Good build quality and keyboard, Automatic switchable graphics, Good performance with moderate heat,
Average screen, Average battery life,
The ASUS K42J offers a nice balance of good build quality, solid performance, and a nice set of features. The Intel Core i5 processor, Nvidia graphics with Optimus technology, and a nice hard drive make this one of the better performing mainstream 14-inch notebooks we've reviewed. That said, the average design, average screen, and average battery life might result in fewer sales during this back-
