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ASUS ROG STRIX GL502VT-DS71 Gaming Notebook

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Let me tell you one thing you need to know about a gaming laptop: they can be very expensive. They require special components to make your games run nice and smooth, hence the elevated price. ASUS ROG STRIX GL502VT-DS71 with battery such as Asus K62 Battery, Asus P82 Battery, Asus X52 Battery, Asus X67 Battery, Asus A41-X550 Battery, Asus A550 Battery, Asus F550 Battery, Asus P550 Battery, Asus A31-X101 Battery, Asus A32-X101 Battery, Asus X101 Battery, Asus X101H Battery is such a notebook with top-notch components – whether it’s able to run your games or not will be answered below!

The graphics engine inside ASUS ROG STRIX GL502VT-DS71 is excellent pick for gaming. It’s the dedicated GeForce GTX970M which includes 3GB video RAM. You can toss new and/or heavyweight games at it and enjoy great frame rates. Examples include:

– GTA 5, high and 1080p, +60FPS – Fallout 4, high and 1080p, +50FPS – The Witcher 3, high and 1080p, +40FPS

Very decent yes, you could probably get away with ultra settings on many games as well.

ASUS ROG STRIX GL502VT-DS71 has one of the popular heavyweight processors, the soldered Intel Core i7-6700HQ. Being a four-core, 2.6GHz (3.5GHz turbo) unit, it gets around 8000 points in the popular benchmark called CPU Mark. As it is, you can also use the system for non-gaming, demanding work such as video editing. The 16GB DDR4 (2x8GB) memory will also help with that, and you should be able to upgrade to 32GB.

To be honest, the storage drive doesn’t earn the notebook any extra points. It’s the old school 1 terabyte 7200RPM hard drive which can’t be compared to solid-state drives performance-wise. But there’s nothing to worry, you’ll find an empty M.2 slot inside which you can use to install a solid-state drive!

ASUS ROG STRIX GL502VT-DS71 comes with four USB ports in total. Of those, three are USB 3.0 and one is the newer USB 3.1 Type-C Gen 2 which supports multiple standards. You’re also welcome to hook up an external display through the laptop’s HDMI and miniDP ports.

The notebook doesn’t come with a DVD burner, hence you can’t use discs unless you buy an external optical drive. Card reader is included and it supports at least microSD format.

Wondering about networking? It’s all good, a Gigabit RJ-45 port and 802.11 AC WiFi + Bluetooth 4.0 card are included.

The big 15.6″ Full HD matte display is what you will look at. The panel type is IPS. Unfortunately, G-Sync is not supported here. I’ve heard user reports speaking about good image quality.

Battery life is not the strong point of this laptop. You’ll get less than 2 hours under gameplay on the 4-cell battery unit, and an hour or two more if not gaming.

As far as I know, the body is made of aluminum.

You can expect ASUS ROG STRIX GL502VT-DS71 do everything a player requires: to run those games on high settings, without lagging. It also looks neat with orange LED cover and backlit keys. The Full HD resolution can be utilized all the time thanks to the strong graphics card. Just remove bloatware to make the system 100% fast and there’s nothing wrong with the ASUS – thus it’s a recommended choice for serious gamers!

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ASUS ZenBook Flip UX360CA Laptop

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ASUS ZenBook Flip UX360CA is one of the newest ultrabooks with 2-in-1 feature: the display part has 360 degree rotation. Many people find such a setup useful, but that’s not all the notebook offers: it also promises professional-grade performance with new processor and solid-state drive. All these things are attractive for sure, but let’s see if there’s anything to really back those claims up…

The first thing you notice about ASUS ZenBook Flip UX360CA with battery like Asus X540 Battery, Asus X540S Battery, Asus X540YA Battery, Asus 90-N0L1B3000Y Battery, Asus A31-K52 Battery, Asus A32-K42 Battery, Asus A42-B53 Battery, Asus A42-K52 Battery, Asus A62 Battery, Asus F86 Battery, Asus K42 Battery, Asus K52 Battery is the size. It’s just 0.5 inches thick, weighs 3 pounds and has the compact 13.3 inches display size. This kind of package is excellent for travelers and people who find a larger, cookie-cutter 15-inch laptop uncomfortable. Related to this, the battery life is also appropriate for on-the-go computing: the 3-cell 54Whr integrated battery easily lasts 6 hours under web surfing.

Are you perhaps a graphics designer or otherwise enjoy a quality screen? The ASUS has a sweet 13-inches glossy display to look at. It features IPS panel (= wide viewing angles) and 1920×1080 resolution. For a graphics designer who wants a lot of screen estate this is ideal. The touchscreen feature with 360 degree hinge (which allows the screen lay flat) means you also have a tablet at your fingertips. The 720p webcam on top allows for video chatting and YouTube filming.

The ASUS is also rather power user friendly choice. Don’t be afraid of the Intel Core m3-6Y30 processor listing clock speed at 0.9GHz, the turbo feature will increase it to 2.2Ghz with CPU Mark giving the dual-core chip around 3050 points. That, and the 8GB RAM (maxed out), is enough for heavier work including Photoshop. There’s also a very useful 512GB M.2 SATA3 solid-state drive: that’s a lot of space for an ultrabook, while it also gives you excellent performance in terms of system and program start-up times.

Pretty much the only people who wouldn’t like ASUS ZenBook Flip UX360CA are the gamers. That’s because there’s no dedicated graphics. The integrated Intel HD 515 graphics chip can take some low-level gaming, but don’t expect wonders from it. For example, GTA 5 on this processor and GPU will give ~25FPS using low presets and 720p. There’s also the Counter-Strike: Go, it would run better even when high settings were used. You can try Minecraft as well, it will work without lagging.

Other important features and benefits

For connections, ASUS ZenBook Flip UX360CA offers you two USB 3.0 ports and one USB-C Gen 1, the new multi-use standard. The sole video output is micro HDMI, you can plug that to full-sized HDMI with an adapter or special cable. Thus, it’s possible to connect HDTV to this notebook.

For obvious reasons, the laptop does not have an optical drive (too little space for that). However, SD card slot is present, allowing you to transfer data from those small memory cards.

The default way to connect the laptop to Internet is by using the 802.11ac (2×2) WiFi adapter with Bluetooth 4.1 enabled. If you want the cabled solution, get a simple USB to RJ-45 adapter.

OK, keep in mind there’s no backlit keyboard on this laptop, that’s surely a bummer for some people.

To me, the ASUS ZenBook Flip UX360CA looks like a very decent and compact laptop with the 2-in-1 spicing on top. It is a very multi-use system, ranging from simple day to day activities to heavier software (thanks to quick processor and SSD), and the rotating screen allows you to use it in tablet mode as well. The best thing is the slim and featherweight body, for a busy laptop owner traveling a lot that feature is a must. Indeed, if this all sounds like your cup of tea, I strongly recommend taking a look at the ASUS!

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ASUS C302CA-DHM4 Chromebook

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The peak popularity of Chromebooks was several years ago when they were hyped all over. Now, the storm has calmed down, yet these Chrome OS based laptops still sell rather well. One latest addition to this “family” is ASUS C302CA-DHM4, with some decent performance such as Intel Core i3 processor and also 2-in-1 functionality in the screen. Despite being new it has already gathered very positive user reports!

The processing performance, in comparison to other Chromebooks, is great in ASUS C302CA-DHM4 with battery like Asus X540 Battery, Asus X540S Battery, Asus X540 Battery, Asus X540S Battery, Asus A31-K52 Battery, Asus A32-K42 Battery, Asus A42-B53 Battery, Asus A42-K52 Battery, Asus A62 Battery, Asus F86 Battery, Asus K42 Battery, Asus K52 Battery. It doesn’t have a low-end ARM processor but the real deal from Intel: the Core m3-6Y30. It’s a processor meant for mobile devices, having a dual-core setup running on 0.9GHz clock speed and 2.2GHz turbo. The CPU Mark score it gets is around 3000 so it’s somewhere between Core i3 and i5 in performance. Of course, the design is fanless, so this laptop won’t make any sound.

The memory is fine for a Chromebook. There is 4GB installed which allows you to do multi-tab browsing. Unfortunate for some, the RAM can not be upgraded since it’s soldered on board.

As often is the case with these laptops, also this ASUS boasts eMMC as storage. It stands for embedded MultiMediaCard, a chip soldered on board which is like a budget version of solid-state drive. It can host 64 gigabytes of data which is more than Chromebook’s usual, around 32GB. This eMMC can not be upgraded.

ASUS C302CA-DHM4 has an integrated Intel HD 515 available for lightweight gaming, but do not forget this is indeed a laptop with Chrome OS, not Windows. Installing Windows (= the majority of) games is a tough task, it requires some extensive modification like the use of emulator. If you are not up for that, your choice of games are the browser-based ones. Chrome Web Store has many titles, and you can be sure all of them run smooth on this computer.

You can not praise ASUS C302CA-DHM4 for a great ports selection, yet that is always the deal with Chromebooks. Instead of the quantity, this Asus trusts on quality. Two USB 3.1 Type-C ports are found on the sides which, with the correct adapters, you can use for many things. One example is HDMI – you can indeed hook up a HDMI monitor/TV to this machine no problem.

Chrome systems rely on wireless networking. Inside is an excellent 2×2 802.11ac dual-band WiFi adapter with Bluetooth 4.0 enabled. If you insist on cable, get a cheap USB-C to RJ-45 adapter and you can connect to Internet using wire as well.

There’s a card reader for Micro SD cards. There are two good uses for the card slot. The other is to upload stuff from devices that use these cards as storage, for example digital cameras. Another benefit of this laptop’s card reader is the increased storage. Just slip in a memory card and put files there – you have more space that way!

There is no DVD burner. This computer is a small unit. And Chromebooks don’t even support audio or video discs. Only data discs work with this. So, with that in mind, you can connect external optical drive to the notebook’s USB-C port.

I think the screen is one of the best things in ASUS C302CA-DHM4. It has a compact 12.5 inches diagonal, and combined with 1920×1080 resolution, it will produce crystal-clear picture. It’s also a touch display with 360 degree hinge, so the tablet feature you see in Windows convertibles is also found here.

Webcam of this laptop is located on the top screen bezel. Skype video won’t work because of Chrome OS, however you can use Google Hangouts to say hi to your friends. Or then make the Skype video work with an emulator.

Chromebooks are known for their excellent battery life. This Asus seems to be no different: there are several user reports who are talking about ~9 hour operating time with a single charge. That gets you through a busy day easily. Just remember the battery is built-in, so replacing it will take considerable effort.

This laptop comes with a backlit keyboard. You will have no problems with typing in the dark.

For a Chromebook, ASUS C302CA-DHM4 is quite a heavy-duty unit. Its Core m3 processor and 4GB RAM means your browsing experience will be same than in regular, Windows based laptops. Also the flash storage of 64 gigabytes is double from what you usually see in Chromebooks. The Full HD display is sweet, turning a full 360 degrees, giving you a Chrome tablet to play with. Battery life has been verified as a solid 8-10 hours. Sure, the Asus is tad more expensive than your typical Chrome laptop, but for the money you get excellent quality and performance!

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ASUS ROG Strix GL553VE Gaming Notebook

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The more features and oomph you want the more willing to pay you need to be. This is the cardinal rule of laptop shopping. The aforementioned things are emphasized in gaming notebooks which have all the bells and whistles and performance you could ever ask for. One newer, interesting addition to the gaming laptop scene is ASUS ROG Strix GL553VE, a 15.6-inches rig with GeForce GTX 1050Ti. Expectations are high given the specs and price, but what will a closer examination reveal us…?

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– GTA 5, +50 frames – The Witcher 3, +30 frames – Doom, +60 frames

Settings were mostly at high, some ultra. Resolution was of course 1080p.

One minor quibble can be the missing VR support. Virtual Reality works on GTX 1060 up but unfortunately not here!

Is the performance good for software use?

To answer the above question, easily! The processor is one of the fastest units there currently exists, the Intel Core i7-7700HQ. The Intel uses a quad-core setup and up to 3.8GHz clock frequency with turbo – indeed the base speed is somewhat lower 2.8GHz. As noted, not many other processors can beat its score of ~9000 points in CPU Mark. If you want to make sure your programs (no matter how much they hog resources) run smoothly, this i7 should be your choice number one.

The storage setup of ASUS ROG Strix GL553VE is just perfect. If you’re after a huge data storage you’ll find 1TB 5400RPM hard drive inside. It will eat myriads of data before filling up. On the other hand, if you want the best performance, store your files on the 256GB M.2 SATA part. It will serve the files or programs or games in the blink of an eye!

There is nothing to complain about the memory. After all, 16 gigabytes is installed which is more than sufficient for anyone I can think of. However feel free to add more if you really want to, one free slot is waiting for you. The maximum is 32GB, and the memory type is the newer DDR4.

ASUS ROG Strix GL553VE has a set of useful ports sprinkled on its sides. There you will find four USB connectors. One of them is USB 2.0, the slower standard, while two are the faster USB 3.0. Yet, there is also a single USB 3.1 Type-C port. It’s a sort of All-in-One port because it works with so many interfaces and technologies, including HDMI and DisplayPort. You just need the right kind of cable to be able to benefit from this multi-use USB Type-C!

That being said, the laptop also sports a single HDMI output, spitting 4K resolution to a monitor connected to it. Thus, don’t be afraid of connecting larger televisions to this rig, they should be handled fine.

Nothing is coming in your way of connecting this thing to Internet. You can choose the Gigabit RJ-45 port, or then the WiFi adapter. The wireless adapter is very fast and also has long range thanks to the dual-band, 2×2 ac standard. Bluetooth is supported, too.

To install programs and games the “old-fashioned” way from discs, you can use the notebook’s built-in DVD burner. It also accepts SD and MMC cards through its memory card reader. Those offer a handy way of transferring data using a physically small medium.

Surely the 15.6″ display of ASUS ROG Strix GL553VE is great. The user reports talk about high image quality which is believable given the price and things such as matte finish, 1080p support and IPS-like panel. Thanks to the last feature the screen can be viewed from sides no problem, 178 degree angles. The top panel hosts a webcam which can be used for YouTube filming.

The laptop’s 4-cell 48Whr battery unit is nothing to be proud of. You see, the components inside demand power and will draw the battery empty rather fast. A realistic estimate is 1.5-2 hours if you’re gaming. Double that if just browsing the web. To add insult to injury, the battery is of non-replaceable type.

ASUS ROG Strix GL553VE is a newcomer to the Republic of Gamers family and it doesn’t seem to be a useless addition at all. The Asus does its main job, which is to keep players happy, well: you can throw all kinds of games at this rig without worries of low frame rates – especially if you need not maximum settings on every single one of them. Other components are in check too since there is a new 7th Gen Core i7 powering the system and SSD serving your files fast. The only blunder, which is common in all gaming systems, is poor battery life. If you don’t care about that there are no real drawbacks. So choose this ASUS ROG as your new laptop, that is my advice!

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ASUS ROG GL702VM-DS74 Gaming Notebook

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In the year of 2017 there is no shortage of gaming laptops. Myriads of notebooks designed for gaming exist, each of them claiming to be better than the other. However, one thing is common for all of them: they’re all pretty damn expensive! ASUS ROG GL702VM-DS74 is not a different item, having extra cash to spend is a must if you want to acquire it. But, perhaps the notebook packs some serious power, it would be only fair considering the price, right? In this short overview I’ll find the answer to these things…

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What is however less common is the size of this unit. The thickness is about 0.9 inches which puts the ASUS right in the ultrabook category as far as that dimension is concerned. For a 17-incher the computer also weighs a little, six pounds. Personally, I wouldn’t find it inconvenient to carry this ASUS around.

The meat and potatoes of gaming laptop is the graphics engine. In ASUS ROG GL702VM-DS74 it is the GeForce GTX 1060 (6GB video RAM) card. It’s the lightweight member of the newish GTX 1000 family, with 1070 and 1080 being the heavy-duty cards. But do not fear, the GTX 1060 is a fast graphics engine, about as fast as the older GTX 970. If you are content with 1080p gaming and don’t need to go beyond that, nothing is coming on your way. For example, the extremely demanding Witcher 3 on very high settings will net you +50FPS. Grand Theft Auto and Battlefield 4 are in the +80 frames per second range.

Given the high price of this notebook you can also expect a lot from the processor department. And yes, a lot is offered, there is a desktop-level Intel Core i7-7700HQ with four cores and 2.8GHz base frequency welcoming you. The unit also has a turbo boost which, when activated, ups the clock speed to 3.8GHz. Not many processors found in laptops can beat its ~9000 score in CPU Mark – your gaming and demanding software sessions are in good hands, really!

The standard memory is 16 gigabytes DDR4-2400 which should please the gaming folks. The RAM is also upgradeable to 32GB as two memory slots are on the mainboard. The other one is free so adding more RAM happens without effort. But if you’re asking me, installing more than 16GB – even for gaming – will probably be an overkill. Unless you plan to multitask a lot at the same time.

Storage drives are all good here. On one hand, plenty of space is offered by the “traditional” one terabyte 5400RPM spinning hard disk drive. But it does not end here. Included is also a 128GB M.2 NVMe solid-state drive. True, it is not big in storage size, but Windows is installed there to make the system operate and boot fast. It also has space for a couple of your favorite games.

A player needs a few ports in his laptop to connect his favorite peripherals. For that, the ASUS ROG GL702VM-DS74 is equipped with three regular USB 3.0 connectors and one USB 3.1 Type-C (Gen 2) port with Thunderbolt support. The latter one you can use with many technologies, like the said Thunderbolt or HDMI, provided you have a right kind of adapter. Indeed, it is said the USB Type-C is the future of ports because it combines the majority of technologies into a single connector. That being said, available is one dedicated HDMI-output and miniDP if you just want the real video port and no play with adapters.

As expected, networking side of things is well thought. If you want the robustness of wired networking you can use the notebook’s Gigabit LAN port. If going wireless is more your cup of tea, please use the 802.11 WiFi AC adapter. It also works with your Bluetooth devices!

The notebook is so thin that finding place for a DVD burner would be a hard task. So, Asus decided to leave optical drive out of this unit. Instead, it is possible to use an external DVD drive with the laptop’s USB port. What might also come handy to you is the 3-in-1 card reader which takes SD, MMC and MS cards.

It is always nice to play games with a big screen. Also the manufacturer knows this and has included a prominent 17.3-inches Full HD display on ASUS ROG GL702VM-DS74. Reading user comments almost everybody likes this matte display, noting that it’s fast enough even for first person shooter games. G-sync is enabled and the viewing angles are up to 170 degree horizontally. If you want to say hi to your gaming buddies, the top bezel hosts a HD webcam for that.

The only outright bad thing with this, and any gaming laptop, is the battery duration. You see, the components are very fast but in turn require a lot of power. And not even a heavy-duty battery can provide power for these hungry components for long. The 4-cell integrated battery on this ASUS will last a maximum of four hours if you don’t play, but under gameplay it changes to 1-2 hour.

Keyboard is an illuminated one but as far as I know the color is fixed to red, it can not be altered.

My original assumption stays true: to get ASUS ROG GL702VM-DS74, one must have deep pockets. But if one has such pockets he will surely get a beast of a laptop. Any game already released or that will be released this or next year will be a smooth sail for this ASUS to run. You might not even need to upgrade it ever (mainly the memory), so solid is the performance right out of the box. The large and sharp screen will make gaming sessions a happy experience. If you can overlook the bad battery there is very little reason to complain about anything. A serious gamer should go for such a serious gaming laptop!

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ASUS ZenBook UX330UA-AH5Q Ultrabook

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The ultrabook market has recently received a new addition: the ASUS ZenBook UX330UA-AH5Q with battery such as Asus C22-UX31 Battery, Asus C23-UX31 Battery, Asus UX31E-DH72 Battery, Asus UX31E-RY009V Battery, Asus UX31 Battery, Asus UX31A-R4004H Battery, Asus C21N1401 Battery, Asus C21PQCH Battery, Asus X455 Battery, Asus X455LA Battery, Asus X455LD Battery, Asus X455LA-WX082D Battery. People interested in this notebook are probably power users or travelers due to the top-notch performance and portability the ZenBook offers. The older versions of this model have been selling like hotcakes, let’s see if this new ASUS shall be as popular as the past members of this ultrabook family…

As you can see from photos, ASUS ZenBook UX330UA-AH5Q boasts an all-aluminum silver body. Such a material choice gives the laptop a sleek professional look. The only disadvantage of metal shell is that it’s prone to scratches unlike plastic. So don’t be too rough with your notebook and it will stay neat.

Perks of aluminum shell are noticeable in the weight. Including battery, this unit weighs only 2.6 pounds. That is exactly half of what regular 15-inch laptops are! That benefits the portability to a great degree. The same can be said about the thickness – at 0.5 inches height, this unit is extremely slim. It will slip into your bag in just like that!

You bet ASUS ZenBook UX330UA-AH5Q has great performance! Its most important component, the processor, is a late 2016 model: the Intel’s 7th generation (Kaby Lake architecture) Core i5-7200U. The unit in question has a base clock frequency of 2.5GHz, while there is also turbo for more demanding times, taking the clock speed to 3.1GHz. The amount of cores in this processor is two, so admittedly no extra points for multitasking activities are given. Nonetheless, the CPU Mark score the i5-7200U gets is around 4700, putting it right in the powerful laptop CPU category!

The ZenBook uses DDR3 memory, not the newer DDR4. Anyway, there is 8GB RAM installed, a great choice for more demanding work – like occasional photo editing or programming. I am pretty sure that more memory can not be added so you will have to go with 8GB at all times. This, however, should not be a problem for anybody, not even for 99% of power users.

Of the main components, the storage section is probably the best. The laptop’s 256GB solid-state drive is, most importantly, darn fast. You will realize Windows loading up in a matter of seconds right to desktop. Programs you run, such as browser, will also load and respond very quickly. The drive has SATA 3 interface connected to M.2 slot on the mainboard. I’m sure if you open this laptop up, you can also change the storage drive.

Undeniably, there are many better gaming laptops than ASUS ZenBook UX330UA-AH5Q. It is full of solid components but the graphics engine isn’t one of them. You see, there is actually no dedicated graphics card at all, but a slower and simpler integrated one, called Intel HD 620. Its performance is not up for more demanding “Triple A” games: GTA 5 and Fallout 4 would run with noticeable lag on low settings and around 720p resolution. On the other hand, games easier on the system (that are still popular) would run good, those including CS: Go, sports games, H1Z1, Minecraft and Sims 4.

ASUS ZenBook UX330UA-AH5Q has jumped on the USB-C bandwagon, it has one such a port – USB-C Gen 1, max 5Gbps transfer rate. Advantages include reversibility, meaning you can insert the connector both ways and upside down. That being said, if you value familiarity, there are also two USB 3.0 ports to fit that bill for you.

The laptop accepts one external monitor. You can connect that extra display to the ZenBook’s microHDMI output. That way, you don’t have to use the laptop only through its own screen if you don’t like to. There is also a combo audio jack for headphones and mic.

These ultrabooks don’t come with optical drives. The ASUS is no exception, no DVD burner is found here. If you absolutely must use discs you have the option to get an external drive. Such a device costs some 20 dollars and connects to the USB on this laptop. Hence, it’s both cheap and easy to use! Bear in mind the notebook has a micro SDXC card reader which is also good for transferring data, given your files are indeed on memory cards.

As I guessed, the networking options are limited to wireless on this machine. You are free to use the excellent WiFi card supporting long-range 802.11ac standard, WiDi (wireless display) and Bluetooth 4.1. If you need Ethernet support, cheap USB to RJ-45 dongles exist in shops.

A major selling point of ASUS ZenBook UX330UA-AH5Q would be its screen. Like many previous ZenBooks, also this model has the ultrabook-size 13.3 inches display, but with a professional-grade 3200×1800 resolution. In another words, much more than Full HD. You can stuff a great deal of data – such as browser windows – on the screen before it fill ups. This is especially desirable for image/video editing and movies with high resolution. The screen does not support touch. It has a 300-nits luminance, so an average brightness. Refresh rate is 60hz, the panel has anti-glare coating and 72% NTSC color gamut. Viewing angles being 170 degrees it is also IPS display.

There is a 57Whr polymer battery giving power to this computer. There are no early user reviews available yet which would tell the battery life of this Quad HD model. The manufacturer claims up to 12 hours for web browsing is attainable. I would take that with a grain of salt, shooting for ~8 hours would be much more realistic.

The ZenBook comes with a backlit chiclet keyboard. There is no separate 10-key numpad on it – a common thing in these smaller laptops.

The pre-installed operating system on this notebook is Windows 10 Home 64-bit.

I see no reasons to bash ASUS ZenBook UX330UA-AH5Q. On the contrary, I see many a reason to recommend it. First, the price is far from expensive when you take a moment to see what it offers: a Kaby Lake Core i5, solid-state drive, 13.3 inches 3200×1800 screen and professional aluminum body. Such a laptop goes a long way for power users and business travelers interested in performance, style and light weight. Oh, and let’s not forget people in digital arts and Photoshop, they would love the Quad HD screen. As a great addition, there is no bloatware installed – unlike in many cheaper models. Indeed, for these reasons, I can only recommend the ASUS for quality ultrabook seekers!

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Acer Switch Alpha 12 SA5-271-57QF Notebook

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Acer Switch Alpha 12 SA5-271-57QF is not your typical notebook: its screen detaches from the keyboard, completely. So in essence you have a real tablet at your disposal in addition to laptop. It sounds cool on paper, but what other things should you consider? I’ll let you know my thoughts on this below…

You might’ve thought that these smaller 2-in-1 models are slow. Well, not necessarily. Acer Switch Alpha 12 SA5-271-57QF with battery like Acer AS16A5K Battery, Acer AC14B3K Battery, Acer AS16A8K Battery, Acer E5-575 Battery, Acer E5-774 Battery, Acer F5-573 Battery, Acer E5-475G Battery, Acer CB5-571 Battery, Acer ES1-311 Battery, Acer CB3-531 Battery, Acer ES1-131 Battery, Acer B115-MP Battery brings decent processor performance with the Intel Core i5-6200U CPU. It’s easily fast enough for home users with web browsers and YouTube watching needs. Indeed, the dual-core chip features 2.3GHz clock frequency and is equipped with 2.8GHz turbo. In case you’re interested in comparing it to other processors, the CPU Mark score is around 4000.

Inside you will find 256GB solid-state drive, it’s just an excellent choice for such 2-in-1 if you ask me. It’s attached to SATA 3 interface and if you need to upgrade the drive for some reason you can do so.

There’s nothing wrong with the memory section since 8GB is installed. I doubt the RAM can be upgraded but it doesn’t matter since 99% of users are more than happy with the current 8GB.

I have to disappoint you, this Acer isn’t too good for gaming. The reason is the lack of graphics performance, only integrated graphics card Intel HD 520 is installed. If you just casually play simple games like Minecraft, Sims 4 or Fifa you’ll do fine. But throw in demanding titles and you need to turn most eye candy off. On low-medium settings and 720p resolution you can get ~30FPS on GTA 5 and Battlefield 4.

You see, Acer Switch Alpha 12 SA5-271-57QF is darn small unit so the selection of ports is quite limited. There is only one USB Type-C port, however it supports many devices so might be that’s all you need. Indeed, there’s no HDMI port but with USB-C to HDMI adapter/cable you can get that work, too.

Of course, this kind of a small laptop does not include an optical drive. You can use an external one, or if you have memory cards, slip them in to the laptop’s microSD(HC/XC) card reader.

There’s a speedy 802.11ac Wireless adapter built in, it supports Bluetooth 4.0 too.

So, Acer Switch Alpha 12 SA5-271-57QF is a small notebook, but the 12″ touch screen is still pristine. The resolution goes as high as 2160×1440, if you need to work with large images you’ll find this display pleasant. The In-Plane Switching technology should provide viewing angles almost 180 degrees. Also keep in mind the display detaches from the backlit keyboard, and Synaptics digitizer pen is included to use the screen.

The advertised 8 hours battery life doesn’t seem to be true, you’ll be looking at a 4-5 hours in reality. The battery is non-replaceable type.

It’s easy to like Acer Switch Alpha 12 SA5-271-57QF if you’re after a lightweight, compact and fast detachable 2-in-1 laptop. I say fast because the i5 processor and 256GB SSD will make using this notebook feel snappy, and you can surely throw in more exotic programs than a Chrome browser or MS Office suite. The battery life is not magnificent, you can uninstall bloatware to combat with that. All in all, go for the Acer and get a small powerhouse!

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Acer Swift 7 (SF713-51-M90J) Laptop

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One must have deep pockets if he desires an ultrabook – those laptops are small yet powerful, so many components must be crammed into a small space. That is what increases the price. In this review, I’ll “dissect” one modern ultrabook, the Acer Swift 7 (SF713-51-M90J), and let you know if it’s worth the money or just poor quality…

Acer Swift 7 (SF713-51-M90J) with battery such as Acer AC14B18K Battery, Acer AC14B3K Battery, Acer AC14B8K Battery, Acer KT.0040G.004 Battery, Acer E5-771 Battery, Acer ES1-711 Battery, Acer V3-371 Battery, Acer P236-M Battery, Acer AC14B13J Battery, Acer AC14B18J Battery, Acer ES1-111 Battery, Acer B115-M Battery has a solid-state drive which is always an advantage. Giving 256GB storage it should be enough for most folks. Just keep in mind it’s a SATA drive, not faster PCI-E like with many other ultrabooks.

I don’t think you will have any problems with the display. It has 13.3″ diagonal yet 1920×1080 resolution, so the image will look crystal sharp. That’s a good feature if you have a thing for movies. It does not support touch however panel type is IPS, giving you viewing angles closer to 180 degrees. The top bezel hosts a 720p webcam which lets you video chat in Skype.

There is a 4-cell 42Whr battery giving power for the system. It’s said to last almost 7 hours web surfing which is pretty good for an ultrabook. The battery is integrated so replacing it won’t be an easy task.

Being a small notebook the Acer sports decent processor performance. It has a new (Autumn 2016) CPU called Intel Core i5-7Y54, ultra low voltage chip with two cores, with admittedly low clock speed 1.2GHz but much higher turbo, 3.2GHz. It’s in the same league than some 4th generation Core i5s, for example i5-4200U and this i5-7Y54 get almost the same score in CPU Mark tests. Hence, from web browser to multimedia use to demanding applications this processor suffices.

The memory of Acer Swift 7 (SF713-51-M90J) should be good for everyone as there is 8GB low-voltage DDR3 memory installed. I couldn’t sadly find out if it can be upgraded but I don’t think it can.

The laptop offers two USB ports for your peripherals. The other one is regular USB 3.0 while the other is USB 3.1 Type-C – with the right cable you can use that with, for example, HDMI devices. The computer doesn’t have RJ-45 port because of size limitations but a nice dual-band 802.11ac WiFi card gives you a smooth network access. Bluetooth 4.0 is supported, too.

Naturally, there is no optical drive in this notebook – luckily external one can always be used. As far as I know they didn’t even install SD card slot here.

Pretty much the only thing you can’t do with Acer Swift 7 (SF713-51-M90J) is hardcore gaming. See, it has only integrated graphics, the Intel HD 615 available. Games easy on the graphics are definitely playable at least on low settings, those include Tomb Raider, League of Legends and Dota 2. However, increasing the settings will make most games lag, and new ones (such as The Witcher 3 and Doom) stutter a lot even on minimum settings.

For some reason the keyboard isn’t backlit on this model.

Choosing the Acer Swift 7 (SF713-51-M90J) as your next ultrabook makes sense if neat looks, decent performance and high quality screen are things you value. This computer can do everything for a compact laptop seeking patron, run his YouTube videos, MS Office and even image editors on the go. Indeed, it’s truly a portable notebook with the 13.3″ screen and 2.5 pounds weight. Apart from gaming performance the laptop is all solid, so do check it out!

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Acer VX 15 VX5-591G-5652 Gaming Notebook

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You might be mentally prepared to shell out a large amount of cash for a gaming notebook. Well, very often that is the case, the components that make games run fast are not cheap to manufacture. But exceptions exist: Acer Aspire VX 15 VX5-591G-5652 is a gaming laptop with battery like Acer AL13B3K Battery, Acer AP13B8K Battery, Acer KT.00403.018 Battery, Acer M5-583 Battery, Acer R7-571 Battery, Acer V5-573 Battery, Acer AC14A8L Battery, Acer V7-581 Battery, Acer VN7-791 Battery, Acer AC15B7L Battery, Acer KT.0030G.001 Battery, Acer VN7-571 Battery in the lower price range. Such a combination might raise eyebrows – hence I have written this review so you can easily figure out if the computer is worth your money or not!

It’s always risky to go for a budget laptop, because things are cheap for a reason. However, with Acer Aspire VX 15 VX5-591G-5652, the situation is quite good. The graphics card is GeForce GTX 1050 (4GB GDDR5), not a heavy-duty engine, but it has enough oomph for 1080p gaming easily. You can max out (or almost max out) settings depending on the game, a few examples including:

– GTA 5, high, +60FPS – The Witcher, high, ~30FPS – Doom, high, ~60FPS

There’s nothing coming between you and enjoyable gaming, as you can see. Just be wary of the missing VR support, also more graphics cards can not be added on this unit.

Looking at the pictures, Acer Aspire VX 15 VX5-591G-5652 has a classic, streamlined gaming laptop design with thick case and black-red color theme. Unlike some of the newer ultrabooks that combine gaming capabilities, the Acer does not compete in portability – its weigh is the usual 5.5 pounds with thickness around 1.1 inches.

Acer Aspire VX 15 VX5-591G-5652 is powered by the new Kaby Lake architecture Intel Core i5-7300HQ. It’s truly not i7, but because of the 7th generation technology the i5-7300HQ is still very robust gaming / power user processor, with CPU Mark scoring it well above 6500 points. Contributing to the snappy performance are its quad-core design and 3.5GHz turbo boost (with base clock speed being 2.5GHz).

The notebook contains one 8GB DDR4 2400MHz memory stick which, in my experience, should suffice for almost anybody. To be honest, there are not many games available that can even utilize all of the eight gigabytes. It is mostly the folks doing, say, heavy photo editing who would truly benefit from more RAM. And installing more is possible, one memory slot is free and maximum memory is 32 gigabytes!

The storage engine is 256GB M.2 SATA SSD. If you want a beefier one, you can upgrade it – the M.2 slot also supports NVMe. Moreover, the notebook has a free 2.5″ slot as well. You can utilize that and install an extra drive too, however you might need to order an installation kit from Acer first (it’s free anyway).

The usual configuration of USB ports is available on Acer Aspire VX 15 VX5-591G-5652. As a legacy connector, one USB 2.0 is there, but in addition two newer USB 3.0 ports are featured as well. You can identify the USB 3.0s by the blue marker, they are located next to each other. Using USB 3.0 in most cases is a good idea because they transfer data (move your files etc.) much faster than the USB 2.0. You will also find the newer USB 3.1 Type-C port on this unit.

It is easy to use an external monitor with this Acer as the laptop has HDMI output. Plug your display to it and enjoy the bigger screen!

Access to Internet is provided via the Gigabit Ethernet (RJ-45) port for those who like cable. Yet, if you prefer the freedom of wireless, feel free to use the notebook’s dual-band 802.11ac WiFi card. Provided you have a good Internet connection the wireless card will be very robust and there won’t be a weak link there. Also Bluetooth 4.0 works on this machine.

The notebook does not have a DVD burner of any sort, it’s actually a very common thing to leave it out from laptops in this day. Still, a memory card reader for SD format is available, it can provide you a quick way for moving data to and from certain devices.

The 15.6″ screen is what you will be looking at. The resolution does not go any higher than 1920×1080, it’s obvious for such a cheaper model. The display supports IPS which, in the hands of professionals, is desirable due to very accurate color reproduction. The screen does not have touch support, a 720p webcam is installed in the top bezel.

The built-in (integrated) 3-cell battery gives out 52.5Whr wattage. It translates to the usual 1-2 hours when gaming heavy and ca. 3 hours when just browsing the web. I can imagine many people listing the battery life as a disadvantage, but that is how it is for any gaming laptop, believe me!

Currently, there aren’t too many cheaper gaming laptops than Acer Aspire VX 15 VX5-591G-5652. It gives you nice entry-level performance with the Core i5 processor and GeForce GTX 1050. But keep in mind the graphics card here is a budget engine, meaning you have to proceed with low settings if you have a graphics-heavy game at hand. In other regards the notebook is decent, having fast DDR4 memory and a solid-state drive in it. If you are on a tight budget, you would probably find the Acer Aspire VX 15 an adequate gaming laptop.

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Acer Aspire V 15 (VN7-593G-73KV) Power Laptop

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Many people might have their prejudices about Acer laptops with battery such as Acer AL15A32 Battery, Acer KT.00403.025 Battery, Acer E5-422 Battery, Acer E5-772 Battery, Acer F5-572 Battery, Acer V3-575 Battery, Acer Extensa 2510 Battery, Acer Extensa 2511 Battery, Acer Extensa 2520 Battery, Acer P258-M Battery, Acer P257-M Battery, Acer TravelMate P277-M Battery. Mostly because they are often rather cheap, prospective buyers may seem them as poorer quality. Well, I’m not going to argue people’s opinion about this company, but my own experience in the past with Acer laptops has only been positive. I bet it would be positive with their newest notebook, the Acer Aspire V 15 (VN7-593G-73KV), as well – but before we know that for sure, let’s examine this computer a bit further.

As somebody said, Acer Aspire V 15 (VN7-593G-73KV) looks like an office laptop, but is actually a gaming one. Indeed, on the surface, you might not realize it holds a real dedicated GeForce GTX 1060 graphics card with 6GB GDDR5 video RAM. This gives some reason to get excited as the GTX 1060 will run any game without issues on 1080p and high settings. For example, with that setup, you would be looking at the following frame rates:

– Battlefield 4, +90FPS – GTA 5, +80FPS – Doom, +80FPS – The Witcher 3, +50FPS

These are some of more demanding games and they still run that well. So yes, if you’re into older games you will get even better frame rates. It’s safe to say that as long as you’re fine with not more than Full HD gaming, this Acer can do everything you want. In addition, a good thing for now and especially for future, this laptop is VR (Virtual Reality) ready.

I don’t think there’s any bottleneck in Acer Aspire V 15 (VN7-593G-73KV), but if there is one, it certainly won’t be the processor. A lot of performance is packed inside Intel Core i7-7700HQ, a quad-core Kaby Lake chip with 2.8GHz clock speed and turbo of 3.8GHz. Thanks to its four cores and high clock frequency, some real multitasking – many tabs open on browser and Photoshop, for example – won’t put the system on its knees. In CPU Mark, this i7 gets a high score of ~9000 points.

The standard memory for this notebook is 16 gigabytes DDR4 RAM. Staying at that is smart move to do, as most games and programs can not even utilize all sixteen gigabytes. But then again, if serious multitasking is your thing, more might be needed. The maximum memory would be 32 gigabytes with the two memory slots on this unit.

There is an interesting yet very useful storage drive configuration in this rig. First, you will find an old-school 1TB 5400RPM (140Mbps) SATA hard drive inside. It might seem slow to you, but don’t worry since there is another drive. Acer has also installed M.2 SATA SSD here, with nominal space of 256GB and actual space of 240GB after Windows installation files (yes, Windows is cleverly installed on the SSD). The M.2 slot seems to support SATA3 and even PCIe x4 but unfortunately no NVMe.

Acer Aspire V 15 (VN7-593G-73KV) contains five USB ports which is a lot for a 15-inch notebook. Out of those five, two are USB 2.0 which are only useful for devices without big bandwidth needs – such as mouse. Then there are two faster USB 3.0 connectors, good for data transferring peripherals like an external drive. Lastly, one USB Type-C connector is available – which, by the way, supports Thunderbolt 3 standard with a maximum 40Gbps transfer rate.

The notebook also contains one video output, HDMI 1.4a. It’s the familiar port you can use to hook up an external monitor to, and use this notebook through that extra display.

There is no optical drive in this notebook, and that might come between you and your disc using desires. But no worries, you can buy a 20 dollar external DVD burner, plug it to this laptop’s USB and use (and burn) discs that way. In the same vein, the laptop does not have a memory card reader – which is very strange – but external card readers exist, too.

Internet access should be problem-free, the laptop supports IEEE 802.11ac standard which is the long-range standard for wireless. Granted, there is also Gigabit Ethernet RJ-45 port if you want to use Internet via cable for extra reliability.

How about other benefits the rig offers?

There has been a lot of questions about the display on Acer Aspire V 15 (VN7-593G-73KV). Let me tell you, it’s a 15.6″ 1080p non-touch display with In-Plane Switching (IPS) technology. This kind of IPS screen should have very realistic looking colors and viewing angles. In fact, the panel is either BOE’s NV156FHM-N43 or LG’s LP156WF6-SPP1 which have 170 and 160 degree viewing angles respectively. They both support 300 nits brightness and color gamut of 72%. The surface has anti-glare coating.

Acer included a 4-cell 70Wh battery on this model. According to user reports, it lasts about 5 hours under web surfing. That is quite a good battery life for this kind of notebook, I must say! Naturally, if you’re playing games, the duration will drastically drop, to around 2 hours.

Acer Aspire V 15 (VN7-593G-73KV) is full of benefits for a budget gamer or power user. First, it has blazing fast solid-state drive and i7 processor which keep any program and software running smooth and lag-free. Second, there is a GeForce GTX 1060 graphics card ready to propel your games to decent frame rates even if you’re playing with plenty of eye candy turned on. What is more, also the modern USB Type-C port is featured in this rig. Battery life is decent at least. All in all, if you are on the look for gaming laptop with very tolerable price, this Acer should fit your bill very nicely!

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Samsung Notebook 9 NP900X5N-X01US Laptop

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Samsung is the go-to brand for many people when it comes to TVs, smartphones and tablets. However, in the computer world they haven’t been that popular. Surely their products sell, but competitors such as Dell and HP sell even more. Nonetheless, some quality laptops have been recently released from their camp. One of them, the Samsung Notebook 9 NP900X5N-X01US, looks extremely promising choice for high-end users. Supporting this claim are the few positive reviews it has already gained – let’s see what my verdict will be…

Going by looks, Samsung Notebook 9 NP900X5N-X01US with battery such as Samsung AA-PB9N4BL Battery, Samsung NP-RV410-CD1BR Battery, Samsung NP-RV411-CD1BR Battery, Samsung NP-RV411-CD5BR Battery, Samsung NP-RV415-BD2BR Battery, Samsung NP-RV415-BD5BR Battery, Samsung NP-RV415-CD2BR Battery, Samsung NP-RV415-CD3BR Battery, Samsung NP-RV419-CD1BR Battery, Samsung NP-RV420-AD4BR Battery, Samsung NP-RV420-CD2BR Battery, Samsung NP-RV415-CD1BR Battery is full of professionalism. The shell has a neat silver/grey finish, the material is magnesium alloy. The weight of this unit is a mere 2.73 pounds with the standard battery. Comparing to regular 15-inch laptops weighing +5 pounds, you can see how lightweight the Samsung is. Moreover, the thickness is just 0.61″, way less than an inch. The computer is hardly going to take any space in your bag.

The processor is a member of Intel’s latest 7th generation family, the Core i7-7500U. Having been released in the late 2016, it runs at a decent 2.7GHz clock speed with 3.5GHz turbo boost aiding the system in tight spots. The typical TDP (Thermal Design Power) hovers around 15 watts which is not much. This partly contributes to the long-lasting battery on this model. One of the more popular benchmarks, the CPU Mark, gives the processor ~5300 points. This translates to upper mid-range performance in the laptop processor hierarchy.

Your storage needs are taken care by the 256GB M.2 solid-state drive. It uses the PCIe/NVMe technology which offers better transfer rates than the traditional SATA. The drive is upgradeable so you’ll be able to put in a bigger SSD – provided it’s a PCIe/NVMe drive as well. The storage sizes on those drives go up to 1TB so space will not be a limiting factor.

The 16GB of RAM is a great amount for anybody. Especially when it’s the DDR4 2133MHz type like here. But a small downside, all of it is soldered on the mainboard. You won’t be able to upgrade it, there are no free slots available. Nonetheless, 16GB is a lot, it suffices from casual users to gamers to serious multitaskers.

Ultrabooks, even in this price range, are often considered as bad apples for gaming. But I tell you what, Samsung Notebook 9 NP900X5N-X01US is somewhat different. It features Nvidia GeForce 940MX which happens to be a dedicated graphics card! It is not in the same league than the top GTX 960 and above cards, but by restricting settings and resolution you’ll find the 940MX useful for most games. Ideally, you would be running games like GTA 5 on medium settings and 720p resolution, getting over 60 frames per second. Lower tier games, such as League of Legends and sports games, would possess no challenge for the 940MX card anyway.

Samsung Notebook 9 NP900X5N-X01US is not your typical ultrabook in the ports department either. It has many connections, but that is admittedly due to the larger 15-inch size. In total you are going to find four USB ports here, two being regular USB 3.0 and one USB 2.0. Also USB Type-C is located on the side, it supports 4K display and also charging of the laptop. On top of that, a regular HDMI-out is provided. You can thus connect an external monitor to the notebook no problem.

Memory cards can be used, but you are limited to microSD cards – there’s no full size reader here. CDs and DVDs won’t obviously work either, a notebook this thin has no space for optical drives. Using external USB DVD drive is your best bet for working with discs.

Going wireless is your only option for networking. RJ-45 port is not present. But the WiFi card is excellent, Intel Wireless-AC 8260 with support for 2×2 802.11ac standard and Bluetooth 4.1. Long range and high speeds are strengths of this adapter.

I have read praising words about the display on Samsung Notebook 9 NP900X5N-X01US. The screen has exactly 15.0″ diagonal, while most “fifteen inchers” are usually 15.6″. The resolution is 1920×1080 which is something any laptop of this price should have. The screen has anti-glare coating and coupled with 500nits maximum brightness, perfect for using the laptop outside. The IPS panel moreover means accurate colors and wide viewing angles. Touch is not supported. The camera on top won’t capture 1080p video, just 720p.

Now, 15″ laptops don’t often have great battery. But that’s not true in this Samsung at all! People are talking over 10 hours life which is magnificent. You won’t have to worry about finding a power outlet often. And in fact, when you need to charge the unit, the USB-C charging will get the job done in 100 minutes (battery full).

Overall, Samsung Notebook 9 NP900X5N-X01US is a great ultrabook. Its strengths lie in solid processor performance, beautiful Full HD screen and darn long battery life. It is not going to slow down before the heaviest of programs thanks to the i7 processor and (upgradeable) SSD. Also gaming to an extent works because dedicated graphics card is in place. And yes, the battery life is wonderful on this, you will be going the whole day with a single charge. All of this costs money, but if you are not ready to make compromises, this Samsung laptop is a very safe and powerful choice for quality ultrabook seekers!

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Samsung NP300E5K-L04US Laptop

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The market for budget laptop is endless, and the seekers of these cheap notebooks are hungry. It is often the case that a simple, affordable laptop is all a person wants – which creates a huge demand for them. One good choice could be Samsung NP300E5K-L04US with batteries like Samsung AA-PBYN4AB Battery, Samsung AA-PLWN4AB Battery, Samsung BA43-00336A Battery, Samsung 530U3B Battery, Samsung 532U3X Battery, Samsung 540U3C Battery, Samsung NP530U3C Battery, Samsung NP532U3C Battery, Samsung NP535U3C Battery, Samsung NT530U3C Battery, Samsung NT535U3C Battery, Samsung 535U3X Battery which seems to have a few good points at least: reliable manufacturer, large hard drive and decent processor. But are these things enough, and what are the disadvantages of this notebook then? You will know once you’ve read this review!

Intel Core i5-5200U used to be a very good processor 1-2 years ago, now it’s getting a bit old. But that’s not to say it’s useless, not at all. There are still plenty of things you can do with this dual-core 2.2GHz (2.7GHz turbo) processor. That includes pretty much all the activities a home or office user normally does. If you’re interested, the processor gets a ~3500 score in CPU Mark which is a perfect example of mid-range unit.

Currently there is 4GB (DDR3L) memory installed in Samsung NP300E5K-L04US. It’s not a wonderful amount, but for casual users it’s alright. Even some multitasking is doable with four gigabytes. But it’s not hard to add more – the default RAM is installed on one SODIMM chip and another slot is free on the motherboard. The maximum RAM you can go to is 16 gigabytes, that is definitely enough for even the most demanding users!

There is nothing groundbreaking in the storage section, a good old 1TB 5400RPM hard drive providing the storage for you. I’m positive some see this drive as negative due to its limited performance. Well, tell you what, the laptop has a free M.2 SATA 3 (2280) slot! You can install solid-state drive there, and I hear that it’s effortless to get to that slot.

Gaming is the weak point of Samsung NP300E5K-L04US. To keep good frame rates you would need a dedicated graphics card, but guess if this laptop has one or not? Of course not, it’s impossible for this price. So you are left with the integrated Intel HD 5500. It can run less demanding games decently, those including Counter-Strike: Go on high settings and 720p resolution spitting out ~40FPS. However, something like GTA 5 is different – you’ll be struggling to get 25FPS even on low settings and resolution.

Samsung NP300E5K-L04US offers average amount of ports. Three USB connector in a laptop is the most common, that is also found here. Of those, two are USB 2.0 and one is USB 3.0. The version 2.0 is much slower than 3.0, so use the USB 3.0 as often as you can.

If you feel the need to hook up an extra monitor to this you’re welcome to do so. The notebook sports a full-size HDMI output (maximum 1920×1080). It accepts, among other things, a HD television. Naturally a normal desktop monitor can be used as well.

You should not have problems with networking. A very fast Gigabit RJ-45 port is available for those who want to use network cable. Also a basic 802.11bgn Atheros WiFi adapter is included. It has the option to turn on Bluetooth 4.0 too.

There is one thing you won’t find here and that’s the optical drive! So, if you need to access discs, you need an external DVD burner. The good thing about them is affordability, they cost just like 25 dollars.

Samsung NP300E5K-L04US comes with a Full HD screen that is sweet considering the low price! On the 15.6″ LCD this 1080p resolution looks decent, giving good(ish) image quality. Yet, remember it’s a TN (Twisted Nematics) panel, not the premium IPS (In-Plane Switching). Obviously, you’re not getting a picture quality of a 1000 dollar laptop here. But for the money it works well. The display does not support touch and the maximum brightness is 250 nits.

On top of the screen you will find a 480p webcam.

The 3-cell 43Wh battery unit is promised a 6 hours operating time. Well, you might just get that with very lightweight web surfing and text editing with dimmed screen. With full brightness and throwing some videos to the mix, the battery life will be three-four hours.

Unfortunately, this notebook does not come with a backlit keyboard.

Samsung NP300E5K-L04US is not by any means a heavy-duty laptop, more like a choice for casual user. There’s plenty of performance for everyday tasks which includes anything you can do with browser, even streaming videos. Office type of use is also piece of cake, so is listening to music. I must also give points for the Full HD screen which is a rarity for this price. One thing that is off-limits would be gaming as there’s no proper graphics card present. Nothing can be done about that, but for the little money this Samsung costs I can not complain!

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Lenovo Flex 4 80VD000CUS Convertible Laptop

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I can not blame you if you’ve been thinking of getting the new Lenovo Flex 4 (80VD000CUS) with battery such as Lenovo 0A36305 Battery, Lenovo 45N1018 Battery, Lenovo 45N1019 Battery, Lenovo ThinkPad X220 Battery, Lenovo ThinkPad X220i Battery, Lenovo ThinkPad X230 Battery, Lenovo ThinkPad X230i Battery, Lenovo ThinkPad X230s Battery, Lenovo 01AV422 Battery, Lenovo 01AV425 Battery, Lenovo ThinkPad T560 Battery, Lenovo 01AV427 Battery. It’s a damn useful 2-in-1 notebook with excellent reviews and not-so-big price tag. But as you probably realize, no product is without flaws. I’ll let you know my critical view on this laptop below!

Lenovo Flex 4 (80VD000CUS) contains not only speedy, but very new processor, the Intel Core i7-7500U. Released in the late Summer 2016, this dual-core unit runs on 2.7GHz clock speed with turbo taking it all the way to 3.5GHz. There isn’t a piece of software that wouldn’t run on it, from Mozilla Firefox to YouTube to Photoshop, all will be accepted.

Memory of this unit is a single 8GB 2133MHz DDR4 stick, occupying the sole memory slot on the mainboard. Most likely you can upgrade it to 16GB, but the current setting with eight gigabytes suffices to families, students, weekend warriors and even power users!

Do not get too excited about the storage drive, it’s just a terabyte 5400RPM hard drive plugged to SATA port. These kind of convertibles long for a solid-state drive, so if you want that you have two options: choose another model of this laptop with SSD installed or upgrade yourself!

Lenovo Flex 4 (80VD000CUS) does include a graphics card, the AMD R5 M430 with 2GB GDDR3 memory. Should that make a gamer happy? May be. The chip is better than integrated ones so you can get some decent frame rates here. For example, Fallout 4 on medium-high settings and 720p resolution will give a playable ~35 frames per second. You will get similar or even better FPS with GTA 5. Games demanding not so much, such as Counter-Strike: Go, will be a walk in the park on high settings.

Don’t worry, Lenovo Flex 4 (80VD000CUS) includes a set of ports so you can spice it up with devices of your choice. On the sides you will find one USB 2.0 and two USB 3.0 connectors, and also full-sized HDMI-output serves those who need to plug in another monitor.

Getting this thing connected to Internet shouldn’t be problematic. For network cable there’s the regular Gigabit RJ-45 port, and for wireless a 2×2 ac WiFi adapter that works with Bluetooth 4.0 as well.

This model doesn’t come with a DVD burner, that’s not a surprise for 2-in-1 laptop. However there’s a media card reader accepting SD and MMC type cards.

The 14-inch Full HD IPS screen caters to those who want beautiful image yet portability in the same package. The touch display will turn into a tablet in a matter of seconds, you just push the screen as far as it goes. Somebody asked if it can also be used with a pen, but unfortunately it can not. One webcam is included, it’s a front-facing one, capturing alright 720p video.

The battery in these convertibles tend to be very decent (3-cell 52.5Wh here). You see, Lenovo itself speaks about 8-9 hours operating time on lightweight use and dim screen, and this is very close to truth. Several people have said 6-7 hours, might be they had full brightness on.

The strengths of Lenovo Flex 4 (80VD000CUS) lie in solid performance for a variety of people, including students and professionals as well. Folks can use – and have been using – this computer for leisurely things like web surfing, but also images have been edited on it using something from the Adobe family. And don’t forget you’ll be able to flip the screen which results in a tablet on steroids. If you want a good quality convertible, look no further!

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Lenovo Ideapad 310 80TV00BJUS Notebook

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You might not need to spend a lot of dollars if you want a decent notebook. You see, computer like Lenovo Ideapad 310 (80TV00BJUS) doesn’t break your bank while it offers a decent environment for families and students to work with. It looks like a no-frills laptop, however many praising user reviews suggest it’s a good one… Let’s see what examining this laptop further brings up!

There is new if “only” mainstream Intel Core i3-7100U inside for processing power. It runs on two cores and there’s no turbo so clock speed is a constant 2.4GHz. Now, some people dislike i3s because they’re only mid-range processors, but let me remind you this exact model gets closer to 3800 points in CPU Mark. The i3-7100U with battery like Lenovo 01AV428 Battery, Lenovo SB10K97597 Battery, Lenovo Thinkpad T570 Battery, Lenovo Thinkpad P51S Battery, Lenovo 0C52861 Battery, Lenovo 0C52862 Battery, Lenovo 45N1160 Battery, Lenovo 45N1777 Battery, Lenovo 45N1761 Battery, Lenovo 45N1130 Battery, Lenovo ThinkPad X270 Battery, Lenovo ThinkPad W550S Battery is much faster than Pentiums and Celerons, and it will work with any program you have in mind!

The RAM section is in check, there’s 4GB DDR4 memory speeding this system up. I’m sure it is soldered memory, but there is also an actual RAM slot on the mainboard. Thus you can up the RAM to twelve gigabytes (according to the manufacturer) if you want to.

I might think some have grumpy faces when reading about the one terabyte 5400RPM hard drive this laptop contains. Nothing is going to save you from it except upgrading: if you remove the drive and put SSD in place.

I wouldn’t say Lenovo Ideapad 310 (80TV00BJUS) is appropriate for players. You need dedicated graphics for good gaming performance, and what this Lenovo has is an integrated Intel HD 620. Luckily, it’s one of the newer integrated chips, so you might do alright with conservative eye candy in-game. For example, people get as high as +40FPS on Battlefield 4 when settings and resolution are low. You can expect ~30FPS on GTA 5. Games like Minecraft and League of Legends fare much better.

Spicing up this Lenovo Ideapad 310 (80TV00BJUS) is possible. For the bulk of your devices it offers two USB 2.0 and one USB 3.0 port. And for a monitor you can use the laptop’s VGA and HDMI outputs – yes, a HD television connects to this thing nicely!

It’s easy to connect to networks considering there’s a port for network cable, the Gigabit RJ-45 one, and also 802.11ac supporting wireless card which works with Bluetooth too.

The notebook naturally sports a DVD burner for your discs, and you will likewise find a media card reader there. It accepts SD cards and practical uses include data transfers and temporary storage increase.

Not that it’s too interesting, but Lenovo Ideapad 310 (80TV00BJUS) contains a 15.6″ non-touch screen without any bells and whistles. You see, the resolution stops at 1366×768 so Full HD won’t be possible here. Surely web camera is available, in the most common top bezel position, so you can communicate with your friends in Skype etc.

A battery life on this unit, per manufacturer, is around 5 hours. I’ve taken a look into user reviews and many of them seem to confirm that. So yeah, it’s not the longest duration but sufficient for a home laptop I’d say.

The notebook is made from plastic and it does not feature lighted keyboard.

There are not many reasons to dislike Lenovo Ideapad 310 (80TV00BJUS) if your expectations aren’t that high. Its core components are surely enough to plow through common programs, including video streaming and even occasional Photoshop editing. The screen is decent to look at but remember that 1080p is not available here. All in all, the Lenovo should be good in the hands of casual users who don’t want the latest technology and performance but value affordability!

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Lenovo Flex 4 80VE000MUS 2-in-1 Laptop

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You certainly have a good reason to be interested in Lenovo Flex 4 (80VE000MUS). The computer in question is not only a laptop, but also a tablet – and a darn fast one! The unit is like a chameleon, it changes to fit the environment, but is there any bad thing to be said about it? My professional critique will reveal that!

It is true that Lenovo Flex 4 (80VE000MUS) is a very fast 2-in-1 model with battery like Lenovo 51J0226 Battery, Lenovo 57Y6266 Battery, Lenovo X1 Carbon 3448 Battery, Lenovo 45N1070 Battery, Lenovo FRU 42T4585 Battery, Lenovo X1 Carbon 3444 Battery, Lenovo X1 Carbon 3460 Battery, Lenovo L08L6Y02 Battery, Lenovo 3000 G555 Battery, Lenovo IdeaPad B460 Battery, Lenovo 45N1071 Battery, Lenovo X1 Carbon 3462 Battery. Starting with the storage, it’s equipped by a very decent 256GB solid-state drive, a 2.5″ one plugged to SATA interface. You might already know these SSDs (as they’re called) provide much better performance than conventional hard drives. The raw storage space itself isn’t that huge, but you’ll be left with around 220 gigabytes for your files – quite an appropriate amount for casual users.

For a notebook, the processor performance is fantastic as well. The insides contain Intel Core i7-7500U, its keywords being 7th generation, two cores and 2.7GHz clock speed. The good thing is, the processor also contains turbo boost which increases the performance to 3.5GHz. It beats most other processors found in 2-in-1 laptops – the CPU Mark score is ~5300 while cheaper laptops/convertibles get 3000-4000 points.

There is nothing wrong with the computer’s memory. On the contrary, it has a single 8GB DDR4-2133 stick installed. If I recall correctly, there are no extra slots on the mainboard, however you can replace the current RAM as DDR4 supports up to 16GB sticks.

Lenovo Flex 4 (80VE000MUS) has a graphics card better than your average integrated unit. The laptop features AMD Radeon R7 M460 and you are allowed to get a little excited. It’s going to run most games fine especially if you are not greedy with settings. GTA 5, for example, will run at a nice 40-50FPS using medium presets and 720p resolution.

There are nothing special about the ports of Lenovo Flex 4 (80VE000MUS). The usual USB ports are present, two are USB 3.0 and one is USB 2.0. Also HDMI output is there, the good old port to plug your HD television or another monitor to.

You’ll want to connect to Internet via the laptop’s Gigabit LAN port, or use its 2×2 802.11ac WiFi card. The good thing for some is, it also supports Bluetooth 4.0.

One thing the laptop does not have is DVD burner. You definitely need to use an external drive in case discs are a requirement for you.

The memory card reader might become handy, it eats SD(HC/XC) and MMC cards.

The battery on this Lenovo can not be removed until you tear the unit apart. But it’s not a bad battery, people are getting around 7 hours while browsing the web and movie watching.

The 15.6″ display features 1920×1080 resolution which is also known as Full HD. I consider this an advantage however very usual for this price. The screen’s magic is the 360 degree hinge which makes the unit work in laptop and tablet modes. The computer’s sole webcam is located in the upper bezel.

Lenovo Flex 4 (80VE000MUS) is a safe choice, so to speak. First, you must understand its ample performance thanks to latest Core i7 processor and speedy solid-state drive. Second, and perhaps more importantly, the computer has received excellent reviews from many people – meaning it should be a quality product. Other things you like include Full HD display, good for avid movie watchers. There’s nothing horrendous about it – should a fast 2-in-1 notebook tickle your fancy, you will like this model for sure!

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Lenovo Yoga 710 80V4000GUS Notebook

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Lenovo Yoga 710 80V4000GUS with battery such as Lenovo 45N1049 Battery, Lenovo L1036F01 Battery, Lenovo L11L6F01 Battery, Lenovo L11L6Y01 Battery, Lenovo L11N6Y01 Battery, Lenovo L11S6F01 Battery, Lenovo L11S6Y01 Battery, Lenovo L11M6Y01 Battery, Lenovo IdeaPad Y480 Battery, Lenovo IdeaPad Y580 Battery, Lenovo IdeaPad G580 Battery, Lenovo ThinkPad Edge E530 Battery is one of those laptops that is actually not only a laptop. Its screen will rotate to tablet mode, essentially providing you two devices in one package. Furthermore, the computer seems to offer decent components such as 7th generation Intel processor and a speedy solid-state drive! Now, let’s delve deeper into the subject and see if it’s a good buy or just a bad product…

Probably. It of course depends on what you actually do with your computer. But I can tell you, even power users should find Lenovo Yoga 710 80V4000GUS adequate. You see, processor is one of the better choices, the Intel Core i5-7200U. It runs on two cores while offering a nice 2.5GHz clock speed with a high 3.1GHz turbo boost. Don’t forget it’s also a 7th generation (= the latest) unit, released in the end of 2016. It does a good job in benchmarks, the most popular being CPU Mark with ~4700 points.

The storage drive is exactly how it should be in a laptop of this price. Included is a 256GB solid-state drive – no slow hard drives here! The SSD plays a big part on the high performance of this notebook. It also makes Windows boot up in a few seconds. The SSD can be replaced if you know what you are doing.

Memorize this: the memory amount of this laptop is 8GB, the perfect setup for both casual and demanding use. It’s the newer DDR4 memory operating at 2133MHz speed. There’s only one RAM slot on the mainboard all in all, but you can replace the current stick with 16GB one if you want the memory boost for some reason.

The name of the graphics card here is Intel HD 620. In case you know something about computers you also know that graphics engine isn’t too fast. In fact, it’s integrated unit, a tiny chip on the processor. There’s not much it can offer for demanding gamers. Newer “Triple A” games are a tough job, for example GTA 5 will give less than desirable 25-30FPS on lowest possible settings and 720p resolution. Doom and especially The Witcher 3 will have even poorer FPS. On the other hand, lightweight games such as CS: Go, Minecraft and League of Legends can be played pretty much with high settings and resolution.

Lenovo Yoga 710 80V4000GUS being one of the smaller notebooks there’s not too much space for ports on the sides. Anyway, present are two USB 3.0 connectors. There are no USB Type-C ports on this unit as some advertisements falsely claimed. A video output is brought to you by micro-HDMI connector.

There’s a long-range and fast AC WiFi adapter ready to connect you to Internet. Available is Bluetooth, too. One thing you should know, RJ-45 port is not installed for networking with cable.

It’s a thin model, thus there is no CD/DVD drive installed – no space for internal drive. You can opt for an external one if you want to. Maybe you’ll be happy with the memory card reader as well, it will take cards at least in the SD format.

It looks like they included a great display on Lenovo Yoga 710 80V4000GUS. The size is rather compact 14 inches while it allows for 1920×1080 resolution. Yes, plenty of screen estate will be available that helps you, for example, in Photoshopping. The hinge turns 360 degrees meaning this thing can be used in laptop and tablet modes. Of course, the screen is touch sensitive as well.

Lenovo says the battery life for this product is 8 hours. Often these claims are incorrect, but with this particular laptop there are user reports confirming the claim to be true. People talked about 9 hours running time on the 4-cell battery. That is very good, it will take you through the day easily.

A good thing for some, the notebook features a backlit keyboard.

In my opinion, most users just can’t go wrong with Lenovo Yoga 710 80V4000GUS. It has impressive performance under the hood, the main points of interests being Core i5 processor and solid-state drive. Appropriate for this price, also the 2-in-1 display supports Full HD – professionals that work with graphics will appreciate the 1080p screen. If I was to say something negative it would be gaming performance: only integrated graphics card is found inside. Otherwise, as said above, the Lenovo is very decent and safe choice if you’re after some laptop quality and performance!

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HP EliteBook 1040 G1 Notebook

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The EliteBook Folio 1040 is HP’s second-generation Folio, replacing the EliteBook Folio 9470m. HP’s EliteBook Folio product line is aimed at high-end business users. The Folio 1040 performed particularly well in our testing; its key features include superb overall quality, a high-resolution 14-inch display, good keyboard and innovative touchpad (which HP calls the ForcePad), an emphasis on security and enterprise-grade features including a SmartCard slot and available docking station.

The Folio 1040 with battery like HP 14-F002LA Battery, HP 14-F048CA Battery, HP 14-F088CA Battery, HP 14Z-F000 Battery, HP HSTNN-LB6L Battery, HP NP03XL Battery, HP TPN-Q146 Battery, HP TPN-Q149 Battery, HP 760944-541 Battery, HP Pavilion 13 X360 Battery, HP Envy 15 X360 Battery, HP 761230-005 Battery is a halo product for HP; it’s designed to make a statement for the company. At 0.63 inches thin and 3.3 pounds, this notebook improves on its predecessor, the Folio 9470m and is one of the thinnest available sporting a 14-inch display. The Folio 1040’s design is a hybrid of business functionality and consumer desire for aesthetically pleasing products; this is the trend for modern business devices. It does away with straight edges and corners but keeps the business simplicity by using a two-tone color scheme and clean lines.

The quality of build is outstanding; the chassis is all but impossible to flex either by pressing down on the surface with abnormal pressure or grabbing and twisting by the corners. Fit and finish is also excellent; gaps between parts are minimal. As a matter of fact, the Folio 1040 is made of few parts to begin with – this tends to be more expensive, but ultimately yields a more compact design. Build materials consist of magnesium and ABS plastic.

We use our new Powermark benchmark in Balanced mode to test battery life. This test is a combination of automated web browsing, word processing, gaming and video playback workloads. This test is more strenuous than our previous test and produces expectedly lower battery life numbers.

The Folio 1040 lasted 4 hours, 15 minutes; this number is right in line with other Ultrabooks including the Acer Aspire S7. It outruns the Dell Latitude 7440 by about a half hour. Again, note our tests are more demanding than a typical workload; users can expect a couple of hours beyond the numbers we received from this test for everyday usage.

Our review model of the HP EliteBook Folio 1040 G1 has the following specifications: •14.0-inch display (1600×900 resolution, anti-glare surface, SVA panel) •Windows 7 Professional 64-bit •Intel Core i5-4200U dual-core processor (1.6GHz, up to 2.6GHz Turbo Boost, 3MB cache, 15W TDP) •Integrated Intel HD Graphics 4400 •4GB DDR3L-1600 RAM (1x 4GB; 16GB max – 2x 8GB) •128GB SanDisk mSATA SSD (SD6SN1M-128G-100) •No internal optical drive •Intel Dual-Band Wireless-AC 7260 802.11ac (2×2) wireless LAN and Bluetooth 4.0 combo •Integrated HD webcam •Integrated fingerprint reader •6-cell li-polymer (42Wh) battery •1-year limited warranty •Dimensions: 13.31″ x 9.19″ x 0.63″ •Weight: 3.3 lbs.