Asus U46 vs U56 NoteBooks Review,Specs and Price
Asus has launch new notebook U Series is namely, Asus U46/U56. The U46/U56 redesigned notebooks are under an inch thick, brandishing highly attractive color schemes. Despite their ultra-slim build, they utilize the new Intel® standard voltage CPUs up to 2nd generation Core™ i5. Powerful graphics join extended battery life, USB 3.0 and fast USB Charger+ device charging for complete computing that puts carefree usage and enjoyment first on both the 14-inch U46 and 15-inch U56.
Thin and light
The New ASUS U46/U56 notebooks bring highly artistic designs and the finest materials, including durable spun aluminum covers, brushed champagne-colored metal on U46 models, and a unique blue color scheme on the U56E. Tailored to everyone from travelers to business people, the U46 and U56 feature a hinge-forward design for wider viewing angles to accommodate diverse situations, even in very tight quarters. The U46 uses the thinnest 14” notebook panel currently available, measuring a mere 5.5mm. U46 notebooks feature a slim bezel around the screen, reducing weight, improving portability, conserving material and enhancing viewing experiences.
Battery
The new U46 and U56 employ 2nd generation standard voltage Intel® Core™ processors to expedite multitasking and improve multimedia. Discrete NVIDIA® GeForce® GT 540M graphics processors with 1GB of GDDR3 video memory (on the U46SV model) upscale visuals and make detailed gaming possible. While powerful, U46/U56 notebooks maintain a highly energy-efficient stance, conserving battery life and extending it up to ten hours on a single charge. All-day computing without having to rely on wall sockets and cumbersome adapters becomes a reality.
USB 3.0
All new U46/U56 notebooks ship with USB 3.0 ports, offering up to ten times the data transfer rates of USB 2.0. Additionally, ASUS includes the exclusive USB Charger+, allowing for fast recharging of devices via a powered USB port in far less time than typically required. This feature enables continued charging of devices even if the notebook is switched off.
Thin and light
The New ASUS U46/U56 notebooks bring highly artistic designs and the finest materials, including durable spun aluminum covers, brushed champagne-colored metal on U46 models, and a unique blue color scheme on the U56E. Tailored to everyone from travelers to business people, the U46 and U56 feature a hinge-forward design for wider viewing angles to accommodate diverse situations, even in very tight quarters. The U46 uses the thinnest 14” notebook panel currently available, measuring a mere 5.5mm. U46 notebooks feature a slim bezel around the screen, reducing weight, improving portability, conserving material and enhancing viewing experiences.
Battery
The new U46 and U56 employ 2nd generation standard voltage Intel® Core™ processors to expedite multitasking and improve multimedia. Discrete NVIDIA® GeForce® GT 540M graphics processors with 1GB of GDDR3 video memory (on the U46SV model) upscale visuals and make detailed gaming possible. While powerful, U46/U56 notebooks maintain a highly energy-efficient stance, conserving battery life and extending it up to ten hours on a single charge. All-day computing without having to rely on wall sockets and cumbersome adapters becomes a reality.
USB 3.0
All new U46/U56 notebooks ship with USB 3.0 ports, offering up to ten times the data transfer rates of USB 2.0. Additionally, ASUS includes the exclusive USB Charger+, allowing for fast recharging of devices via a powered USB port in far less time than typically required. This feature enables continued charging of devices even if the notebook is switched off.
ASUS U46/U56 NoteBook Specifications
| Model | U46E | U46SV | U56E |
| Processor | Intel® 2nd generation i3/i5 Core™ (Sandy Bridge), Intel® Mobile HM65 chipset | Intel® 2nd generation i3/i5 Core™ (Sandy Bridge), Intel® Mobile HM65 chipset | Intel® 2nd generation i3/i5 Core™ (Sandy Bridge), Intel® Mobile HM65 chipset |
| Operating system | Free DOS/genuine Windows® 7 Home Basic 64-bit, genuine Windows® 7 Home Premium 64–bit, genuine Windows® 7 Professional 64-bit, genuine Windows® 7 Ultimate 64-bit | Free DOS/genuine Windows® 7 Home Basic 64-bit, genuine Windows® 7 Home Premium 64-bit, genuine Windows® 7 Professional 64-bit, genuine Windows® 7 Ultimate 64-bit | Free DOS/genuine Windows® 7 Home Basic 64-bit, genuine Windows® 7 Home Premium 64 –bit, genuine Windows® 7 Professional 64-bit, genuine Windows® 7 Ultimate 64-bit |
| Memory | DDR3 1333MHz, up to 8GB | DDR3 1333MHz, up to 8GB | DDR3 1333MHz, up to 8GB |
| Graphics | Intel® GMA HD | NVIDIA® GeForce® GT 540M with 1GB VRAM and Intel® GMA HD | Intel® GMA HD |
| Screen | 14″ HD (1366 x 768) | 14″ HD (1366 x 768) | 15.6″ HD (1366 x 768) |
| Storage | 2.5“ 320GB/500GB/640GB/750GB 5400 rpm or 500GB/750GB 7200 rpm | 2.5“ 320GB/500GB/640GB/750GB 5400 rpm or 500GB/750GB 7200 rpm | 2.5” 320GB/500GB/640GB/750GB, 5400rpm |
| Audio | ASUS SonicFocus | ASUS SonicFocus | Realtek ALC 269 |
| Camera | 0.3 megapixel | 0.3 megapixel | 0.3 megapixel |
| Interface | 1 x microphone-in, 1 x headphone-out, 1 x RJ45 LAN, 1 x VGA (D-Sub), 1 x HDMI, 2 x USB 2.0, 1 x USB 3.0, 4-in-1 card reader | 1 x microphone-in, 1 x headphone-out, 1 RJ45 LAN, 1 x VGA (D-Sub), 1 x HDMI, 2 x USB 2.0, 1 x USB 3.0, 4-in-1 card reader | 1 x VGA/mini D-sub, 2 x USB 2.0, 1 x USB 3.0, 1 x microphone, 1 x headphone/line-out, 1 x LAN RJ45, 1 x HDMI, 3-in-1 card reader |
| Dimensions | 33.3cm x 24.5cm x 2.46cm-2.70cm, 2.08Kg (with 4-cell battery) | 33.3cm x 24.5cm x 2.46cm-2.70cm, 2.08Kg (with 4-cell battery) | 37.8cm x 27.0cm x 2.54cm-2.70cm, 2.70Kg (with 4-cell battery) |
| Battery | 5200mAh,4S2P, 8-cell/5900mAh,4S2P, 8-cell/2950mAh,4-cell Li-ion | 5200mAh,4S2P, 8-cell/5900mAh,4S2P, 8-cell/2950mAh,4-cell Li-ion | 8-cell 3000mAh, 4-cell 3000 mAh, 8-cell 2600mAh |
| Added features | BIOS booting user password Protection, HDD user password protection and security, LoJack, Kensington lock | BIOS booting user password Protection, HDD user password protection and security, LoJack, Kensington lock | BIOS booting user password protection, HDD user password protection and security lock, LoJack, Kensington lock |
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