Overview and Introduction
The Asus V6J is the new "thin and light" V6 series notebook from Asus, which are known for their sleek, elegant design and outstanding performance. The new V6J features Intel Core Duo and better video graphics which makes it capable of handling very demanding programs, and more importantly, makes it ready for Windows Vista. It weighs around 2.55kg with a 8-cell battery - a little heavier than the previous V6Va - thus still placing it in the heavy end of the "thin and light" notebooks. The reviewed model is Asus V6800J with a Danish keyboard layout.
Specification for Asus V6J (-8006P)
Processor: Intel (Yonah) Core Duo T2400 (1.86GHz/2MB L2 Cache)
Screen: 15" SXGA Color Shine (1400 x 1050) (Bright Spot Warranty)
Graphics: NVidia Geforce Go 7400 128 VRAM (256/512MB Turbo Cache)
RAM: 1.0GB DDR2 SDRAM (Max. 2GB)
Hard Drive: 80GB (5400RPM)
Optical Drive: Combo, DVD-multi, and DVD-super multi
OS: Microsoft Windows XP Professional
Battery: 8-cell lithium ion
Weight: 5.62 lb (2.55Kg)
Wireless: 802.11a/b/g (Intel) and Bluetooth (Toshiba)
Dimensions: 331x 272x 25.4-30 mm (W x D x H)
Ports: 1 x Express Card, 1 x VGA port, 1x Card Reader (SD/MMC/MS/MS PRO), 1 x Headphone-out jack (SPDIF), 1 x Microphone-in jack, 1 x RJ11, 1 x RJ45, 4 x USB2.0 , 1x IEEE 1394 port, 1 x Infrared Port, 1 x FIR supported
Reasons for Buying
I had been looking for a new notebook for some time, but knew that I wanted one which was prepared for future requirements, such as the upcoming Windows Vista. Moreover, it should be capable of handling a high degree of multi-tasking and possible games from time to time. The Intel Core Duo notebooks were therefore a natural choice. Mobility was not my main concern, but definitely a factor since I carry my notebook to and from work and usually bring it to meetings.
My list of possible notebooks included the IBM/Lenovo (T60), Asus (V6J), Acer (TravelMate 8204), and Toshiba (M5-100), because I knew I wanted an Intel Core Duo processor, a decent graphic card, and a notebook from an established brand. I chose the Asus notebook due to the fact that I did not want to exceed the $2000 limit and the specs for it were, in my opinion, the best compared to the price. Furthermore, my previous experiences with Asus have all been positive.
Build & Design
The design of the Asus V6J was one of the main reasons for buying this notebook - it's just extremely elegant and in my opinion Asus did a very nice job of implementing the overall design in all parts of the notebook. The sleek black (dark grey) look of the notebook gives it a very modern and professional look. It's definitely one of the most aesthetically beautiful notebooks on the market at the moment. All the people I have shown it to so far all agree on its beauty and elegant design. So if you like notebooks with beautiful and thought through designs, the V6J is definitely for you.
The notebook has a solid aluminium magnesium casing and doesn't flex/squeak when you try to twist it. Furthermore, the screen joints are made of metal and are very solid and tight, which ensures that the screen only wobbles very little and stays down when closed. However, it is not IBM/Lenovo sturdy/durable, but definitely above average. This means that if you travel very often and use your notebook outdoors the V6J properly isn't your first choice. I.e. there is no protection system for the hard drive, so if the notebook is dropped the hard drives content might be lost.
The optical drive, ExpressCard, and card reader are all of good quality and I can find no parts on the notebook which might be break with time. So I'm very satisfied with the build and design of this notebook.
Screen
The notebook is equipped with a 15'' screen, which is a colour-shine screen (glossy), on the model I bought, and has a maximum resolution of 1400x1050 (SXGA). Personally I really like the screen. It is not too vivid and gives a really good natural look. The display is really clear and crisp both in the middle and the corners. The colour-shine increases the amount of contrast which means that blacks are blacker and whites are whiter. However, it also increases the reflection in the screen, but I really haven't noticed it. The vertical viewing angle on the V6J is very good. On my previous notebook (a Dell C640) the viewing angle was below 15 degrees, but on the Asus the picture is still clear from a 45 degrees angle to each side. It does get a bit a bit darker, but not much. The vertical view angle isn't as good. When seen from above the picture gets really matte and has very little contrast. The same happens when you see the screen from a lower position. However, it still has a vertical view angle of around 20-25 degrees.
Processor: Intel (Yonah) Core Duo T2400 (1.86GHz/2MB L2 Cache)
Screen: 15" SXGA Color Shine (1400 x 1050) (Bright Spot Warranty)
Graphics: NVidia Geforce Go 7400 128 VRAM (256/512MB Turbo Cache)
RAM: 1.0GB DDR2 SDRAM (Max. 2GB)
Hard Drive: 80GB (5400RPM)
Optical Drive: Combo, DVD-multi, and DVD-super multi
OS: Microsoft Windows XP Professional
Battery: 8-cell lithium ion
Weight: 5.62 lb (2.55Kg)
Wireless: 802.11a/b/g (Intel) and Bluetooth (Toshiba)
Dimensions: 331x 272x 25.4-30 mm (W x D x H)
Ports: 1 x Express Card, 1 x VGA port, 1x Card Reader (SD/MMC/MS/MS PRO), 1 x Headphone-out jack (SPDIF), 1 x Microphone-in jack, 1 x RJ11, 1 x RJ45, 4 x USB2.0 , 1x IEEE 1394 port, 1 x Infrared Port, 1 x FIR supported
Reasons for Buying
I had been looking for a new notebook for some time, but knew that I wanted one which was prepared for future requirements, such as the upcoming Windows Vista. Moreover, it should be capable of handling a high degree of multi-tasking and possible games from time to time. The Intel Core Duo notebooks were therefore a natural choice. Mobility was not my main concern, but definitely a factor since I carry my notebook to and from work and usually bring it to meetings.
My list of possible notebooks included the IBM/Lenovo (T60), Asus (V6J), Acer (TravelMate 8204), and Toshiba (M5-100), because I knew I wanted an Intel Core Duo processor, a decent graphic card, and a notebook from an established brand. I chose the Asus notebook due to the fact that I did not want to exceed the $2000 limit and the specs for it were, in my opinion, the best compared to the price. Furthermore, my previous experiences with Asus have all been positive.
Build & Design
The design of the Asus V6J was one of the main reasons for buying this notebook - it's just extremely elegant and in my opinion Asus did a very nice job of implementing the overall design in all parts of the notebook. The sleek black (dark grey) look of the notebook gives it a very modern and professional look. It's definitely one of the most aesthetically beautiful notebooks on the market at the moment. All the people I have shown it to so far all agree on its beauty and elegant design. So if you like notebooks with beautiful and thought through designs, the V6J is definitely for you.
The notebook has a solid aluminium magnesium casing and doesn't flex/squeak when you try to twist it. Furthermore, the screen joints are made of metal and are very solid and tight, which ensures that the screen only wobbles very little and stays down when closed. However, it is not IBM/Lenovo sturdy/durable, but definitely above average. This means that if you travel very often and use your notebook outdoors the V6J properly isn't your first choice. I.e. there is no protection system for the hard drive, so if the notebook is dropped the hard drives content might be lost.
The optical drive, ExpressCard, and card reader are all of good quality and I can find no parts on the notebook which might be break with time. So I'm very satisfied with the build and design of this notebook.
Screen
The notebook is equipped with a 15'' screen, which is a colour-shine screen (glossy), on the model I bought, and has a maximum resolution of 1400x1050 (SXGA). Personally I really like the screen. It is not too vivid and gives a really good natural look. The display is really clear and crisp both in the middle and the corners. The colour-shine increases the amount of contrast which means that blacks are blacker and whites are whiter. However, it also increases the reflection in the screen, but I really haven't noticed it. The vertical viewing angle on the V6J is very good. On my previous notebook (a Dell C640) the viewing angle was below 15 degrees, but on the Asus the picture is still clear from a 45 degrees angle to each side. It does get a bit a bit darker, but not much. The vertical view angle isn't as good. When seen from above the picture gets really matte and has very little contrast. The same happens when you see the screen from a lower position. However, it still has a vertical view angle of around 20-25 degrees.
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