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It’s a pretty established trend cum fact that if you see the word ‘gaming’ as part of a product’s name or description, you can expect to pay a premium for it. Gaming mice, gaming keyboards, gaming headsets all seem far more expensi...
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Zdnet.com.au Updated: 2011-11-04 03:12:51
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ASUS have given us a powerful desktop replacement with the C90S, but the extra heat generated by desktop components means this laptop gets uncomfortably hot. DesignThis desktop replacement from ASUS does some great things, and some critically bad thing...
HDMI, eSATA, Bundled MX518 mouse, Decent battery life, Built in overclocking...
Chassis heats up, making typing and mouse use uncomfortable, "Turbo Engine" fans loud, whiny and annoying...
The C90S does a lot of things right -- the heat that exudes from the wrist rest and the touchpad however, and the large and loud exhaust are deal-killers, meaning we just cant recommend it.
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Although its not the first, the ASUS C90S is one of the more elegant implementations of a desktop CPU in a notebook, even if it is an over-the-top, and only marginally effective, approach to gaining performance. Built for gaming, the C90S uses an Inte...
Overclockable, e-SATA, HDMI...
Louder than average operation and extremely noisy when overclocked and under heavy load, faster FSB speeds of the desktop CPU are almost wasted on a notebook motherboard The Final Word Its hard to agree with this format as there is little benefit for...
Its hard to agree with this format as there is little benefit for a lot of work and considerably more noise. Its not that it hasnt been well engineered or that it doesnt produce good results, its just that it doesnt seem worth it. For the same pr...
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Maxitmag.com Updated: 2011-08-10 01:43:00
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From the benchmarks, there is absolutely no doubt that the E6300 is superior to the 3800+ X2. Clock for clock,i t was top dog on every single test. Even at stock the E6300 held its own and even managed to beat the overclocked X2 in some tests. We have...
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The Asus C90S is a portable 15.4" high performance notebook with desktop CPU, overclocking functionality and a fair price tag. To find out more about the downsides, consult our comprehensive test. read more...
bright & brilliant display, integrated webcam, high resolution display, easily accessible for maintenance, system recovery media included, many accessories, extensive interface, additional Logitech MX518 mouse, possibility to overclock, TPMModule, finger...
very noisy fan, no standard keyboard layout, feel and mechanic of the keyboard, high frictional force touch pad, weak speakers, GDDR2memory graphic card, high temperatures, medium class graphic card, extremely short battery lifetime...
The Asus C90S (AK001C) is an extreme desktop replacement notebook, and certainly not for everybody. At first, the C90S doesen't stand out due the 15,4 inch screen, but a big surprise in the shape of a desktop processor is hiding under the hood. The extrem...
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The Asus C90S is a portable 15.4" high performance notebook with desktop CPU, overclocking functionality and a fair price tag. To find out more about the downsides, consult our comprehensive test. read more...
bright & brilliant display, integrated webcam, high resolution display, easily accessible for maintenance, system recovery media included, many accessories, extensive interface, additional Logitech MX518 mouse, possibility to overclock, TPMModule, finger...
very noisy fan, no standard keyboard layout, feel and mechanic of the keyboard, high frictional force touch pad, weak speakers, GDDR2memory graphic card, high temperatures, medium class graphic card, extremely short battery lifetime...
The Asus C90S (AK001C) is an extreme desktop replacement notebook, and certainly not for everybody. At first, the C90S doesen't stand out due the 15,4 inch screen, but a big surprise in the shape of a desktop processor is hiding under the hood. The extrem...
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When it comes to mobile computing, a major detractor for many enthusiasts is their limited ability to upgrade components. Typically, the hard drive and memory are readily accessible, but when it comes to graphics and other components, often times you...
Overall Impressions: First and foremost, the LCD screen that comes with the C90S is one of the strongest features of this laptop, with a clear, glassy look that is simply a pleasure to work with. The keyboard has a nice fit with plenty of room to re...
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Typically, the easiest way to upgrade your notebook PC is to start from scratch and buy a new one. Sure, you can add more memory or maybe even swap out the hard drive in your aging portable, but youre usually locked into the CPU, graphi...
Easy to upgrade; uses fast, inexpensive desktop CPUs; top-notch screen, keyboard; includes eSATA, HDMI ports; supports user CPU overclocking...
Overclocking often caused crashes; Intel 945G chipset precludes using new Penryn CPUs; short battery life; upgradable MXM graphics cards are hard to come by; noisy fan...
The easily upgradable Asus C90s has the ability to use a desktop CPU, and its overclocking support gives it excellent performance potential, but its short battery life and hot operation make it best for nonmobile use...
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Is there really such a thing as a desktop replacement?That is perhaps the greatest burning question facing PC users today.Certainly, many users would elect for the desktop option; highly configurable and easily upgradeable, yet not particularly portabl...
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maximumpc.com Updated: 2011-08-10 01:43:00
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Normal folk are looking to notebooks as replacements for their desktop PCs. But you ain’t normal folk—you want power, flexibility, and upgradeability in your mobile rig. We hoped Asus’s C90S would provide all this with its use of a desktop Core 2 Duo s...
Laptop with an upgradeable CPU and GPU now a reality.
Won't take a quadcore CPU; ships with a midrange GPU; loud!...
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This versatile gaming notebook is user-upgradable and can be easily over-clocked for added performance.
Easily upgradable, Lots of A/V connections, Sharp display, Strong wireless performance...
Turbo Gear utility failed intermittently, RAM upgradable to only 3GB, Subpar gaming performance, Short battery life...
Part of the ASUS family of customizable notebooks, the C90S can hardly be considered a bare-bones system. This full-featured gaming laptop lets users easily upgrade vital hardware such as the CPU and graphics card, as well as other components. The idea...
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So if Conroe "sounds" new to you .. have you been living under a rock ? Hey all and welcome to another Guru3D review. Today well be taking some new Intel processors for a test-drive. Intel is smiling .. really really smiling ! They have achieved som...
Well the conclusion does not need a lot of words I guess. Obviously it is crazy to see how well the Core 2 Duo processors perform. My favorite one has to be the E6600 as for roughly 320-350 USD youll receive an amount of performance in your PC that i...
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Asus is widely renowned in the world of PC peripherals for their quality motherboards and graphics cards. Recently, however, they have also started to make big waves in the world of mobile computing, and it's not just the ultra-portable Eee that should...
The Asus C90S is an impressive laptop and a very interesting concept with a number of unique features that could have made for a formidable contender. Unfortunately, despite the very nature of the C90S being a barebones or "whitebook" system, it will...
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