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$300 off ASUS - Vivobook 17.3" Laptop - Intel Core 10th Gen i5 - 12GB Memory - 1TB HDD for
$399.99 (original price is $699.99).
Product details- Model: X712JA-212.V17WN-11
- Free Upgrade to Windows 11¹ (when available, see below)
- Windows 11 Home in S Mode Operating System
Windows 11 has all the power and security of Windows 10 with a redesigned and refreshed look. It also comes with new tools, sounds, and apps. Every detail has been considered. All of it comes together to bring you a refreshing experience on your PC.
- 17.3" HD+ Display
The 1600 x 900 resolution boasts impressive color and clarity. Energy-efficient LED backlight.
- 12GB system memory for intense multitasking and gaming
Reams of high-bandwidth DDR4 RAM to smoothly run your graphics-heavy PC games and video-editing applications, as well as numerous programs and browser tabs all at once.
- 1TB HDD
Save files fast and store more data. With massive amounts of storage and advanced communication power
- Weighs 5.07 lbs. and measures 0.84" thin
Thin and light for maximum portability, featuring a large 17.3" screen size and omitting the DVD/CD drive to achieve the compact form factor. 2-cell lithium-ion battery.
- HDMI output expands your viewing options
Connect to an HDTV or high-def monitor to set up two screens side by side or just see more of the big picture.
- Wireless/Wired connectivity (WiFi 5 - 802.11 ac)
Flexible, dual-band connectivity w/ greater reliability thanks to two data streams and antennas. Connect to a Wi-Fi router to experience GB Wi-Fi speeds nearly 3X faster
- Chiclet Keyboard
Allows you to enjoy comfortable and accurate typing.
- Basic software package included
30-days trial of Microsoft Office 365.
- Additional port
Headphone/microphone combo jack. Note: This laptop does not include a built-in DVD/CD drive.
Device comes with Windows 10 and a free Windows 11 upgrade or may be preloaded with Windows 11. The Windows 11 upgrade will be delivered to qualifying devices starting in late 2021 and into 2022. Timing will vary by device. Certain features require specific hardware (see aka.ms/windows11-spec)
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Rest of the specs are nice for the price.
Rest of the specs are nice for the price.
Rest of the specs are nice for the price.
IMO 1600x900 is absolutely fine for many (most?) folks that aren't constantly gaming, or doing professional photo or video editing or graphics work.
Remember: HD and above make text tiny. This is a decent size for someone staring at lots of texts - students, researchers, office work, etc.
If gamers or graphics professional, this isn't the device to get anyway.
For everyone else, I think someone looking at a good quality 1600x900 might be just fine. Personal preference of course.
The processor is OK for non-gamers/graphics professionals. 10th Gen is last year. Not a huge issue. The performance upgrades for this class of i5s compared to the current class isn't very noticeable to the casual user. Unless you're doing 4K video editing regularly or absolutely need ultra high FPS for shooter games, I think this one's fine.
Remember that memory often makes more of a difference than raw processor specs. This thing's got 12 GB which IMO is great for a non-pro Win machine.
Again, this is a computer for writing, browsing, office or school work. Perfectly fine. That HDD is really the only potential issue. I don't know if it's swappable with an SSD.
IMO 1600x900 is absolutely fine for many (most?) folks that aren't constantly gaming, or doing professional photo or video editing or graphics work.
Remember: HD and above make text tiny. This is a decent size for someone staring at lots of texts - students, researchers, office work, etc.
If gamers or graphics professional, this isn't the device to get anyway.
For everyone else, I think someone looking at a good quality 1600x900 might be just fine. Personal preference of course.
The processor is OK for non-gamers/graphics professionals. 10th Gen is last year. Not a huge issue. The performance upgrades for this class of i5s compared to the current class isn't very noticeable to the casual user. Unless you're doing 4K video editing regularly or absolutely need ultra high FPS for shooter games, I think this one's fine.
Remember that memory often makes more of a difference than raw processor specs. This thing's got 12 GB which IMO is great for a non-pro Win machine.
Again, this is a computer for writing, browsing, office or school work. Perfectly fine. That HDD is really the only potential issue. I don't know if it's swappable with an SSD.
I hear you on tiny text but also this is a 17" display so less than FHD is even less acceptable IMO but then again, I think 17" is a weird form factor anyway..
I hear you on tiny text but also this is a 17" display so less than FHD is even less acceptable IMO but then again, I think 17" is a weird form factor anyway..
Point is, the difference is generally negligible for most folks.
Apple has put in chips that were 2-4 years old into their premium lines for years. Why? Because it's only 1 part of the whole equation and sometimes the older, more mature generations do just fine.
Anyway, it's all preference. My only point was to make people see the HDD part. They're smart enough to figure out whether the other specs will suffice for them or not.
https://www.asus.com/us/laptops/f...-17-X712FA
Looks like single ram slot but its user up-gradable, m.2 ssd slot, and a swappable HDD for a standard 2.5inch hdd or ssd.
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Given the size and weight, this will probably be used as a desktop replacement
Also, be prepared to spend an $30 extra to add a 256GB PCIe M.2 stick as the system drive. The original HDD could be used as the secondary storage. This will improve the overall performance and user experience significantly.
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With $400 to spend, I would rather buy a 14"/15.6" 8GB/256GB FHD i3 machine. There are quite a number of choices out there from time to time.
That screen is a killer, an eye killer that is.
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IMO 1600x900 is absolutely fine for many (most?) folks that aren't constantly gaming, or doing professional photo or video editing or graphics work.
Remember: HD and above make text tiny. This is a decent size for someone staring at lots of texts - students, researchers, office work, etc.
If gamers or graphics professional, this isn't the device to get anyway.
For everyone else, I think someone looking at a good quality 1600x900 might be just fine. Personal preference of course.
The processor is OK for non-gamers/graphics professionals. 10th Gen is last year. Not a huge issue. The performance upgrades for this class of i5s compared to the current class isn't very noticeable to the casual user. Unless you're doing 4K video editing regularly or absolutely need ultra high FPS for shooter games, I think this one's fine.
Remember that memory often makes more of a difference than raw processor specs. This thing's got 12 GB which IMO is great for a non-pro Win machine.
Again, this is a computer for writing, browsing, office or school work. Perfectly fine. That HDD is really the only potential issue. I don't know if it's swappable with an SSD.
Full disclosure:
I swapped hdd to sdd and run linux .
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