Compare Prices : Asus M51 - Expert Reviews

Pros: 250GB USB hard drive, mouse and carry bag included as standard, Dedicated numpad, eSATA, HDMI, Laptop base raised higher than usual for better airflow

Cons: 32-bit Vista means you won't be able to use all of the 4GB RAM.

Verdict: Asus' M51Va passes muster as one of the better laptops out there, and the Centrino 2 certification means you'll be up to date with the latest spec. If you're in the market for a mid-weight laptop, make sure to give this one a try.

Review summary: asus m51va review: Asus' M51Va passes muster as one of the better laptops out there, and the Centrino 2 certification means you'll be up to date with the latest spec. If you're in the market for a midweight laptop, make sure to give this one a try.

Pros: 250GB USB hard drive, mouse and carry bag included as standard, Dedicated numpad, eSATA, HDMI, Laptop base raised higher than usual for better airflow

Cons: 32 bit Vista means you won't be able to use all of the 4GB RAM.

Verdict: Asus' M51Va passes muster as one of the better laptops out there, and the Centrino 2 certification means you'll be up to date with the latest spec. If you're in the market for a midweight laptop, make sure to give this one a try.

Review summary: Great specs, but does it deliver?

Verdict: The Asus M51SE is a stunning notebook for the price. We found it loaded and ran quickly and the large keyboard means you can type in comfort. While battery life is less than ideal, the sheer raw power of this notebook makes it ideal for anyone needing ...

Review summary: Intel has been banging on about Centrino 2 lately, so it was good to finally get a chance to test the claims courtesy of a spanking new mid-range Centrino 2 M51 Va courtesy of ASUS.

Verdict: We test desktop PCs and notebooks with our own, custom-built, real-world benchmarks. We split the results into four categories: Office, 2D Graphics, Encoding and Multitasking, with the Overall score being a straight average of the four

Review summary: Asus might have become a household name recently thanks to the Eee PC, but this innovative company still makes a variety of traditional form factor laptops. The Asus M51 series notebooks are 15-inch laptops offered with a range of Intel Core 2 Duo ...

Verdict: The Asus M51 is a nice consumer notebook with good performance, decent port selection, and a solid graphics card option for gaming. Asus has clearly risen to the challenge of creating an attractive general use laptop in an attempt to attract a wide ...