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Select Staples Stores: Asus Vivobook 15 Laptop: 15.6" 1080p, i3-1220P, 256GB SSD Expired

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Select Staples Stores (link for reference): Asus Vivobook 15 Laptop (F1502ZA-SB33) on sale for $279.99. Offer is valid In-Store only.

Thanks community member BrianV31 for sharing this deal

Note, offer is valid In-Store only but for reference, this sale can be found on Page 10 of the Weekly Ad (located here)

Specs (source):
  • 15.6-inch, FHD (1920 x 1080) 16:9 aspect ratio, 60Hz refresh rate, 220nits, 45% NTSC color gamut, (Screen-to-body ratio)82%
  • Intel Core i3-1220P Processor 1.1 GHz (12M Cache, up to 4.4 GHz, 10 cores)
  • 256GB M.2 NVMe PCIe 3.0 Solid State Drive
  • 4GB DDR4 RAM
  • Intel Iris Xe Graphics
  • Backlit Chiclet Keyboard, 1.4mm Key-travel, Precision Touchpad
  • 720p HD camera
  • Windows 11
  • Ports:
    • 1x USB 2.0 Type-A
    • 1x USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-C
    • 2x USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-A
    • 1x HDMI 1.4
    • 1x 3.5mm Combo Audio Jack
    • 1x DC-in
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Update: Looks like sale extended Feb 5th - 11th [ In Store ]
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Update: Sale good thru Feb 4th, in store only. Staples website may show other pricing but this item does appear in their sales add for $279.99 and should be available in store at that price. Ask them to check stock in back of store, my store did not even have a display for this model but did have one in stock in back. Pg 10 of weekly add: https://www.staplesconnect.com/weeklyad
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Update: After firing this laptop up this evening I really question if this is IPS (#%!*&!). Staples response in Q&A from the Staples team says it is IPS. But sure seems like TN screen (still nice overall for a budget build and the processor rocks).

I chatted with Asus 1/30/23, they call the screen "IPS-Level" 220nits. I believe the term ips-level is a marketing gimmick by Asus. Maybe a nicer TN but but not ips, color shifts a lot when viewing off angles.
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Excellent budget build?

Staples $280 15.6" Laptop with IPS/TN [??] screen, excellent i3-1220P 12th gen processor, lighted keyboard, fingerprint reader, 180 degree lay flat hinge. On sale currently 44% off. In store only not for mail order. Non Touch screen.

The ram at 4GB it comes with (soldered to board) is anemic and upgrade a must! It does have one sodimm vacant ram slot for upgrading (via removing back cover).

Add crucial 8GB ram for $21 from amazon and you will have a Vivobook for $300: with IPS [??] screen, 12GB ram, a vastly superior I3-1220P processor, lighted keyboard & 256GB SSD. 180 degree screen, finger print reader.

Having a hard time with a solid link to this deal. Just enter item# 24527384 in a search at staples.com

Item #: 24527384 Model #: F1502ZA-SB33
https://www.staples.com/asus-vivo...t_24527384

8GB Ram Add
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B08C4Z6...ct_details

i3-1220P CPU comparison
https://gadgetversus.com/processo...-i3-1220p/
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Model: Asus Vivobook 15 15.6" Laptop, Intel i3, 4GB Memory, 256GB SSD, Windows 11 (F1502ZA-SB33)

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10/29/22Staples$279.99
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10/26/22Staples$279.99
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10/15/22Staples$329.99
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09/16/22Staples$349.99 popular
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Yes and no. It's a Xe core, but because the laptop is configured for single-channel RAM, per Intel's requirements the driver and stickers on the box must list it as a UHD. This is because the chip deactivates some (undisclosed) number of Xe cores when in a single-channel configuration.

If the laptop has a 2nd memory channel and you pop in the memory card, it will "activate" the disabled cores and show up as a "Xe" in Device Manager.
Just went over to Staples to pick one of these up. It's a nice laptop but the screen doesn't look like IPS. I compared it to an HP next to it and there was a clear difference in display quality. It looks more like the TN display on my HP that I'm trying to upgrade from. "IPS-Level" seems to me more like a marketing gimmick. Also, keep in mind that on the ASUS site it's not listed as IPS.
This 12th Gen i3 actually is superior to all previous gen quad core Intel processors per notebookcheck

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02-05-2023 at 08:46 AM.
02-05-2023 at 08:46 AM.
Just what I need, e-waste.
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02-05-2023 at 01:23 PM.
02-05-2023 at 01:23 PM.
Bought the F1502ZA-OS34 at OD around Black Friday. As far as I can tell, the only difference between mine and this is that mine has 8gb of RAM as opposed to the 4gb with this deal. Screen is a bit of a letdown coming from my old laptop but I got used to it. Issue is the 220 nits brightness and color accuracy. Viewing angles are decent IMO. This is a TN screen. I still thought that the screen looked better than the similarly priced Lenovo laptops for sale at the time.

As far as the Xe goes, this should be UHD not Xe as that only shows up in i5 and i7 machines, along with IPS level display as opposed to TN screen here.
No USB C charging.
Fingerprint reader on pad is ok, sometimes finicky.
Backlit keyboard is nice. Keys feel responsive.
Speakers eh, but thats to be expected from a budget laptop.
Ended up adding another 8gb of RAM and the thing runs like a beast.

I cant complain at all for the price I paid, $300 with a $20 Visa gift card. But I do understand if some feel underwhelmed by the screen.


Lots of discussion in this thread here as well:

https://slickdeals.net/f/16209655-300-at-office-depot-asus-vivobook-laptop-15-6-screen-intel-core-i3-12th-generation-8gb-memory-256gb-solid-state-drive-windows-11s-f1502za-os34-299-99?v=1

Previous Staples deal on this laptop as well:
https://slickdeals.net/f/16138768-asus-vivobook-15-laptop-intel-core-i3-1220p-15-6-1080p-4gb-ddr4-256gb-ssd-win-11-279-99-free-shipping-staples
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02-06-2023 at 05:44 AM.
02-06-2023 at 05:44 AM.
Quote from ShrewdWren559 :
How bright is the screen? NITS?
It says 220... pretty crappy.
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02-06-2023 at 11:33 AM.
02-06-2023 at 11:33 AM.
https://www.staplesconnect.com/weeklyad
In Store Sale Extended Feb 5th - 11th [ pg 10 of add ]

$279.99 in store

$329.99 online, but other poster referenced getting staples online customer service to match/adjust to the in store price.

Budget machine with an excellent processor i3-1220P. It is a TN screen but is Full HD pixel wise. USB-C is data only, does not do usb-c charging, usb-c will not output video (hdmi port should). Ram should really be upgraded 4GB is not enough.

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B08C4Z6...ct_details
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02-06-2023 at 03:45 PM.
02-06-2023 at 03:45 PM.
Quote from MarcusSPG :
It says 220... pretty crappy.
Correct, it's not that bright and it's my only real issue with this laptop.
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02-06-2023 at 10:40 PM.
02-06-2023 at 10:40 PM.
Wow $300 for a laptop with only 4gb of ram is a scam, even if the ram is upgradable 😑
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02-07-2023 at 07:10 AM.
02-07-2023 at 07:10 AM.
Quote from owlmercury :
Wow $300 for a laptop with only 4gb of ram is a scam, even if the ram is upgradable 😑
4gb ram is abysmal, but the 10 core processor on this laptop is smokin! 2-3x as fast as other laptops at this price.

i3-1220P CPU comparison
https://gadgetversus.com/processo...-i3-1220p/
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MsMay
02-08-2023 at 07:54 AM.
02-08-2023 at 07:54 AM.
Thanks for all the input.
None at my store so I got it shipped next day @ $329.
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02-08-2023 at 07:56 AM.
02-08-2023 at 07:56 AM.
Quote from MsMay :
Thanks for all the input.
None at my store so I got it shipped next day @ $329.

You could have called to price match.
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02-08-2023 at 08:02 AM.
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Quote from Shogun749 :
You could have called to price match.

Do you think it's too late now?
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Do you think it's too late now?

No. Call them and ask. You can also return to store and rebuy.
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No. Call them and ask. You can also return to store and rebuy.
Thank you!! Applause
I called and they refunded $50!!
There are not any stores within 100 miles of me that have it in stock.
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I have a brand-new, unopened 8gb model from Office Depot I'd be willing to sell (it's still even in the outer cardboard shipping box too). I buy way too many laptops. Send me a message.

You and me both .. I have over 20 and just ordered 2 more
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$299 now online
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