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ASUS VivoBook 15 F513 Laptop: i3-1115G4, 15.6" 1080p, 8GB DDR4, 256GB SSD

$380

$550

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Office Depot and Office Max has ASUS VivoBook 15 F513 Laptop (F513EA-OS36) on sale for $369.99 -> Now $379.99. To earn 1% in Slickdeals Cashback, before purchase, follow the cashback instructions below. Shipping is free.

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About this product:
  • Intel Core i3-1115G4 3.0 GHz Processor
  • 15.6" 1920x1080 FHD Display
  • 8GB DDR4 Memory
  • 256GB M.2 PCIe NVMe Solid State Drive
  • 802.11ax Wi-Fi 6 + Bluetooth 5.0
  • Fingerprint Reader
  • Backlit Keyboard
  • Weight: 3.75 lbs
  • Windows 10 Home (S mode)
    • Free Upgrade to Windows 11 when available; Upgrade rollout plan is being finalized and is scheduled to begin late 2021 and continue into 2022. Specific timing will vary by device.
  • Ports:
    • 3x USB Ports
    • 1x HDMI
    • 1x Audio Combo Jack

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  • About this product:
    • 4.6 out of 5 stars rating at OfficeDepot.com
    • This laptop is one of Wirecutter's "Best Laptops Under $500": "It's fast enough for everyday work and it's a sturdy, well-built laptop that should last for years."
  • About this store:
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Office Depot and Office Max has ASUS VivoBook 15 F513 Laptop (F513EA-OS36) on sale for $369.99 -> Now $379.99. To earn 1% in Slickdeals Cashback, before purchase, follow the cashback instructions below. Shipping is free.

Thanks to Community Member Paul8552 for sharing this deal.

About this product:
  • Intel Core i3-1115G4 3.0 GHz Processor
  • 15.6" 1920x1080 FHD Display
  • 8GB DDR4 Memory
  • 256GB M.2 PCIe NVMe Solid State Drive
  • 802.11ax Wi-Fi 6 + Bluetooth 5.0
  • Fingerprint Reader
  • Backlit Keyboard
  • Weight: 3.75 lbs
  • Windows 10 Home (S mode)
    • Free Upgrade to Windows 11 when available; Upgrade rollout plan is being finalized and is scheduled to begin late 2021 and continue into 2022. Specific timing will vary by device.
  • Ports:
    • 3x USB Ports
    • 1x HDMI
    • 1x Audio Combo Jack

Editor's Notes

Written by CChoiVA
  • About this deal:
  • About this product:
    • 4.6 out of 5 stars rating at OfficeDepot.com
    • This laptop is one of Wirecutter's "Best Laptops Under $500": "It's fast enough for everyday work and it's a sturdy, well-built laptop that should last for years."
  • About this store:
    • View Office Depot and OfficeMax return policy here.

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Model: ASUS� VivoBook 15 F513 Laptop, 15.6" Screen, Intel� Core� i5, 8GB Memory, 256GB Solid State Drive, Windows� 10 Home in S Mode, Bespoke Black, F513EA-O

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Oct 15, 2021 3:17 AM
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UdisOct 15, 2021 3:17 AM
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Quote from britdude :
Is Asus quality any good?. Need it to last more than 5 years like my SD Fujitsu, which is still chugging along
I bought a 14" AMD 3000 series Vivobook last year for a friend and set it up for them. I was very impressed with the quality for the $$. The deal was the exact same price as this one and similar specs 8gb/256/FHD.
Oct 15, 2021 3:21 AM
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JloweOct 15, 2021 3:21 AM
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Purchased 2 of these today (coincidentally) for a couple of new employees. Build seems great, responsive touchpad, screen is good enough for office use, sound was loud enough when cortana came and talked during set up and was pretty clear. Downloading and running office products and everything I needed to set these PCs up, everything seemed fine. Spec wise I've payed a lot more for these same specs, I think this is a no brainer if you need a new laptop for office use and don't do anything insanely intensive. For people checking email and using office products, you can't go wrong for this price.
Oct 15, 2021 3:22 AM
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Examiner44Oct 15, 2021 3:22 AM
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Don't forget the 1% back in SD rewards. All you have to do is order through a PC, install a browser extension, then send some follow up emails. Sure, another cash back site is currently offering 6% CASH back with a single click, but why would anyone want to do that?
Oct 15, 2021 4:16 AM
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YatOct 15, 2021 4:16 AM
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Ram upgradable?
Oct 15, 2021 4:18 AM
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yoFuOct 15, 2021 4:18 AM
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I have an Asus F512U laptop. Looks to be the same as this, just with older CPU and it came with a 1TB 2.5in HDD (swapped in a 2.5in SSD before even booting).

I use Linux. Don't have any clue how it runs MSFT stuff. The hinge has shifted to be off-center, slightly. Cosmetically, that's the only issue 4 yrs later. Last time I used it with a battery and not plugged into the wall it lasted 6 hrs - easily. I have a Core i5 8th-gen and 8G of RAM.

After less than 2 yrs, the most used keys started failing. Imagine not being able to use any of the keys on the right-hand at all. Picked up a replacement keyboard for $35 from China via ebay, but I didn't get the entire $90 "keyboard assembly" which has the plastic "rivets" to connect the keyboard to the case. Swapping the keyboard requires open-heart surgery on the laptop. For someone who knows that they are doing, it is probably 30 minutes. Took me 90 minutes and I used a dremel AND a soldering iron to deal with the plastic rivets. I doubt my "fix" will hold more than a year.
Perhaps I'm hard on keyboards? I've been using an IBM 101M on desktops and servers since the 1980s. The only laptops that have NOT needed replacement keyboards have been from Dell. Asus, Acer, HP, Toshiba, Compaq, Sony, have all needed new keyboards. Dell does something different, IME.

The F512 didn't have any issues with Linux, except the fingerprint reader has never worked. I looked into it and there isn't any driver for it. The wifi, touchpad, webcam, Scullcandy audio have all worked without any hassles.

I've never tried the bluetooth. Was at a conference a few years ago with a different, freshly installed, freshly patched, laptop and got hacked through BT. Normally, I disable it, but just happened to forget on that laptop in my hurry to get out the door for travel.

Besides the keyboard, I've been pretty happy with it, but after trying all the major brands now, I'll be going back to Dell for laptops. Keyboards just shouldn't be that much hassle.
Oct 15, 2021 4:32 AM
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genivOct 15, 2021 4:32 AM
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Hiw is this deal comapred to the HP one from staples last week?
Oct 15, 2021 4:57 AM
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omfpeOct 15, 2021 4:57 AM
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Nice deal if in your area

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Oct 15, 2021 8:03 AM
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FlabberBlabberOct 15, 2021 8:03 AM
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Price raised up to $379
Oct 15, 2021 10:27 AM
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jamesrcOct 15, 2021 10:27 AM
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Quote from norazi :
I'm guessing bottom of the barrel 200 nit TN panel?
This model has showed up a few times here and if you look around there are probably other threads that go into much more detail. The screen is much better than I expected. Unlike some others here I don't know every technical aspect and have used laptops with terrible TN screens. For this model, everything looks sharp and it doesn't strain my eyes.

I have no problem complaining and have had this model for a few months. So far, no complaints and it is a great deal.
Oct 15, 2021 10:46 AM
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TressinOct 15, 2021 10:46 AM
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How is this for very light gaming?
Oct 15, 2021 11:19 AM
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bamx2Oct 15, 2021 11:19 AM
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These problems and hinge failures on Lenovo. Which of the < $500 laptop (Dell ?) models have the best longevity/quality ?


Quote from yoFu :
I have an Asus F512U laptop. Looks to be the same as this, just with older CPU and it came with a 1TB 2.5in HDD (swapped in a 2.5in SSD before even booting).

I use Linux. Don't have any clue how it runs MSFT stuff. The hinge has shifted to be off-center, slightly. Cosmetically, that's the only issue 4 yrs later. Last time I used it with a battery and not plugged into the wall it lasted 6 hrs - easily. I have a Core i5 8th-gen and 8G of RAM.

After less than 2 yrs, the most used keys started failing. Imagine not being able to use any of the keys on the right-hand at all. Picked up a replacement keyboard for $35 from China via ebay, but I didn't get the entire $90 "keyboard assembly" which has the plastic "rivets" to connect the keyboard to the case. Swapping the keyboard requires open-heart surgery on the laptop. For someone who knows that they are doing, it is probably 30 minutes. Took me 90 minutes and I used a dremel AND a soldering iron to deal with the plastic rivets. I doubt my "fix" will hold more than a year.
Perhaps I'm hard on keyboards? I've been using an IBM 101M on desktops and servers since the 1980s. The only laptops that have NOT needed replacement keyboards have been from Dell. Asus, Acer, HP, Toshiba, Compaq, Sony, have all needed new keyboards. Dell does something different, IME.

The F512 didn't have any issues with Linux, except the fingerprint reader has never worked. I looked into it and there isn't any driver for it. The wifi, touchpad, webcam, Scullcandy audio have all worked without any hassles.

I've never tried the bluetooth. Was at a conference a few years ago with a different, freshly installed, freshly patched, laptop and got hacked through BT. Normally, I disable it, but just happened to forget on that laptop in my hurry to get out the door for travel.

Besides the keyboard, I've been pretty happy with it, but after trying all the major brands now, I'll be going back to Dell for laptops. Keyboards just shouldn't be that much hassle.
Last edited by bamx2 October 15, 2021 at 04:24 AM.
Oct 15, 2021 11:54 AM
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itsme4g63Oct 15, 2021 11:54 AM
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One ram module slot per service manual, so need to upgrade with larger single stick if anything. Good deal regardless.
Oct 15, 2021 12:29 PM
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ShanniOct 15, 2021 12:29 PM
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Would this work for a 10 year old that loves to play the Sims?
Oct 15, 2021 1:22 PM
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evilmomoOct 15, 2021 1:22 PM
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Ugh... snag this or wait for BF...

Decisions decisions...

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Oct 15, 2021 1:46 PM
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berite100Oct 15, 2021 1:46 PM
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doesnt ship? no option to ship. only pickup>

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