Had mine for over 4 years now. First thing I did was removed windows and got Ubuntu on. Cool, quiet and reliable now. Put in a extra 4gb of ram to assist with video editing and its been sweet. I use this unit for overseas travel and get about 4 hours battery.
I have used Windows 8 on non-touchscreen Laptops and Desktops, and I have to say it is a pleasant experience. The people that complain about the 'Home-screen' are just finding something to complain about. The desktop from Windows 7 is easy to access, and the Apps are just a additional extra. However, I have been looking to a tablet or a touch screen laptop, for the most part just for content consumption, and maybe sometimes a bit of office (not a huge amount). --- See next comment.
I watched this because this seems like an ideal choice: Lightweight (relatively). Small and easy to carry. A massive hard drive space for my day to day use. Quick to boot up. And most beneficially; a TOUCHSCREEN. As I said, Windows 8 is a 'pleasant' experience, nothing to fault. However, I believe that with a touch-screen, a user can further their experience significantly. My top two choices would be this Vivobook, or a Surface with RT (as well as a Touch Cover). --- See next comment.
This laptop is one the best laptops around for cost conscious ultra-book users who want to maximize the experience with windows 8 and its touch screen capabilities.
I like how people don't tease the reviewer for his accent. People gazing at Galaxy S4 reviews are pretty rude in the case that there's an english speaker with a foreign accent.
1. The price is cheap, design is good and it is a touch screen laptop. 2. It can expand until 8GB memory. 3. It is an ultrabook with less weight. 4. Only problem is battery. For me, I recommend about this laptop because later I will also buy this laptop. I was waiting about this laptop since Asus releases this laptop for sale. And keep watching about the buyers who bought the laptops and listening about the problems. Except for keyboard and battery, the rest is good. Battery is short life, and keyboard is little bit, but for overall, it is really great :) Comment in here if you face some problems. If I am free, I will help you guys to solve :)
***** ok, I will assume that you are a non-IT person, when you open the case, you see the long big one (Only one which is the longest thing inside the case) and it is the battery bro. By the way, why you opened the case and it was for what? To replace with new battery?
Great review though. Nice hd shots as I thought the left part of the trackpad was defective as it was raised compared to the right side. It seems that was the intention
Yes, it is important a touch screen. I bought the new N56VZ, and I will miss a touch screen because the Windows 8 is very demanding in this aspect. This is an evolution that the OSs needed, and Microsoft gave it to us. In one year, we all will be touching things.
Considering it's a Windows 8, I would definitely pay a little extra for the touch screen option. The UI for windows 8 seems like it is made for that reason.
So far for me as i already use this laptop for 3 years the only problem i know is the reliability. The hinges were loose over the years. I had ever meet with a hard drive failure. But good things is it is cheap and the features are superb. It has a best trackpad ever that i doesn't need to bring a mouse everywhere i goes. It just function beautifully like a mac book but its running on windows. The touch screen also great. Like iphone. Well i can say with the price i buy in Malaysian ringgit is RM 1899 which close to RM 2000 is worth it.
I don't need to run any legacy software to be honest. I literally want something for videos, music and light gaming entertainment on the go and whilst at home. I foresee it being used purely for content consumption, at home, or whilst travelling. I do not think I will need to type much either.
I have chosen to avoid Apple purely based on my past experiences of iTunes and my wish to avoid it in the future. Android is something I haven't really looked into for no reason in particular, but then again, i'm not too fussed about downloading lots of Apps.
Nice video. Touch screen is not necessory for a 'laptop'. It is not a tablet. Is it available without touch screen & w8? Or is there any mid range($550) laptop coming frm asus with these same spec without touch & w8? Plz replay. I am from India. I have a asus x101. It is a great device for its price. Am running w7 ultimate and ubuntu 12.04 without any issue. Your reviews are awsome.
A sticky point came out from no where inside my touch display on my 6th day of using it. Sent back to the service center and according to them, I am not the first person having this problem, seems like many others who are using similar laptops are sending back too because of this.
Well technically its able to play directx 11 games. Check out intel hd 4000 compatability videos. Low Low settings will give around 20fps depending on the game.
i dont like the touch screen laptops.. i think that's what a tablet is there for. a tablet is good for those simple web browsing things that you do frequently throughout the day like checking email. the touchscreen makes these tasks much more efficient and as a tablet is small, it is easy to pull out and get to work on. a laptop is much heavier to carry around and touch abilities don't really feel natural in my opinion. when doing more complex tasks a laptop is preferable but the touch is uneces
I just got this laptop today and the only thing that I seem to have found faulty or defect is when you try to use the trackpad and put your finger on the top 1 cm and drag down it doesn't work. Any other motion, bottom to up works. Have you seen this happen?
hi,,, now i'm interested with this asus s400. but can you give me a suggestion,, should i choose the intel i3 or i5? is it gonna have a huge different or it just for multitask matter... i mean if i wanna play game like the sims or assasin creed is it gonna be slow?? need help.. thanx!
gadgetjm, I want to buy myself a computer and after seeing many of your reviews, I hope you might be able to help me. I would really appreciate it if you can. I'm searching for a strong computer, light-weight as possible, 14", with Intel i7 CPU.. I wanted to buy this asus but after seeing your review, I saw that the screen is not anti-glare (as I wished) and also it seemed you didn't liked the keyboard that much... Please, please help me..
But the pro version allows you to downgrade to windows 7 pro and I (and many people) prety much dislike W8 very much... its not productive at all to say the truth... Anyway, great video!
@Gadgetjm: Great and very informative review! Got a question, between the Samsung series 3 np370r4e and this, which of the two would you choose? thanks much!
can u plzzz tell me about vivobook s500 the latest version...wat all additional features are included n whether its good to buy asus laptop..plz i m waiting...
I checked the PassMark there it has 2540 pts and a i5-3317 has 3097 points. it is 20% more but is this worth 200$ or so? But the grafik: on VideoCardBenchmark Here Mobility Radeon HD 7600G is slower than a HD4000
so ill be running music producing software on mine i have the i5 4gb ram model if i upgrade the ram myself to an 8gb ram will that solve my issue with heavier software processing?
My laptop keeps restarting on its own at the startup screen & I don't even have a chance to click any button to stop it. Besides asking me to Google it, is there any other ways to solve it? ASUS S400CA
Has anyone had wifi and trackpad issues? My trackpad doesn't work sometimes, I have to press twice to get a click. Also, the wifi sometimes goes out and then reconnects a few seconds later. Any feedback would be appreciated.
Lastly, I have a dual-screen desktop at home, with high end specs perfect for my gaming needs. The device I am looking to buy would be used only at college or whilst travelling train or car journeys. Can anyone, or specifically Gadgetjm, give any opinions on whether I should purchase a Surface RT or a Vivobook 14 Inch? Thanks! :)
has anyone done some low-key gaming on this? Nothing demanding like crysis or battlefield but if i have to take a super long train/bus/plane ride I don't want to bring my desktop. The intel HD 4000 graphics chip isn't really amazing but it should even be able to run skyrim at 40fps avg. But again i'm talking about stuff like minecraft or small indie games maybe gmod or whatever. And yes I still have windows 7 so if windows 8 doesn't have gaming compatibility then sorry i didn't know :/
I have this computer for like 5 years and it still works like a pro!
Had mine for over 4 years now. First thing I did was removed windows and got Ubuntu on. Cool, quiet and reliable now. Put in a extra 4gb of ram to assist with video editing and its been sweet. I use this unit for overseas travel and get about 4 hours battery.
I have used Windows 8 on non-touchscreen Laptops and Desktops, and I have to say it is a pleasant experience. The people that complain about the 'Home-screen' are just finding something to complain about. The desktop from Windows 7 is easy to access, and the Apps are just a additional extra. However, I have been looking to a tablet or a touch screen laptop, for the most part just for content consumption, and maybe sometimes a bit of office (not a huge amount). --- See next comment.
2019 I'm still using this laptop :)
Thn sekarang masih enak dipake nggak?
Pen belik
@@nenarahma6308 cuma keyboardnya diganti sama eksternal aja sih
Touch nya masih nyaman ga, kalo bikin ilustrasi masih asik ngga
@@nenarahma6308 gapernah bikin ilustrasi
omg same even I am stuck with this laptop, I need a new laptop asap!
I watched this because this seems like an ideal choice:
Lightweight (relatively).
Small and easy to carry.
A massive hard drive space for my day to day use.
Quick to boot up.
And most beneficially; a TOUCHSCREEN.
As I said, Windows 8 is a 'pleasant' experience, nothing to fault. However, I believe that with a touch-screen, a user can further their experience significantly. My top two choices would be this Vivobook, or a Surface with RT (as well as a Touch Cover). --- See next comment.
This laptop is one the best laptops around for cost conscious ultra-book users who want to maximize the experience with windows 8 and its touch screen capabilities.
I like how people don't tease the reviewer for his accent. People gazing at Galaxy S4 reviews are pretty rude in the case that there's an english speaker with a foreign accent.
I have one since 2014 🙌🏻 just some upgrades like +8gb ram and SSD and still working nicely
Hi. An additional 8GB ram works? The declared max ram is only 8GB. Just asking since I wanted to upgrade also up to 12 GB ram. TY
Best review of a laptop EVER!! Keep up the great work!!!
1. The price is cheap, design is good and it is a touch screen laptop.
2. It can expand until 8GB memory.
3. It is an ultrabook with less weight.
4. Only problem is battery.
For me, I recommend about this laptop because later I will also buy this laptop. I was waiting about this laptop since Asus releases this laptop for sale. And keep watching about the buyers who bought the laptops and listening about the problems. Except for keyboard and battery, the rest is good. Battery is short life, and keyboard is little bit, but for overall, it is really great :) Comment in here if you face some problems. If I am free, I will help you guys to solve :)
what "bloatware" can we uninstall from the notebook once we get it? any help is appreciated.
I got that lappy now, ask any questions for it, I will help you guys :)
When gaming,this laptop become laggy right? :(
I don't play games so I don't know :)
***** ok, I will assume that you are a non-IT person, when you open the case, you see the long big one (Only one which is the longest thing inside the case) and it is the battery bro. By the way, why you opened the case and it was for what? To replace with new battery?
very good detailed review. u didnt gloss over any part of it that i wanted to know about
Good review. Very helpful in making my decision.
Great review though. Nice hd shots as I thought the left part of the trackpad was defective as it was raised compared to the right side. It seems that was the intention
Yes, it is important a touch screen.
I bought the new N56VZ, and I will miss a touch screen because the Windows 8 is very demanding in this aspect.
This is an evolution that the OSs needed, and Microsoft gave it to us. In one year, we all will be touching things.
Hello!
Will this laptop (the intel i3 version) run minecraft, counter strike source, League of Legends in playable settings?
Considering it's a Windows 8, I would definitely pay a little extra for the touch screen option. The UI for windows 8 seems like it is made for that reason.
Watch out... In the video you show the Newegg page with the Lenovo S400 instead of the Asus lol. Still, good review thanks a lot!
So far for me as i already use this laptop for 3 years the only problem i know is the reliability. The hinges were loose over the years. I had ever meet with a hard drive failure. But good things is it is cheap and the features are superb. It has a best trackpad ever that i doesn't need to bring a mouse everywhere i goes. It just function beautifully like a mac book but its running on windows. The touch screen also great. Like iphone. Well i can say with the price i buy in Malaysian ringgit is RM 1899 which close to
RM 2000 is worth it.
My hard drive failure was when i got this laptop for only a month lol. So warranty covers lol.
how much did it cost you back then and whats the price now could u help ?
I don't need to run any legacy software to be honest. I literally want something for videos, music and light gaming entertainment on the go and whilst at home. I foresee it being used purely for content consumption, at home, or whilst travelling. I do not think I will need to type much either.
I love the music!!
I have chosen to avoid Apple purely based on my past experiences of iTunes and my wish to avoid it in the future. Android is something I haven't really looked into for no reason in particular, but then again, i'm not too fussed about downloading lots of Apps.
Nice video.
Touch screen is not necessory for a 'laptop'. It is not a tablet. Is it available without touch screen & w8?
Or is there any mid range($550) laptop coming frm asus with these same spec without touch & w8?
Plz replay.
I am from India.
I have a asus x101.
It is a great device for its price.
Am running w7 ultimate and ubuntu 12.04 without any issue.
Your reviews are awsome.
A sticky point came out from no where inside my touch display on my 6th day of using it. Sent back to the service center and according to them, I am not the first person having this problem, seems like many others who are using similar laptops are sending back too because of this.
Well technically its able to play directx 11 games. Check out intel hd 4000 compatability videos. Low Low settings will give around 20fps depending on the game.
dude, dig the music!
I love the design on windows 8 but it has some bugs and its harder to get to a program you want to go to
SL & Sims 3 will run very well on this notebook. They aren't heavy games.
Cred for the EVE Online trailers I saw you had there for a few seconds. :D
i dont like the touch screen laptops.. i think that's what a tablet is there for. a tablet is good for those simple web browsing things that you do frequently throughout the day like checking email. the touchscreen makes these tasks much more efficient and as a tablet is small, it is easy to pull out and get to work on. a laptop is much heavier to carry around and touch abilities don't really feel natural in my opinion. when doing more complex tasks a laptop is preferable but the touch is uneces
great work !!
love the background music as well...
I just got this laptop today and the only thing that I seem to have found faulty or defect is when you try to use the trackpad and put your finger on the top 1 cm and drag down it doesn't work. Any other motion, bottom to up works. Have you seen this happen?
If you factory reset windows 8 will it get rid of all the ASUS bloatware?
yes i know mike, am always visit your chanel 4 latest reviews. but does x201 has a touch screen?
Yes... I like the touch screen a lot
Hello, this is a very good review, just have a question if this machine is enough to run Adobe Light Room for post processing of photos?
does it handle games well? such as minecraft, team fortress 2, etc?
Would this be good for College? I noticed it doesnt have a DVD drive...Which kinda sketches me out.
what "bloatware" can we uninstall from the notebook once we get it? any help is appreciated.
is this laptop able to play some games? (not many, things like minecraft and stuff)
and does the keyboard realy dent so much?(only when typing)
hey great review! does it have a dvd burner?
i think the touch screen is really unnecessary on laptops and ultra-books. imo a keyboard and external mouse is much quicker and more efficient
I noticed the "bendy keyboard" when I was playing with the s400 in the store. Kind of turned me off the laptop :(
hi,,, now i'm interested with this asus s400. but can you give me a suggestion,, should i choose the intel i3 or i5?
is it gonna have a huge different or it just for multitask matter... i mean if i wanna play game like the sims or assasin creed is it gonna be slow??
need help..
thanx!
GREAT review! Thanks!
How is the battery life on this laptop?
hows the wifi? noise of fan? any shutdown problems?
Great Review thanks!!! Could you please give me another alternative similar or even better touchscreen ultrabook for around $1000?
Guys, would you recommend this for capturing games with Avermedia or Elgato?
gadgetjm, I want to buy myself a computer and after seeing many of your reviews, I hope you might be able to help me. I would really appreciate it if you can.
I'm searching for a strong computer, light-weight as possible, 14", with Intel i7 CPU..
I wanted to buy this asus but after seeing your review, I saw that the screen is not anti-glare (as I wished) and also it seemed you didn't liked the keyboard that much...
Please, please help me..
But the pro version allows you to downgrade to windows 7 pro and I (and many people) prety much dislike W8 very much... its not productive at all to say the truth...
Anyway, great video!
@Gadgetjm: Great and very informative review!
Got a question, between the Samsung series 3 np370r4e and this, which of the two would you choose? thanks much!
How upgradeable is it?
Very good review, thanks.
What is the difference between s400ca vs s200e?
do you recommend this laptop??
The price and processor.
how nice is this review :) thanks!
can we use a pressure sensitive pen like the one from Wacom on this tablet.
it is good for gaming?
can u plzzz tell me about vivobook s500 the latest version...wat all additional features are included n whether its good to buy asus laptop..plz i m waiting...
I checked the PassMark
there it has 2540 pts and a i5-3317 has 3097 points. it is 20% more but is this worth 200$ or so? But the grafik: on VideoCardBenchmark
Here Mobility Radeon HD 7600G is slower than a HD4000
It is 1.7 and up to 2.6 turbo
whats an optical unit?
so ill be running music producing software on mine i have the i5 4gb ram model if i upgrade the ram myself to an 8gb ram will that solve my issue with heavier software processing?
that is exactly my question too..and which one would be better for uni?
Thanks for the review bud.
is this a good gaming laptop?
My laptop keeps restarting on its own at the startup screen & I don't even have a chance to click any button to stop it.
Besides asking me to Google it, is there any other ways to solve it?
ASUS S400CA
It is not booting, try to update some screenshots :)
I completely agree with you
good for any games?? plz answer
is this better or the acer v5 i3? in terms of games..and performance
balance review, well done dude.
Will someone please answer this question for gaming? Is it good for like Second Life & Sims 3?
how many gigahertz is the i5 processor
does this come with microsoft office
Perfect review!
Has anyone had wifi and trackpad issues? My trackpad doesn't work sometimes, I have to press twice to get a click. Also, the wifi sometimes goes out and then reconnects a few seconds later.
Any feedback would be appreciated.
waiting for x201 review mate.
Does anyone have a clew on how to replace the battery in these things, I want to get a 6 cell battery
How much are they?
Lastly, I have a dual-screen desktop at home, with high end specs perfect for my gaming needs. The device I am looking to buy would be used only at college or whilst travelling train or car journeys.
Can anyone, or specifically Gadgetjm, give any opinions on whether I should purchase a Surface RT or a Vivobook 14 Inch? Thanks! :)
i have this laptop
and i luv it!
you is RO ?
Love the touch screen! :)
s200 or s400
This or Vizio CT-15?
i7 or i5 ?
GadgetJM Can you make a review for Acer Aspire 473pg. Please :) Thanks in advance.
if you are looking for gaming computers u should buy acer, hp or the best of them alienware
i should buy this one
how to access to CMOS/BIOS menu to modify the boot order in this laptop?
Esc, Del, F8, F12, either of one :) When the laptop boots up, see in the screen, mostly Del key :)
Buy the n76 if u wanna game
Love your taste of music :D
Pro or rt
does this laptop has backlit keyboard
Imani Dexter no
Skyrim 5...? there's only one skyrim game, you mean Elder Scrolls 5.
has anyone done some low-key gaming on this? Nothing demanding like crysis or battlefield but if i have to take a super long train/bus/plane ride I don't want to bring my desktop. The intel HD 4000 graphics chip isn't really amazing but it should even be able to run skyrim at 40fps avg. But again i'm talking about stuff like minecraft or small indie games maybe gmod or whatever. And yes I still have windows 7 so if windows 8 doesn't have gaming compatibility then sorry i didn't know :/
@gadgetjm can u review Asus C56-CM/K56-CM!!! plz
wauw.. nice review ;)