ASUS X80H237L-SL 14.1-inch laptop goes easy on the Yuan

We're not sure if ASUS plans to launch this one outside of China, but there's certainly plenty to like. The 14.1-inch 1280 x 800 laptop runs on an Intel T2370 processor and measures a passable 1.37-inches thick, and yet retails for a mere 5,499 Yuan -- about $784 US. ASUS didn't skimp on the looks, ports or other internals either, though the integrated graphics is always a sad compromise of this price range. The X80H237L-SL certainly won't be revolutionizing anything, unless you count model number gluttony, but it certainly shows ASUS to be right near the top of its game.

[Via Mobilewhack]

[Ninjakamster @ Apr 8th 2008 11:24AM]

Integrated graphics aren't all that bad, they result in greater battery life and less heat output. I don't think those buying this computer would care for dedicated graphics anyways.

[JohnTitor @ Apr 8th 2008 7:42PM]

Dell Vostro 1400 > this
and you might still be able to get a dedicated card for the price

[Bsouid @ Apr 8th 2008 11:33AM]

agreed about graphics not mattering. small thing like this is meant to be portible. may be a nice eee alternative (even though still from asus). i kinda want this. seems like a nice keybaord size, screen nice size etc.

[IT-Accountant @ Apr 8th 2008 11:33AM]

Asus has a good track record for producing products with an excellent value/price ratio. keep it up, Asus, the non-millionaires of the world thank you.

[Lein @ Apr 8th 2008 11:58AM]

That thing looks pretty sharp. Attractive price, too.

The numbering scheme sucks, I agree. I like the simplicity of my own Asus' name: A8Js. Simple! Might not be as recognizable as some of Apple's product names, but that's the bane of the PC maker.

[phanbouy @ Apr 8th 2008 1:27PM]

maybe the name was lost in translation and really means "Tea for Dong"

[kzrice @ Apr 9th 2008 3:07PM]

"We're not sure if ASUS plans to launch this one outside of China..."

Well, considering Asus is a Taiwan company, I am sure it is being launched within the country it is headquartered. I could be wrong, but something tells me someone at Engadget made a sweeping political statement without even knowing it.

[AJ in the East Bay @ Apr 8th 2008 1:19PM]

"The X80H237L-SL certainly won't be revolutionizing anything, unless you count model number gluttony"

LOL!

[Jose @ Apr 8th 2008 1:33PM]

Which China? Republic of China(Taiwan) or PRC?

[tutut @ Apr 8th 2008 1:49PM]

duh !

it says Yuan. take a guess.

[sinai @ Apr 8th 2008 2:37PM]

what's this thing weigh?

[hello @ Apr 8th 2008 3:49PM]

lol there is only one china.

[Jose @ Apr 8th 2008 6:08PM]

Reply for "hello"

"lol there is only one china" or "Taiwan is a part of PRC"
↑
This is what usual Chinese from People's Republic of China will say...

"China and Taiwan are different countries"
↑
This is what usual Taiwanese will say (normally the DPPs)

"There is only One China, Which is the Republic of China"
↑
This is what the KMT Nationalist will say

[Otto @ Apr 9th 2008 3:56AM]

Politics aside, the Taiwanese IT companies generally have superior quality. The Mainland companies are rapidly bridging the gap and offering lower prices. This laptop is an ideal example.

Otto
http://www.dragonlasers.com

[kzrice @ Apr 9th 2008 3:10PM]

to "hello":

you are an idiot.