Asus R500A-RS51 Laptop: Core i5-3210M 2.5GHz, 15.6" LED 1366x768, 6GB DDR3, 750GB HDD, WiFi N, HDMI, USB 3.0, 6-Cell, Win 7 Prem $479 + Free Shipping (expired)

Am I the only one that thinks this is a good deal?

Only if it had dedicated graphics... Q_Q

Quote from AESTHETiKS : Only if it had dedicated graphics... Q_Q

Me too but then again, it wouldn't be $479. I know the dell outlet refurb deals you can probably get one around that price

never a deal on a 14"... seems like a decent price point. may buy it.. anyone have an opinion

nice deal

Quote from DJ3xclusive : Me too but then again, it wouldn't be $479. I know the dell outlet refurb deals you can probably get one around that price

I think I saw few deals past few weeks that has 3210M and a low end nvidia dedicated graphics for under $500... but I think they were back - to - school promotional deals

I really think AMD APUs are better at these price range for gaming.
Even though for some reason APUs have some driver issues with games still and the CPU power difference is quite substantial....

and I've had some bad experience with lower end ASUS laptops.
Their top end gaming / zenbooks are amazing but the cheaper models like this always had problems.. (i.e. bad hard drive / bad touchpad / bad screen)

They need better Q.C.

Really good deal. No backlit keyboard, which I really like, but for this price I may have to bite.

I will resist, until I get a great deal on a laptop with a backlit keyboard.

My ideal laptop - i5 3rd gen, dedicated graphics, 15.6" full HD, lightweight, USB3, SSD, bluray, and backlit keyboard - for, 500$ or LESS..!!

Not seeing what kind of warranty comes with this unit.

Its possible to ADD not replace a ssd in this laptop? i have a samsung 830.

Quote from prettycoolguy49 : Not seeing what kind of warranty comes with this unit.

I believe ASUS provides a 1yr warranty and a 1yr accidental damage warranty if you register with in 60 days of purchase at Asus.

Quote from bboy1234 : I believe ASUS provides a 1yr warranty and a 1yr accidental damage warranty if you register with in 60 days of purchase at Asus.

I actually saw that with another online vendor with this model. Strange they didn't have it listed...thanks

Quote from jaydoc79 : I will resist, until I get a great deal on a laptop with a backlit keyboard. My ideal laptop - i5 3rd gen, dedicated graphics, 15.6" full HD, lightweight, USB3, SSD, bluray, and backlit keyboard - for, 500$ or LESS..!!

Sure, just wait about 2 years. The system you're describing runs at least $800 on a GREAT sale right now.