Opinion On ASUS Laptop
Not knowledgeable about laptops at all as I'm using an old Lenovo. Was looking at this ASUS model ($650) on Best Buy's website:
Best Buy Link
Specs are as follows:
Display
Screen Size: 15.6 in
Native Screen Resolution: 1920 x 1080
Touchscreen Display: No
Convertible/Hybrid Display: No
Processor
Processor Type: Intel Core i5-8265U
Processor Cores: 4
Processor Speed: 1.6 GHz
Storage & Memory
Solid-State Drive Capacity: 512 GB
RAM Size: 8 GB
RAM: DDR4
Optical Drive: No
Graphics
Graphics Card: Intel HD
Video Memory Configuration: Integrated
VR Ready: No
Inputs & Outputs
Card Reader: Micro SD
USB Ports: 1x USB3.1-Type C(Gen1); 2x USB 2.0; 1x USB3.1 Type A (Gen1)
Display Ports: 1x HDMI
Other Input or Output Ports: 1x Headphone-out & Audio-in Combo Jack
Networking
Integrated Wi-Fi: Wi-Fi 5(802.11ac)
Integrated Bluetooth: Bluetooth 4.1
Power
Battery Type: 2S1P, 2-cell Li-ion
Battery - Capacity: 37 Wh
ENERGY STAR Qualified: Yes
Software
Pre-loaded Operating System: Windows 10 (64bit)
Operating System Language: Bilingual
Physical Features
Webcam: HD Web Camera
Keyboard Language: Bilingual
Backlit Keyboard: No
Colour: Grey
Dimensions (cm): 35.81 (W) x 1.78 (H) x 23.11 (D) cm
Dimensions (in): 14.1 (W) x 0.7 (H) x 9.1 (D) in
Weight (lbs): 3.7 lb
Warranty
Manufacturer's Warranty - Parts: 1 Year
Manufacturer's Warranty - Labour: 1 Year
I'm using it for the basics, streaming video is as much work as it will get pushed. I know a Chromebook will probably suffice for me for more than half the cost and I might still consider it.
What are the big red flags with this laptop? Is this a deal even or just a little off regular price. I saw the Dell $400 thread but don't have ebates so it wasn't as hot for me.
Your opinions will be appreciated. Thanks.
Best Buy Link
Specs are as follows:
Display
Screen Size: 15.6 in
Native Screen Resolution: 1920 x 1080
Touchscreen Display: No
Convertible/Hybrid Display: No
Processor
Processor Type: Intel Core i5-8265U
Processor Cores: 4
Processor Speed: 1.6 GHz
Storage & Memory
Solid-State Drive Capacity: 512 GB
RAM Size: 8 GB
RAM: DDR4
Optical Drive: No
Graphics
Graphics Card: Intel HD
Video Memory Configuration: Integrated
VR Ready: No
Inputs & Outputs
Card Reader: Micro SD
USB Ports: 1x USB3.1-Type C(Gen1); 2x USB 2.0; 1x USB3.1 Type A (Gen1)
Display Ports: 1x HDMI
Other Input or Output Ports: 1x Headphone-out & Audio-in Combo Jack
Networking
Integrated Wi-Fi: Wi-Fi 5(802.11ac)
Integrated Bluetooth: Bluetooth 4.1
Power
Battery Type: 2S1P, 2-cell Li-ion
Battery - Capacity: 37 Wh
ENERGY STAR Qualified: Yes
Software
Pre-loaded Operating System: Windows 10 (64bit)
Operating System Language: Bilingual
Physical Features
Webcam: HD Web Camera
Keyboard Language: Bilingual
Backlit Keyboard: No
Colour: Grey
Dimensions (cm): 35.81 (W) x 1.78 (H) x 23.11 (D) cm
Dimensions (in): 14.1 (W) x 0.7 (H) x 9.1 (D) in
Weight (lbs): 3.7 lb
Warranty
Manufacturer's Warranty - Parts: 1 Year
Manufacturer's Warranty - Labour: 1 Year
I'm using it for the basics, streaming video is as much work as it will get pushed. I know a Chromebook will probably suffice for me for more than half the cost and I might still consider it.
What are the big red flags with this laptop? Is this a deal even or just a little off regular price. I saw the Dell $400 thread but don't have ebates so it wasn't as hot for me.
Your opinions will be appreciated. Thanks.
Last edited by spicytofu on Aug 29th, 2019 5:05 pm, edited 1 time in total.