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Post by jal on Sept 16, 2015 13:08:29 GMT
Hi Gang I would like your opinions on the laptop below especially the make ASUS & the Graphics & Processor & Ports and anything else you thinks not up to scratch.
Thanks
It comes with a 3yr guarantee from John Lewis Store
Asus X555LA Laptop, Intel Core i7, 12GB RAM, 1.5TB, 15.6", Black
Accessories Included AC adaptor, user documentation
Battery life Information Up to 4 hours
Bluetooth Enabled Information Yes
Brand Asus
Camera (front-facing) Information VGA web camera
Camera (rear-facing) Information No
CD/DVD/Blu-ray Drive Information CD/DVD Read & Write
Computer Support Helpline Information Free 90 day computer support
Dimensions H25.8 x W380.3 x D256 mm
Ethernet Port Yes- 10/100/1000 Base T
Finish Black
Graphics card Information Intel HD Graphics 5500
Graphics card type Information Shared
Hard drive Information 1.5TB hard drive
Keyboard Chiclet keyboard
Manufacturer Part Number (MPN) X555LA-DM1470H
Memory (RAM) Information 12GB
Memory Card Slots Information SD card reader
Model name / number X555LA
NFC enabled Information No
Operating system Information Windows 8.1 (64 Bit)
Ports Information 1x USB 2.0, 2x USB 3.0, 1x VGA (D-Sub), 1x HDMI
Processor Information Dual-core Intel Core i7-5500U
Processor speed Information 2.4GHz to 3.0GHz with Turbo Boost
Screen finish Information Gloss
Screen Resolution Information 1920 x 1080 pixels
Screen size Information 15.6"
Screen Type LED backlit
Sound Built-in speakers with Asus Sonic Master Technology
Touch Screen No
Trackpad High sensitivity multi-point touchpad with Asus Smart Gesture technology
Voice Recognition No
Weight 2.3kg
Wireless Display Information No
Wireless networking Wi-Fi- 802.11b/g/n
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Post by Geoff on Sept 16, 2015 14:20:15 GMT
It looks a decent spec John, how much?  |
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Post by nob on Sept 16, 2015 14:40:20 GMT
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Post by jal on Sept 16, 2015 17:14:07 GMT
Sorry forgot to put price £599.95
Wasn't sure how good the Intel HD Graphics 5500 was as I've got on my Acer laptop NVidia GEForce9600M GS Cuda 512mb
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Post by Geoff on Sept 16, 2015 17:47:04 GMT
You should be eligible for the free upgrade to W 10 if you buy it.
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Post by jal on Sept 16, 2015 21:18:19 GMT
Hope so Geoff
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Post by nob on Sept 17, 2015 7:38:56 GMT
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Post by Ratae on Sept 17, 2015 7:59:04 GMT
Top piece of kit JJ. Seems a decent price too.  |
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Post by jal on Sept 18, 2015 21:53:45 GMT
Thanks everyone for your imput on the laptop.
It was the rating of the Intel HD5500 Graphics that was the thing that concerned me, but as I don't play games on it it probably doesn't matter that much, unless anyone knows different
Thanks
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Post by Geoff on Sept 19, 2015 7:16:05 GMT
Go for the highest spec you can afford John.
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Post by banjo on Sept 19, 2015 7:54:54 GMT
Technology has moved on and those integrated graphics are going to be much better than they were in yesteryear. As stated, if you're not a gamer it'll be fine. My yardstick would be to establish how large and at what resolution an external screen it'll drive. (You might want to watch a film on your tele one day.) That information is difficult to establish, I know because I have tried to do just that only recently. For it's intended purpose on the lappie it'll be fine. Good advice to go as cutting edge as you can afford, but don't get entangled in the spiral of attempting future proofing- you'll not win that battle John!
e&oe
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Post by jal on Sept 19, 2015 18:49:13 GMT
Just one more question.
Does anyone know if either of these - ASUS, or Levono laptops is any better than the other or doesn't it matter which make you get as it's the contents that count more.
Thanks
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Post by banjo on Sept 20, 2015 0:51:47 GMT
Well, Lenovo is the phoenix from IBM's consumer division ashes, and there's an old IT adage that goes along the lines of "No IT employee ever got fired for specifying IBM kit"
Personally, I'd go for Lenovo. Just take a look at the Lenovo website support section for the idiot-proof tear down and rebuild videos. Fantastic.
My nephew got into Eton by sheer hard work (and with a bursary!). We bought him a lappie as a reward. When it packed up, not only did those videos come in like the cavalry, it also transpired that Lenovo had the good sense to make the DC input socket a daughter board. Up and running in no time. Big downer though- Lenovo got rumbled recently for bundling extremely questionable software on their machines (now removed I believe).
Then again, my Nexus7 Android tablet was made by Asus and that's really well made too.
I'd still go for Lenovo but YMMV.
e&oe...
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Post by jal on Sept 20, 2015 7:08:17 GMT
Thanks Steve,
I'll be back later
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Post by banjo on Sept 20, 2015 7:48:56 GMT
I guess I should have written "All other things being equal I'd go for Lenovo".
If the Asus was much less expensive (or much higher in specification) then my wallet would decide.
e&oe...
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