Multimedia series N from the Asus brand is not only constantly updated, but also updated with enviable intervals with new devices. Almost all models are suitable for a wide range of entertainment: they sound great, have a good display, and some are equipped with external subwoofers for a more complete immersion in virtual reality. In addition, the filling of the representatives of the series has very good technical specifications, allowing not only to watch high-resolution video, but also to play modern games.
Consider the most remarkable representative of the line - a 15`6 ” ASUS N551JM laptop : specifications, model features, the positive and negative sides of the laptop.
The basic version of the gadget is equipped with a modern and well-proven new generation Haswell processor (Core i5-i7), coupled with a pretty fast discrete graphics card from the Nvidia GTX 860M 2GB series. On board there is 4 GB of RAM and a 1 TB hard drive, which is more than enough for movies and games. In addition, the device has a display with support for high resolution and acoustics complemented by a subwoofer. Let's see what the ASUS N551JM laptop can offer to a sophisticated user, and is it worth the money.
Design
The case of the device is made in a nice-looking style - a combination of black and silver. Some parts, such as the bottom, are made of reinforced plastic, but there are also aluminum parts (pallets and cover).
The upper part of the ASUS N551JM is stylized as an area with concentric circles, in the center of which you can see the familiar brand logo. It seems to be nothing special, but such a design looks extremely advantageous, stylish and simply beautiful, even despite the fact that the idea of such an original frame for the device is far from new.
The bottom panel is not particularly remarkable and is similar to similar models of previous years: the battery compartment, coupled with a latch, as well as a lid covering the RAM and the hard drive. It should be noted that there should be no problems with the mini-upgrade - access to the hard drive and memory slots is opened with a simple screwdriver.
A bit surprised by the dimensions of the ASUS N551JM - 383 x 255 x 28 mm. It seems to be the usual sizes for a 15.6-inch gadget, if not for the thickness, which is clearly increased. In pursuit of practicality, many manufacturers are trying to make their devices thinner, while Asus has released a solid model, and even with a decent weight of 2.7 kg.
This option is unlikely to fit the role of a constant companion, and girls will not be dragged to study or work a weighty "friend", so you can position the model as a home entertainment center.
As for the assembly, it will not work to add some fly in the ointment - ASUS N551JM is very high quality and soundly designed, without any problems with twisting the case or deflections in separate places.
Display
The 15.6-inch screen has a diagonal-distinctive resolution of 1920 by 1080 pixels, which is a pretty good plus. Here you can add a high-quality matrix with IPS-scan and corresponding visibility (up to 180 degrees), a good margin of brightness of 350 cd / m2 and a matte screen coating that reduces all kinds of reflections and reflections.
For a more flexible display setup ASUS N551JM angle overview and color reproduction can be adjusted by the proprietary utility from Asus - Splendid. It makes the picture more vibrant, and the quality will be as close to natural as possible, and regardless of the selected mode of perception ("Default", "Theater", "Custom" and "Saturated").
Separately, it is worth noting the excellent color gamut in the sRGB space, which exceeds the threshold of 90%, which for many fans to "take photos" is an excellent result.
Input Devices
The working area of the ASUS N551JM CN123H has enough space for the keyboard unit, so all the buttons are located in the familiar island type. Medium sized keys with clear marking and long stroke with spring return. The moment of operation of the keys feels good, so the keyboard is perfect for both typing and games.
The buttons are very convenient and, in addition, the working area has a beautiful and, most importantly, adjustable backlight, allowing you to work both in the dark and in poorly lit rooms.
The ASUS N551JM keyboard is full-sized and is complemented by a digital block. The layout is standard, so you don’t have to rebuild anything. The only thing owners of the device sometimes complain about is the reduced navigation arrows, which are sometimes difficult to find, and frequent misses also happen. But if you are accustomed to navigating through the digital block instead of the arrow, this problem can be considered insignificant.
Touchpad
The manipulator is shifted slightly to the left of the working area, and for this many left-handers leave warm reviews for the designers. The touchpad surface is relatively large, with a smooth and matte texture. Positioning the cursor and performing various multi-touch gestures is extremely convenient with this manipulator, because it very accurately recognizes such commands.
Offline work
The laptop is equipped with a six-section lithium-ion battery capacity of 5200 mAh. If the standard power-saving mode is turned on, the network is working and video is being watched, then the device lasts for about three and a few hours, and this is a very good indicator. Separately, it is worth noting that in hibernation mode the laptop can stand for about two weeks.
Summarizing
Like other representatives of the N-series, this model evokes mostly positive emotions. All that is provided for in the device works for the result. You need to drive around often - a sturdy case, you want to play - a powerful video card, you need sound - a subwoofer and an excellent audio chip, see something - a high-resolution display screen. In general, the model fully justifies itself and the money invested in it.