Product Highlights
Unsurpassed Reliability
The Sonata Long Life Battery comes with a three year warranty and offers a battery lifecycle 3 times longer than that of a traditional battery, reducing the total cost of ownership while boosting productivity. In addition, with ASUS Xpress Charge, dead batteries can be charged to 90% capacity in only 90 minutes. The ASUS B series notebooks have been tested to standards far in excess of typical notebooks, and ASUS notebooks and netbooks were rated #1 for reliability for Windows®-based notebooks and netbooks by three independent sources in 2009.*
The BEST Business Warranty in the Industry
The B53F features an Industry BEST three year global warranty and a one year Accidental Damage Warranty which protects the notebook against drops, spills, fire, and electrical surges. The battery comes with a three year warranty, as well.
Excellent Package of Security Features
A surplus of security features are offered to provide business users peace of mind. The notebook features Intel® Anti-Theft technology, which will automatically disable the notebook when stolen. It also offers a Trusted Platform Module for hardware encryption of data, a Smart Card Reader, and a Fingerprint Reader.
Docking Support
The B53F supports docking for quick connection of peripherals, power, and communication devices, allowing business users to simultaneously enjoy the functionality of a desktop computer while enjoying the mobility of a notebook computer.
Superior Durability
Equipped with ASUS ShockShield support technology, the hard drive is protected from potential damage that can result from impacts, thus, protecting users from data loss. Designed with a spill-proof and wear-resistant keyboard as well as a scratch-resistant aluminum casing, the notebook is highly durable.

Specifications
- 15.6" HD (1366 x768) (LED) (Matte)
- Intel® Core™ i5-520M (2.4GHz)
- 2GB SO-DIMM DDR3 (up to 8GB DDR3) (1 slot occupied, 2 total)
- Intel GMA HD
- 320GB 5400RPM
- Windows 7 Professional (64bit) +XP Pro downgrade CD
- Super Multi (SATA) Optical Drive
- 802.11b/g/n
- Fingerprint Reader
- Bluetooth
- 2.0 Megapixel with lens cover Webcam
- Sonata Long Life 3 Cell 47WHr (Equivalent to standard 6 cell)
ASUS B Series notebooks are the world's first to offer ATI Eyefinity multi-display technology, allowing for simultaneously connections on up to three displays. The notebooks can be paired with the ASUS Power Station II dock for easy connections to a range of peripherals and communication devices.
I am impressed with the included extended battery and standard coverage.
Source.


Unsurpassed Reliability
The Sonata Long Life Battery comes with a three year warranty and offers a battery lifecycle 3 times longer than that of a traditional battery, reducing the total cost of ownership while boosting productivity. In addition, with ASUS Xpress Charge, dead batteries can be charged to 90% capacity in only 90 minutes. The ASUS B series notebooks have been tested to standards far in excess of typical notebooks, and ASUS notebooks and netbooks were rated #1 for reliability for Windows®-based notebooks and netbooks by three independent sources in 2009.*
The BEST Business Warranty in the Industry
The B53F features an Industry BEST three year global warranty and a one year Accidental Damage Warranty which protects the notebook against drops, spills, fire, and electrical surges. The battery comes with a three year warranty, as well.
Excellent Package of Security Features
A surplus of security features are offered to provide business users peace of mind. The notebook features Intel® Anti-Theft technology, which will automatically disable the notebook when stolen. It also offers a Trusted Platform Module for hardware encryption of data, a Smart Card Reader, and a Fingerprint Reader.
Docking Support
The B53F supports docking for quick connection of peripherals, power, and communication devices, allowing business users to simultaneously enjoy the functionality of a desktop computer while enjoying the mobility of a notebook computer.
Superior Durability
Equipped with ASUS ShockShield support technology, the hard drive is protected from potential damage that can result from impacts, thus, protecting users from data loss. Designed with a spill-proof and wear-resistant keyboard as well as a scratch-resistant aluminum casing, the notebook is highly durable.

Specifications
- 15.6" HD (1366 x768) (LED) (Matte)
- Intel® Core™ i5-520M (2.4GHz)
- 2GB SO-DIMM DDR3 (up to 8GB DDR3) (1 slot occupied, 2 total)
- Intel GMA HD
- 320GB 5400RPM
- Windows 7 Professional (64bit) +XP Pro downgrade CD
- Super Multi (SATA) Optical Drive
- 802.11b/g/n
- Fingerprint Reader
- Bluetooth
- 2.0 Megapixel with lens cover Webcam
- Sonata Long Life 3 Cell 47WHr (Equivalent to standard 6 cell)
ASUS B Series notebooks are the world's first to offer ATI Eyefinity multi-display technology, allowing for simultaneously connections on up to three displays. The notebooks can be paired with the ASUS Power Station II dock for easy connections to a range of peripherals and communication devices.
I am impressed with the included extended battery and standard coverage.
Source.








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