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Manufacturer# F513EA-OS36
Backlit Keyboard: Yes
Color: Black
Display Type: LED-Backlit
Fingerprint Reader: Yes
Graphics Type: Shared
Maximum Resolution: 1920 x 1080
Memory: 8 GB DDR4 DRAM
Number of HDMI Ports: 1
Number of USB Ports: 3
Operating System Version: Windows 10 Home in S mode
CPU: Intel Core i3-1115G4
Processor Speed (Base): 3.0 GHz
Maximum Turbo Speed: 4.1 GHz
Storage capacity: 256 GB
Storage type: Solid State Drive
Touch Screen: No
Wireless connectivity: 802.11ax
https://www.officedepot.com/a/pro...-Thin-and/
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I'm pretty sure the 2021 model is a 250nit IPS screen (Not amazing but very respectable for the price range)
This link review is for an AMD version, but I think it's the same chassis and screen:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=S...d7o
A lot of people are comparing the 2020 to 2021 models (F512 to F513) I had the F512 2020 model on order and briefly checked it out in the store but actually own the F513.
I think it's important to note that cosmetically they are VERY different.
The 2021 model:
- No rubber feet on back of folding hinge (this may have been a durability issue on the 2020 model)
- Chiclet instead of island keys (an improvement IMHO)
- Different color (Navy/Black vs Dark Gray on the F512)
- Colored Enter key (gimmicky but does stand out)
And the big one - maybe…
THE SCREEN
I can confirm the older Vivobooks had awful TN screens that are washed out and distort easily.
The 2021 F513 definitely has a better screen. I cannot figure out if it is IPS or TN, but if it's a TN, it's as good as my Dell Inspiron with a 270Nit IPS. It's not as bright or vivid as my Galaxy Pro 15 but MILES better that the 1080p TN on my Samsung Chromebook 4 plus.
I would like to confirm if the screen is IPS or TN, but when I use it back to back with my other laptops, it strikes me as decently average in a much improved way than before!
edit: BeSpoke Black...
8GB on board with one slot maybe?
https://www.asus.com/us/Laptops/F.../techspec/
2280 drive and a 2.5" bay?
the processor has 48 Iris Xe cores.
And, I guess, if anyone cares, the AMD version has a 100% sRGB, 300 nits screen available for those willing to try to change the screen.
11lth gen page, no specs yet:
https://www.asus.com/us/Laptops/F...Gen-Intel/
Standard Intel drivers:
https://www.asus.com/us/Laptops/F..._Download/
Review: https://www.tomsguide.c
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The lower resolution part is important though and may, may, make "bargain" laptops workable.
But there aren't any bargain laptops that have color-accurate screens, but if you are just cutting and splicing together segments (-->> basic editing normal people do) you MIGHT be able to live with either the gateway ultra-slim $349 (quad core) or this one. At any rate if you are cost constrained, you use what's available. Sorry that's the best I have.
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Not well versed with tech these days. Wondering if anyone could share some insight as to which would be a better deal:
https://slickdeals.net/f/15276535-costco-members-lenovo-ideapad-3-15-6-touchscreen-11th-gen-intel-core-i5-1135g7-1080p-12gb-512-ssd-510-499-99-shipping?src=fr
Just looking for an everyday laptop to browse internet and vid conference. Thanks!
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This vivobook is definitely built better though.
Not well versed with tech these days. Wondering if anyone could share some insight as to which would be a better deal:
https://slickdeals.net/f/15276535-costco-members-lenovo-ideapad-3-15-6-touchscreen-11th-gen-intel-co...
Just looking for an everyday laptop to browse internet and vid conference. Thanks!
Modern laptops have become so capable only "heavy" tasks like serious video editing etc needs the "best" processors with multiple, fast cores with as much memory as you can get.
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Sad, because the SSD in this is faster than the Gateway, the keyboard is a lot better and has backlight, Bluetooth 5 (ASUS) is better than 4.2 on the Gateway, and the touchpad is better.
In my opinion the Gateway has a brighter screen with better viewing angles. It has two USB 3 ports on the correct side. This vivobook only had one USB 3 on the right side (although you could probably buy an adapter to make the USB-C port a standard 3.0 if neeed).
The Gateway has 16gb of RAM.
It's true that the build quality of the ASUS is better than the Walmart Gateway, but it all comes down to CORES for me. If the ASUS was a quad core, I'd definitely choose it.
I just ran geekbench 5, 1301 single core score. 2579 multi-core
My HP eh-1075cl ryzen 5700U 8c/16T, plugged in set to Max Perf:
I got 1192 single core, 6751 multi-core
Gateway "Super-slim" 15.6" $349 16GB RAM, Ryzen 3450U, ~800 single core, 2900 multi-core
IF you need multi-core - buy the most and fastest AMD cores you can find. If you don't need it because you don't do those tasks that require it (compiling code, Heavy high-res video editing, etc) it will always feel a little slower than even a bottom of the line 11th gen intel in "regular" single-core tasks. Thus buying more cores isn't necessarily future-proofing. It depends on what you need.
Yes, it's now $449. Totally not worth it.