Laptop Asus K43S: specifications and reviews

Taiwanese company ASUS has long established itself in the market of personal computers, creating one of the most affordable and reliable models. In this review, we will talk about the representative line under the letter K. This series of laptops is in great demand among users who want to get the most productive and stylish computer for small money. Is it a panacea for all those who are still looking for a decent laptop? Perhaps, but not without the annoying problems that haunt the whole series, including the ASUS K43S.

Equipment

In addition to the notebook itself, in the box with ASUS K43S you can find:

• A rechargeable battery (yes, it's a classic laptop with a removable battery).
• Power supply unit with charger, as well as its external version.
• Cable for connection to the unit.
• Guide to working with a laptop.
• Warranty and a couple of brochures.

ASUS K43S: technical specifications

The heart of the car was a well-known chip manufactured by Intel. Core i3-2310M (code name Sandy Bridge) is a mobile processor, which at one time managed to settle in different notebook models. He showed himself on the best side. It is produced by 32-nanometer process technology. It is quite energy intensive and fast. This chip also has an integrated graphics subsystem HD Graphics 3 000 series.

For performance in games, video and complex programs, a discrete Nvidia GeForce GT520M graphics card answers. The solution is not the most practical and not the most productive. In this video module you can find 512 megabytes of free memory, which is clearly not enough for a comfortable pastime in modern video games. Also, under the hood of the ASUS K43S, 4 gigabytes of DDR3 RAM from Samsung were wormed. The amount of main memory stopped at the mark of 320 gigabytes. For the physical space meets the hard drive Hitachi. Its speed is 5400 rpm. A six-cell battery with a capacity of 5200 milliamps is installed in the laptop.

Design of hull and communication

The dimensions of the notebook are 348 x 242 x 35 millimeters. Weight - 2440 grams. Of course, budget solutions like the ASUS K43S, can not boast of aesthetics of the Apple MacBook level. But, for the sake of justice, it is worth noting that this model, and the K line as a whole, differs quite a solid look and a strong assembly. The laptop comes in several color solutions, including black, brown and a few bright glossy models.

The lid of the laptop is made of corrugated soft-touch plastic. The bottom is made of a porous plastic. It is quite pleasant to the touch. The lining around the keyboard is also plastic, resembling anodized aluminum in appearance . On the side faces of the laptop is a rich set of ports and a grille. On the left side are:

1. Lock to protect the device from theft.
2. A socket for connection to the mains.
3. Port of RJ-45.
4. Port D-SUB.
5. HDMI video port.
6. And the standard USB-A (2.0).

On the right side are:

• Audio Port Mini-Jack (3.5 millimeters).
• There are two additional USB-A (2.0) ports.
• DVD-drive.

Also on the front side you can find a connector for connecting SD and MMC memory cards.

Display

Notebook ASUS K43S is equipped with a very non-standard display. Its diagonal is 14 inches. The display is widescreen. It has a base resolution of 1366 by 768 points. The brightness level is quite high, but not impressive. But if it is intended for indoor use, there should be no problems. Not very pleased and the viewing angles. Of course, with a strong slope, the inversion does not occur, but visibility deteriorates to a large extent. This will certainly require the user additional body movements: you need to adjust the angle, under which the lid of the laptop is open.

Keyboard and trackpad

Perhaps, the controls are just as important as the power hiding under the hood. With the keyboard and touchpad the computer will have to interact on an ongoing basis. Therefore, it is necessary that they are as convenient and practical as possible. Unfortunately, these characteristics of the ASUS K43S can not boast.

The keyboard has a fairly high stroke. Buttons are too mobile. There is no backlight in the keyboard, which is critical when working with function keys. There are notches on the buttons A and O for more accurate positioning with a ten-finger blind set. Using the function keys, you can adjust the volume, brightness and the like.

The trackpad is completely horrible. It is very small, located asymmetrically in relation to other controls. Made of plastic, but it is very hot. And with a high load on the graphics card, you can not use the touch panel.

Software component

The laptop runs on the Windows 7 operating system with a preloaded set of software designed specifically for ASUS K43S. Drivers, the Nvidia device control panel, specialized softwares for adjusting the touch panel - this is exactly what this is about. The system works quite fast. It is ideal for this computer.

Upgrading to more modern versions can negatively affect performance, as well as disable all specific equipment. When reinstalling the system will require a whole set of drivers, most of which can be found on the official website of the manufacturer. On a clean operating system, the SD card slot, the touchpad (or rather the multi-touch gestures), the function keys can be refused.

Reviews

Most of the feedback on this model is positive. Despite the overheating, lack of keyboard backlighting and non-standard aspect ratio, people praise the work of ASUS, warmly responding about working with this computer. Many noted the compact body of the gadget. The laptop is easy to carry. It fits in most standard backpacks. It is quite small in weight, in comparison with similar models from other manufacturers.

Undoubtedly, customers appreciated the availability of the laptop. Its cost for many has become a decisive factor when choosing a computer. The average price is kept at the level of 23-25 thousand rubles. What is written down in the cons of ASUS K43S? Characteristics of the device, for example, graphics subsystem. She shows herself worse than one might imagine. As a result, the laptop "stumbles" about any, not even the most complex game.