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When you compare two laptops of diverse classes, it’s a challenge because because of the different needs that they cater to. Knowing what these differences are would be useful for the consumers. For this review, we will take a closer look at the similarly priced Asus K50IJ-RX05 and HP Mini 311. Both are priced below $500, with the Asus K50IJ-RX05 having a tag of $420 and the HP Mini 311 having a price of $400.
The purpose of this review is to make comparisons for the benefit of those that are mainly looking at the price range when selecting their desired laptop. This is similar to the weight classes of boxing, which limit certain fighters from fighting each other. However, there is still the list that compares them to each other pound-for-pound and in terms of skill and achievements. For laptops, we will compare them using their specifications and capabilities. Since the Asus K50IJ-RX05 and the HP Mini 311 belong to the same price range, let us see what each of them can give to the consumer.
Asus K50IJ-RX05
The K50IJ-RX05 is Asus’ contender in this price range. At first look, the consumer can see that this laptop has for its brain an Intel Pentium Dual-Core T4200. This is an older technology compared to the Core 2 Duo as well as the Core i7 found in most laptops. Users may think that this puts the K50IJ-RX05 at a disadvantage; however, the 3-gigabyte memory bank available to the user still helps the unit perform excellently in multitasking.
Due to the Asus K50IJ-RX05′s Intel GMA 4500 media accelerator, the Asus K50IJ-RX05′s monitor can perform at a resolution ideal for HD viewing as well as for multi-tasking.
The Asus K50IJ-RX05 is also beefed up when it comes to hard disk space. You can store as much as 360 gigabytes worth of files here. This is more than enough space to store movies, music, and other files deemed important by the user. The hard drive is backed up by readers for memory sticks, multimedia cards and SD memory cards, as well as an optical drive and four hi-speed USB drives.
Users will be delighted to know that the K50IJ-RX05 is able to last slightly under four hours without being plugged to the power outlet.
Specifications:
CPU: Intel Pentium Dual-Core T4200
RAM: 3 GB DDR2-800 SDRAM
Screen Display: 15.6 inches
Resolution: 1366 x 768 WXGA
Dimensions: 14.6 inches x 10.1 inches x 1.4 inches
Weight: 5.7 pounds
Disk Space: 320 GB Serial ATA-150 – 5400 RPM
Optical Drive: DVD±RW (±R DL) / DVD-RAM
Battery Life: 3.8 hours
Graphics: Intel Graphics Media Accelerator 4500
Operating System: Microsoft Windows Vista Home Premium
Pros:
Design-wise, the Asus K50IJ-RX05 can certainly turn heads. Sleek and slim (with dimensions of 14.6 inches x 10.1 inches x 1.4 inches), the laptop has a bronze-black paint job that makes it look professional and not seem like it’s entry-level. Aside from being one of the thinnest there is on the market, the Asus K50IJ-RX05 is also very light at 5.7 pounds.
The Asus K50IJ-RX05 has an ergonomic keyboard, big enough for touch-typing. One’s hands can easily spot the touchpad because it is well integrated to its chassis.
Able to last a long time without AC power, the Asus K50IJ-RX05 is still able to give out a satisfactory performance even though it has older technology powering its operations as compared to other laptops in its class.
Cons:
The weakest point in the Asus K50IJ-RX05′s design is that its specifications are fixed and cannot be upgraded. This is unfortunate, especially since the buyer will be stuck with the graphics media accelerator.
HP Mini 311
Unlike the Asus K50IJ-RX05, the HP Mini 311 is a netbook. It has for its processor an entirely different technology: The Intel Atom N270. Running at a clocked speed of 1.6 GHz, the Atom N270 is supported by 1 gigabyte of RAM. For storage, users have 160 gigabytes with which to put their files in. Needless to say, the HP Mini 311 does not have an optical drive.
The HP Mini 311 stands out among other netbooks due to its graphics card that makes for a better display.
The HP Mini 311 has impressive dimensions for an 11-incher. It measures 11.46 inches x 8 inches x 1.2 inches, and is 0.2 inches thinner than the Asus K50IJ-RX05. It is also very light at 3.22 pounds. Its chassis is loaded with several features including three USB ports, a 5-in-1 digital media reader, RJ-45 network connectivity port, VGA and an HDMI port.
The Mini 311 features a black-on-silver finish. The keyword and the touchpad are both silver. The keyboard is ergonomic; however, the touchpad is not as impressive as the keyboard is.
The HP Mini 311 has a battery life of 5.5 hours.
Specifications:
CPU: 1.6GHz Intel Atom N270
RAM: 1 GB DDR2 1066MHz
Screen Display: 11.6 inches
Resolution: 1366 x 768 WXGA
Dimensions: 11.46 inches x 8 inches x 1.2 inches
Weight: 3.22 pounds
Disk Space: 160 GB 5400 RPM SATA Hard Drive
Optical Drive: None
Battery Life: five-and-a-half hours
Graphics: Nvidia Ion LE GPU
Operating System: Microsoft Windows XP and Windows 7
Pros:
The HP Mini 311 still offers a satisfactory performance for the user. With a 1.6 GHz processor backed by a gigabyte of random access memory, the 311′s capabilities are rounded out by the graphics support provided by the Nvidia Ion LE GPU. This makes it capable of seamless graphics editing which other netbooks cannot do. The graphics card also allows for excellent HD viewing, as well as some medium-core games.
The specifications also allows for multi-tasking, where the user has several programs running simultaneously.
Cons:
The HP Mini 311′s biggest disadvantage is its delay in booting up. Aside from that, some users will have difficulty with maneuvering the touchpad.
Conclusion:
In the end, what matters is what you need these laptops for.
If you are looking for portability and better support for graphics processing, the HP Mini 311 would be ideal for your needs. However, if you prefer hard drive muscle and media support while traveling, you are better off buying the Asus K50IJ-RX05.
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