/ video quality to Full HD/em /em/li em /em liemstrongPowerDirect 7 /strongbr / emem- Powerful, simple GPU-accelerated video editing. /em /em/em/li emem /em/em liememstrongMedia Show Espresso /strongbr / emem- Media converter for multimedia devices (trial version)./em /em/em/em/li /td /tr /tbody /table hr class="bucketDivider" size="1" / table border="0" cellpadding="2" cellspacing="2" style="text-align: left; height: 240px;" width="1024" tbody tr td/td td h3a name="multitask"strongIngenious Multitaskingbr //strong/h3 /td /tr tr td style="vertical-align: top;"img alt="Ingenious Multitasking" border="0" height="225" hspace="10" src="http://g-ecx.images-amazon.com/images/G/01/electronics/asus/N53Jq_XV1_SHE_S.jpg" style="margin: 10px;" vspace="10" width="300" / br / centerspan class="caption"Learn More/span/center/td td style="vertical-align: top;"Featuring the Intel Core i7-740QM quad-core processor, the N53Jq-XV1 gives you the power you need to accelerate multiple applications simultaneously for exceptional multitasking performance. And with Intel Turbo Boost Technology, the processor automatically increases performance as you need it. Switch on the ASUS Super Hybrid Engine and optimize the system for increased battery savings when on the go. ASUS Power4Gear also features selectable power profiles that you can select to seamlessly adjust the N53Jq-XV1 for your task at hand via the Power4Gear hot key./td /tr /tbody /table hr class="bucketDivider" size="1" / table border="0" cellpadding="2" cellspacing="2" style="text-align: left; height: 240px;" width="1024" tbody tr td/td td h3a name="connect"strongEnhanced Connectivitybr //strong/h3 /td /tr tr td style="vertical-align: top;"img alt="Enhanced Connectivity" border="0" height="225" hspace="10" src="http://g-ecx.images-amazon.com/images/G/01/electronics/asus/N53Jq_XV1_USB_S.jpg" style="margin: 10px;" vspace="10" width="300" /br / br / center span class="caption"View larger/spanspan class="caption"/span/center/td td style="vertical-align: top;"Discover the future standard of connectivity with the N53Jq-XV1. SuperSpeed USB 3.0 lets you charge your compatible phone and other peripherals quickly, and experience up to 10x faster transfer rates between storage devices – a 25GB HD movie takes only 70 seconds versus 14 minutes.sup1/sup And high-speed wireless N (802.11 b/g/n @2.4 GHz) delivers expanded connection ranges and faster Internet speed for instant access to your favorite sites and smoother video streaming./td /tr /tbody /table hr class="bucketDivider" size="1" / h2a name="win"strongRelax, ASUS Has You Covered /strong/h2 Ranked as the strong#1 most reliable PC brand/strong by 3 independent sourcessup2/sup, readers and editors alike choose ASUS as their trusted notebook and netbook. ASUS relentlessly strive to exceed expectations of quality to ensure you an unmatched peace of mind every time you start your PC. br / br / ASUS backs a commitment to quality with the industry's most comprehensive warranty. br / br / h3strong1 Year ASUS Global Warranty/strongsup3/sup/h3 br /Offers a level of coverage that would add hundreds of dollars to the price of competing laptops: ul li1 year global warranty/li li30 day Flawless Display Guarantee/li li2-way free standard shipping /li li24/7 tech support/li /ul h3strong1 Year Accidental Damage Warranty (ADW)/strongsup3/sup/h3 br /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. ul liCovers accidental drops, spills, power surges, and fire damage /li liTarget 3 business day turnaround time for repair / replacement; not including receiving and shipping time /li li1-way shipping (from ASUS to the user) at no additional cost /li li24/7 toll-free phone support /li /ul hr class="bucketDivider" size="1" / h2span style="font-weight: bold;"What's in the Box/span/h2 ul liN53Jq-XV1 Notebook/li liAC Adapter /li li6 cell Battery Pack /li liWarranty Information Card /li /ul br / h2span style="font-weight: bold;"Specifications/span/h2 ul listrongOperating System:/strong Windows 7 Home Premium (64-bit) /li listrongDisplay:/strong 15.6-inch LED-backlit HD display (1366 x 768) /li listrongProcessor:/strong Intel Core i7-740QM processor (1.73 GHz with Turbo Boost up to 2.93 GHz)/li listrongChipset: /strong Intel HM55/li listrongGraphics: /strongNVIDIA GeForce GT 425M graphics with 1GB DDR3 VRAM strong /strong/li listrongWLAN:/strong 802.11 b/g/n (@ 2.4GHz), Bluetooth v2.1/li listrongLAN:/strong 10/100/1000 Mbps Ethernet /li listrongMemory:/strong 4GB DDR3 SDRAM, 4 x SODIMM socket (expandable to 16GB) /li listrongStorage:/strong 500GB 7200RPM hard drive /li listrongOptical Drive: /strongSuper Multi DVD/li listrongCamera: /strong 2.0 megapixel with security lens cover /li listrongSpeakers:/strong Built-in speakers with SonicMaster Technology /li listrongMicrophone: /strongDigital Array Microphone /li listrongCard Reader: /strong1x 8-in- card reader (MMC/SD/Mini-SD/XD/Memory Stick/MS Pro/MS Duo/MS-Pro-Duo)/li listrongInput / Output:/strong 1x Headphone-out jack, 1x Microphone-in jack, 1x VGA port, 1x RJ45 LAN Jack for LAN insert, 2x USB 2.0 ports, 1x USB 3.0 port, 1x E-SATA, 1x HDMI port/li listrongBattery:/strong 6 cell/li listrongDimensions:/strong 15.6 x 10.6 x 1.2 ~ 1.6 (W x D x H)/li listrongWeight:/strong 6.4 lbs (with 6 cell)/li listrongColor:/strong Silver /li /ul p© 2010 ASUS Computer International. All Rights Reserved. ASUS is a registered trademark of ASUSTeK Computer. All specifications are subject to change without notice and features are only in select models. Products may not be available in all markets. Brand and product names mentioned are trademarks of their respective companies. © 2010, Intel Corporation. All rights reserved. Intel, the Intel logo, Intel Inside, Intel Core, and Core Inside are trademarks of Intel Corporation in the U.S. and other countries. Intel® Turbo Boost Technology information: http://www.intel.com/technology/turboboost br / br / sup1/supAll figures theoretical values compared to USB 2.0 benchmarks for reference purposes. Actual speed depends on device and system status. br / sup2/supRated 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 span style="text-decoration: underline;"http://www.squaretrade.com/pages/laptop-reliability-1109/ /span). Rated number 1 reliable PC maker in Spring 2009’s RESCUECOM report http://www.rescuecom.com/RESCUECOM269.html br / sup3/supFor 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. Check your retailer for specific warranty information. One incident covered per notebook. br / br / table cellpadding="10" tbody tr tdstrongCheck Out Other Great ASUS Productsbr //strong/td /tr /tbody /table table cellpadding="10" tbody tr td valign="top" width="497"img border="0" src="http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/31V4ip%2BgyNL._AA115_.jpg" style="border: 0;" /br /ASUS WiCast EW2000 Wireless HD Video Transmitter and Receiverbr /ASUS WiCast transforms your PC into a wireless media center. Using the latest Wireless Home Digital Interface (WHDI) Technology, easily connect, stream, and enjoy picture-perfect Full HD visuals and high-quality audio streaming from your N53Jq-XV1 to a compatible HDTV or other external display./td td valign="top" width="323"img border="0" src="http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/31SY6StNpkL._SL160_AA115_.jpg" style="border: 0;" /br /ASUS RT-N13U Wireless N Router (with USB)br / Upgrade your network to faster performance and broader range with this EZ to setup wireless N router. You can even share an all-in-one printer with the peers in your network./td td valign="top" width="497"img border="0" src="http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/416OcTXFfeL._AA115_.jpg" style="border: 0;" /br /ASUS G73JW-XA1 17.3-Inch Gaming Laptopbr / Every gamer knows that the latest games demands the best performance. But we don't believe in just meeting the minimum requirements, we believe in obliterating them. That's why we made sure that the Republic of Gamers (ROG) G73Jw-XA1 was jam-packed with one-of-a-kind innovation that propel mobile gaming performance to unseen levels./td td valign="top" width="348"img border="0" src="http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/316YNjBWO0L._AA160_.jpg" style="border: 0;" /br /Asus Eee PC 1018P-PU17-BK 10.1-Inch Netbookbr / The slimmest netbook in its class, the 10.1-inch Eee PC 1018P captivates attention with an elegantly sophisticated brushed aluminum chassis and palm rest./td /tr /tbody /table /p hr /
