![]() ![]() The W5F's 12.1-inch wide-screen display, on the other hand, makes no sacrifice in quality its 1,280x768 native resolution nearly matches that of the Dell XPS M1210. We were unimpressed by the W5F's plastic case, which feels cheap compared to systems from bigger manufacturers, such as Dell and Lenovo, that incorporate magnesium alloy and carbon fiber-reinforced plastic into their chassis. Given its $1,799 price and stingy support policy, however, we have a hard time recommending it over similar models from larger manufacturers. ![]() The 3.9-pound Asus W5F provides a great range of multimedia features, including a built-in double-layer DVD burner, a 100GB hard drive, and strong, though not amazing, performance. But the Asus W5F is one of a new breed of ultraportables (which also includes the Dell XPS M1210 and the Lenovo 3000 V100) that retain a little bit of bulk and weight in exchange for a rich feature set and a larger screen size. With ultraportable laptops, manufacturers usually push for smaller and lighter machines, even if doing so requires the sacrifice of some features.
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