Asus UL50Vg

Introduction

This is a compatibility guide to running Linux with the Asus UL50Vg laptop.

This page is just for discussing using Linux on the Asus UL50Vg. For a general discussion about this laptop you can visit the Asus UL50Vg page on LapWik.

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Specifications

For full specifications see the Asus UL50Vg specifications page.

Name	Asus UL50Vg
Processor	Intel Core2 Duo Processor SU9400 : 1.4 GHz Intel Core2 Duo Processor SU7300 : 1.3 GHz Intel Celeron Processor SU2300 : 1.2 GHz
Screen	15.6” HD (1366×768) LED backlight,Color-Shine (Glare-type)
Graphics	Intel NVIDIA GeForce G 210M
RAM	Up to 4GB
HDD	250GB to 500GB - 5400rpm
Optical Drive	DVD Super Multi
Network	10/100/1000 Intel Wireless WiFi Link 5100 ABGN Intel WiFi Link 1000

Linux Compatibility

Device	Compatibility	Comments
Processor	Ok	Works fine. Power saving works
Screen	Ok
HDD	Ok	Fast and quiet
Optical Drive	Ok
Graphics	Both Ok	Just install driver of the card you want
Sound	Ok
Ethernet	Ok
Wireless	Ok
Bluetooth	Ok
USB	Ok
Card Reader	Ok
Webcam	Image is mirrored vertically

Notes

Very good laptop. Battery last 5-6 hours using a lot of WiFi, Netbeans IDE, Firefox and other intensive apps. Keyboard sounds fine. Screen is LED. Plastics are good, but aluminum is missed when you open it.