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Wireless Type | 802.11ax |
Number of USB 3.0 Ports | 4 |
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ASUS 2023 Newest ROG Strix G15 Gaming Laptop, 15.6" WQHD (2560 x 1440) IPS 165Hz Display, AMD Ryzen 7 6800H, NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060, 64GB RAM, 2TB SSD, Wi-Fi 6E, Backlit Keyboard, Windows 11 Home
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Brand | ASUS |
Model Name | ASUS ROG Strix G15 |
Screen Size | 15.6 Inches |
Color | Eclipse Gray |
Hard Disk Size | 2 TB |
CPU Model | Ryzen 7 |
Ram Memory Installed Size | 64 GB |
Operating System | Windows 11 Home |
Special Feature | Backlit Keyboard |
Graphics Card Description | Dedicated |
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- 【Processor】 The ASUS ROG Strix G15 laptop is equipped with a high-performance AMD Ryzen 7 6800H processor. With a base frequency of 3.20 GHz and a maximum boost frequency of 4.70 GHz, this processor delivers exceptional speed and fluidity for gaming and multitasking. It features 8 cores, 16 threads, and a 16 MB cache, ensuring powerful performance for a variety of tasks.
- 【Advanced Graphics】 Experience stunning graphics with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 graphics card, which comes with 6GB DDR6 memory. This advanced graphics solution provides exceptional visual performance, making it ideal for gaming and other graphics-intensive applications.
- 【Display】 Enjoy a high-quality visual experience on the 15.6-inch display of the Strix G15. The WQHD resolution and 165 Hz refresh rate ensure crisp and smooth visuals, while the 3ms response time minimizes motion blur. With Adaptive Sync technology, gameplay becomes incredibly smooth, and advanced thermal upgrades keep the laptop cool during intense gaming sessions.
- 【Upgraded】Up to 64GB RAM smoothly run your applications, as well as multiple programs and browser tabs all at once. Up to 2TB PCIe SSD boots up quickly, get to files faster, and have room for loads of files with the quick solid state drive.
- 【Operating System】 The ASUS ROG Strix G15 runs on Windows 11 Home, providing a user-friendly and secure operating system with a range of new features and enhancements. Windows 11 Home ensures a smooth and intuitive computing experience for users.
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For gaming | — | 5.0 | 4.1 | 4.0 | 4.3 | 4.1 |
Battery life | — | 4.3 | 3.8 | 3.4 | 3.6 | 3.8 |
Screen quality | — | — | 4.0 | 4.1 | 4.4 | 4.2 |
Value for money | — | 4.3 | — | — | 3.2 | 3.9 |
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display size | 15.6 inches | 15.6 inches | 16 inches | 15.6 inches | 15.6 inches | 17.3 inches |
hard disk size | 2 TB | 2 TB | 1 TB | 512 GB | 512 GB | 1 TB |
computer memory size | — | 32 GB | 16 GB | 16 GB | 16 GB | 16 GB |
cpu manufacturer | AMD | Intel | Intel | Intel | Intel | AMD |
cpu speed | 4.7 GHz | 4.7 GHz | 5.6 GHz | 4.5 GHz | 4.5 GHz | 5.1 GHz |
cpu model number | 6800H | 12700H | Intel Core i9-13980HX | i5-12500H | Core i5-12500H | Ryzen 7 7840HS |
operating system | Windows 11 Home | Windows 11 Home | Windows 11 Home | Windows 11 Home | Windows 11 Home | Windows 11 Home |
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Brand | ASUS |
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Series | ASUS ROG Strix G15 |
Item model number | ASUS ROG Strix G15 |
Operating System | Windows 11 Home |
Item Weight | 4.63 pounds |
Product Dimensions | 13.9 x 1.07 x 10.2 inches |
Item Dimensions LxWxH | 13.9 x 1.07 x 10.2 inches |
Color | Eclipse Gray |
Processor Brand | AMD |
Number of Processors | 8 |
Computer Memory Type | DDR5 RAM |
Hard Drive Interface | Solid State |
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ASIN | B0CGDBZ1T8 |
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4.1 out of 5 stars |
Best Sellers Rank | #68,861 in Computers & Accessories (See Top 100 in Computers & Accessories) #14,147 in Traditional Laptop Computers |
Date First Available | August 23, 2023 |
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Original Seal is opened for upgrade ONLY. If the computer has modifications, then the manufacturer box is opened for it to be tested and inspected and to install the upgrades to achieve the specifications as advertised.
Brand: ASUS
Processor: AMD Ryzen 7 6800H (8 core)
Operating System: Windows 11 Home
Processor Model Number: 6800H
Graphics: NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 6GB DDR6
Graphics Type: Dedicated
Processor Core: 8-Core
Processor Speed (up to): 4.7GHz
Processor Brand: AMD
Series: ASUS ROG Strix G15 Gaming Laptop
Screen Size: 15.6.00 inches
Screen Resolution: 2560 x 1440 (WQHD)
Refresh Rate: 165Hz
Memory: Up to 64GB RAM
Type of Memory (RAM): DDR5
Storage Type: SSD
Hard Drive: Up to 2TB SSD
Wireless Connectivity: Wi-Fi 6E, Bluetooth
Color: Eclipse Gray
Ports & Slots:
1 x HDMI 2.1
2 x USB 3.2 Gen2 Type-A
2 x USB 3.2 Gen2 Type-C
1 x RJ-45
1 x Audio jack
1 x Power
Dimensions: 13.90" L x 10.20" W x 1.07" H
Weight: 4.63 pounds
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Customers like the value and appearance of the notebook. For example, they mention it's a decent buy and the screen looks great. Some are happy with the weight. That said, opinions are mixed on performance, screen, quality, ease of use, and sound quality.
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Customers like the value of the notebook computer. They say it's good for the price, has a nice style, and is a decent buy.
"...but want a computer for a great price, that's fast, will multi-task well, comes with pretty much all the bells and whistles you could ask for..." Read more
"...-Lightweight and relatively thin-Great priceCons:..." Read more
"...I wanted an affordable, reliable, powerful machine that can handle some bigger applications. So far, I really like it...." Read more
"...Bottom line, this computer is a decent buy IF you or someone you know can work on laptops...." Read more
Customers are satisfied with the appearance of the laptop. They mention that the screen looks great, the keyboard feels great, and the display is phenomenal. They also appreciate the good color scheme and the brushed aluminum keyboard face.
"...The screen is beautiful and bright, and yes, sometimes you have to adjust the screen by pulling or push it back to get the best view...." Read more
"...- The screen looks great with a bit of light bleeding on the bottom edge of mine...." Read more
"...This one displays crisp text and decent color. 4) VGA port...." Read more
"...the box, I was impressed by the looks of this product, it was a good color scheme(black & silver), it was thinner than I've expected, & it wasn't as..." Read more
Customers like the weight of the laptop. They mention it's surprisingly light, has an average weight, and is easily portable. Some say that the laptop hasn't overheated yet.
"...Pros-Decent hardwareLight weightScreen sizeCons-OS crashedSlow boot time..." Read more
"...thinner, not the glossy (fingerprint magnet) finish, and a good bit lighter. Overall it's a very nice looking laptop in my opinion...." Read more
"...The laptop is lightweight and hasn't overheated yet, even when I'm playing my game...." Read more
"...an ethernet port and CD drive, rare items on computers this small and light, let alone at this price point...." Read more
Customers are mixed about the performance of the laptop. Some mention that it's a blazing fast computer with a great processor and wonderful screen. They are impressed with how quickly it boots. However, others say that the system is a bit slow out of the box and the hard drive is no speed demon. They also say that it only works about 85% of the time and takes about 10 minutes to get up and running.
"...I also checked out the Core I3 processor and found that it was reasonably fast. In fact, faster than some older I5s and even I7s...." Read more
"...no, but for about five hundred fifty bucks, I got a very decent performing laptop with an ok 1080P screen, 500 GB SSD, 802.11AC Wifi compatible..." Read more
"...The first is that it only works about 85% of the time. At seemingly random times and frequencies, Cortana will still open up...." Read more
"...but want a computer for a great price, that's fast, will multi-task well, comes with pretty much all the bells and whistles you could ask for..." Read more
Customers are mixed about the screen of the notebook computer. Some mention it's a fantastic laptop and easy to upgrade, while others say that they were disappointed with the screen. They say that the HD screen is dull and not the most beautiful.
"UPDATED REVIEW as of November 7th, 2016.Computer was great for 7 months...." Read more
"...SCREEN:Some reviewers have been writing that the HD screen is dull but that's what you get with a MATTE SCREEN!..." Read more
"...Overall, this is an EXCELLENT midlevel option...." Read more
"...It's a really nice computer for casual use though." Read more
Customers are mixed about the quality of the laptop. Some mention that the build quality is comparable to others in its class, it's quite robust and sturdy, and made of a material that won't show fingerprints. However, others say that the quality isn't the greatest, the materials seem a bit cheap, and the build is all plastic.
"...be aware that the thin ribbon cables for the keyboard and mouse pad are fragile and a bit tricky to undo and re-attach...." Read more
"...Instead the outside and keyboard are firm enough and.. made of a material that won't show fingerprints...." Read more
"...Things are small and delicate, but all I needed was a small screwdriver and plastic pry tool to open the case, and replace the disk and wifi card...." Read more
"...When the battery died, however, it managed to char and tear apart a ribbon cable from the board to the hdd...." Read more
Customers are mixed about the ease of use of the notebook computer. Some mention that it's not actually all that difficult, relatively quick setup, and easy to disassemble to change hard drives. However, others say that it has frustrating issues and typical glitches.
"...I guess this means serviceability is good, although I see a replacement mainboard costs way more than I paid for the whole computer new...." Read more
"...I've done this with many, many laptops. It's not actually all that difficult. BUT you absolutely must take great care when pulling things apart...." Read more
"...(unless, perhaps, you're a pro), and in general, it is difficult to access any parts...." Read more
"...I was surprised how easy the upgrading was. I'm no beginner but the steps involved certainly can be done by one. Everything is working so fast...." Read more
Customers are mixed about the sound quality of the notebook computer. Some mention that the sound is decent and crisp, while others say that the speakers are bottom facing and sound really bad. The volume could have been louder and the laptop is insanely loud when it kicks on.
"...Keyboard: Large, with soft/quiet feel on the keys, yet with decent tactile touches. It also includes a 10-key. (keys 0-9) on the side.*..." Read more
"...A laggy touchpad, that's a little to loud for my taste when you click itScreen, although full HD, has horrible viewing angles..." Read more
"...Everything is working so fast. I am very pleased with the sound, despite some other users comments about it sucking...." Read more
"...1080p Full Hd ScreenIntel Core 3Cons:Speakers are subpar, even for a budget computerkeyboard is cheap..." Read more
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*** Update to battery performance. After about 3-weeks, I have discovered that I am getting 4+ hours even with the screen brightness turned up above the suggested power saving setting. The SSD may be helping some but still, the performance is very good. I am still very satisfied with the purchase. One tip to save battery power is to change what happens when you close the lid. You can find this setting by right clicking on the battery icon in the bottom right of the display. Select power options and then "Choose what closing the lid does". Changing this to hibernate while on battery power will save your open pages and programs to disk and turn off the computer. This saves a lot of battery instead of leaving the laptop in "sleep" mode.With the SSD, it only takes seconds to come back up. Sleep mode slowly drains the battery since memory has to remain powered up.
*** I keep looking at other models but I have yet to find one this good in this price range. None of the others I have been looking at have the 802.11ac wifi or the 1920 x 1080 screen. I recommend this laptop to my colleagues over all others for school, business, home, video use.
I usually purchase the least expensive new laptop every few years that I use for business and home. This time I decided to do more research and go for the fastest home/business laptop but at a reasonable price. I found this laptop at $349 but ended up getting one that was listed as "new" with box damage for $309. It got here fast and although it looked like it had been handled, it looks and works like new.
A couple of features that this laptop has that others in the price range don't are:
** - the 802.11ac wifi (newest and fastest). Sometimes called "Gigabit WiFi", this new standard boasts throughput and data transfer speeds up to three times faster than 802.11n. If you want to have wifi that is the latest and fastest, be sure you get this. This is a feature that will keep this laptop current for the next few years. It is hard to find on others in this price range and even much more expensive.I have not once had the dreaded "buffering" delay in any video since I got this a couple of weeks ago.
** - the HD 1920 x 1080 pixel display. This is considered full HD.Most others only have 1366X768 pixels. This one provides much sharper and clearer text and video. I plan on using this to watch Prime and Netflix videos. This is another feature that none of the other laptops in this price range had. If you plan on watching videos on your laptop, this is a very valuable feature.
These two features sold me on this laptop. I couldn't find these on others in this range. I wanted to make sure I bought the one that would last and not be outdated in a year or two. This was it and a couple of weeks later, I am really pleased.
I also checked out the Core I3 processor and found that it was reasonably fast. In fact, faster than some older I5s and even I7s. Unless you are playing high-end games, this processor has more than enough power for Windows, Office, Turbo Tax, Quick Books, and other business programs.
I also read the " Thygesen " review and info on adding memory and an SSD disk. Thank you Thygesen. I ordered the parts he suggested. Everything worked fine except the disk enclosure. It is metal and has soldered connections on the disk connector that shorted against the case when the cover was installed. I had to use it without the case on it. I am returning it and purchasing the Inateck 2.5 Inch USB 3.0 Hard Drive Disk HDD External Enclosure. Here is the Amazon page: http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00DW374W4?psc=1&redirect=true&ref_=oh_aui_detailpage_o00_s00.
Here is a list of the parts I purchased for the 8gb memory and 250gb SSD:
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00DW374W4?psc=1&redirect=true&ref_=oh_aui_detailpage_o00_s00
HD enclosure with USB 3.0 cable
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00OAJ412U?psc=1&redirect=true&ref_=oh_aui_detailpage_o05_s00
Solid State Disk SSD 250 GB -Samsung 850 EVO 250GB 2.5-Inch SATA III Internal SSD
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00KQCOTCM?psc=1&redirect=true&ref_=oh_aui_detailpage_o06_s00
8 GB memory - Kingston HyperX Impact Black 8GB 1600MHz DDR3L CL9 SODIMM 1.35V Laptop Memory (4 GB is only $23.50 and is enough for most business users)
And a carrying case with shoulder strap that had good reviews for $19.75 - http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B007AB9JK4?psc=1&redirect=true&ref_=oh_aui_detailpage_o01_s00 Case Logic 15.6-Inch Laptop Case
The Laptop was already fast out of the box but is really much faster with the extra 8gb memory (12gb total) and the SSD. I should warn you that replacing the original hard disk with the SSD is a bit nerve wracking on your new laptop. There is a good video on youtube that shows this but you should be aware that the thin ribbon cables for the keyboard and mouse pad are fragile and a bit tricky to undo and re-attach. I thought I had broken them when I opened the case and the two cables pulled loose after raising the keyboard cover. There is no typical connector on these. They just lay flat and have to be clipped into place on the board and cover. The latch is tiny. Be sure that you have the latch open - slide the cable with the exposed wiring down into the connector - then carefully push the latch closed. Here is the youtube video: [...] - Use a credit card as shown to undo the clips on the case after removing the screws. It works well and won't damage the edges like a screwdriver. I found it easiest to start by the cd player and go all the way around carefully and slowly.
Adding memory is easy. Just be sure that you remove the plastic cover from the top of the screw and open the memory cover on the back. The screw cover needs to be pulled off carefully. It isn't like the rubber covers that come off and can be replaced. You scratch and lift it off and throw away.The memory goes in at a 45% angle and then you push it down until it clicks. Make sure you have it all the way into the connector with the keyed opening or slot in the correct position before pushing down. 12 GB is all you can put in the system since the original 4 GB seems to be soldered in.
One more thing to be aware of is the software that the Samsung SSD comes with. The CD in the box has an older version (2.6 or 2.7) that will not work on Windows 10. Go to the Samsung site and download the 3.0 version. It works great. It will copy the hd to the ssd in about 10 minutes. You can use their Magician software to make changes to the OS that will speed up the SSD even more after installation ASUS F555LA-AB31 15.6-inch Full-HD Laptop (Core i3, 4GB RAM, 500GB HDD) with Windows 10 .
One benefit of doing the ssd upgrade is now having the original drive as an external hard disk. It still has all the data on it and should be a good backup for the OS and bootable. I did encounter a couple of problems when attaching the HD through the USB. The drive came up as "read only" and there was a drive letter conflict(two c: drives). I fixed the drive letter problem by right clicking the start icon in the lower right corner and selecting "Disk Management". I was able to put it online and the drive letter changed to d:.. I still had a problem with the disk being read-only. The only way I was able to fix this was with "diskpart". Google this and you will find how to change the attribute to read/write.
The only "con" I have for this laptop is the fact that the battery is stored inside and not removable like most laptops. I suspect that this will become more common as batteries get more reliable and last longer. After several weeks, I am getting around 3+ hours on battery. It would be longer but I prefer my screen brighter than the power saving setting so I turn this up. If you use the recommended power saving settings, you should be able to get 4-5 hours. I work with battery operated equipment for my job and batteries are getting better. Lithium batteries are now lasting 4-5 years so I hope that it what I will see in this laptop. The battery can be replaced but you will have to open the case to do it. If it does last 5 years, that will be great and it will be time for a new laptop or some other device by then.
SO, I got a great laptop. Upgraded the memory and disk drive to an ssd for around $150 and even have the original 500gb hd as an external drive. Cost - about $450. Great deal and this is a product that should last for 5 years. I definitely recommend it. The only thing I would say it needs out of the box is at least 4gb more memory. It uses 2-3 gb just for the operating system and a couple of web pages open. 4 GB more memory is around $23. Since you can add 8gb more for only about $40 bucks, that is probably the way to go.
This laptop comes with Windows 10 Home, which runs excellently, and there was no junkware that instantly had be removed. As I wanted a dual boot Windows/Linux system, I shrank the preconfigured Windows disk partition and tried to install CentOS 7. Unfortunately, there did not seem to be any Linux device driver available for the Realtek Wifi card, which does work pretty well on Windows.
A little research said I could get some upgrades, that were totally Linux compatible, although installation would be a bit painful. I ordered a 500 GB SSD (Samsung 850 EVO), 8 GB of RAM (Kingston KVR16LS11/8), and an Intel mini-PCIe Wifi card 7260.HMWG. There is a video on Youtube on how to open the laptop and replace the disk drive. The RAM is accessible from the outside through a little door on the bottom. The Wifi card is the hardest one. While it’s open for the disk driver upgrade, you need to take out the battery (4 screws), and the mainboard (don’t forget the screw for the fan. You can leave the cable to the display connected and just flip up the mainboard enough to unscrewed one screw on the Wifi card, pop out the old one and pop in the new one. I’ve never removed the mainboard on a laptop before, although am very experienced with hardware upgrades. Things are small and delicate, but all I needed was a small screwdriver and plastic pry tool to open the case, and replace the disk and wifi card. I guess this means serviceability is good, although I see a replacement mainboard costs way more than I paid for the whole computer new. Assuming a replacement battery part is available in a few years, this also proved to me that non-removable battery will not be a problem. Unlike on an Apple laptop, if my laptop dies, I could remove the disk drive and get at my data if needed, and the 8 GB SODIMM and WiFi card might also be reused someday. I also picked up a laptop disk to USB 3 adapter for a dozen bucks, so the original 500 GB spinning disk drive is now a disk for backups.
The new parts work perfectly. Windows 10 boots in under 10 seconds. Good job to Microsoft on making the Win 10 licensing easy, I just installed Win 10 onto the SSD from a DVD (this laptop still has a real DVD reader/writer) and it just figured out it was licensed for Window 10 Home, no key needed. Linux has in kernel tree drivers for the Intel Wifi card, and already had drivers for the Realtek gigabit Ethernet card also on the laptop. A note about the 8 GB ram, Asus says it only supports a 4 GB ram upgrade, which is true if you want to enable dual memory controller channels. There is 4 GB soldered on the main board, and adding a 8 GB SODIMM causes the memory controller to not configure in interleaved mode. Single memory controller mode (onboard 4 GB only or onboard + 8 GB SODIMM) gives about 12 GBytes/sec of memory bandwidth, and dual channel (if you used onboard + 4 GB SODIMM) should give about 24 GBytes/sec, although for most uses, there is not a lot of application performance difference. For many uses, 12 GBytes total ram will give way better overall performance than 8 GBytes, even if that 12 GBytes is slower. The new Intel Wifi card also works a bit better under Windows too, specifically MIracast screen sharing now works (it didn’t with the Realtek Wifi). In Windows 10, I can say share my screen with my Roku 3 player, and it works well. Linux compatibility was the real reason for the Wifi upgrade, and since I was going through the pain of opening it up put in the SSD.
As others have said, the screen is not an IPS display, so it’s viewing angle is limited (very usable, but definitely not as nice as a MacBook Pro). There is also no keyboard backlight, so it’s pretty hard to type in a dark room. I did plug the HDMI connection into my 4K TV and it worked perfectly (HDMI 1.4, 4K@30fps). It even worked to stream 4K video from youtube with cpu usage that must mean hardware accelerated playback. The processor is a Broadwell i3-5010U which cpu benchmark sits say is about 75% of the performance of the I5-4258U in my 13” MacBook Pro (late 2013). Considering my upgraded F555LA has twice the SSD storage, and 50% more ram, at about 35% of the price of the MacBook Pro, it seems like a good value. My laptop even came with TPM 2.0, even though the box said no TPM (although Windows 10 Home does not support disk encryption)
Is this the best laptop, no, but for about five hundred fifty bucks, I got a very decent performing laptop with an ok 1080P screen, 500 GB SSD, 802.11AC Wifi compatible with Windows and Linux, a wired gigabit Ethernet port and DVD read/write drive. My only real question is why can’t I buy a preconfigured system with all this + an IPS screen and backlit keyboard in the $600-$700 range. I have to believe the price I pay for a SSD in a retail store is a lot more than ASUS/Dell/HP/Lenovo can buy them for. If I could just buy it preconfigured, it would also not need warranty destroying upgrades.
Without any of these upgrades the ASUS F555LA is still just an incredible value at a third of kilobuck. This is not a lot more than a low end Chromebook. The only upgrade I really needed for Linux compatibility was the twenty five dollar WiFi card.
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The Intel i3 processor is also much better than most laptops in this price range, so this unit runs fast and can handle anything that should be expected of it.
4GB of memory seemed a bit low to me, so I purchased an 8GB slot of RAM. Additional memory is easy to install: there is a compartment on the bottom that just needs a small screwdriver to open, and the memory just clips in place. The native 4GB memory may be sufficient, depending on how the laptop is used, but I thought that it would hold back the processor and 8GB of memory only cost me about $45. With 12GB of memory this thing is very quick! I would recommend the memory upgrade if you find this is running slow, since it is easy to install yourself and is relatively cheap.
I also replaced the native hard drive with and SSD, which was a more costly upgrade (you lose your Windows 10 that comes with the laptop, and the upgrade to the new OS is no longer free). Perhaps this is excessive, but the SSD is quicker and smoother, and should last longer. I converted the HDD that came with the laptop to an external hard drive for my router.
The laptop, as sold, is very good. With the upgrades I mentioned, which cost about $300, this machine will now outperform laptops in the $1200 price range (that probably won't have a 15" HD display)!
I find the 15.6" size to be perfect. The keyboard is full size (with the numbers pad on the right). Some reviews of this model had negative things to say about the keys, but I don't mind them. They just don't have the distance and premium feel of something like a Thinkpad, but this is a very minor detail.
The laptop is fairly light weight for its size. Certainly much lighter than my old laptop and the one I use for work, but not ultra-light. I use mine almost exclusively at home, so weight and battery life were not the top priorities when I was deciding which laptop to purchase. Anyone concerned primarily with portability (light weight) is probably better off looking for a smaller laptop with a longer battery life, such as a Chromebook. For a mid-sized laptop in the $500 price range, I believe the weight of this model is quite good.
The body of the laptop is definitely not composed of premium materials (like aluminum), but I find the exterior to be attractive. The plastic around the keyboard flexes a bit too much for my liking, but is not a big deal as long as you don't press too hard.
Something I was very impressed with is that, this laptop does not heat up. After it has been running for a couple of hours, I can't feel any heat coming off of it anywhere. It runs absolutely silent with the SSD installed. I can't speak to any noise from the HDD that ships with this laptop, which is something that was commented on by other reviewers.
Another plus, depending on your needs, is that it comes with a DVD rom. Many laptops no longer have this, and although an external DVD drive is not that expensive, I found it useful to still have one built in that can read and burn discs.
Overall, I love this laptop and feel that it is a tremendous value at the price I paid. I would highly recommend -- especially with the memory upgrade.
I will update this review if my experience changes.
First off, I'll start by saying this laptop is a great bang for your buck. It's a core i3 Broadwell processor that is very power efficient. Not only that but it is dual core with hyper-threading, effectively giving you 4 processors. The build quality is fairly good, it is all plastic which I'm not sure how I feel about it but it feels pretty sturdy. The screen is a full 1080p and is very well lit. Battery life thus far has been great. Getting a good 6 hours doing casual work and email.
Cons:
- 4 GB of memory only (BUT easily upgradeable to 8 or 12 with an additional DIMM slot that is easy to access on the back!)
- Hard drive is a bit slow (I upgraded to an SSD I had lying around and this laptop became lightning fast!)
- Touchpad feels a bit cheap to me
Bottom Line:
Amazing laptop for the price. 4 effective CPU's, after adding a 4GB stick of ram (20$~), and a 500GB SSD I wasn't using, this laptop boots up almost instantly and opens programs with a snap of the fingers. Great battery life, great looking screen that is a full HD. I think you will be hard pressed to find a new laptop that works as well as this from a reputable company.
I had to reset it to factory defaults 3 times before i figured some things out being not familiar with windows 10. It does not come with lot of bloat ware. And if you start the computer and go on custom settings and skip the connect to the internet part for later it is really a hot deal..if you like windows 10. There is no removable battery. Can be a blessing or not i don't know.
I went to whatever was related to go to internet and give information away and disabled it. This is the reason why some people complain about lagging. If you go to express setup Windows 10 connects automatically to the internet, downloads and installs software and newer drivers. Then the new drivers fight the old ones and voila....an unhappy person behind the screen.
I can't tell all the settings you should adjust and what not, but this Asus is super-fast. I watch netflix movies no problem no lagging etc. I run my office programs no problem. The camera is really useless for video conference, but for a picture it will do the job. Connects to the internet very quick. E-mail is not trouble. I used google chrome as my default browser, also not trouble at all.
I would buy this product right away again. By the way it came very well stored away in a card box with a handle so you can even carry it around. I might edit this some time later down the road.
Here's a summary of why.
1) Intel Core i3. The recipient received a laptop with a Core i5 processor instead.
2) The RAM that comes with the laptop is soldered onto the motherboard directly. That means if the RAM goes bad, you're SOL. (The other laptop had two RAM slots with nothing soldered).
3) Since the RAM is soldered onto the motherboard directly, the maximum RAM you can have on this laptop is 12GB. While a lot for me, not enough for the recipient.
4) If you go with 12GB of RAM, the processor will not be able to take advantage of Dual Channel. Something, something RAM sticks need to be identical in size?
5) 5400 rpm HDD. Apparently, it's SSD or nothing really. Even 7200 rpm would be better. (In my defense, the other laptop also had a 5400 rpm HDD, recipient said they would upgrade to SSD themselves).
6) In order to upgrade the HDD to an SSD, you'd need to pull apart the chassis and hope you don't break a plastic tabs or a ribbon as the HDD is under the keyboard. (The other laptop, there was a panel on the bottom to easily swap drives).
7) Battery wasn't removable. If battery goes kaput in a year or two, need to get a new laptop. (The other laptop, the battery could be easily removed and replaced).
8) Comes pre-installed with Windows 10. Looks like Home edition. Recipient would rather not touch Windows 10 with a 10 foot pole. (The other laptop came pre-installed with Windows 7 Professional.)
It's not all bad. There were two reasons to keep the laptop.
1) The size of the screen. The other laptop was the weaksauce 1366x768 sized screen and not the full HD 1920x1080 beauty.
2) The keyboard isn't bilingual. It's a US English Keyboard. Apparently, this is a dealbreaker for the recipient. Unfortunately for me, the other laptop also has a US English keyboard. Drats!
In short, if you're okay with a slow HDD, Core i3, 4GB of RAM that cannot be replaced, a battery that cannot be replaced, full HD screen, Windows 10 laptop and don't need to type French, this is a good laptop for the price.
For the record, the other laptop brand kind of rhymes with DiNozzo (the character from NCIS).