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Turn up the volume on the 15.6-inch N53SV notebook and prepare to be impressed. Featuring ASUS SonicMaster technology-co-developed by world-renowned audio experts at Bang and 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 540M graphics, the N53SV 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 i7-2630QM quad-core processor with Intel Turbo Boost Technology, the N53SV 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 N53SV, the ASUS Super Hybrid Engine extends battery life via the ASUS Power4Gear Hybrid utility. The N53SV 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.The N53SV features a 2.0 megapixel webcam with security lens cover, ASUS Splendid technology, multi-touch trackpad, Express Gate, new wave keyboard, and a brushed aluminum design.
Amazon.com Product Description
strongFeel the Power. Hear the Power./strong br /br / Turn up the volume on the 15.6-inch N53Sv-XE1 notebook and prepare to be impressed. Featuring ASUS SonicMaster Technology—co-developed by the audio experts at Bang and Olufsen ICEpower—and a unique top-mounted speaker design, this multimedia powerhouse combines hardware and audio for an unsurpassed, ear-pleasing experience. Powered by the 2nd generation Intel Core i7-2630QM processor with Intel Turbo Boost 2.0 Technology, the N53Sv-XE1 delivers the multitasking muscle and smart performance that senses the tasks at hand and dynamically boosts the processor for a stutter-free experience. Boasting powerful NVIDIA GeForce GT 540M graphics with NVIDIA Optimus Technology, the N53Sv-XE1 excels in video editing, DirectX 11-enabled gaming, and graphic rendering while conserving battery for less-intensive tasks. 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. Specially built into the N53Sv-XE1, the ASUS Super Hybrid Engine extends battery life via the ASUS Power4Gear Hybrid utility. The N53Sv-XE1 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 USB 2.0.sup1/sup br /br / The N53Sv-XE1 features a 2.0 megapixel webcam with security lens cover, 500GB 7200RPM hard drive, ASUS Splendid Technology, multi-touch trackpad, Express Gate, 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/N53Sv-XE1_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 listrong2supnd/sup generation Intel Core i7-2630QM processor with Intel Turbo Boost 2.0 Technology /strongfor smart multitasking that automatically senses what you're doing and boosts performance (Learn more)/li listrongNVIDIA GeForce GT 540M graphics with 1GB DDR3 VRAM and NVIDIA Optimus Technology /strong delivers fast performance for Full HD playback and gaming and switches to Intel HD graphics to save battery for less intensive tasks (Learn more)/li listrongASUS Super Hybrid Engine and ASUS Power4Gear Hybrid /strongoptimizes the system to extend battery life for the task at hand (Learn more)/li listrongSuperSpeed USB 3.0 /strongfor quicker device charging and up to 10x faster transfers than USB 2.0sup1/sup (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 ul /ul ul br /br / /ul ul /ul ul /ul /li 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/N53Sv-XE1_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 N53Sv-XE1 features a unique, top-mounted speaker that delivers loud and captivating 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 listrongVoice Clarity PCbr / /strong/li emem- Improves clarity of vocal communications without adding flat monotones /em listrongX-Matrixbr / /strong/li emem- Virtual surround sound for stereo speakers or headphones/em listrongAdaptive Volumebr / /strong/li emem- Automatically adjusts the music and movie volume to optimum levels /em listrongVirtual Bassbr / /strong/li emem- Amplifies bass output in speakers /em listrongExtrapolatorbr / /strong/li 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/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/N53Sv-XE1_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 2supnd/sup generation Intel Core i7-2630QM quad-core processor, the N53Sv-XE1 gives you the power you need to accelerate multiple applications simultaneously for exceptional multitasking performance. And with Intel Turbo Boost Technology 2.0, 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 N53Sv-XE1 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 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/N53Sv-XE1_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 540M graphics are designed from the ground up for top-notch DirectX 11 gaming and GPU-accelerated tasks like HD video editing. And like a hybrid car seamlessly switches between gas and electric, NVIDIA Optimus Technology intelligently detects and switches between discrete NVIDIA and energy efficient Intel HD graphics based on the task at hand. Coupled with a brilliant 15.6-inch LED-backlit HD 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 N53Sv-XE1 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 listrongPowerDirect 7 /strongbr / emem- Powerful, simple GPU-accelerated video editing. /em /em/li em listrongMedia Show Espresso /strongbr / emem- Media converter for multimedia devices (trial version)./em /em/li /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/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/N53Sv-XE1_USB_S.jpg" style="margin: 10px;" vspace="10" width="300" /br / br / centerspan class="caption"View larger/span/center/td td style="vertical-align: top;"Discover the future standard of connectivity with the N53Sv-XE1. 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"strongASUS Makes Your Windows 7 Experience Better/strong/h2 Recognized as the strong#1 reliable Windows-based portable PC/strong maker by three independent sourcessup2/sup and most recently in the PC Magazine 2010 Service and Reliability Report, ASUS gives you peace of mind every time you start your N53Sv-XE1 notebook. Accelerate startup speed with FastBoot Technology, a performance boost developed by a unique collaboration between ASUS and Microsoft. With Windows 7 Home Premium, it's easier than ever to create a home network and share your favorite photos, videos, and music. And thanks to the enhanced power management Windows 7 provides, you can enjoy unplugged computing longer. br / br / hr class="bucketDivider" size="1" / h2a name="win"strongWarranty/strong/h2 h3strongASUS 1Year Global Warranty/strong/h3 ASUS 360 offers a level of coverage that would add hundreds of dollars to the price of competing notebooks:sup3br //sup li1 year global warranty/li li30 flawless display guarantee/li li2-way free standard shipping /li li24/7 tech support/li h3strongASUS Accidental Damage Warranty/strong/h3 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 during the first year after purchase.sup3br //sup 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-hour toll-free phone support /li hr class="bucketDivider" size="1" / h2span style="font-weight: bold;"What's in the Box/span/h2 br / liN53Sv-XE1 Notebook/li liAC Adapter /li li6 cell Battery Pack /li liWarranty Information Card /li h2span style="font-weight: bold;"/span/h2 h2span style="font-weight: bold;"Specifications/span/h2 listrongOperating System: /strongWindows 7 Home Premium (64-bit) /li listrongDisplay: /strong15.6-inch LED-backlit HD display (1366 x 768) /li listrongProcessor:/strong 2supnd/sup generation Intel Core i7-2630QM processor (2.0 GHz with Turbo Boost 2.0 up to 2.9 GHz)/li listrongGraphics: /strongNVIDIA GeForce GT 540M graphics with 1GB DDR3 VRAM and NVIDIA Optimus Technology /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 drive/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:/strong1x 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 p© 2011 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. 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 http://www.squaretrade.com/pages/laptop-reliability-1109/ ). 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"img border="0" src="http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/416Urz5iFSL._AA115_.jpg" style="border: 0;" /br / ASUS N53SV-XV1 Versatile Entertainment Laptop br / Looking for the same specifications but want a Full HD LED-backlit display? Check out the N53Sv-XV1 model with Full HD 1080p display that lets you watch what you want, in absolute clarity./td td height="241" valign="top"img border="0" src="http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/41LDybIsOkL._AA115_.jpg" style="border: 0;" /br /ASUS G73SW-XA1 Republic of Gamers Gaming Laptopbr / Want to enjoy your movies AND play games? Check out the hardcore spec'ed Amazon exclusive ROG G73Sw-XA1 with the latest DX11-ready graphics processor./td td valign="top"img border="0" src="http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/21hgOJTA11L._AA115_.jpg" style="border: 0;" /br / ASUS ML248H 24-Inch LED Monitorbr / Enjoy brilliant pictures on a 24-inch LED-backlit LCD monitor. Its 10 million to 1 contrast ratio gives you deeper blacks and brighter whites and ever so rich color profile./td td valign="top"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 /tr /tbody /table br //p hr / /ul
