ASUS N51Vn-A1 Versatile Entertainment Silver Blue falls to $1227.39

$72.60 off right now.

Dedicated NVIDIA GT 240M graphics with 1GB of DDR3 VRAM, a 320GB 7200 RPM drive, and an Intel Core 2 Duo T9600 under the hood make this a capable all-rounder for the price. ASUS N51Vn-A1 Versatile Entertainment Silver Blue drops to $1227.39 - save $72.60. That 6% cut brings it below its 30-day average of $1299.38, so the timing works if this configuration has been on your list.

THE DEAL

ASUS N51Vn-A1 Versatile Entertainment Silver Blue

$1227.39 (was $1299.99) - Save $72.60 (6% off)

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Get This Deal

For just $1227.39, down from its list price of $1299.99, this lands below where the laptop has averaged over the past month. It is not a record low, though, since the unit has touched $1199.99 in the past and has spent most of the last six months hovering in the $1200s.

If you want the Silver Blue trim with the dedicated GPU and the bundled carry bag and optical mouse. This is a reasonable entry point.

What You're Getting

The N51Vn-A1 pairs a 2.80GHz Intel Core 2 Duo T9600 with 4GB of DDR2 800 RAM across two slots, expandable to 8GB. Storage comes in at 320GB on a 7200 RPM SATA drive alongside a DVD SuperMulti burner. The 15.6-inch HD LCD display runs off an NVIDIA GT 240M with 1GB of DDR3 VRAM, and Windows Vista Business (32-bit) ships installed. ASUS includes a carry bag and optical mouse with the notebook.

Who This Is For

This suits buyers who need a desktop-replacement style 15.6-inch laptop with real dedicated graphics for light gaming or media work, plus a roomy fast drive out of the box. It is less compelling if you are chasing a new-generation CPU or a lightweight travel machine, since this is an older-generation platform.

The Caveat

This is a previous-generation Intel platform running Windows Vista Business, so it is aimed at budget-conscious buyers comfortable with older software and drivers. Anyone who needs current-gen processors or modern connectivity should look elsewhere.

Final Verdict

The dedicated graphics and bundled accessories justify the $1227.39 price for someone who wants a functional 15.6-inch entertainment laptop today. If your budget can stretch, waiting for a sub-$1200 dip would get you closer to the historical low, but this is a fair price to act on now.