The system includes three USB 2.0 ports, VGA and HDMI-out for video, and gigabit Ethernet. The ASUS K53E features a standard assortment of ports for a 15.6-inch notebook, but newer high-speed connections are lacking. Dialog and songs came through loud and clear when watching an episode of Glee on Fox.com. However, the K53 did a better job rendering Florence + The Machine's "Dog Days are Over " the notebook easily filled a small room without sounding too tinny. When streaming Yellowcards' Ocean Avenue on Slacker, the volume was fairly strong but the audio wasn't as riched or balanced as the XPS 15, which also has a subwoofer. The Altec Lansing speakers on the K53 are located on the bottom of the notebook, even though the faux-mesh speaker grill above the keyboard suggests otherwise. Brightness levels are more than adequate for viewing indoors, although not bright enough to remain visible outside in anything more than an overcast sky. The LCD does have some minor screen-door effect when viewing at close range, with lines between pixels being most visible when browsing the web or typing documents. While watching the trailer for Captain America, color reproduction and contrast were average, with black levels seeming muted. Its glossy surface has a tendency to easily pick up reflections in a brightly lit room. Located within the recessed touchpad tray, the two touchpad buttons provide solid feedback when pressed but click a little too loudly.Ĭlick to enlargeThe K53E offers a widescreen 15.6-inch display with the standard-issue resolution of 1366 x 768. However, you have to first press all three fingers on the touchpad simultaneously, and it was a little tricky to execute.
#ASUS K53E DRIVERS PACK WINDOWS#
The touchpad also supports three-finger flicks for paging through photos and documents, and the ability to launch My Computer and switch windows with a three-finger swipe up or down. We found it easy to whip the cursor around on the smooth surface, as well as to execute gestures like pinch to zoom and rotate. Measuring 3.25 x 2 inches, the ELAN touchpad of the K53E is big enough to easily handle multi-finger input without feeling cramped. That means you'll have to use function key combos to do things like adjust the volume and brightness. Outside of some secondary functions on the keyboard, ASUS didn't provide any direct-access multimedia notebooks on the K53E.
While cramped, the included number pad is handy if you like having those dedicated buttons. The keyboard exhibited some flex under pressure, but the layout is well spaced. If you enjoy chiclet-style keyboards, the ASUS K53E provides a mostly pleasant typing experience. Click to enlargeCooling fan noise was minimal under stress, kicking on only when needed and staying out of normal audible ranges during normal use.
0 kommentar(er)
