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| Your Personal Media Center -- 17-inches of Versatility
The 17.3-inch HD-ready K72Jr-X5 notebook is an all-around performer with potent multitasking and multimedia features. This versatile notebook has been engineered with a scratch-resistant infusion design that will remain new looking day after day. You’ll experience a new level of multitasking performance from the Intel Core i5 processor with Turbo Boost Technology for up to 2.66Ghz of power when you need it, with no interruption in what you’re doing. The brilliant 17.3-inch HD widescreen of the K72Jr-X5 is driven by an HD-ready ATI Mobility Radeon HD 5145 graphics processor, so you can indulge in primetime entertainment with crystal clear visuals and HD cinema. Watch HD content, Blu-ray movies, and take advantage of dual stream Picture-in-Picture capabilities1, and enhance casual gaming with ultra-realistic effects and support for Microsoft DirectX 10.1 games. The K72Jr-X5 HDMI audio/video output allows a single cable to transmit uncompressed high-definition video to your digital TV or LCD. Plus, you’ll experience on-the-go comfort with a multi-touch trackpad and a full-size chiclet keyboard with numeric keypad for easy input. And with the 64-bit version of the Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium operating system pre-installed, everyday tasks are simpler. You can scan all your open windows with Live Taskbar Previews, find a file, connect to a network, or use Snap to arrange a few windows side by side, all with only two or three clicks. The K72Jr-X5 also features ASUS Palm-Proof Technology, 4GB DDR3 system RAM, a built-in webcam and digital microphone, 320GB hard drive, high-speed wireless N connectivity, and a host of other convenient features that all add up to an incredible value for an enhanced user experience. |
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Sit back and relax with multimedia features that deliver immersive HD entertainment wherever you go. Enjoy a brighter standard of HD cinematic viewing with the 17.3-inch LED-backlit HD Color-Shine Widescreen LCD with 16:9 aspect ratio. Driven by an ATI Mobility Radeon HD5145 discrete graphics card with 4GB of DDR3 VRAM, you can take HD entertainment on-the-go and enjoy casual gaming with ultra-realistic effects and support for Microsoft DirectX 10.1. Watch HD content and take advantage of dual stream Picture-in-Picture capabilities1. And with HDMI connectivity, you can turn this versatile notebook into your personal media center by streaming full HD 1080p video and audio to your HDTV. HDMI visuals are smoother and sharper, with a distinct reduction in video noise. Audio is crisp and taut, without any distortion. HDMI also works well with fixed-pixel displays including LCD, plasma, or DLP screens and projectors. |
Built for Comfort and Speed
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Computing is a breeze with user-enhancing comfort to ease you through day-to-day tasks. The chiclet keyboard of the K72Jr-X5 features concave keys that increases typing precision and decreases fatigue, plus they reduce dust buildup so the keyboard stays clean and sleek. The multi-touch trackpad helps you scroll effortlessly and navigate through your mobile world quickly, and Palm-Proof Technology from ASUS distinguishes between your palm and fingers to increase typing accuracy even more. |
Eye-Catching Ergonomic Style
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Built with durability in mind, the K72Jr-X5 boasts a new streamlined design featuring ASUS Infusion Technology that gives this second generation K series notebook a scratch-resistant coating and eye-catching style, with a smudge-resistant finish that helps the K72JR-X5 stay new-looking. The sunken-hinge chassis of the K72Jr-X5 enables wider, more ergonomic viewing angles so you can experience HD entertainment in comfort. Plus, the ASUS Power4 Gear utility controls fan noise levels for virtual silence during movies, and in noise-sensitive environments like the office or library. |
Next Generation Intel Processor
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At the head of the ASUS K72Jr-X5 is the new Intel Core i5 processor. With Turbo Boost Technology, the Core i5 mobile processor will automatically speed up to match multitasking demands. Plus Intel Hyper-Threading Technology intelligently enables its two cores for simultaneous 4-way multitasking. Along with the ASUS exclusive Power4 Gear to control system performance, the K72Jr-X5 masterfully optimizes system performance for the task at hand. With a push of a button, you can select the power profile that matches your need. |
It’s All About Connections
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Connect to your friends and family wherever you are, with an integrated webcam, digital microphone, and built-in high-speed Wireless N Internet connectivity for ‘real-time’ video conferencing and Internet browsing.
With the spacious, 320GB 7,200rpm hard disk drive storage, you can quickly store and access documents, music, videos, and photos on the K72Jr-X5 with ease. The multimedia friendly K72Jr-X5 is the ideal tool to enrich your digital life. |
Windows 7 Spotlight
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Recently rated #1 in consumer reliability for Windows-based PCs by SquareTrade2, you get the peace of mind you deserve every time you start your K72Jr-X5. ASUS worked with Microsoft to develop time-saving features like FastBoot technology, reducing the time needed for startup and shutdown. And you can enjoy unplugged gaming longer thanks to enhanced power management features of Windows 7.
Windows 7 Home Premium makes it easy to create a home network and share all of your favorite photos, videos, and music. And you can watch, pause, rewind, and record TV.3 Get the best entertainment experience with Windows 7 Home Premium. Experience FastBoot, the unique performance boost for Windows 7 made possible by a partnership between ASUS and Microsoft. With FastBoot technology, Windows 7 64-bit-enabled ASUS notebooks start up in a staggering 30 seconds, 40% faster than 32-bit operating systems.4 |
ASUS 360 -- Comprehensive Care Package Included
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Included is one of the industry’s most complete customer care packages which offers a level of coverage that adds to the price of competing products:5
1 Year Global Warranty 30-Day Flawless Display Guarantee: If you discover one defective bright dot within 30 days of purchase, ASUS will replace the panel at no cost. Two way free standard shipping 24/7 tech support |
ASUS Accidental Damage Warranty (ADW)
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You have extra protection when accidents happen to your ASUS notebook purchased in the US or Canada. ASUS will fix or replace your notebook for you at no charge during the first year after purchase in the event of damage from accidental spills, drops, electrical surges, or fire.6
Warranty covering accidental drops, spills, power surges, and fire damage Target 3 business day turnaround time for repair / replacement (not including receiving and shipping time) One-way shipping (from ASUS to the user) at no additional cost 24 hour toll-free phone support |
What's in the Box
The entire ASUS K72Jr-X5 package contains a warranty information card, a K72Jr-X5 notebook, and a 6-cell battery pack.Tech Specs
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Operating System: Windows 7 Home Premium (64-bit) |
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Display: 17.3-inch HD LED-backlit Color-Shine Widescreen (1600 x 900) |
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CPU: Intel Core i5-450M processor (2.4Ghz to 2.66Ghz with Turbo Boost) |
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Video: ATI Mobility Radeon HD 5145 with 1GB DDR3 VRAM |
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Wireless: 802.11 b/g/n (@ 2.4GHz) |
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LAN: 10/100/1000 Mbps Ethernet |
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Memory: 4GB DDR3, 2 x SODIMM Sockets |
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Storage: 320GB, 7,200RPM hard drive |
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Optical Disc Drive: DVD Super Multi Double Layer Drive |
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Camera: 0.3 Megapixel |
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Speakers: Altec Lansing speakers |
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Microphone: Digital Microphone |
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Card Reader: MMC/ SD/ Mini-SD /XD/ Memory Stick/ MS Pro/ MS-Duo/ MS-Pro-Duo |
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Input/Output: 1 x Mic-in 1 x Headphone-out 1 x VGA port/Mini D-Sub 15-pin for external monitor 4 x USB 2.0 ports 1 x HDMI 1 x RJ45 LAN |
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Battery Pack: 6-cell |
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Dimensions: 16.7 x 11.2 x 1.5–inches (W x D x H) |
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Weight: 6.9 pounds (with 6-cell battery) |
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Color: Espresso Black |
