Product Description

N81Vp-C1 offers exceptional performance. It uses an ATI 4650 graphics engine with 1GB DDR3 video memory, which enhances gaming performance and HD movies play back. Its 16:9 HD play back provides golden proportion cinematic view for crisper images and movies. Asus infusion technology offers glossy high-shine surface with unique pattern to reflect personal style and taste. Asus exclusive "Express Gate" enables users to access the Internet, instant messenger, Skype, online games, music, photos and more in 10 seconds when the system is powered on. Asus 360 service program promised with 2yr global warranty: one month zero bright dot guaranty, free 2 way standard overnight shipping and 24hr tech support 7 days a week. In addition, Asus provides free 1Yr Accidental Damage Warranty protecting the notebook from drops fire spills and surge. Free carry bag and optical mouse are included.

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #1755 in Personal Computers
• Brand: Asus
• Model: N81Vp-C1
• Dimensions: 1.51" h x 10.52" w x 14.52" l, 12.00 pounds
• Display size: 14

Features

• 2.66 GHz Intel Core 2 Duo T9550 Processor
• Memory: 4 GB RAM
• 320 GB Hard Drive
• Microsoft Windows Vista Home Premium
• 14.1-Inch Display, ATI HD 4650 1GB DDR3 Graphics

Customer Reviews

Great Laptop
I recieved my Asus N81 about 2 weeks ago and am loving it.
Hardware:
Asus seems to have put the best parts they could get ahold of in this.
The 2.66Ghz Core2 in the 280dollar price range is not expected to upgrade until October 09, in which case itll be a 2.8 but the same.
ATI 4650 performs great, and while I've usually liked Nvidia in the past (for driver reasons) I have no complaints, and it's overall an amazing card. Upgrade not expected till June I believe, either way it will be minimal.
4gb of RAM is great for vista and most other needs, hd is 7200 which is good since most try and slip a slower 5400 in thier laptops.
The screen is clear and bright, chassis seems well built and keys seem good so far.
Resolution is great for the size.
Software:
Haven't had any problem with the drivers yet (I downloaded the 64bit vista ones off the Asus website with ease), theres also good software included and for download, my favorite being the SmartLogin, which allows you to take photos of yourself with the webcam, and use your face to log in right at the Windows Login screen. If you get this, just know you need about 150 pictures of yourself in it (it takes several at a time) in different leaning and light positions for it to work every time.
Theres also preloaded software for quick load functionality to Media Center items, like video players, skype and such.
The battery life, could be better. Given its a 6 cell and has a good video card, its reasonable... but I'm more for 9-cells personally. Its enough time to go wireless and watch a movie, so I'll leave it at that.
Comes with a case and mouse, neither are bad but makes me think I some how paid for them... :p

The bad things I've noticed:
Left and Right touchpad mouse buttons are hard to click compared to most laptops.
The Function key is the furthest bottom-left key, even outside of the Ctrl key. Me being a devoted right hander and overall good typist, am still working out this learning curve for my copy and pasting. :p
I'm -very- picky about what I load on my laptop, down to knowing every service running. I hate when companies load Norton on thier pre-install. Can they just put AVG Free on like the rest of the world? None at all would also be acceptable given how much of a pain it is to uninstall anti -virus software. This is a common issue though, for every laptop maker.
Also, when are these guys going to start pre-loading 64bit Vista? 32bit might not be completely demanded yet, but thanks to backwards compatibility theres no reason all pc manufacturers can't make the switch.
I'm also stuck in my ways for who I buy from and trust, Amazon and Newegg being the two big ones. I bought from Amazon due to being a Prime member (you can sign up for a free month and cancel if you dont order that much) but I was upset when I decided to give my review and noticed that Amazon upped the price $9 from 2 weeks ago! It was 1290, 9 dollars cheaper then Newegg and the rest of the world, but alas its back to suggested price... this shouldn't stop you but I'm not quite sure why they needed to close that gap. :p

Summary:
Minus the fact I saved the bad things for last, this is a great laptop. The best 14" out there right now, Asus might have initially gotten popular for thier awesome motherboards but thier Laptops are clearly keeping that going, and still priced under the competition without using cheap components where they can. If you're not sure on a 14.1", I love it. 13.3" is a close second, but its big enough to have full functionality of a laptop and small enough to be comfortable in your lap and traveling..
Its a good blend for me without having to sacrifice too much like I would with a netbook.

One Of The Best Laptops I've Ever Owned
Great machine. Very, very fast and portable for the specs. Great performance for games. The only reason I don't give it 5 stars is because the battery life is about 2 hours 30 minutes in a balanced state and also because it comes with Vista 32 bit. Other than that, I recommend this notebook to anyone looking to play hard, while being portable!

A great laptop and great price!
My previous laptop had fried it's motherboard and I needed a replacement ASAP. I went on Amazon and looked through their laptops and reviews. I needed a fast processor and a HD graphic card. I found it with this ASUS N81vP-C1.

I have no idea what the bother is with the "click" noise when using the onboard mouse tabs, seriously... I don't even notice. Just attach a USB mouse if you don't wont to use the onboard mouse, simple as that.

I thought 14.1 would be small, coming from a 17', it's not bad at all, I can see all movies clearly and do my internet surfing just fine.

It does get your finger prints on it but does it hurt to take 5 second with a cloth to wipe? Guess what... finger prints/smudges are gone!

Ive had the laptop about 5 months, it runs great, no issues. I love it especially for the price of $1200, you cant beat it!