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16'' ASUS Vivobook Laptop: AMD Ryzen 7 5800HS,12GB Memory, 512GB SSD (Quiet Blue) Expired

$400
$749.99
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Best Buy via eBay has 16'' ASUS Vivobook Laptop (Quiet Blue, M1603QA-R712512) for $399.99 (price shown in cart). Shipping is Free.

Best Buy has 16'' ASUS Vivobook Laptop (Quiet Blue, M1603QA-R712512) for $399.99. Shipping is free, otherwise select free store pickup where stock permits.
  • Note: Availability for store pickup may vary by location.
Thanks to Community Member PC9394 for finding this deal.

Specs:
  • 16" 1920 x 1080 FHD Display
  • Processor: AMD Ryzen 7 R7-5800HS
  • 12GB DDR4 system memory
  • 512GB SSD
  • AMD Radeon graphics
  • Wireless/Wired connectivity (WiFi 6 - 802.11 ax)
  • 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
  • Windows 11 Home
  • Ports:
    • 1 x USB-A 2.0
    • 2 x USB-A 3.0
    • 1 x USB-C 3.0
    • HDMI

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Best Buy [bestbuy.com] and Best Buy via eBay [ebay.com] have 16'' ASUS Vivobook Laptop (Quiet Blue, M1603QA-R712512) for $399.99.
Shipping is Free, or select free store pickup where stock permits.
Note: Availability for store pickup may vary by location.

Specs:
  • AMD Ryzen™ 7 5800HS Processor 3.2GHz (20MB Cache, up to 4.4 GHz, 8 cores, 16 Threads)
  • 16" FHD 1920x1080 300nits IPS display (some reported that this is actually 1920x1200, 16:10)
  • AMD Radeon™ Graphics
  • 12GB DDR4-3200 memory (8GB soldered + 4GB SO-DIMM), upgradable, dual-channel capable
  • 512GB M.2 NVMe™ PCIe® 3.0 SSD
  • Wi-Fi 6(802.11ax) (Dual band) 2*2 + BT 5.3
  • Windows 11 Home (some reported this is actually in S-mode)
  • 720p HD camera with privacy shutter
  • Non-backlit keyboard
  • 50WHrs battery, ø4.5 90W AC Adapter
  • 14.11" x 9.75" x 0.78" ~ 0.78", 4.14lbs
  • Ports:
    • 1 x USB-A 2.0
    • 2 x USB-A 3.2 Gen 1
    • 1 x USB-C 3.2 Gen 1 (For data transfer only. No PD charging and DisplayPort)
    • HDMI 1.4
Was available last week for $380 FP discussion for reference. Likely to hit that low again if you could wait.

Note: In any case you need to switch out from S-mode [microsoft.com], you could always do so for free with few clicks, but it's a one-way operation.
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Model: ASUS - Vivobook 16" Laptop - AMD Ryzen 7 5800HS - 12GB Memory - 512GB SSD - Quiet Blue

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Purchased this last week so here are few observations:

Contrary to the included image, there is no fingerprint reader on the touchpad. No big deal for me but it might be for someone else.
SSD is MZVL4512HBLU-00B07 [samsung.com], model PM9B1, PCIe 4.0 x4, Sequential Read 3500 MB/s, Sequential Write 2500 MB/s.
RAM is M471A1G44AB0-CWE - 8GB 3200MHz. It cost me $15 to buy an 8GB module on eBay [ebay.com]to replace the included 4GB module and upgrade to 16GB total system memory.
More than capable for these tasks.
Ryzen chips with integrated gpu's these days can crush any normal work and basic gaming ... The only deal breaker is the keyboard not being backlit . If that's not something you worry about the this is fine.

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Is this a good one for just general school work and emails and browsing the net maybe watch a movie ?
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03-03-2024 at 11:10 PM.
03-03-2024 at 11:10 PM.
Quote from madi05 :
Is this a good one for just general school work and emails and browsing the net maybe watch a movie ?

More than capable for these tasks.
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03-03-2024 at 11:12 PM.
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More than capable for these tasks.

Ty is this about as good as it gets for price and what you get for your money?
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03-04-2024 at 12:42 AM.
03-04-2024 at 12:42 AM.
"Note: In any case you need to switch out from S-mode [microsoft.com], you could always do so for free with few clicks, but it's a one-way operation."

Why would you ever want to be in S mode? I thought it was primarily for low powered / low memory computers,
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03-04-2024 at 01:11 AM.
03-04-2024 at 01:11 AM.
Quote from jclmaster :
"Note: In any case you need to switch out from S-mode [microsoft.com], you could always do so for free with few clicks, but it's a one-way operation."

Why would you ever want to be in S mode? I thought it was primarily for low powered / low memory computers,
Maybe
But in the case of this laptop with Ryzen 7 HS (high performance efficient) and 12GB RAM, I don't think we would consider it as a low-powered machine.
I believe, in certain extent, it's a protective strategy of M$, to compete against G products.
Anyway, there is a way out.
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03-04-2024 at 05:59 AM.
03-04-2024 at 05:59 AM.
Starting to look for laptops again after being out of the loop for a while. Last time I bought a pc was 2017. In the grand scheme, how good a deal does this seem to be in your opinions?
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How's this for light Adobe photo/video editing?
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03-04-2024 at 06:09 AM.

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03-04-2024 at 06:09 AM.
Let me introduce some of y'all to MAS for that Windows 11 S
https://github.com/massgravel/Mic...on-Scripts

*Edit: Actually, I'm not sure if it removes the "S" from Windows 11 S. If someone could test it out, please let us know!

*Edit 2: Dang, Hat-Trick informed us that it's not possible because MAS can't even be run on S mode...
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Ryzen chips with integrated gpu's these days can crush any normal work and basic gaming ... The only deal breaker is the keyboard not being backlit . If that's not something you worry about the this is fine.
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Purchased this last week so here are few observations:
  • Contrary to the included image, there is no fingerprint reader on the touchpad. No big deal for me but it might be for someone else.
  • SSD is MZVL4512HBLU-00B07 [samsung.com], model PM9B1, PCIe 4.0 x4, Sequential Read 3500 MB/s, Sequential Write 2500 MB/s.
  • RAM is M471A1G44AB0-CWE - 8GB 3200MHz. It cost me $15 to buy an 8GB module on eBay [ebay.com]to replace the included 4GB module and upgrade to 16GB total system memory.
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Quote from madi05 :
Ty is this about as good as it gets for price and what you get for your money?
Yes. I track laptops in the $300-$450 price range and this is great for the price.
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Quote from TenderPiranha :
Purchased this last week so here are few observations:
  • Contrary to the included image, there is no fingerprint reader on the touchpad. No big deal for me but it might be for someone else.
  • SSD is MZVL4512HBLU-00B07 [samsung.com], model PM9B1, PCIe 4.0 x4, Sequential Read 3500 MB/s, Sequential Write 2500 MB/s.
  • RAM is M471A1G44AB0-CWE - 8GB 3200MHz. It cost me $15 to buy an 8GB module on eBay [ebay.com]to replace the included 4GB module and upgrade to 16GB total system memory.
How is the build quality? Specifically the hinge(s)? This design looks a little more well thought out and sturdy compared to Dell, Lenovo, HP, and Acer machines in the same price range.
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