The older model is significantly poorer value for $100 less... only i5 7200 (dual core), non-FHD display, HDD... I would pass on that for $549... The newer model linked is what it is... significantly more $'s for similar spec.kasm wrote: ↑ If you want a number pad, you may want to go with this older (slower) model with a 1TB standard drive but $100 cheaper: https://www.bestbuy.ca/en-ca/product/as ... 71482.aspx?
Or the newer Ergolift mode with similar specs but $220 more: https://www.bestbuy.ca/en-ca/product/as ... 44960.aspx?
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ASUS Vivobook 15.6" FHD Laptop_Intel Core i5-8250U/256GB SSD/8GB RAM/Windows 10_$649
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- DealRNothing [OP]
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- x-batman
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That battery life kind of sucks, I have a lenovo yoga with the same processor, ssd size and ram and I get between 8 and 10 hours of battery life which is phenomenal.redflagkiller wrote: ↑ Used the vivobook for a few days for work, decent quality and specs for the price $650. Battery 3-5 hrs long with brightness 50-80% not intensive stuff...just charting and browsers running
Note: the power cable isnt very long compared to a mac
- tazz131
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Is this capable of light gaming? Older stuff or indie stuff?
- shayne85
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- James Stonehenge
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Link?shayne85 wrote: ↑ If you want a laptop with a number pad with a good build quality get a Lenovo ThinkPad E585.
$700.40 before taxes ($824 with 15% off using the coupon code THINKPADSAV15). This is with a FHD 15.6” screen (1920x1070) and 8 GB RAM. The AMD Ryzen 5 2500u is almost on par with the Intel i5-8250 speed wise (based on benchmarks), but the Ryzen built in GPU is better. There is no SSD, only a 500 GB HDD. But you could buy a budget SSD for $50 and it’d be fast.
Ebates is currently only 2% cash back on Lenovo so you’d get $16 off but it has been frequently 8-12% cash back in the past 2 months. Wait for that cash back and order.
JS
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https://www.lenovo.com/ca/en/laptops/th ... 2TP2TEE585James Stonehenge wrote: ↑ Link?
Customize it to change to the FHD screen and 8 GB of RAM, then enter the coupon code in the cart at checkout for the 15% off.
Again, don’t forget Ebates.
I got the E485 (14” screen version), and it works well. I put a WD Black PCIe NVMe 500 GB SSD in it and it’s solid.
- DealRNothing [OP]
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Noticed a few posters are experiencing quite low battery up time (although I doubt it would ever get close to stated).redflagkiller wrote: ↑ Used the vivobook for a few days for work, decent quality and specs for the price $650. Battery 3-5 hrs long with brightness 50-80% not intensive stuff...just charting and browsers running
Note: the power cable isnt very long compared to a mac
Not sure for Asus, but several manufacturers recommend "exercising" the battery for a few cycles (i.e. full charge>near discharge and then re-charge to full x 3). Regardless, follow the suggested "break in" procedure. Additionally, ensure Windows 10 running "background apps" are turned off if unused. Also, few need 100% processing power for the CPU (especially on battery power for basic browsing)... Go into Advanced power management settings and reduce % of Maximum CPU power. Depending on basic applications, this could be lowered into the 80's/90 and still be effective for browsing, etc. Power management settings should be considered with lower output battery(s) such as on this range of laptop.
Edit 12/09/18: Came across this tonight... In addition to above measures might help those on any Windows 10 based laptop with mediocre battery life.
"Increase your Windows laptop Battery Life_How-to Geek"
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