Asus A53Z-AS61 Laptop: AMD Quad-Core A6-3420M (1.4GHz),15.6" (1366 x 768) LED, 4GB DDR3, 750GB HDD, HDMI, Radeon 6520, USB3, DVDRW, WiFi-N, 6-Cell, Win 7 Prem $400 + FSSS @ Amazon
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Anyone know if the HDD can be moved to the DVDRW slot (so an SSD can be used for the boot drive)?
Asus A53Z-AS61 Laptop: AMD Quad-Core A6-3420M (1.4GHz),15.6" (1366 x 768) LED, 4GB DDR3, 750GB HDD, HDMI, Radeon 6520, USB3, DVDRW, WiFi-N, 6-Cell, Win 7 Prem $400 + FSSS @ Amazon
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No worries, it's not a refurb or open-box or anything, a return address of "Amazon Returns" is normal for Amazon, they just want their returns to go to the return center.
PS Thanks for posting the...
Asus A53Z-AS61 Laptop: AMD Quad-Core A6-3420M (1.4GHz),15.6" (1366 x 768) LED, 4GB DDR3, 750GB HDD, HDMI, Radeon 6520, USB3, DVDRW, WiFi-N, 6-Cell, Win 7 Prem $400 + FSSS @ Amazon
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The Patriot ram from Amazon will work in this laptop, the g.skill ram from newegg that I linked is simply the most reviewed/best rated ram available so since they're the same price the g.skill seems...
Asus A53Z-AS61 Laptop: AMD Quad-Core A6-3420M (1.4GHz),15.6" (1366 x 768) LED, 4GB DDR3, 750GB HDD, HDMI, Radeon 6520, USB3, DVDRW, WiFi-N, 6-Cell, Win 7 Prem $400 + FSSS @ Amazon
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Does anyone know if adding RAM voids the warranty? I read about it in the warranty specs only getting upgrades at authorized dealers or something. I know how to do it and I do not see a sticker or...
Asus A53Z-AS61 Laptop: AMD Quad-Core A6-3420M (1.4GHz),15.6" (1366 x 768) LED, 4GB DDR3, 750GB HDD, HDMI, Radeon 6520, USB3, DVDRW, WiFi-N, 6-Cell, Win 7 Prem $400 + FSSS @ Amazon
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i bought one, what ram does this take?
Asus A53Z-AS61 Laptop: AMD Quad-Core A6-3420M (1.4GHz),15.6" (1366 x 768) LED, 4GB DDR3, 750GB HDD, HDMI, Radeon 6520, USB3, DVDRW, WiFi-N, 6-Cell, Win 7 Prem $400 + FSSS @ Amazon
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Memory: 4GB DDR3 1333 MHz SDRAM, 2 x SODIMM socket for expansion up to 8GB SDRAM
Asus A53Z-AS61 Laptop: AMD Quad-Core A6-3420M (1.4GHz),15.6" (1366 x 768) LED, 4GB DDR3, 750GB HDD, HDMI, Radeon 6520, USB3, DVDRW, WiFi-N, 6-Cell, Win 7 Prem $400 + FSSS @ Amazon
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I just got the computer and am on it now... It is amazing!
Asus A53Z-AS61 Laptop: AMD Quad-Core A6-3420M (1.4GHz),15.6" (1366 x 768) LED, 4GB DDR3, 750GB HDD, HDMI, Radeon 6520, USB3, DVDRW, WiFi-N, 6-Cell, Win 7 Prem $400 + FSSS @ Amazon
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If I was a good guesser, I would suppose that this is their easy answer to dealing with people who refuse to accept shipment of their buyer's remorse purchases...
If you bounced the UPS guy, it...
Asus A53Z-AS61 Laptop: AMD Quad-Core A6-3420M (1.4GHz),15.6" (1366 x 768) LED, 4GB DDR3, 750GB HDD, HDMI, Radeon 6520, USB3, DVDRW, WiFi-N, 6-Cell, Win 7 Prem $400 + FSSS @ Amazon
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any input how this compares to http://www.cowboom.com/product/867794 is really appreciated.
I Just need a laptop for GF for regular school work, you tube etc, no gaming
Have a unused Win7 CD to...
Asus A53Z-AS61 Laptop: AMD Quad-Core A6-3420M (1.4GHz),15.6" (1366 x 768) LED, 4GB DDR3, 750GB HDD, HDMI, Radeon 6520, USB3, DVDRW, WiFi-N, 6-Cell, Win 7 Prem $400 + FSSS @ Amazon
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I would definitely choose this Amazon deal over that one. For one thing, I personally wouldn't look at refurbished laptop, or most electronics for that matter. Even though it is guaranteed to work,...
Asus A53Z-AS61 Laptop: AMD Quad-Core A6-3420M (1.4GHz),15.6" (1366 x 768) LED, 4GB DDR3, 750GB HDD, HDMI, Radeon 6520, USB3, DVDRW, WiFi-N, 6-Cell, Win 7 Prem $400 + FSSS @ Amazon
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Toshiba Direct has Satellite L750D-BT5N22 Laptop for $399 + tax + shipping. This seems to be a better deal except for HDD considering its better processor and toshiba. However, you can always get...
Asus A53Z-AS61 Laptop: AMD Quad-Core A6-3420M (1.4GHz),15.6" (1366 x 768) LED, 4GB DDR3, 750GB HDD, HDMI, Radeon 6520, USB3, DVDRW, WiFi-N, 6-Cell, Win 7 Prem $400 + FSSS @ Amazon
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CPU wise.. but GPU wise this will destroy intel's similar offering..
so this is a decent lappy for people who can make use of the GPU's advantage (gaming and other programs).
Asus A53Z-AS61 Laptop: AMD Quad-Core A6-3420M (1.4GHz),15.6" (1366 x 768) LED, 4GB DDR3, 750GB HDD, HDMI, Radeon 6520, USB3, DVDRW, WiFi-N, 6-Cell, Win 7 Prem $400 + FSSS @ Amazon
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Actually, 720P versus 1080P is VERY noticeable on even a 15" laptop when viewing static images (i.e. Word documents, spreadsheets, photos). But yes, if you are watching video, then 720P versus 1080P...
Asus A53Z-AS61 Laptop: AMD Quad-Core A6-3420M (1.4GHz),15.6" (1366 x 768) LED, 4GB DDR3, 750GB HDD, HDMI, Radeon 6520, USB3, DVDRW, WiFi-N, 6-Cell, Win 7 Prem $400 + FSSS @ Amazon
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an earlier post.
Asus A53Z-AS61 Laptop: AMD Quad-Core A6-3420M (1.4GHz),15.6" (1366 x 768) LED, 4GB DDR3, 750GB HDD, HDMI, Radeon 6520, USB3, DVDRW, WiFi-N, 6-Cell, Win 7 Prem $400 + FSSS @ Amazon
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Thanks a lot! I just need a laptop so I can play D3 at work. Maybe I'll wait for father's day to see if there will be any better deal. If not I guess I'll go with the Acer since its better for gaming...
Asus A53Z-AS61 Laptop: AMD Quad-Core A6-3420M (1.4GHz),15.6" (1366 x 768) LED, 4GB DDR3, 750GB HDD, HDMI, Radeon 6520, USB3, DVDRW, WiFi-N, 6-Cell, Win 7 Prem $400 + FSSS @ Amazon
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How quiet and cool does this laptop run? Also, how long does the battery life last for this on avg? Thanks.
Asus A53Z-AS61 Laptop: AMD Quad-Core A6-3420M (1.4GHz),15.6" (1366 x 768) LED, 4GB DDR3, 750GB HDD, HDMI, Radeon 6520, USB3, DVDRW, WiFi-N, 6-Cell, Win 7 Prem $400 + FSSS @ Amazon
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The irony was actually too great for me to comment on.
It's got a DVD burner. Your son would love this for college use.
Asus A53Z-AS61 Laptop: AMD Quad-Core A6-3420M (1.4GHz),15.6" (1366 x 768) LED, 4GB DDR3, 750GB HDD, HDMI, Radeon 6520, USB3, DVDRW, WiFi-N, 6-Cell, Win 7 Prem $400 + FSSS @ Amazon
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Just picked up one for $399. Thanks for the heads up.
Asus A53Z-AS61 Laptop: AMD Quad-Core A6-3420M (1.4GHz),15.6" (1366 x 768) LED, 4GB DDR3, 750GB HDD, HDMI, Radeon 6520, USB3, DVDRW, WiFi-N, 6-Cell, Win 7 Prem $400 + FSSS @ Amazon
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Nah, I bought it last week for $429.99 (and I just got Amazon to price match me, thanks to this deal today). Its virtually black. I guess mocha is just a shade of black. I can't tell the difference.
Asus A53Z-AS61 Laptop: AMD Quad-Core A6-3420M (1.4GHz),15.6" (1366 x 768) LED, 4GB DDR3, 750GB HDD, HDMI, Radeon 6520, USB3, DVDRW, WiFi-N, 6-Cell, Win 7 Prem $400 + FSSS @ Amazon
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Can the hard drive be replaced with any of the SSD?
Asus A53Z-AS61 Laptop: AMD Quad-Core A6-3420M (1.4GHz),15.6" (1366 x 768) LED, 4GB DDR3, 750GB HDD, HDMI, Radeon 6520, USB3, DVDRW, WiFi-N, 6-Cell, Win 7 Prem $400 + FSSS @ Amazon
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got mine yesterday, sweet laptop, cpu is 1.5ghz, 3420M, title is wrong! just ordered another 4gb of ram to max it out and increase performance. will be all set after installing the ram.
Asus A53Z-AS61 Laptop: AMD Quad-Core A6-3420M (1.4GHz),15.6" (1366 x 768) LED, 4GB DDR3, 750GB HDD, HDMI, Radeon 6520, USB3, DVDRW, WiFi-N, 6-Cell, Win 7 Prem $400 + FSSS @ Amazon
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Amazon
*FSSS or Prime Shipping
Asus A53Z-AS61 Laptop: AMD Quad-Core A6-3420M APU (1.4GHz), 15.6" (1366 x 768) LED, 4GB DDR3, 750GB HDD, HDMI, Radeon HD 6520, USB 3.0, DVDRW, Webcam, WiFi-N,...
Asus A53Z-AS61 Laptop: AMD Quad-Core A6-3420M (1.4GHz),15.6" (1366 x 768) LED, 4GB DDR3, 750GB HDD, HDMI, Radeon 6520, USB3, DVDRW, WiFi-N, 6-Cell, Win 7 Prem $400 + FSSS @ Amazon
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I just purchased HP DM4-2191US for $350 AR. Wondering if I should keep it or jump on the one in this thread. Appreciate some insight....thanks
Asus A53Z-AS61 Laptop: AMD Quad-Core A6-3420M (1.4GHz),15.6" (1366 x 768) LED, 4GB DDR3, 750GB HDD, HDMI, Radeon 6520, USB3, DVDRW, WiFi-N, 6-Cell, Win 7 Prem $400 + FSSS @ Amazon
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This is a good deal. Unless you're into the graphics intensive games this should handle anything you throw at it.
Cons: so-so CPU, no blu-ray, lo-res web-cam, 5400rpm HDD.
Pros: above average GPU,...
Asus A53Z-AS61 Laptop: AMD Quad-Core A6-3420M (1.4GHz),15.6" (1366 x 768) LED, 4GB DDR3, 750GB HDD, HDMI, Radeon 6520, USB3, DVDRW, WiFi-N, 6-Cell, Win 7 Prem $400 + FSSS @ Amazon
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Yup, on low it should run pretty well
Asus A53Z-AS61 Laptop: AMD Quad-Core A6-3420M (1.4GHz),15.6" (1366 x 768) LED, 4GB DDR3, 750GB HDD, HDMI, Radeon 6520, USB3, DVDRW, WiFi-N, 6-Cell, Win 7 Prem $400 + FSSS @ Amazon
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It is integrated considering that the A6 Core is an APU with the GPU co-located on the same die in the same chip, which is not a discrete/separate device on the mobo.
It is dedicated/separate from...
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Thanks for the reply, TheThriftyOne. I asked because the one I linked to is Prime eligible..
Asus A53Z-AS61 Laptop: AMD Quad-Core A6-3420M (1.4GHz),15.6" (1366 x 768) LED, 4GB DDR3, 750GB HDD, HDMI, Radeon 6520, USB3, DVDRW, WiFi-N, 6-Cell, Win 7 Prem $400 + FSSS @ Amazon
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Will the below memory module work ?
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/...PDKIKX0DER
Asus A53Z-AS61 Laptop: AMD Quad-Core A6-3420M (1.4GHz),15.6" (1366 x 768) LED, 4GB DDR3, 750GB HDD, HDMI, Radeon 6520, USB3, DVDRW, WiFi-N, 6-Cell, Win 7 Prem $400 + FSSS @ Amazon
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A better laptop than the one posted by OP is Asus A6 dual graphics.
THE ASUS A6 6720G2 Dual Graphics laptop is back in stock at Cheetahdeals again. but price is a little higher. It always sells out...
Asus A53Z-AS61 Laptop: AMD Quad-Core A6-3420M (1.4GHz),15.6" (1366 x 768) LED, 4GB DDR3, 750GB HDD, HDMI, Radeon 6520, USB3, DVDRW, WiFi-N, 6-Cell, Win 7 Prem $400 + FSSS @ Amazon
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Also to mention llano systems tend to be much cheaper than intels, and their processing power matches the i3, A* overclocked close to i5.
I believe Intel's HD 4000 graphics, which isn't on the...
Asus A53Z-AS61 Laptop: AMD Quad-Core A6-3420M (1.4GHz),15.6" (1366 x 768) LED, 4GB DDR3, 750GB HDD, HDMI, Radeon 6520, USB3, DVDRW, WiFi-N, 6-Cell, Win 7 Prem $400 + FSSS @ Amazon
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I fail to see how the Asus is a better Value that than the Acer. The Acer has 6% cash back dropping the price to $423. The Acer has a discrete graphics card which there is no way you could buy let...
Asus A53Z-AS61 Laptop: AMD Quad-Core A6-3420M (1.4GHz),15.6" (1366 x 768) LED, 4GB DDR3, 750GB HDD, HDMI, Radeon 6520, USB3, DVDRW, WiFi-N, 6-Cell, Win 7 Prem $400 + FSSS @ Amazon
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You can ignore that other advice, sorry. Asus is far, far, far ahead of Acer in quality and excellent at this price. The only way to beat this price on the same or similar laptop is to get in on one...
Asus A53Z-AS61 Laptop: AMD Quad-Core A6-3420M (1.4GHz),15.6" (1366 x 768) LED, 4GB DDR3, 750GB HDD, HDMI, Radeon 6520, USB3, DVDRW, WiFi-N, 6-Cell, Win 7 Prem $400 + FSSS @ Amazon
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windows 8 upgrade available for this machine
http://www.pcworld.com/article/256667/microsoft_details_windows_8_upgrade_program_for_consumers.html
Asus A53Z-AS61 Laptop: AMD Quad-Core A6-3420M (1.4GHz),15.6" (1366 x 768) LED, 4GB DDR3, 750GB HDD, HDMI, Radeon 6520, USB3, DVDRW, WiFi-N, 6-Cell, Win 7 Prem $400 + FSSS @ Amazon
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I always see this..sometimes joking, sometimes serious. I have HDMI out and never use it, I stream to my tv if needed. Do people really use the HDMI that much on a laptop? Serious question.
Asus A53Z-AS61 Laptop: AMD Quad-Core A6-3420M (1.4GHz),15.6" (1366 x 768) LED, 4GB DDR3, 750GB HDD, HDMI, Radeon 6520, USB3, DVDRW, WiFi-N, 6-Cell, Win 7 Prem $400 + FSSS @ Amazon
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Thanks for the computer deal. Just in time for my vacation trip!
Asus A53Z-AS61 Laptop: AMD Quad-Core A6-3420M (1.4GHz),15.6" (1366 x 768) LED, 4GB DDR3, 750GB HDD, HDMI, Radeon 6520, USB3, DVDRW, WiFi-N, 6-Cell, Win 7 Prem $400 + FSSS @ Amazon
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If this laptop had a higher resolution screen, it wouldn't be $400. 768 vertical pixels is no better than 14" laptop screens 10 years ago. Personally, I'm frustrated by the rise of 16:9 and...
Asus A53Z-AS61 Laptop: AMD Quad-Core A6-3420M (1.4GHz),15.6" (1366 x 768) LED, 4GB DDR3, 750GB HDD, HDMI, Radeon 6520, USB3, DVDRW, WiFi-N, 6-Cell, Win 7 Prem $400 + FSSS @ Amazon
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Same here - owned asus as well as acer.
Let's put it this way: Acer is like Hyundai, Asus is like Honda.
These days both are pretty good. Asus does tend to have better fit and finish,...
Asus A53Z-AS61 Laptop: AMD Quad-Core A6-3420M (1.4GHz),15.6" (1366 x 768) LED, 4GB DDR3, 750GB HDD, HDMI, Radeon 6520, USB3, DVDRW, WiFi-N, 6-Cell, Win 7 Prem $400 + FSSS @ Amazon
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I thought I mentioned DVD playback?!?
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Ridiculous advice. Laptop every year? What did you do with them? Throw them against the wall? I have 2 Dells that I bought in November 2009 and they are both still running great. Mac? C'mon...
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