ASUS F9F Notebook - Portable But Functional

Subjective impressions

We found out that the panel is too reflective - you can even shave in front of it. Intensity of reflections is horrible. You own reflection in dark movie scenes becomes a participant of the action (and the irritated grimace spoils the show ;) ).

Subjectively, the notebook has a specific design, not all users will like it. In my opinion, it's too large for its class, and a tad crude. But my colleague liked it. Interestingly, despite its smoothed edges, this ASUS notebook still produces an impression of "chopped forms".

Extra

ASUS F9F offers a built-in web camera. It can swivel, so you can use the camera for conferencing as well as to monitor the surroundings when you are absent - there is a special program for that.

The second useful bonus is a fingerprint scanner. It's a really useful device. On one hand, it raises security of the system (it makes passwords more complicated and less insecure to type - one cannot intercept it, overlook it, or steal it). On the other hand, it makes passwords more convenient - you don't have to remember multiple passwords, and so you are encouraged to raise security of the system.

We should also mention that the notebook comes with two batteries of full and half capacities.

Positioning

It's an all-purpose model. On one hand, this notebook offers good dimensions and weight. So it's convenient in short trips and in business voyages. On the other hand, it offers good functionality, including an optical drive, and even some multimedia features. That's why it can be used for almost all work tasks on the go.

Its web camera helps conduct video conferences when you travel. And a finger print scanner makes the notebook much more secure - an important feature for such a model.

And finally, the notebook comes with two batteries, which gives you much autonomy. You have a choice, because you can take it on short trips (the smaller the better, battery life is not critical) as well as on long travels, when you can use a full battery or both.

Conclusion

It's a typical ASUS notebook - quite large and heavy for its class, with a solid design, nonstandard materials, and some multimedia features. And most importantly, it's a more or less universal model with normal functionality, and it will not hamper you much. But I'm surprised at how much ASUS likes this horribly inconvenient keyboard layout. Besides, there are usually no problems with drivers.