Conclusion

The W5 series has been rejuvenated after the arrival of the new dual-core platform. A stylish design and a very advanced hardware platform that provides highest performance in office applications are the key features of the ASUS W5F. Thanks to its small size, this notebook will make a good traveling companion that won’t be a burden to its owner. This “mobile intellectual” as the manufacturer calls it will please men and women alike with its two color schemes: black and white. The only drawbacks of this machine are its rather high price, typical of notebooks of this form-factor, and a certain weakness in gaming 3D applications. This won’t be a problem for businessmen, though.

Highs:

• High performance in office applications
• Attractive and stylish business-oriented design
• Rich accessories
• Extensive wireless capabilities
• Numerous exclusive technologies from ASUS to improve the image quality
• Widescreen and high-resolution display
• Integrated web-camera
• Low weight and small size

Lows:

• Rather short battery life for the notebook’s market positioning
• Mirror-like reflections on the screen
• Caps Lock and Scroll Lock indicators are missing
• High price