Any review/recommand about Asus N55SF ? Thanks.

[espresso.]

I've just made a clean install of W7 and I'm searchin all the right and updated drivers.

I finally got it. The answer is not to search for updated drivers. That goes against my instinct too. I installed all drivers from the supplied DVD via Asus autorun program. It took care of everything, Sonic Master is there and my Bluetooth works.
I tried manually installing Realtek drivers with Sonic Master but that doesn't work. It has go via Asus autorun to install properly. Same thing goes for bluetooth. I thought it was broken since I tried all new drivers but it wouldn't pair with any device.

And now that I've had a chance to listen to this laptop with SM on, I have to say that "SRS Premium sound" software sounded better on my old Asus.

[G-klaven]

I have to say that I just ordered the Asus N55SF-S1194V from a local dealer in Sweden.
Just look at the specs!

Intel Core i7 2670QM / 2.2 GHz
8 GB DDR3 SDRAM - 1333 MHz
750 GB Serial ATA-300 - 7200 rpm
15.6" LED TFT 1920 x 1080 ( Full HD ) 16:9 Matte Anti-glare
NVIDIA GeForce GT 555M 2 GB DDR3 SDRAM
BD-ROM
S/PDIF
2 years of warranty
etc...

For me that's hard to beat if you're (like me) looking for high performance 15.6" that weighs less than 3 kilos. And all this for a price of €1100! I just can't wait until monday...

[amrando]

Originally Posted by G-klaven

I have to say that I just ordered the Asus N55SF-S1194V from a local dealer in Sweden.
Just look at the specs!

Intel Core i7 2670QM / 2.2 GHz
8 GB DDR3 SDRAM - 1333 MHz
750 GB Serial ATA-300 - 7200 rpm
15.6" LED TFT 1920 x 1080 ( Full HD ) 16:9 Matte Anti-glare
NVIDIA GeForce GT 555M 2 GB DDR3 SDRAM
BD-ROM
S/PDIF
2 years of warranty
etc...

This appears to be the same as Canadian spec N55SF-DH71, except the DH71 includes 6x BD-RE. Ours arrived this morning, and my first overall impressions:

The performance appears good. Chassis seems very solidly-built and no issues with the LCD hinges as some had reported. 1080p screen is as good or better than the Dell XPS15, mostly due to being matte rather than a glossy look like the XPS15, I prefer it this way. The ports are well-planned and spaced, evenly to left and right sides. BIG PLUS - the N55 offers FOUR USB ports, 2 of which are USB3.0. VGA, HDMI and Ethernet are standard. The N55 also appears to have good, large ventilation ports to the left to cool the GT555 and i7 CPU.

Machine is loaded with tons of useless crap that needs uninstalling of course - the ASUS bloatware pile just keeps getting bigger and bigger with every iteration. The real 'failing' I think on the N55 so far is definitely the KEYBOARD. It is too much in too little space - as though it was a last-minute design or afterthought to the rest of the system. They cram a numeric keypad AND the somewhat-infamous left-hand media keyset into a 15" frame, and this is too many, too small keys for this width. On top of this, the keyboard design is also very cheap and flimsy-feeling. The keys have a flat, chiseled look to them that is not comfortable to type with and the key travel allows some obvious wobble in them too. Also, there's no keyboard backlight- I've grown to like this function of the Dells and now seeing a system without it is disappointing.

The machine will be getting a HDD->Vertex3 SSD swap this weekend as well, so I will post up a blurb about ease-of-access on that later.

I hate to sound like an Apple user, but that keyboard is going to bug me every time I use this machine- even though I know overall it is better and more reliable than the Dell.

[amrando]

So here's a further update- any prospective owner scheming towards upgradable hardware will be pleased that the usual triumvirate of HDD, RAM and wireless on a laptop are easily-accessible all under one panel at the front of the N55 underneath the touchpad. It should take no more than 5 minutes' work to replace any of these.
N55.jpg

Even better, the N55 also allows direct access to the Intel CPU through a small panel in the centre of the case. So theoretically, you may even be able to replace or upgrade this module on your own with little hassle.

N55CPU.jpg

[ALLurGroceries]

That's not the CPU, that's a TV tuner or some other card.

[amrando]

Originally Posted by ALLurGroceries

That's not the CPU, that's a TV tuner or some other card.

Yes, those TV tuner cards are murderously hot. That's why ASUS placed that heatpipe along the bottom of that compartment, visible along the lower edge.

[ALLurGroceries]

What chipset is the tuner?

[trv26]

Anyone have a clue if the versions with HD+ or FHD matte screen are likely to be available in the UK. The versions I have found seem to be all Colour Shine ones, which unless I'm mistaken are glossy.

The models I've found in the UK.
Asus N55SF-S2342V - ASUS 15.6" FHD / i7-2670QM / NV GT 555 2G / 6G / 640GB / BD Combo / 64 bit Win 7 Home Premium / BGN - Laptops Direct

and no model number here... but heres another one.

ASUS N55SF 15.6" Laptop - Black | Dixons |

Any advice.

[Cremmmy]

Hi!

Can someone please confirm if the Nvidia drivers from NVidia page work/install properly on the N55SF i7 model, without the need to fiddle with INF files? It's really annoying when the manufacturers stop making updates for the video after a couple of months. I really want to buy an N55SF.

Thanks!

[Paul.Mason]

Hey guys, i'm interested in buying the Asus N55SF S2342V model with i7, 8gb ram and 2gb video card. I'm an architecture student and I need to know will this laptop run intensive rendering programs such as 3ds Max and Revit. I will also be running programs like Photoshop, AutoCad and Google Sketchup.

Has anyone done any 3d rendering on this or know if if will be able to handle it nicely? I really need to know as my current laptop is rubbish at rendering high quality images and it's a huge part of what I do!

Really appreciate any feedback!