ASUS N53SM Pro Reviews

The N53SM is a well-rounded notebook with the exception of the screen, which ultimately kills the deal. A higher-resolution screen is required approaching the thousand dollar range. The 720p glossy panel in this unit is no better than those included in notebooks half the price. Otherwise the N53SM has a lot going for it including good looking design, solid keyboard, pleasant speakers, and five hour battery life. Performance is fine for casual use but enthusiasts will wish for more graphics power and a faster hard drive (or SSD). Overall we cannot strongly recommend the ASUS N53SM since the value proposition just isn't there. Add a 1080p screen and a more powerful graphics card into the mix for the same price and this notebook would deliver a great value.

Short on luxury features (except for its sound), the Asus N53SM-DS71 laptop offers plenty of performance and storage.