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popular Posted by Dr.W • Aug 7, 2023
popular Posted by Dr.W • Aug 7, 2023

YMMV: ASUS Zenbook 14 (Open-Box Satisfactory): 14" 2.8K OLED, i5-1240P, 8GB LPDDR5, 256GB SSD $345.99

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$345.99 $749.99 Open-Box Satisfactory available in 'Buying Options'.

YMMV: Your mileage may vary

SPECS:

  • Intel Core i5-1250P 1.7 GHz (12M Cache, up to 4.4 GHz, 4P+8E cores) 12th-Gen Evo Processor
  • 14" 2.8K (2880 x 1800) 16:10, 90Hz, 600-nits, 100% DCI-P3 (133% sRGB), HDR OLED Display
  • 8GB LPDDR5-4800MHz RAM (Soldered)
  • 256GB NVMe PCIe 4.0 SSD
  • Wi-Fi 6E(802.11ax) (Dual band) 2*2 + BT 5
  • Windows 11 Home
  • Backlit keyboard
  • Fingerprint sensor
  • HD 720p cam
  • 4-cell 75Wh battery
  • 3.06 lbs.
  • Model: Q409ZA-EVO.I5256BL
  • Ports:
    • 2x Thunderbolt 4 supports display / power delivery
    • 1x USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-A
    • 1x HDMI 2.0b
    • 1x Headphone jack
    • 1x microSD card reader


https://www.bestbuy.com/site/asus...Id=6494331
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$345.99 $749.99 Open-Box Satisfactory available in 'Buying Options'.

YMMV: Your mileage may vary

SPECS:

  • Intel Core i5-1250P 1.7 GHz (12M Cache, up to 4.4 GHz, 4P+8E cores) 12th-Gen Evo Processor
  • 14" 2.8K (2880 x 1800) 16:10, 90Hz, 600-nits, 100% DCI-P3 (133% sRGB), HDR OLED Display
  • 8GB LPDDR5-4800MHz RAM (Soldered)
  • 256GB NVMe PCIe 4.0 SSD
  • Wi-Fi 6E(802.11ax) (Dual band) 2*2 + BT 5
  • Windows 11 Home
  • Backlit keyboard
  • Fingerprint sensor
  • HD 720p cam
  • 4-cell 75Wh battery
  • 3.06 lbs.
  • Model: Q409ZA-EVO.I5256BL
  • Ports:
    • 2x Thunderbolt 4 supports display / power delivery
    • 1x USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-A
    • 1x HDMI 2.0b
    • 1x Headphone jack
    • 1x microSD card reader


https://www.bestbuy.com/site/asus...Id=6494331

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Aug 7, 2023
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OnePlus7pro
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Aug 7, 2023
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I got one last month for $300. Took it back a few days ago and now it's listed at $345. It ran way to hot for my taste even after I uninstalled almost everything. Any chance this one runs cooler?
https://slickdeals.net/f/16843367-asus-zenbook-open-box-excellent-14-5-2-8k-oled-120hz-touch-i5-13500h-8gb-lpddr5-512gb-ssd-398-99?src=SiteSearchV2Algo
Last edited by OnePlus7pro August 7, 2023 at 06:02 AM.
Aug 7, 2023
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Alucard400
Aug 7, 2023
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Quote from OnePlus7pro :
I got one last month for $300. Took it back a few days ago and now it's listed at $345. It ran way to hot for my taste even after I uninstalled almost everything. Any chance this one runs cooler?
https://slickdeals.net/f/16843367-asus-zenbook-open-box-excellent-14-5-2-8k-oled-120hz-touch-i5-13500h-8gb-lpddr5-512gb-ssd-398-99?src=SiteSearchV2Algo

Thanks for posting that link. I was looking between the two laptops and I like this one more because of the 4 cell battery and being $50 cheaper. I plan on using it on the field for astrophotography so temperature shouldnt' be an issue since it will be outside in the evenings.
Aug 7, 2023
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whiskershire_sauce
Aug 7, 2023
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anyone have idea on egpu performance with this?
Aug 7, 2023
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Aug 7, 2023
814h4853n7
Aug 7, 2023
1,021 Posts
Quote from OnePlus7pro :
I got one last month for $300. Took it back a few days ago and now it's listed at $345. It ran way to hot for my taste even after I uninstalled almost everything. Any chance this one runs cooler?
https://slickdeals.net/f/16843367-asus-zenbook-open-box-excellent-14-5-2-8k-oled-120hz-touch-i5-1350...
That is just the machine. Almost everything is great except the overheating processor and the short battery life. (The 8GB RAM isn't even as bad in some way)
Aug 7, 2023
384 Posts
Joined Nov 2010
Aug 7, 2023
Schecklera2011
Aug 7, 2023
384 Posts
I had this computer vs the upgrade Zenbook 14X with the 14.5inch, I7-13700, 16gb, 512 for 616 including taxes. Ultimately kept the 14.5, the ram itself was the biggest reason.
Aug 7, 2023
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Joined Mar 2018
Aug 7, 2023
ThalaSirenMilk
Aug 7, 2023
150 Posts
Quote from Alucard400 :
Thanks for posting that link. I was looking between the two laptops and I like this one more because of the 4 cell battery and being $50 cheaper. I plan on using it on the field for astrophotography so temperature shouldnt' be an issue since it will be outside in the evenings.
I'm guessing you don't live in Texas 😂
Aug 7, 2023
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czytm
Aug 7, 2023
54 Posts
I'm guessing there is no open port to add another stick of memory?

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Aug 8, 2023
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echooff
Aug 8, 2023
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I was able to get an open box in "Excellent Condition" (free shipping) for $354:
Just keep coming back to the page and refresh: once in a while it seems to pop-up (YMMV: this might or might not happen. I was doing it for 20+ mins)
Aug 8, 2023
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IK47
Aug 8, 2023
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Found one locally for listed lowest condition at 303 and was mint but no charging cord. Look for other laptops there the markdowns are wild sometimes lol.
Aug 9, 2023
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Aug 9, 2023
echooff
Aug 9, 2023
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They have it again in Excellent condition for shipping at $354

Mine arrived today. Not a scratch on it. It is in excellent condition, yes. All accessories and paperwork were inside.
Aug 10, 2023
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Joined Oct 2011
Aug 10, 2023
sweetmysery
Aug 10, 2023
15 Posts
Tried to order open box excellent for free shipping. Order was cancelled shortly after ordering due to "item unavailable".
Aug 10, 2023
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Aug 10, 2023
7usabball
Aug 10, 2023
200 Posts
First thing to note, you can spend ~$45 more and get the same model laptop, but with much better features (Both are YMMV):
Link to 2023 model: https://www.bestbuy.com/site/asus...Id=6543527
Differences:
- 2023 model vs 2022 model
- 14.5" screen vs 14" screen
- touch screen vs not touch screen
- 13th Gen Core i5 vs 12th Gen Core i5
- 512gb ssd vs 256gb ssd
- cortana vs cortana and amazon alexa
- 1 x HDMI 2.1 additional on 2023 model (otherwise same)
- 10 hour battery life vs 18 hour battery life (I wonder what the difference is...)

As stated above, it allows you to checkout and get it shipped, but it will cancel within a minute of you ordering it that way. Don't do this, because it will hit your bank with a pending charge.

Honestly, a lot better specs for only $45+tax more. I know this is slickdeals and both of them are pretty good for the price, but the SMART good deal is on that 2023 model. To get a 2023 model with those specs for under $400 is pretty solid.
Last edited by 7usabball August 10, 2023 at 12:11 PM.
Aug 10, 2023
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Aug 10, 2023
sweetmysery
Aug 10, 2023
15 Posts
Quote from 7usabball :
First thing to note, you can spend ~$45 more and get the same model laptop, but with much better features (Both are YMMV):
Link to 2023 model: https://www.bestbuy.com/site/asus...Id=6543527
Differences:
- 2023 model vs 2022 model
- 14.5" screen vs 14" screen
- touch screen vs not touch screen
- 13th Gen Core i5 vs 12th Gen Core i5
- 512gb ssd vs 256gb ssd
- cortana vs cortana and amazon alexa
- 1 x HDMI 2.1 additional on 2023 model (otherwise same)
- 10 hour battery life vs 18 hour battery life (I wonder what the difference is...)

As stated above, it allows you to checkout and get it shipped, but it will cancel within a minute of you ordering it that way. Don't do this, because it will hit your bank with a pending charge.

Honestly, a lot better specs for only $45+tax more. I know this is slickdeals and both of them are pretty good for the price, but the SMART good deal is on that 2023 model. To get a 2023 model with those specs for under $400 is pretty solid.
Honestly wanted to grab the other deal, but couldn't find an open box one locally, and haven't come across one available for shipping. Thought I could "settle" for this one. Looking back, it's probably better that this one was cancelled.
Aug 10, 2023
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Nixotic
Aug 10, 2023
16 Posts
Reasons not to buy this:
You use your laptop on your lap
You use your laptop for meetings
You video or photo edit
You want to play games on this beautiful screen

I returned it and paid double for the 13th gen Intel version. 16 gb ram, 1080p camera, 512gb and same screen. To deal with the thermals upgrade the drive and buy an external camera made the difference worth it

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Aug 11, 2023
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echooff
Aug 11, 2023
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Quote from Nixotic :
Reasons not to buy this:
You use your laptop on your lap
You use your laptop for meetings
You video or photo edit
You want to play games on this beautiful screen

I returned it and paid double for the 13th gen Intel version. 16 gb ram, 1080p camera, 512gb and same screen. To deal with the thermals upgrade the drive and buy an external camera made the difference worth it
Oh my...
I see the huge difference now. Too bad I bought this one "$50 cheaper" when the other one was still available EEK!

And that certainly explains why the other one is FP with 70+ votes while this one is at 7..
Actually 6 now, since I am downvoting my own vote, and returning this one back to the store

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