[Memory Express] [Laptop] Asus Zenbook 14" i7, 16GB, 512GB SSD, Windows 10 $1250
- Deal Link:
- https://www.memoryexpress.com/Products/MX68695
- Price:
- 1250
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- Memory Express
Asus 14" Zenbook i7, really attractive
Memory Express
[Laptop] Asus Zenbook 14" i7, 16GB, 512GB SSD, Windows 10 $1250
- Last Updated:
- Mar 13th, 2018 7:14 pm
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- chansautobc [OP]
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- Apr 1, 2017
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- Gabriella
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- Mar 8, 2004
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Thanks. Does anyone know if this is supplied with the bilingual keyboard?
- screwpeople
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- Oct 16, 2013
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Note multiple complaints on Amazon re: loud coil whine noise for this model, buyer beware
- ssy080
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- Nov 21, 2009
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- Calgary
Not buying another Asus... touchpad surface peels off and the surface itself becomes loose from the body after a few years
- U4LIFE
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- Jul 31, 2015
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after using my current zenbook.. yeah specs looks good on the surface.. but speakers suck, thermals are meh, and yea the touchpad falls apart after frequent use.
I agree,, tempting, but I find build quality in asus laptops lacking
I agree,, tempting, but I find build quality in asus laptops lacking
- Hwydemontdi
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- Apr 17, 2017
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I am in desperate need of a laptop. Just fried mine. Cant seem to score a decent deal. Been missing out .
Anyone have any suggestions ?
Anyone have any suggestions ?
- Fantastical
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- May 23, 2006
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I used to use asus zenbook for work. I hated it.
My coworkers hated this laptop as one.
My coworkers hated this laptop as one.
- redflagdealsguy
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- Feb 24, 2018
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Good price, but no touchscreen is a deal killer. It's a challenge to find a build with touch under 1425 CAD.
Good deal otherwise.
Good deal otherwise.
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- chemicalxv
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- Dec 26, 2014
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I think I bought one of these (or a very similar model) from Best Buy before (and got it shipped to home). Played with it for like 30 minutes and decided the trackpad was garbage and returned it.
Which was good, because at that point I came to my senses and realized there's no reason to spend $1k+ on a laptop.
Which was good, because at that point I came to my senses and realized there's no reason to spend $1k+ on a laptop.
- adamtheman
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- Dec 3, 2004
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These asus laptops don't compare to the Dell or Lenovo top brands. Just an FYI if you are used to top quality of those you will be disappointed with this.
- redflagdealsguy
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- Feb 24, 2018
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Take this for what you will, but StatsBrain reports that Asus has the lowest 3-year failure rate of laptop makers:
https://www.statisticbrain.com/laptop-m ... ion-rates/
https://www.statisticbrain.com/laptop-m ... ion-rates/
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- khulit
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- Nov 3, 2006
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https://www.amazon.ca/gp/product/B0768M9KVY
Available in Amazon for the same price and free shipping (pick Amazon as seller)
Available in Amazon for the same price and free shipping (pick Amazon as seller)
- ppnndd
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- Nov 20, 2007
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I've had 3 zenbooks and actually quite liked them. The only complaint is the stupid on/off key location.
Also had xps 13, lenovo yoga and spectre x360 and didn't find them noticeably better than zenbooks.
Also had xps 13, lenovo yoga and spectre x360 and didn't find them noticeably better than zenbooks.
- dealseaker101
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- Dec 1, 2013
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Watched one of the customer review videos on Amazon....it is surprisingly loud.khulit wrote: ↑ https://www.amazon.ca/gp/product/B0768M9KVY
Available in Amazon for the same price and free shipping (pick Amazon as seller)
¯\_(-.-)_/¯ A wise RFD'er once said, "Buy now, think later."
༼ つ ◕_◕ ༽つ Behold!
༼ つ ◕_◕ ༽つ Behold!
- redflagdealsguy
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I wish I could demonetize this post.dealseaker101 wrote: ↑ Watched one of the customer review videos on Amazon....it is surprisingly loud.
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- Redscott
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- Mar 28, 2002
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FYI if it's important for you this notebook has no Thunderbolt port(s)
https://www.ultrabookreview.com/10579-l ... derbolt-3/
https://www.ultrabookreview.com/10579-l ... derbolt-3/
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- MagaYYC
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- Feb 12, 2018
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I bought the slightly cheaper version of the UX430UA that's an i5-8250 and 8gb of RAM (16gb max), if this was on sale when I bought it I would have spent the extra $50 (i5 8250 to i7 8550, 8gb to 16gb of ram - a couple less ports though).
The only time I've ever even heard the fans was when I was trying to run games like Skyrim on high (virtually max) settings with a bunch of high texture mods. This isn't a gaming laptop. So logically expect it to struggle with high spec games or anything severely CPU/GPU intense. I bought this for basic desktop functions to be able to work and do my grad school work without having to be glued to a power outlet. For the intended purpose of the machine, it's fantastic. Plays HD movies perfectly, but can be annoying trying to see the screen outside on a sunny day, but typical for these types of screens. It's a decent spec'd multitasking laptop with a long battery life.
The only time I've ever even heard the fans was when I was trying to run games like Skyrim on high (virtually max) settings with a bunch of high texture mods. This isn't a gaming laptop. So logically expect it to struggle with high spec games or anything severely CPU/GPU intense. I bought this for basic desktop functions to be able to work and do my grad school work without having to be glued to a power outlet. For the intended purpose of the machine, it's fantastic. Plays HD movies perfectly, but can be annoying trying to see the screen outside on a sunny day, but typical for these types of screens. It's a decent spec'd multitasking laptop with a long battery life.
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- GodsDeal
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- Jan 25, 2018
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Buy warranty.
My zenbook was a crapper.
Not bad all around though.
My zenbook was a crapper.
Not bad all around though.
- ssy080
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- Nov 21, 2009
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This laptop has no dedicated gpu. How were you playing skyrim?MagaYYC wrote: ↑ I bought the slightly cheaper version of the UX430UA that's an i5-8250 and 8gb of RAM (16gb max), if this was on sale when I bought it I would have spent the extra $50 (i5 8250 to i7 8550, 8gb to 16gb of ram - a couple less ports though).
The only time I've ever even heard the fans was when I was trying to run games like Skyrim on high (virtually max) settings with a bunch of high texture mods. This isn't a gaming laptop. So logically expect it to struggle with high spec games or anything severely CPU/GPU intense. I bought this for basic desktop functions to be able to work and do my grad school work without having to be glued to a power outlet. For the intended purpose of the machine, it's fantastic. Plays HD movies perfectly, but can be annoying trying to see the screen outside on a sunny day, but typical for these types of screens. It's a decent spec'd multitasking laptop with a long battery life.
- UTSC
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- Jul 13, 2006
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Given the build quality & excellent keyboard layout I would definitely prefer the Thinkpad T480s or 2018 Thinkpad X1 Carbon.
Waiting for a deal on Thinkpad T480s or ThinkPad X1 Carbon (2018 6th Gen )........
What's the best price available either in Canada or US?
Waiting for a deal on Thinkpad T480s or ThinkPad X1 Carbon (2018 6th Gen )........
What's the best price available either in Canada or US?