ASUS A6U (B179H) Specifications, Tests and Review

Screen Size
15.4"
Resolution
(WXGA+)
CPU
AMD Mobile Sempron 3300+
GPU
SiS Mirage 2
RAM
512 MB
Storage
80 GB HDD
Battery Capacity
4800 mAh

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DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS ASUS A6U (B179H)
Product Type Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 35.4 cm x 28.4 cm x 3.5 cm
Weight 2.9 kg
DISPLAY ASUS A6U (B179H)
Screen Size (Type) 15.4"
Screen Resolution (WXGA+)
Widescreen Yes
PROCESSOR ASUS A6U (B179H)
CPU AMD Mobile Sempron 3300+
Cache L2 - 256 KB
Chipset SiSM760GX
Features 3DNow! Professional technology, PowerNow! technology, streaming SIMD extensions 2, HyperTransport technology, integrated memory controller, Enhanced Virus Protection
MEMORY ASUS A6U (B179H)
RAM 512 MB
Max RAM Supported 2 GB
RAM Type DDR SDRAM
Speed 333 MHz
Slots Qty 2
STORAGE ASUS A6U (B179H)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 80 GB HDD
Optical Drive DVD±RW
AUDIO & VIDEO ASUS A6U (B179H)
Graphics Processor (GPU) SiS Mirage 2
Memory Allocation Technology Shared Video Memory (UMA)
Sound Stereo speakers
Compliant Standards AC '97, Sound Blaster Pro
COMMUNICATIONS ASUS A6U (B179H)
Wireless 802.11b/g
Network Interface 10/100 Ethernet
MODEM
Protocols & Specifications ITU V.90
Max Transfer Rate 56 Kbps
BATTERY ASUS A6U (B179H)
Technology 8-cell
Battery Capacity (Size) 4800 mAh
AC ADAPTER ASUS A6U (B179H)
Input AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz)
INPUT ASUS A6U (B179H)
Type Mouse, keyboard, touchpad
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS ASUS A6U (B179H)
Slots 2 x memory
1 x CardBus (1 free)
Interfaces 1 x display / video - TV-out
1 x infrared IrDA
1 x IEEE 1394 (FireWire)
1 x audio - SPDIF output/headphones - mini-phone 3.5 mm
1 x microphone - input - mini-phone 3.5 mm
1 x audio - line-In - mini-phone 3.5 mm
1 x modem - phone line - RJ-11
1 x network - Ethernet 10Base-T/100Base-TX - RJ-45
4 x USB 2.0 4 pin USB Type A
1 x parallel - IEEE 1284 (EPP/ECP) - 25 pin D-Sub (DB-25)
Memory Card Reader 4 in 1 (SD Card, Memory Stick, Memory Stick PRO, MultiMediaCard)
SOFTWARE ASUS A6U (B179H)
Operating System (OS) Microsoft Windows XP Home Edition
Software Included Nero Express 6, Cyberlink Medi@Show 2.0 SE, Norton Internet Security 2005, ASUS Hotkey, ASUS NB Probe, ASUS Power4 Gear+, ASUSDVD XP 5.0, ASUS ChkMail, ASUS Live Update, CyberLink PowerDirector 3.0 DE
MISCELLANEOUS ASUS A6U (B179H)
Features Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately), system password, hard drive password, Audio DJ
Manufacturer Warranty Limited warranty - 2 years
Limited warranty - battery - 1 year

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