May i know anyone here are using "n53sv- sx255v" model?

If so does this model include USB 3.0 and HDMI?

Thanks.

bro ur not suppose to play with Intel drivers    sometimes they juz dun support our laptop

recovery partition also cannot use??? dam that's really serious

damm serious, recovery hdd failed, so i opted for recovery dvd.. after 3 hour restore, it ask to reboot. then it says play insert bootable drive/cd ... then i take my ubuntu usb n check what happen as the dvd suppose to restore the recovery, C and D drive to stock hdd.. open see, all empty partition.. .. stayed calm, i tried the dvd restore 3 more times, i still get empty partition of 23 gb 160 gb and 467gb something...   now massive headache...
apparently itz the intel rapid storage drivers... i was installing after the audio failure and installed everything except bios(stock version) after that driver installation, windows updated and rebooted; it became super duper slow, took 2 mins to boot sidebars, open control panel 1 min.. shutdown button cannot load.. the hdd lights shows pure white light(fully operational)
opted to recover says disk image is not avaliable, insert all 6 dvd still cannot..then i enter sys restore through hhd, load files, then says image is gone
never failed in computing soo badly be4 monday hav to visit Scentre
*why i installed intel rapid storage, in the asus support drivers 4 n53sn, it is part of the drivers download, meaning itz compatible..
  and c-ing my bro's5750g rapid storage works nicely for hhd operations, i installed it.. then hell broke lose.
(sorry for long post But i get very little internet as i hav to use uni's comp labs. blazing fast internet as seen below, but my SN is in a coma  )

@jason yep itz in achi mode i always keep it like that.
and nope u don't really get problems when u do windows update and other installers that needs reeboot, cuz i do many drivers installers from scratch for many pple. itz the 2 optional intel drivers, my guess itz rst.. but it could be the other as i posted be4.
DVD recovery did work, it started, it run, it installed, and it WIPED EVERYTHING, leaving 3 blank partition, 2 worst case i've yet 2 see reformating/restoring computers..
the slow meltdown didnt get fixed after ccran.. and it wasted me like 1.5 hour running and didnt work.. all i can say is leave ur dvd restore as last resort, it promised to restore hidden partition and wind7 partition but it killed everything. using mac os on my lappie now.. taking a bite on an apple.. ubuntu no codec to read anything cuz no internet 2 down.
somehow after installing avast, boottimer cannot run also, any1 using avast plz respond, i support the solvaskian guy tat created avast
i wish the sc is in the city, not some far far place i hav to go..

avast 4 osx? lol mac didnt put av in..
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@jason steps n process of the failure is in the previous post in spoiler**mostlikely intel drivers from asus site is messedup... even their audio drivers are messing with laptops sleeping habits btw yes u can install drivers from intel manually but the auto check doesnot pickup the drivers u do not hav previous or optional ones(correct me if wrong)RSTintel installer is an option so itz manual find and install.

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Added on July 23, 2011, 12:51 am
it will be good if b&oice d amplifiyers are great on the sn/sv, adding the ext subs will be great. portability is no probs as who needs best sound on the move. hope ya can find the sf, many cannot find sn..wonder y nseris comesoo slow

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Added on July 23, 2011, 12:53 ambrb on monday, loads of feed to read then.. tata~

Guys, what key should i press to go into bios ?

That because its using nVidia Optimus, for graphics, it will use Intel HD to do the score..

WEI is not accurate....
i have the same spec with you but my score is 5.6......why???? Cause i got a crappy HDD by a brand called Seagate.

PS: im never gonna buy from Seagate as they failed me twice(2 HDD)

Collected my N43 at IT shop...

Joined Asus lappy family!!!

BIOS what use? If no update can or not?