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Gaming is one of the user segment of the course shall be tilled by the computer manufacturer, including portable computers. As one of the main players in the computer industry, Asus also think so.

As evidence, these Taiwanese manufacturers provide G51Jx series, a notebook with a specification that is sufficient to meet the needs of gaming enthusiasts.

In addition to qualified specifications, on this notebook, Asustek Computer Inc. to install a variety of features provided for the complete enjoyment of the multimedia experience for its users. What is offered?

Design and Specifications
Sign in category Gaming Powerhouse, Asus G51Jx using 15.6-inch wide screen with 16:9 ratio. Bongsor sized screen is useful for users who will play games or watch high definition movies.

Users can play games or play full HD movies on this notebook because the manufacturer recommends to select 1080p resolution aka 1920×1080 LED backlit screen available. For graphics, the Nvidia GeForce GTS 360M chip comes complete with 1GB of GDDR5 memory.

Asus G51JxDari design side, Asus puts the power and network connectors right behind this notebook. Although not common, but this will be very useful when users play games later. No wires are milling that can interfere with concentration to play.

From the processor side, users are given the freedom to choose between the Intel Core i7 processor or 720QM 620M, Intel Core i5 540M, 520M, or 430M, or Intel Core I3 350M or 330M with up to 8GB of memory if you use Intel’s Core i7 platform.

Here are brief specs Asus G51Jx we tested this time:
720QM Core i7 processor 1.6-GHz, up to 2.8 GHz Turbo Boost
Chipset
Mobile Intel Express HM55
8GB DDR3 Memory
VGA Nvidia GeForce GTS 360M 1GB
Screen 15.6 “Full HD (1920×1080)
500GB hard drive, 2.5 “SATA 7200rpm
Altec Lansing audio with the Creative Audigy HD
Optical Drive Blu-Ray DVD Combo
Battery 6 cell, 4800mAh
Wireless connectivity is WiFi b / g / n, Bluetooth, Gigabit LAN
External USB ports, VGA, HDMI, eSATA, FireWire Audio, Express Card
Dimensions 37.5 x 26.5 x 3.43 to 4.06 cm
Weight 3.3 Kg (with 6 cell battery)
OS Windows 7 Ultimate
Warranty 2 years (battery, adapter 1 year)

From the specifications, fair enough if this notebook can not be manufactured in compact size. But for gamers and users where performance is considered more important, jumbo-sized notebook is not a problem.

Features
In this notebook, Asus provides a full-size keyboard, complete with a keypad on the right like a keyboard to the PC desktop. Placement of the button like a PC desktop will allow gamers while doing the activity.

Asus G51JxSelain, the keyboard is also provided a light emitting from the bottom. This will make it easier when the user is playing in a room less luminous. If not needed, the light can also be turned off with the key function-key combination.

Completing comfort while playing, Asus also provides overclocking potential on this notebook. Using Extreme Turbo and Power 4 Gear Hybrid, processor performance can be increased when needed or can be derived when the user does not want to play games. Replacement of high-performance mode to save energy is conducted through the interface that is easy to understand.

Performance Test
As mentioned above, this notebook has powerful specifications. As proof, the Windows Experience Index gives the number 7.0 for processor, 7.3 for memory, 6.7 for graphics, 6.7 for gaming graphics and 5.9 for the hard disk.

Since the specification is qualified, we just try to play games on this notebook. Of course, using the best capabilities owned notebook.

From experiments, provided the battery was only able to supply power up to 50 minutes. We used to watch the video with 1080p resolution, the battery can last up to one hour five minutes.

Yet to fully charge the battery, the time required to reach 2 hours 17 minutes. Looks battery on this notebook is provided for emergencies only, not as a major power supplier.

When playing games, with high resolution, the notebook can still deliver a satisfactory playing experience even for a few certain games, sometimes the options in detail and sharpness need to be lowered to increase the frame rate.

Asus G51JxSatu thing that was quite disturbing, this notebook graphics processor and enough hot air out of one side. The heat is high enough so that may make you hold your mouse with your left hand needs to move further mousepad.

According to Indonesian Asus, Asus G51Jx circulated on the market at a price range of U.S. $ 1,839 since last June. The next variant is provided G51Jx 3D graphics controller is able to present three-dimensional look at the price of U.S. $ 1,999.

Warranty for two years for users of this gaming notebook. Especially for battery and charger, warranty valid for one year.

Pros:
- High Performance
- Complete connectivity, port placement allows users

Disadvantages:
- High working temperature
- The battery is only supplementary