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expiredDr.W posted Jul 3, 2024 6:23 AM

ASUS VivoBook 14 Laptop: 14" FHD, i3-1215U, 8GB DDR4, 128GB SSD (Quiet Blue)

$220 or less

$430

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Best Buy has ASUS VivoBook 14 Laptop (Quiet Blue, X1404ZA-I38128) on sale for $219.99. Shipping is free, otherwise, select free store pickup where stock permits.

Best Buy also has for My Best Buy Plus & Total Members starts from $49.99 per year): ASUS VivoBook 14 Laptop (Quiet Blue, X1404ZA-I38128) on sale for $199.99. Shipping is free, otherwise, select free store pickup where stock permits.

Note: Availability for pickup may vary by location.

Thanks to Community Member Dr.Wajahat for sharing this deal.

Specs:
  • Intel Core i3-1215U Processor
  • 14" FHD (1920 x 1080) 250 nits Display
  • 8GB DDR4
  • 128GB M.2 NVMe PCIe 3.0 Solid State Drive
  • Intel Iris Xe Graphics
  • Wi-Fi 6E + BT 5.3
  • 720p HD Front Facing Camera
  • Windows 11 Home in S Mode
  • 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
  • 42WHrs, 3S1P, 3-cell Li-ion Battery
  • 1.40 kg (3.09 lbs.)

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Written by qwikwit | Staff
  • This price is $10 less than our Frontpage Deal from last month.
  • Please see the original post for additional details & give the WIKI and additional forum comments a read for helpful discussion.

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Best Buy has ASUS VivoBook 14 Laptop (Quiet Blue, X1404ZA-I38128) on sale for $219.99. Shipping is free, otherwise, select free store pickup where stock permits.

Best Buy also has for My Best Buy Plus & Total Members starts from $49.99 per year): ASUS VivoBook 14 Laptop (Quiet Blue, X1404ZA-I38128) on sale for $199.99. Shipping is free, otherwise, select free store pickup where stock permits.

Note: Availability for pickup may vary by location.

Thanks to Community Member Dr.Wajahat for sharing this deal.

Specs:
  • Intel Core i3-1215U Processor
  • 14" FHD (1920 x 1080) 250 nits Display
  • 8GB DDR4
  • 128GB M.2 NVMe PCIe 3.0 Solid State Drive
  • Intel Iris Xe Graphics
  • Wi-Fi 6E + BT 5.3
  • 720p HD Front Facing Camera
  • Windows 11 Home in S Mode
  • 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
  • 42WHrs, 3S1P, 3-cell Li-ion Battery
  • 1.40 kg (3.09 lbs.)

Editor's Notes

Written by qwikwit | Staff
  • This price is $10 less than our Frontpage Deal from last month.
  • Please see the original post for additional details & give the WIKI and additional forum comments a read for helpful discussion.

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Written by Dr.W

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Totschen17
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8gb onboard RAM and I put a 16gb in the extra slot. For 24gb. 1tb Nvme. Have not tried larger but for under 300$ for a usable travel laptop is not bad.
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HayesCooper
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Don't listen to this person. This laptop will easily handle web browsing, office software, even some light photo or video editing. 8GB RAM is basically the bare minimum these days, but it will serve you just fine. They're equating this laptop to the 4GB Celeron e-waste that typically comes with S Mode, but this thing is leagues better than those.

And yes, you can disable S-Mode just fine, but Edge is as good as chrome at this point, although Microsoft gradually keeps enshittifying it so I get why you'd stick with the data-hungry megacorp you know.
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PC9394
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No, the USB-C port supports data transfer only. No PD/DP functionality.
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Jul 3, 2024 4:57 PM
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low_ball_88Jul 3, 2024 4:57 PM
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Anyone have a link on how to change from S mode to regular mode on Windows 11?
Jul 3, 2024 5:01 PM
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Jul 3, 2024 5:05 PM
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PowerfulName4771Jul 3, 2024 5:05 PM
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Quote from PC9394 :
No, the USB-C port supports data transfer only. No PD/DP functionality.
Does it say that in the specs?
USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-C - should support PD functionality at the very least.
Jul 3, 2024 5:11 PM
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low_ball_88Jul 3, 2024 5:11 PM
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Quote from machaan :
Just don't do it! The reason why the sell computers with Windows in S Mode is because they are too under-powered to run regular Windows. I know the reason they say is security, only Microsoft apps, blah, blah. Also, the move from Window S Mode is one-way-if computer is too slow, you cannot switch back!
Thanks for the info. No need to sell cuz at this price it is disposable. Just want to install Chrome browser which S mode will not allow. I know this machine is underpower and will only use it for web browsing and other very minor tasks, nothing else.

I just watched a youtube video and it looks like one has to have a Microsoft account to turn off S mode via the Microsoft app store. Don't want a Microsoft account so I'll pass on this deal.
Last edited by low_ball_88 July 3, 2024 at 10:14 AM.
Jul 3, 2024 5:15 PM
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Examiner44Jul 3, 2024 5:15 PM
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Quote from machaan :
Just don't do it! The reason why the sell computers with Windows in S Mode is because they are too under-powered to run regular Windows. I know the reason they say is security, only Microsoft apps, blah, blah. Also, the move from Window S Mode is one-way-if computer is too slow, you cannot switch back!
I respectfully disagree. The reason they put S Mode on budget laptops is because the target demographic is people buying these for their kids or their elderly parents where the enhanced security is a benefit. The hardware on this machine will run normal Windows just fine if anyone chooses to switch out of S Mode. I have much older machines with inferior hardware running Windows just fine.
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Jul 3, 2024 5:22 PM
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HayesCooperJul 3, 2024 5:22 PM
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Quote from low_ball_88 :
Thanks for the info. No need to sell cuz at this price it is disposable. Just want to install Chrome browser which S mode will not allow. I know this machine is underpower and will only use it for web browsing and other very minor tasks, nothing else.

I just watched a youtube video and it looks like one has to have a Microsoft account to turn off S mode via the Microsoft app store. Don't want a Microsoft account so I'll pass on this deal.
Don't listen to this person. This laptop will easily handle web browsing, office software, even some light photo or video editing. 8GB RAM is basically the bare minimum these days, but it will serve you just fine. They're equating this laptop to the 4GB Celeron e-waste that typically comes with S Mode, but this thing is leagues better than those.

And yes, you can disable S-Mode just fine, but Edge is as good as chrome at this point, although Microsoft gradually keeps enshittifying it so I get why you'd stick with the data-hungry megacorp you know.
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Jul 3, 2024 5:26 PM
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PeteyTheStrikerJul 3, 2024 5:26 PM
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Come on people, the proper target audience for this type of laptop is someone who travels a lot, but only does web surfing and data entry items, with video calls and checking email thrown in.

This after a 8GB minimum upgrade would be perfect for your grand parent, parent, or someone else who has low usage.

Price for what you are getting is very good, just know the limitations. This is not meant for gaming, heavy modified excel, video or any kind of editing.

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Jul 3, 2024 5:38 PM
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drblofeldJul 3, 2024 5:38 PM
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Quote from mr_miyagi_san :
is this suitable for some video editing?
Only for those who are masochists
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Jul 3, 2024 5:47 PM
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Medic311Jul 3, 2024 5:47 PM
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i have the 16 version and it's been finnicky as all hell. and seems to have heating issues. i recommend to stay away
Jul 3, 2024 6:46 PM
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RDZJul 3, 2024 6:46 PM
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As mentioned by a wise person in the previous thread on this offer, it does not have Intel Iris Xe Graphics. It has UHD. I verified this. The i3 version does not supper Iris graphics.
Jul 3, 2024 6:48 PM
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masterz13Jul 3, 2024 6:48 PM
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Quote from dirtbag88 :
No don't do this to yourself
Makes me wonder how people got by 15 years ago editing videos on their PCs if you think these specs are bad haha
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Jul 3, 2024 6:50 PM
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Quality-LearingJul 3, 2024 6:50 PM
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Quote from masterz13 :
Makes me wonder how people got by 15 years ago editing videos on their PCs if you think these specs are bad haha
Have you seen the potato videos from 15 years ago?
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Jul 3, 2024 6:51 PM
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dirtbag88Jul 3, 2024 6:51 PM
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Quote from masterz13 :
Makes me wonder how people got by 15 years ago editing videos on their PCs if you think these specs are bad haha
4k resolution versus 360p genius. Think about it.
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Jul 3, 2024 7:09 PM
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kicks23Jul 3, 2024 7:09 PM
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Bought the flip version for $140 from Micro Center, great screen.

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lasigoneJul 3, 2024 9:25 PM
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This pc or this one:

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