Vizio CT15-A1 Ultrabook: Intel Core i5-3317U 1.7GHz, 4GB DDR3, 128GB SSD, 15.6" 1920 x 1080 Full HD Display, USB 3.0, Win 7 Prem $600 + Free Shipping!

I see ebay sells ram for this particular laptop, can someone confirm that the RAM is NOT upgradable?

3-3.5hr of battery life is horrible, but for this thinness, i guess it's OK.

Quote from XOXO3788 : is it come with the backlight keyboard? thx!

It is NOT come with the backlight keyboard.

http://www.amazon.com/review/R343C88G3ZGBFF/

Bad touchpad and keyboard

the keyboard and trackpad look old and reviews say it doesn't work too well either.

Bought this.

Replacing clunky old desktop with this. Will only use for managing business expenses (QuickBooks), email, ms office, and web browsing. Love knowing this sleek little booger will be the only thing occupying our desk. Don't care about trackpad. Will add a wireless mouse.

Thanks op!

The touchpad, battery life, and keyboard are horrible.

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is it just me, or is the ultrabook category just staying in the same range...
my theory is that intel has realized that their processors have finally reached the point where for the average user - internet browsing/ video/ word (80 percent of people) the entire i series is fast enough.

so poor intel will have a decreased market share unless they can change up the game. - so they came up with ultrabook category, and have been keeping prices steadily above 600 dollars - they NEVER GET CHEAPER.... i mean comon.... seriosly even a VIZIO is FP at 600 dollars

while about 2 years ago before the whole ultrabook craze i bought a toshiba portege for 500 dollars (with a first gen i5)
but now, i havnt seen an ultrabook on fp for under 550 in over a year... prices arnt getting cheaper - not cool - i do not need a third generation i5 - nor do 80 percent of people!

Quote from MarioW : Overall, yes, the trackpad is pretty terrible (it will literally freeze for minutes at a time), so having a wireless mouse is a must.

Just curious. When the trackpad freezes, is the cursor still moving and the computer still responding. Or does the whole OS freeze?

Quote from wenlez : I see ebay sells ram for this particular laptop, can someone confirm that the RAM is NOT upgradable? 3-3.5hr of battery life is horrible, but for this thinness, i guess it's OK.

I've got the A2 version of this [256 SSD instead of the 128 and an i7] and have taken it apart [it's trivial to do if you've got the right tools and are careful and have steady hands that can mess with small ribbon cables].

1] RAM is soldered on mine. I've seen one A1 model where the RAM was replaceable and some people claim they've upgraded the RAM. I wouldn't count on being able to do it though.
2] Battery can be replaced if you could find one.
3] SSD can be replaced [it's about the size of a large postage stamp] if you could find one. If you get one with the Samsung SSD you've got one of the better SSD's out there in a laptop.
4] Screen is pretty nice.
5] Really miss pg up and pg dn keys....somewhat mitigated by fn+up arrow and fn+down functionality.
Echoing what everyone else had said - Trackpad sucks but is somewhat better with newer drivers. The A5 model apparently changed to a Synaptics pad...or so I've read. Keyboard you can get used to but I really miss the keyboard back light on my XPS.

I code and do some IT work and the 4GB size is somewhat mitigated by the SSD. I also use a laptop mouse instead of the track pad and when I have a lot of typing I use a different keyboard.

IMHO the price is right if you're the kind of person who doesn't get anal over things. It's not for everyone though. People who see the laptop really like it.

These laptops are going to be blowouts in prep for the new Vizio models. Supposedly new models add the Synaptics trackpad, better keyboard, better battery life and touch screen.

Take care!

Quote from hasassin : is it just me, or is the ultrabook category just staying in the same range... my theory is that intel has realized that their processors have finally reached the point where for the average user - internet browsing/ video/ word (80 percent of people) the entire i series is fast enough. so poor intel will have a decreased market share unless they can change up the game. - so they came up with ultrabook category, and have been keeping prices steadily above 600 dollars - they NEVER GET CHEAPER.... i mean comon.... seriosly even a VIZIO is FP at 600 dollars while about 2 years ago before the whole ultrabook craze i bought a toshiba portege for 500 dollars (with a first gen i5) but now, i havnt seen an ultrabook on fp for under 550 in over a year... prices arnt getting cheaper - not cool - i do not need a third generation i5 - nor do 80 percent of people!

this probably has a much smaller footprint as well as better screen resolution and they are usually ips'. also ssd's, but i agree. most people will be fine with a dual core pentium g or an a6 apu.

avoid this computer like the plague. horrible keyboard, trackpad, battery life, and not upgradeable whatsoever. those are all major red flags.

i5, IPS, SSD, sleek design, $600.... I can deal with the short-comings and other than a wireless mouse, wouldn't want to throw more money into upgrades regardless... Give me 3 solid years out of it, I am fine with chucking it and buying another.

It's too bad, really great form factor & weight. But the touchpad is the backbone of a laptop, if it sucks, you will never be happy with it. LIke a Porsche with a broken transmission.

Quote from Nehcffej : solid deal. alternatively, for i7 + 256 gb ssd version [CT15-A2], you can for $800 @ amazon: http://www.amazon.com/VIZIO-Light...B0088L182M tho reviews say battery life is pretty dismal in this line. like ~3-4 hrs normal usage reported

Same with my XPS 12 and a core i7. The battery is also 3-4 hours of just watching netflix and the trackpad is also horrible to the point of having to resort using external mouse.

Quote from droyder : avoid this computer like the plague. horrible keyboard, trackpad, battery life, and not upgradeable whatsoever. those are all major red flags.

Isn't that virtually every ultra portable these days?