Asus K55A-BBL4 Laptop: Intel Core i5-3210M (2.5GHz), 15.6" (1366 x 768) LED, 4GB DDR3, 500GB HDD, HDMI, USB 3.0, WiFi-N, DVDRW, 6-Cell, Win 7 Prem $480 + Free Store Pickup
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These are good specs. Anyone own this? Inputs? :bounce:
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Low res doesn't always mean it has a glossy screen, but in the $600 and under category you're not likely to find many matte screens. If it has a matte screen it's going to mention it, so just read...
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how is build quality? looks like this is an asus eco model made for bestbuy but i cant find any reviews
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How does this compare to...
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Widi on this lappy?
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The CPU(Iveybridge 3rd gen Intel i5) is very far ahead of last years AMD llano A8 processor in sheer speed of processing. But the graphics on AMD A8 will be better for games. You will be making a...
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No, it does not have a backlit keyboard.
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Anyone?...:nod:
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Totally would jump on this deal if it was $430-450 range
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I believe any one of these should be fine, DDR3 8GB
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Yes both are better.
--The Acer has same CPU speed as Toshiba but graphics for gaming will be much superior & that same Acer can be had at TigerDirect for $387ish...(which might be the best deal for...
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Yes both are better.
--The Acer has same CPU speed as Toshiba but graphics for gaming will be much superior & that same Acer can be had at TigerDirect for $387ish...(which might be the best deal for...
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What's a good RAM to purchase to upgrade to 8 GB?
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How does this compare to this one?...
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Well don't know if Best Buy discontinued this or they are just OOS. It was the 2nd best priced Intel 3rd gen i5 laptop available from a B&M store....so ashamed if it's gone indefinitely. Late buyers...
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also overclocking it will kill battery life and make the laptop run hot
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really. doesnt lowering the voltage usually make the cpu unstable? I have no experience with o/c these llano cpus so ill just take your word for it.
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"15.6" LED-backlit high-definition widescreen display
With 1366 x 768 resolution showcases movies and games in stunning clarity."
stunning clarity==>horrible glare :(
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$480 laptop ==> not high end. This price has become more or less the standard for budget 15.6'' laptops with decent specs and no graphics for gamers. High end screens are only ever found on laptops...
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No because most are already running pretty high voltage to start with. The amount you can lower depends on specific chip you have. Most report that you can lower a good bit. Personal experience...
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I own U46E-BAL6, Asus laptops are good at battery and other specs but poorly built screen hinges, they are broken and itseems it is common issue with Asus laptops. now my screen just hangs to the...
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in for one in store pickup tomorrow. I really never seen a good Asus deal at this price range, usually too cheap or too expensive. worst case i will return within 2 weeks.
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It has all the CPU specs you need for years to come, since it's got the latest Intel processor. It even has wifi N. Very good specs but as vinpra stated, hinges on the Asus laptop could be fragile...
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Best Buy
*Free Store Pickup
**Shipping: Not Available
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anyone know if this is a glossy screen. Must be, right?
low resolution = glossy screen?
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My bestbuy has this same machine for $383 on Clearance. They also have a Toshiba Model: L875-S7208
2nd gen i3 17.3" Laptop - 4GB Memory - 640GB Hard Drive for $360.
Which would be the better...
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Sorry to bump but on my store clearance page they have this model for $384. Still a good deal or will there be something better?
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i bought one of these machinces at bb and ie 9 didn't work well. i took it back adn they had to reorder because it was out of stock. it has been over a week and i am gettign tired of waiting, so i...
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That tosh has old hardware (Sandy 2nd gen) vs the Asus (Ivy 3rd gen). $730 was MSRP and overpriced IMO. Asus was much better deal.
And it's certainly NOT a refurb, although at the great price I...
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Sorry I didn't get back to you. The HP is better since it has better cpu and far better graphics for potential gaming. But it's a little larger with 15.6" vs 14" so portability is a little...
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so i guess this Asus K55A-BBL4 is Best Buy’s exclusive configuration of the K55A line. cant be found and bought in any other stores..it is still a good buy for the brand and configuration though.
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Thanks Yell0w. Also, just want to be sure - this laptop has 2 slots currently occupying 2 GB sticks in each slot, correct?
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I'm not really sure, I tried to use google to search it up but no results. It most likely is 2x2GB in the slots.
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That one has an AMD A6 Llano CPU (1.5ghz quadcore)
while the Asus has a new Intel 3rd gen i5 which is many times better and faster than AMD A6 in sheer processing speed. It can be useful in running...
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I assume this does not have a backlit keyboard? I don't sees it in the specs anywheres.
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I found an ok deal on a 17.3" Toshiba satellite AMD A6 3420m laptop @ $430 at Office Depot. But for older tech it's probably worth $400 maximum. So an A6 laptop is much inferior to this great Intel...
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i bought one of these and ie 9 dd not work well. i t ook it back and best buy is reordering, apparently out of stock. i have been waiting over a week and am getting tired of waiting. i went to my...
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thanks for the advice atoneapone!!
I was helping my cousin search for an all around laptop, it's between these two.
Sony vs HP
what do you think?
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