Asus is proud to present its sleek line of ultra-thin notebooks that are big on features and functions. Thus, it came up with the Asus UX30, one of the latest models introduced by Asus. The UX30 is also known as the mother of mini netbooks owing to the innovation of the EEE PC series.

There are two models in the UX series laptops: the UX50V and the UX30. The latter is smaller with a thickness of only 0.9 inches, easily making it one of the thinnest notebooks in the market. It is practical for travel and is very useful to the businessman, the normal computer user and the writer. And the UX30 is also very light, commensurate to its size. One can carry it and not be expected to be carrying a laptop.

The Asus UX30 uses Intel’s Consumer Ultra Low Voltage (CULV) processors. This is perhaps the reason behind how the UX30 is nearly wafer-thin and comes loaded with more than acceptable features. The CULV processors are intended to consume low energy as much as possible, thus emitting less heat. As the CULV processors need little energy, the slim design of the Asus UX30 was made possible. Earlier processors need space to allow heat and air to circulate without wreaking damage to the internal components.

Performance-wise, the Asus UX30 has either the Intel® Core™2 Duo Processor SU9400 or the Core™ Solo Processor SU3500. Both of these processors run on 1.4 GHz. Any of these processors is supported by up to 4 gigabytes of random access memory (RAM). This kind of power surpasses the need to enable and address the Asus UX30 to perform multiple functions without hanging up or lagging.

The screen of Asus’ latest offering has an acceptable 1366×768 resolution integrated within a 13-inch liquid crystal display screen, which can facilitate faster and better multi-tasking. With a large resolution, a user can simply open a document window while putting it alongside a window of another document for reference. A user also has a choice to integrate a media player window.

Specifications:

CPU:

• Intel® Core™2 Duo Processor SU9400: 1.4 GHz
• Intel® Core™ Solo Processor SU3500: 1.4 GHz

RAM: DDR2 800 MHz SDRAM, 1 x SODIMM socket for expansion up to 4GB SDRAM

Screen size: 13.3″ WXGA/ Resolution 1366×768, Color-Shine (Glare-type)

Operating system:

• Genuine Windows Vista® Home Premium
• Genuine Windows Vista® Home Basic

Battery life: Polymer 3 cells: 3250 mAh

Graphics: Integrated Intel® Graphics Media Accelerator 4500MHD

Pros:

The thinness and lightness of the Asus UX30 are the key advantages of the Asus UX30. And the clear resolution of the LCD screen enables proficient multi-tasking, which is necessary in the busy world. This is important for writers and editors who seek to finish editing or writing documents in a tight time frame.

Cons:

However, gamers can expect to be disappointed with the Asus UX30 as its graphics card is not designed for the latest hard-core gaming. Yet, these gamers can always insist to play older games that consume less power and graphic resolution.

Conclusion:

The Asus UX30 is designed basically to answer the simple needs of the businessman or the average computer user, who are both looking for a reliable machine to perform average and business processes with.

The only drawback is the lack of power to process multimedia applications and 3D-based games. However, it is still loaded on features and one cannot regret the price he or she will pay for the Asus UX30, depending on the applications that one needs or desires.

Asus UX30 laptop is smallest in Assus UX series and if you are looking for other reviews of this series then you must visit asus UX laptops review for detailed reviews.

Asus FAQ:

Question: If one is not satisfied with a recent purchase from Dell, Sony, Toshiba or Asus -may the product be returned?

I am considering buying a netbook as a hobby/back up computer from one of the companies mentioned in the question– but let’s say that I am not fond of the product, if I bought one, could I return it?

Answer: If you purchase the net-book, you should be able to return it within a set period if you are not completely satisfied with it.

Question: I have an asus laptop with a built in video camera and I can’t seem to access it.?

I have an asus laptop with a built in video camera. I tried looking everywhere to access it but I cannot seem to find it anywhere. Do you know a quick and easy way to find it?

Answer: I think the camera software is called lifeframe or life fram, something like that. Look for it in Start > Programs.

Question: Sound card on an Asus M4A78-EM motherboard not working with Windows 7. How can I fix this?

Answer: Try going to the Asus site and look for the drivers for you computer, it should have what you need and it should be compatible with Windows 7

Question: What graphics card does the ASUS Eee PC T91 have?

Does it even have a graphics card and if so can it be upgraded?

Answer: Intel GMA 500 (integrated). I’d assume you can upgrade.

Question: Can I get my Asus G51VX-A1 to 1920×1080 resolution?

I have the Best Buy version, I heard it was unable to go to said resolution. But would it be possible to do that anyways? With maybe some kinda of third party software?

Answer: It depends on your monitor or video card if can get the 1920 x 1080 resolution.

Question: Can the netbook asus 1005ha handle 2 external monitors at the same time?

Answer: No. It only has 1 Monitor port. You cannot even hook up 2 monitors.

Question: How can I boot up my computer, something is wrong with windows!! Its an ASUS UX50!?

When I turn my computer on, everything seems normal, it takes me to the Windows Error Recovery screen where it doesn’t matter which option I choose. On the next screen it LOADS forever…

People have told me something went wrong with my windows program, but don’t know what it is, can anyone help me and tell me what I can do?

Answer: You may be better off reloading windows and it will save your files if you want it to.

Question: How can I reinstall windows 7 on asus laptop?

I just bought an asus g72 laptop from bestbuy. I would like to reinstall windows 7 on it but I only have a recovery disk. I try to partion the entire thing to a single harddrive and I just end up with the same thing as before. Nothing changed.

Answer: Unknown to many Windows 7 users, the hidden partition is always automatically created by setup during installation. The partition holds Windows Recovery Environment (WinRE). The partition holds the bootable files that allow Windows 7 to boot properly in the event of it being corrupted. The hidden partition is similar to the recovery partition made on most OEM computers. There are two types of partitions created – the one by the standard Windows 7 OS is 200MB while the one by the RTM version is only 100MB

An Asus Netbook is a laptop computer that’s designed be portable and easy to use. Asus was an early leader in netbooks.

Asus started with its Asus Eee PC netbooks. These original mini-laptops took the market by storm, and the EeePC met the growing demand for small, lightweight laptops that were portable and had better battery life than standard laptops.

You can get an Asus Netbook in one of 3 screen sizes. Choosing between an 8.9″, 10.1″ or 11.6″ screen for a larger viewing area. The earliest netbooks were often criticized about their screen size. An 11.6″ screen gives much better visibility to the screen, while maintaining the easy portability and compact size netbooks are known for. You can choose a 1024 x 600 resolution WSVGA resolution screen, or an HD WXGA 1366 x 768 resolution with an LED-backlit display.

All Asus Netbooks weigh less than 3 pounds. If you’ve ever carried around a full-size laptop, that wasn’t a very expensive featherweight model, you can appreciate a laptop that weighs less than 3 pounds! You also have a variety of battery sizes, which affect battery life and weight. Models with a 3-cell battery cost less, but the 6-cell batteries increase run time dramatically, up over 10 hours.

Each Asus Netbook contains some type of Atom processor, a top processor from Intel that was made for small devices. Because of netbooks’ portability, people want to be able to use them at length on the go, and there’s not always a way to plug them in every couple of hours. The Atom CPU helps the battery last much longer, because it uses much less power than other types of processors. Intel’s popular Core 2 Duo processor uses almost 10 times more power than an Atom processor, making the Atom ideal for netbooks.

You can choose a less expensive Asus Netbook, or opt to pay a little more, by choosing different operating systems, screen sizes, disk drives and memory. Windows operating systems installed cost a little more than a Linux operating system, for instance. Windows 7 is coming out for netbooks this month. You can choose hard drives ranging from about 16 Gig to 250 Gig, both HD and SSD, with more storage commanding higher prices. Choose between 1GB and 2GB of memory–keeping in mind that more memory is always better, as it speeds operations.

You can choose from a variety of colors to suit your taste, and then enjoy using your Asus Netbook on the go, with its built-in Wi-Fi, web browsing, webcam and software like media players and picture viewers. These compact netbooks let you compute on the go without lugging around a heavy laptop or paying thousands of dollars for a light model.

Eric Richardson is an avid writer and user of the latest netbooks. He is the writes for the Best Netbook Store, a leading ASUS Netbook online retailer.

Asus FAQ:

Question: How do I turn on the associated helper on my linux asus computer?
I have an Eee PC from Asus and I need to update my firefox, but it keeps saying I need to turn on my ‘associated helper’. I honestly don’t even know what that is.

Answer: Google cannot find anything associated with the eeepc and the associated helper.
As a guess I would suggest that you go to the linux website and try the first tip they suggest “opening repositories and installing software”. This should enable you to install software like updating firefox.

Question: Has anyone who purchased an Asus computer received conformation for their windows 7 free upgrade yet?
I’ve been waiting for almost 3 months and still haven’t received any confirmation for my order. Has anyone else who bought an Asus have their order validated yet?

Answer: They’re shipping. This is an upgraded (well, okay, I had to do a full install, the upgrade had problems) CM5570. If you haven’t even gotten confirmation yet, I’d fill out another form on the site and email another copy of the receipt.

Question: Where can I order drivers support for Asus P5Q PRO TURBO Motherboard?
When I purchased the motherboard it already comes with a support DVD, but it’s only for Windows XP and Vista. I want the latest drivers for Windows 7 for my motherboard. Is there a way I can order it? In Asus website there are drivers that are available for download for Windows 7, but it’s too difficult finding the right one and what version should I download.

Answer: Check out Amazon or eBay.

Question: What kinda case should I buy a for Asus M4A79XTD motherboard?
Bought a new AMD Phenom 965 (140W) and an Asus M4A79XTD motherboard. You think mid tower will do the job, or I have to buy a full tower?

Answer: A mid tower would be the best unless you are planning on making a mean machine than full tower would be necessary. I suggest something like the antec 900 or you can experiment with the new antec 600.

Question: Why did my Asus G71GX Laptop not come with a recovery disc?
I bought a Asus G71GX from Best Buy in September but I just thought of it now, it never came with a recovery disc. Does any one know why? I also had to return the first Asus lap top I bought because of hardware malfunctions but it also did not have a recovery disc.

Answer: Most computers no longer come with recovery software. Usually you can create your own recovery discs however. Most newer computers come with that as an option. Google you computer model with “create recovery discs” and I bet you will find instructions on how to go about it.

Question: Could you help me to export photos from ASUS LifeFrame to other part of my computer?
I took photos using ASUS LifeFrame but I don’t know how to export them for instance to desktop.

Answer: Go to C:\Program Files\Asus\LifeFrame2\LifeFrame and you’ll find the images in there. Your installation directory might be different, but you get the drift.

Question: Roughly how long does it take Asus to repair Laptops?
I just sent of my laptop, Ireland to the UK center, and I was just wondering does anybody have any experience with this and how long would it usually take for Asus to send my Laptop back out?

Answer: If the parts needed are available, its about 1 week the earliest and 2 weeks the most. If no parts available, it would all depend on when the parts will be available. Most, if not all, service centers do not repair parts they replace parts.

Question: Asus laptop volume function keys with windows 7 not working?
I recently reformatted my laptop with windows 7 (32 bit if it makes any difference) and all the function keys seem to work except the volume function keys. Any idea how I can fix this?

Answer: You need to install the hotkey drivers. Head over to asus.com and see if you can find them for your laptop.

When you compare two laptops of diverse classes, it’s a challenge because because of the different needs that they cater to. Knowing what these differences are would be useful for the consumers. For this review, we will take a closer look at the similarly priced Asus K50IJ-RX05 and HP Mini 311. Both are priced below $500, with the Asus K50IJ-RX05 having a tag of $420 and the HP Mini 311 having a price of $400.

The purpose of this review is to make comparisons for the benefit of those that are mainly looking at the price range when selecting their desired laptop. This is similar to the weight classes of boxing, which limit certain fighters from fighting each other. However, there is still the list that compares them to each other pound-for-pound and in terms of skill and achievements. For laptops, we will compare them using their specifications and capabilities. Since the Asus K50IJ-RX05 and the HP Mini 311 belong to the same price range, let us see what each of them can give to the consumer.

Asus K50IJ-RX05

The K50IJ-RX05 is Asus’ contender in this price range. At first look, the consumer can see that this laptop has for its brain an Intel Pentium Dual-Core T4200. This is an older technology compared to the Core 2 Duo as well as the Core i7 found in most laptops. Users may think that this puts the K50IJ-RX05 at a disadvantage; however, the 3-gigabyte memory bank available to the user still helps the unit perform excellently in multitasking.

Due to the Asus K50IJ-RX05’s Intel GMA 4500 media accelerator, the Asus K50IJ-RX05’s monitor can perform at a resolution ideal for HD viewing as well as for multi-tasking.

The Asus K50IJ-RX05 is also beefed up when it comes to hard disk space. You can store as much as 360 gigabytes worth of files here. This is more than enough space to store movies, music, and other files deemed important by the user. The hard drive is backed up by readers for memory sticks, multimedia cards and SD memory cards, as well as an optical drive and four hi-speed USB drives.

Users will be delighted to know that the K50IJ-RX05 is able to last slightly under four hours without being plugged to the power outlet.

Specifications:

CPU: Intel Pentium Dual-Core T4200

RAM: 3 GB DDR2-800 SDRAM

Screen Display: 15.6 inches

Resolution: 1366 x 768 WXGA

Dimensions: 14.6 inches x 10.1 inches x 1.4 inches

Weight: 5.7 pounds

Disk Space: 320 GB Serial ATA-150 – 5400 RPM

Optical Drive: DVD±RW (±R DL) / DVD-RAM

Battery Life: 3.8 hours

Graphics: Intel Graphics Media Accelerator 4500

Operating System: Microsoft Windows Vista Home Premium

Pros:

Design-wise, the Asus K50IJ-RX05 can certainly turn heads. Sleek and slim (with dimensions of 14.6 inches x 10.1 inches x 1.4 inches), the laptop has a bronze-black paint job that makes it look professional and not seem like it’s entry-level. Aside from being one of the thinnest there is on the market, the Asus K50IJ-RX05 is also very light at 5.7 pounds.

The Asus K50IJ-RX05 has an ergonomic keyboard, big enough for touch-typing. One’s hands can easily spot the touchpad because it is well integrated to its chassis.

Able to last a long time without AC power, the Asus K50IJ-RX05 is still able to give out a satisfactory performance even though it has older technology powering its operations as compared to other laptops in its class.

Cons:

The weakest point in the Asus K50IJ-RX05’s design is that its specifications are fixed and cannot be upgraded. This is unfortunate, especially since the buyer will be stuck with the graphics media accelerator.

HP Mini 311

Unlike the Asus K50IJ-RX05, the HP Mini 311 is a netbook. It has for its processor an entirely different technology: The Intel Atom N270. Running at a clocked speed of 1.6 GHz, the Atom N270 is supported by 1 gigabyte of RAM. For storage, users have 160 gigabytes with which to put their files in. Needless to say, the HP Mini 311 does not have an optical drive.

The HP Mini 311 stands out among other netbooks due to its graphics card that makes for a better display.

The HP Mini 311 has impressive dimensions for an 11-incher. It measures 11.46 inches x 8 inches x 1.2 inches, and is 0.2 inches thinner than the Asus K50IJ-RX05. It is also very light at 3.22 pounds. Its chassis is loaded with several features including three USB ports, a 5-in-1 digital media reader, RJ-45 network connectivity port, VGA and an HDMI port.

The Mini 311 features a black-on-silver finish. The keyword and the touchpad are both silver. The keyboard is ergonomic; however, the touchpad is not as impressive as the keyboard is.

The HP Mini 311 has a battery life of 5.5 hours.

Specifications:

CPU: 1.6GHz Intel Atom N270

RAM: 1 GB DDR2 1066MHz

Screen Display: 11.6 inches

Resolution: 1366 x 768 WXGA

Dimensions: 11.46 inches x 8 inches x 1.2 inches

Weight: 3.22 pounds

Disk Space: 160 GB 5400 RPM SATA Hard Drive

Optical Drive: None

Battery Life: five-and-a-half hours

Graphics: Nvidia Ion LE GPU

Operating System: Microsoft Windows XP and Windows 7

Pros:

The HP Mini 311 still offers a satisfactory performance for the user. With a 1.6 GHz processor backed by a gigabyte of random access memory, the 311’s capabilities are rounded out by the graphics support provided by the Nvidia Ion LE GPU. This makes it capable of seamless graphics editing which other netbooks cannot do. The graphics card also allows for excellent HD viewing, as well as some medium-core games.

The specifications also allows for multi-tasking, where the user has several programs running simultaneously.

Cons:

The HP Mini 311’s biggest disadvantage is its delay in booting up. Aside from that, some users will have difficulty with maneuvering the touchpad.

Conclusion:

In the end, what matters is what you need these laptops for.

If you are looking for portability and better support for graphics processing, the HP Mini 311 would be ideal for your needs. However, if you prefer hard drive muscle and media support while traveling, you are better off buying the Asus K50IJ-RX05.

Laptops comparison of Asus K50IJ-RX05 and HP Mini 311 is all about their specification and valued features. You must check Laptop Comparison for other laptops and netbooks.

Asus vs HP :FAQ

Question: Which brand is better asus vs hp?
which brand is better, asus from taiwan or hp from usa? I heard that hp uses asus parts?

Answer: It depends on what parts in the HP your are interested in…ASUS makes good mother boards. HP does use some asus parts also some Foxconn, VIA, and others. HP assembles computers from USA not necessarily makes the parts here but then again so does Asus! If your considering a complete computer, just look at the spec. and get the one with the most of the newest tech.

Question: Asus vs Hp Screen for photoshop
So I am going to buy a new laptop soon. I have narrowed down my choices to an Asus M50VM-A1 or an HP dv5t. I wanted to know which of the 2 have the best screen since I do alot in photoshop and watch alot of movie.

Answer: Both have great screens – I own an ASUS W3J and an HP dv6500t, and I have no issues whatsoever with graphics work or videos. Either one should be fine. Unless you’re doing work that requires serious color accuracy, the difference in the screens isn’t going to matter – and if you are, you wouldn’t be using a laptop screen for that kind of work anyway (you’d want an external monitor with color calibration and extreme contrast).

Question: Asus vs HP, which laptop is better?
HP $749.99
Asus $649.99
Is the extra money worth it for the HP over the Asus? Will I notice much of a different between he two since they are basically the same specs only the HP looks newer.

Answer: Just had a quick 10 sec look and the ASUS seems to be a superior machine slightly, although the HP is more popular…. I would go for the ASUS.

Question: HP vs ASUS (home computer)?
Which is better for gaming ASUS or HP and why?

Answer: It completely depends on what the specifications for each PC is. The brand has no bearing on how well it performs.

Question: Hp 1001tu vs Asus Eee PC 1000H, which is a better mini note?
I’m interested in buying one, but I am unsure which is a better machine.

Answer: I would go for Asus, HP might look better or more shiny than the Asus, but i would be more concerned about the performance and also Asus is more reliable than HP.

Question: HP 2133 vs Asus eee pc 901, what’s the better?
They have the same size:8.9-inch. Do you like hp 2133 or asus eee pc 901?

Answer: Eee 901 for sure. The HP is pretty and well-made, but it is saddled with a slow-poke VIA processor and the strangely-positioned mouse buttons. Performance will especially suffer if you get a Vista version of the 2133. The 2133 also tends to run hot. The Eee 901 uses the new Intel Atom processor and is available with XP.

Question: HP (Hewlett-Packard) Mini 311- 1025NR Netbook vs Asus Eee PC 1005HA- Which is better?
Which do you think is better? The Asus is small, I’m not sure exactly how big 11 inches would be with the HP, but the HP has better graphics apparently, and I would like to at least play facebook games on it and maybe some browser games. Nothing Major. Would it be able to handle this? Opinions on both would be awesome.

Answer: Asus Eee PC 1005HA is better. This 10.1-Inch Black Netbook sports impressive 10.5 Hours of Battery Life.

There’s 1.66GHz Intel Atom N280 Processor, 1GB DDR2 RAM, 250GB SATA Hard Drive, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi 802.11b/g/n and Windows 7 Starter Operating System.

Question: Which is the best netbook?
HP Mini 110 vs. Asus EEE 1005 vs. Acer AOD250 Android. I need Windows 7, but I love the idea of downloading apps on Android. I need a webcam, good battery life, and a nice computer. Which is the better computer in general. I wanna be able to surf the web download games etc.

Answer: You will not be able to do gaming on a Net Book, slow processor, limited ram and poor graphics/video chip set and more.

The Windows 7 Starter is not a full featured operating system (limited), the processor is slow, limited ram memory (1 GB), no CD/DVD drive, no internal modem.

Net Book: slow processor speed, poor video graphics, not for any gaming, small screen (eye strain), small down sized key board, limited ram memory, most of all no CD/DVD drive.
Good for surfing Internet and basic work, light and portable.

Lap top: full featured, larger screen and key board, faster processor, more ram memory, better video/graphics, better sound audio, larger hard drive, works wireless or wired and more.

The Asus K50IJ-RX05 is an entry-level laptop that is priced at about $420. At that low price, there are some who might think that this laptop would not be up to the standards expected of entry-level units. In this review, we will examine if those apprehensions have any merit.

The Asus K50IJ-RX05 is equipped with the Intel Pentium Dual-Core T4200, which is actually one of its older processors. Despite that, it can still perform comparably with the processors of the other entry-level units. The Asus K50IJ-RX05 has 3 GB of read access memory backup and this ensures that applications don’t encounter delays. The laptop also has an Intel Graphics Media Accelerator 4500 graphic chipset. The Asus K50IJ-RX05 is then able to outperform other laptops in its price range.

The display provides a satisfactory experience and has a maximum resolution of 1366 x 768. The TFT active matrix display measures 15.6 inches and has Intel GMA 4500 Graphics Processor dynamic video memory technology installed. As a result, the laptop is capable of running some games.

The Asus K50IJ-RX05 can store up to 350 GB of digital files and with its optical drive, reading and writing DVDs is not a problem.

Connectivity options are numerous. It has a card reader, a multimedia card, and an SD memory card. The Asus K50IJ-RX05 has four hi-speed USB ports and allows for wireless internet connection.

The battery allows for nearly four hours of continuous usage.

Specifications:

CPU: Intel Pentium Dual-Core T4200

RAM: 3 GB DDR2-800 SDRAM

Screen Display: 15.6 inches

Resolution: 1366 x 768 WXGA

Dimensions: 14.6 inches x 10.1 inches x 1.4 inches

Weight: 5.7 pounds

Disk Space: 320 GB Serial ATA-150 – 5400 RPM

Optical Drive: DVD±RW (±R DL) / DVD-RAM

Battery Life: 3.8 hours

Graphics: Intel Graphics Media Accelerator 4500

Operating System: Microsoft Windows Vista Home Premium

Pros:

The Asus K50IJ-RX05 has a slim design with a bronze black finish that is at par with other laptops that are created for the business people. At 14.6 inches x 10.1 inches x 1.4 inches, the laptop is slimmer than most laptops in the 15.6-inch category. It weighs 5.7 pounds and boasts a stylish keyboard. They keys are of sufficient size and its layout is integrated well with the chassis.

The display has a 16:9 ratio, adding to the cinematic experience. The Asus K50IJ-RX05 has a six-cell battery that powers the laptop for almost four hours. The laptop has an older Intel processor but this doesn’t take away much from the performance.

Cons:

The Asus K50IJ-RX05 can’t be upgraded. The specs that you got as you bought the laptop are the ones that you’d have to work with.

Conclusion:

The Asus K50IJ-RX05 is one of the best entry-level laptops currently available in the market. The downside is that it’s not upgradeable. Still, for that low price, this laptop is a good buy.

ASUS is offering a great Asus K50IJ-RX05 laptop with extensive features and quality of graphics is a plus point as compared to other models of asus. For extensive reviews of all brands much check Laptops Reviewed.

Asus Laptop FAQ:

Question: What type of Asus laptop do you prefer for a college student?
I am going to college this fall and I am thinking about getting an Asus laptop. I personally would like the laptop to be able to run most of games plus long battery life. Any price around 1,200$ would be acceptable to me. Which Asus laptop model do you prefer? And how is the quality of an Asus laptop in general?

Answer: Well an Asus laptop is not designed for high-end gaming though it can handle some. Personally, I think Asus laptop computers are great and I’ve had them for years. I use to use a Dell laptop computer, but I found several problems with it. When I used the Dell laptop computer the power cord would break very often. That’s when I decided to switch over to Asus. Asus is a company that provides you with power cords that do not break constantly. I found that I was paying hundreds of dollars each year in replacement power cords when I was working with dell. The other thing I like about working with Asus is that you can call their technical support line whenvever. Dell had hours that really weren’t that flexibile and I would have to wait forever on the phone.

Question: How to upgrade my asus laptop to windows 7?
Hi I have a windows 32-bit vista on my asus laptop K401J series and it is eligible for the free upgrade to windows 7 because I bought it just last October. How can I upgrade to windows 7? Will I receive a new product key?

Answer: You need to contact Asus or go to their website and register for your free upgrade.

Question: Which one to chose between a mac and an Asus laptop?
I would like to buy a laptop, but with all the choices we have in the market i’m lost. I’m actually hesitating between a mac-book or Asus.

Answer: I’m a Mac person, but use PCs every day. Macs are more expensive, but they really do have style. The operating system is more powerful than Windows, but is really easy to use. I have never met a person who doesn’t like using a Mac after they have got to know them properly. The things you have to consider are price, portability and what you want from them. PC’s are cheaper, and are often better gaming computers. However, Macs are more sexy and are exceptionally good for doing the simple things as well as cool stuff like making photos, movies etc. Also, when you buy a mac all the basic software (bar Microsoft office, which you’d have to buy anyway) comes free with the computer. Macs tend to be lighter and tougher cased as well – look at the MacBook Air (tiny!!) and the MacBooks made from Aluminum. Finally, at the end of the day, if you don’t like the Mac operating system, you can load Windows on (through a feature called ‘Bootcamp’), and run any Windows applications on your Mac like it was a PC. PC’s are cheaper, and that’s often the thing that sells them better, but at the end of the day you need to get the one that suits you best. I’d recommend going to a store and having a feel to see what you like best.

Question: How do I set my asus linux based laptop keyboard layout to dvorak?
I have a asus laptop that is running the original linux and I want to switch to dvorak and I can move the keyfaces around but it still thinks they are in qwerty possions.

Answer: You should be able to find some place in the menu that will let you change things like the keyboard, language, etc.

Question: How do I turn on bluetooth in Asus laptop F5GL?
I have an Asus F5Gl laptop and when I install the bluetooth driver it says no blutooth hardwear detected.

Answer: It means that you are not possessing a bluetooth device. Purchase it from a nearby store and then install it. You will have to also download the driver.

Question: How can I stop my ASUS laptop from powering off?
I own an ASUS A6J7 laptop. The power shuts off if it is not plugged in for about 5 min. My mother owns an ASUS as well and has the same problem. The laptops are both quite old.

Answer: Your batteries are probably about dead. You could order new batteries, or just buy new laptops since they are getting real inexpensive.

Question: Asus laptop not finding webcam, used to work?
My Asus laptop is no longer finding the built in webcam it came with. Used to work great but now it doesn’t. Not sure when it started, don’t use it too much. Any ideas what I can do?

Answer: First simply try uninstalling the drivers and let Windows find the hardware again. Then reinstall the original webcam drivers. Sometimes drivers get updated automatically and cause problems.

Question: Can I use a windows xp(gateway) operating system on my asus g50-x1 laptop, and how do I save my drivers?
Can I use the system recovery disk from my gateway pc, on my asus laptop? And my friends say I should save all the drivers from my new asus laptop right now, before I convert it to XP. How do I do this? And what are “all the drivers”?

Answer: No, the restore disk is for a specific model with all the device drivers loaded.