Asus K55A-DH71 15.6" Notebook Core i7-3630QM 2.4GHz, 4GB, 500GB HDD Windows 8 $550 + Free Shipping (Ebay Daily Deal)

Quote from Zephon13 : Apparently you have no idea what the hell resolution is for. The more pixels you have available on the display, the larger your effective workspace is. Oh yea, bro is takes some super complicated science to figure out that simple little fact. Get out of here with your uneducated crap. Some people need real laptops to get real work done. Stop spreading misinformation. 1080p or no deal. Not only is it a waste of an i7, it's integrated graphics, and the entire laptop itself, it's a waste of my time for having to read this crap. Even my phone is 1080p.

And if you want a "FASTER" laptop, this is likely not it...........

In General, the Processing Power is overkill for nearly all tasks.
Especially tasks that require the mobility of a laptop.

A nice SSD and I5 would be much faster and not cost more for nearly all tasks.
It would also use less power and increase it's "Mobility".

The comments about using it to convert HD Movies is funny, since you can't even properly view them on this box.

How about a higher end wireless card instead of the relatively chea one they popped in there. This is another major area of performance.

The DELAYS and SLOWNESS most people experience have NOTHING to do with the CPU so WASTING money on a faster CPU and not on the bottlenecks is just DUMB.

This is only a good deal if you have VERY specialized and VERY unique needs and those needs will require you to likely rip out parts such as the HDD which means it is not really $550.

Simply put, if the i5 to i7 costs were applied to upgrade other parts of the laptop it would be a good deal, but sadly since bottlenecks were not addressed it will really not be much faster if at all than laptops $100-$200 less because the CPU is NOT the bottleneck.

Quote from mwgrad : And if you want a "FASTER" laptop, this is likely not it........... In General, the Processing Power is overkill for nearly all tasks. Especially tasks that require the mobility of a laptop. An nice SSD and I5 would be much faster and not cost more for nearly all tasks. It would also use less power and increase it's "Mobility". The comments about using it to convert HD Movies is funny, since you can't even properly view them on this box. How about a higher end wireless card instead of the relatively chea one they popped in there. This is another major area of performance. The DELAYS and SLOWNESS most people experience have NOTHING to do with the CPU so WASTING money on a faster CPU and not on the bottlenecks is just DUMB. This is only a good deal if you have VERY specialized and VERY unique needs and those needs will require you to likely rip out parts such as the HDD which means it is not really $550.

Let's be honest, people just see i7 and $550 and think it's a deal. They have no clue what a bottleneck even is. When you throw an i7 onto a system with slow memory, slow drive, and a crap display, you have a cheap little machine that will attract a bunch of people who have no clue how any of it works or what they even need for that matter.

Quote from SB1 : I always see posts on SD about the crappy 720P resolutions and integrated graphics making these laptops not worth getting. The reason they sell is because people like me need them for things other than gaming and graphics and I have purchased several in the last two months because they are a bargain and increase productivity for my employees using these. I need fast laptops with minimal graphics and I rarely see any SDers saying this. If you want better graphics, spend more money and quit bitching. There are models for every purpose but you have to pay for upgrades if you need them. Go stock up on some tampons while you wait for your dream gamer deal....

I always see posts bitching about my bitching. Like yours.

On the subject of tampons...doubtlessly, you're an expert in that field. Care to tell me where to find a good tampon deal?

Here's a free tip to increase your "worker's productivity." High resolution means more retail space on their screen, which leads to more things they can see at once, which leads to...you guessed it, boss-man, increased productivity!

I don't see how someone supposedly working at a leading position in a business can't see such a simple connection.

Wish this was in a 13" configuration [with a webcam that didn't suck].

Quote from Kryspie : Adobe CS6 and because of necessity and not wanting to pay the GPU premium. With the upgrade tips he's been given, he should be able to do entry level editing and still have a decent workflow, long length HD films or even 720p youtube clips over 20 mins might be a bit beyond his reach with this machine. Keep in mind I work on an AMD so the "no dGPU" argument doesnt hit me quite as hard.....

I'd agree with 2 major caviats.

#1 This drive is too slow and the RAM sucks. No way I'd ever go conversion, editing or transcoding on anything without a GPU(or APU), SSD and good RAM.

One corner cut is okay --four (including the resolution) is too many.

#2 An APU is the only mobile CPU worth a damn outside of desktop replacements. Intel gets raped in mobile performance below 45w (AMD doesn't even make a 45w mobile APU) and AMD gets better battery life.

Thing is, Intel is back at their BS a la Prescott v. Athlon. AMD isn't even readily availible --and AMD's contracts are disappearing despite massive desire to own them. Not to mention no APU machine on the market is even availible properly configured OOB. Just stupid...

Quote from Ryuk : I think you mean Z585, It has good spec but it's kinda heavy at 6 lbs. it might me suitable fit for my friend though so Thanks!

Yes, I mean Z585. I've bought 4 this year so far, and all are top notch. My sister, mother, mother's boss and wife all use one for home PCs. All are in love, and I think for almost everyone it's a damn good deal. Intel is irrellevant outside of 45w CPUs w/ a discrete GPU now that APU+GPU boxes are so cheap.

So if this is a craptop, what good laptops are out there at this price point?

Quote from jordanb9095 : So if this is a craptop, what good laptops are out there at this price point?

Depends on what you want. Lenovo has a z585 w/ an A8-4500m and a 7670m which can crossfire for insane gaming or media value for your money. You've also got an option in occasional sales for HP's DV6z w/ an A10-4600m and free 1080p screen upgrade for about $50 more.

Then you'll find several decent i5+low end Nvidia GPUs for the same budget.

It's about what you need in a PC. To use the overblown car analogy --don't buy a sports car if what you need is a hatchback, and don't buy a minivan when you really need a pickup. Get what you need for what you're doing.

Quote from Dillweed : I'd agree with 2 major caviats. #1 This drive is too slow and the RAM sucks. No way I'd ever go conversion, editing or transcoding on anything without a GPU(or APU), SSD and good RAM. One corner cut is okay --four (including the resolution) is too many. #2 An APU is the only mobile CPU worth a damn outside of desktop replacements. Intel gets raped in mobile performance below 45w (AMD doesn't even make a 45w mobile APU) and AMD gets better battery life. Thing is, Intel is back at their BS a la Prescott v. Athlon. AMD isn't even readily availible --and AMD's contracts are disappearing despite massive desire to own them. Not to mention no APU machine on the market is even availible properly configured OOB. Just stupid...

Drive is too slow is solved when SSD is in I would believe.


I argee with you about the APU but ill be honest, I would think the ideal solution for a power user would be i7 + dGPU. Preferably a dGPU of GT 650 and above. My only caveat about that setup is checking the temps and not wanting the CPU to run hot all the time. And also the price. Youre not gonna get that kind of power below $650 these days, for GT 650 or beyond, may have to pay even more.

APUs are awesome for people that want all around power without breaking the bank. Love how easy it is to overclock the Llano and some AMD fans prefer it over Trinity, its wild.

Quote from Zephon13 : Yea bro 720p is so up to date. Bro, it's so cutting edge that I used to use that on my CRT's back in the 90's.

My CRT in the 90's was 1440*1200...

Quote from ScorpioRising : This is crap. Your employees need more resolution. Resolution is not for gaming, it's to get more information on the screen at any one time so you don't have to go f$@#ing scrolling all over the place. I am not a gamer and don't need anything beyond an HD4000, but I can tell you the higher the resolution the more productive you will be. Our minds are capable of comprehending much more information on the screen, and with all the frickin' toolbars and such on Windows, there's not a lot of room left for real content. Especially _vertically_. These low resolutions sell because they are pushed down our throats by the manufacturers. They are cheap to make. But another $20 or so in manufacturer costs will get you 1600x900. We as a consumer need to demand more, especially when phones and tablets have better resolutions.

We are running one program at a time and the lower resolution with larger text size works best for that software. There are no need for multiple windows etc.

A larger screen makes the software less effective and I will continue to buy laptops with this resolution until it makes the software more useful.

I am only commenting because so many of you tards always chime in about how a cheap laptop doesn't give you some sort of retina experience. STFU and spend some money if you want a better resolution. There are plenty of options.

Quote from randomsmash : I always see posts bitching about my bitching. Like yours. On the subject of tampons...doubtlessly, you're an expert in that field. Care to tell me where to find a good tampon deal? Here's a free tip to increase your "worker's productivity." High resolution means more retail space on their screen, which leads to more things they can see at once, which leads to...you guessed it, boss-man, increased productivity! I don't see how someone supposedly working at a leading position in a business can't see such a simple connection.

Fail. This thing with a new SSD and a fresh install of W7 is a very capable machine.

There are far more people in these forums crying about resolution at bargain prices just like you and I'm sure you have no problems finding tampons to fill your bloody gash.

Quote from SB1 : We are running one program at a time and the lower resolution with larger text size works best for that software. There are no need for multiple windows etc. A larger screen makes the software less effective and I will continue to buy laptops with this resolution until it makes the software more useful. I am only commenting because so many of you tards always chime in about how a cheap laptop doesn't give you some sort of retina experience. STFU and spend some money if you want a better resolution. There are plenty of options.

Hey retard, I've seen laptops with 1080p for cheaper than this. GTFO this thread, you have no clue what you're talking about.

Hell there's one right now with at least double the performance on FP for only $150 more. And you say they can't put a 1080p display on for this price...

Quote from Dillweed : Depends on what you want. Lenovo has a z585 w/ an A8-4500m and a 7670m which can crossfire for insane gaming or media value for your money. You've also got an option in occasional sales for HP's DV6z w/ an A10-4600m and free 1080p screen upgrade for about $50 more. Then you'll find several decent i5+low end Nvidia GPUs for the same budget. It's about what you need in a PC. To use the overblown car analogy --don't buy a sports car if what you need is a hatchback, and don't buy a minivan when you really need a pickup. Get what you need for what you're doing.

I looked into the z585 and it has the same resolution and the processor has an average benchmark. For the other laptop, how can it be a free 1080p screen upgrade when it costs $50?