Does the sound work well? How are the graphics on it? Anyone use it for webcam, yet? Can you replace the battery/hard drive/memory with larger ones?
1986398
Sound is surprisingly robust. Built-in speakers were resonate. Graphics are a nice AMD X1300 chipset - made for mobile use to be sure but with support for all Vista Aero glass features. Have not used for webcam (does not come with one built in - though I have some external usb logitech ones), don't foresee any issues even with the HD cams out there since it has USB 2.0 and I suppose even a firewire webcam would be supported. The hard drive is 2.5" sata so easily upgraded. RAM tops out at 4GB - add two standard DIMMS (2GB each). Not sure about battery, I am sure there are aftermarket ones with more cells for longer battery life.
1795179
It runs very well. It has a good processor and works better than a newer HP laptop that I purchased at Walmart for $375 For $175.99 you are getting a great deal. The only thing I didn't like was the small hdd, which I replaced with a 500gb one.
655497
Hi,I've just tested the camera and for my needs it ok. I have logitech pro 9000 on my desktop that can stream hd video but the picture quality depends on internet connection. I use my laptop when I travel and I've never connected to network that can stream hd video. So the picture was good enough to be seen, the sound is ok. To sum up: For communication via video is good enough. If you want crisp picture you'll want to buy extra camera.
2036871
Thanks to your suggestion I plugged a Logitech camera/microphone into one of the usb ports (the one on the left side) and sound tested ok as did camera. That should rule out some parts of the machine (like the sound card I think). Anyone able to do this as well?
591186
I have personally been very pleased with it, but bear in mind, I don't do a lot of sound functions on this. I am using it more for personal things like photography and emails, etc. I watched some videos and a Netflix movie, seemed very good quality, I was very pleased.
413518
This laptop is works great with programs like photoshop, running smoothly even when I use tons of high resolution layers. I have not had any experience with video editing but I do not foresee it being problematic. It has the i7 processor which is something that would be very helpful for video editing and also has the very nice GTX760 graphics card, which though not the best out there, is still not shabby and I would expect it to be at least sufficient for video editing. It also has two slots for RAM so if the 8 GB doesn't end up being enough you can replace the RAM it comes with to get up to 32 GB of RAM. This laptop is works great with programs like photoshop, running smoothly even when I use tons of high resolution layers. I have not had any experience with video editing but I do not foresee it being problematic. It has the i7 processor which is something that would be very helpful for video editing and also has the very nice GTX760 graphics card, which though not the best out there, is still not shabby and I would expect it to be at least sufficient for video editing. It also has two slots for RAM so if the 8 GB doesn't end up being enough you can replace the RAM it comes with to get up... » Read More This laptop is works great with programs like photoshop, running smoothly even when I use tons of high resolution layers. I have not had any experience with video editing but I do not foresee it being problematic. It has the i7 processor which is something that would be very helpful for video editing and also has the very nice GTX760 graphics card, which though not the best out there, is still not shabby and I would expect it to be at least sufficient for video editing. It also has two slots for RAM so if the 8 GB doesn't end up being enough you can replace the RAM it comes with to get up to 32 GB of RAM. « Show Less
1846841
Actualll now a friend of mine is sending me a webcam C615 HD rxcited yers w/mic built in should I keep this Amazon order being Im getting a webcam with Mic or return it Otherwise could hang onto it if not using my webcam? what's you thoughts
1627293
I already had a web cam, so I didn't need to purchase one of those. The computer doesn't come with any speakers at all, so if you want to have sound you'll need to purchase speakers. I had some but one of the speakers in my 5.1 set bit the dust right after I got the computer, so I bought a set of 5.1 Logitech speakers for dirt cheap (had reward credits at BB). The computer does not have a VGA connector on the video card, but it does come with an adapter. I also bought a new 23.6" Samsung monitor to add to my rig (had a 22" Samsung already) - this video card supports 3 displays, but I only have physical room for two!
28228
its pretty good. it does have some issues with skype though but I've used them for gaming and it works fine. (skype might be the issue though it works very poorly on windows 8)
560021
Hi, What is your operating system...PC window or Mac? I am looking for a camera that will work as a webcam also and it seems that Fujis are ones mentioned, but have not found any info on which cameras or how to hook up. I see no one replied to your posting, but wondered if you ever got the S700 to work as a webcam as i am very interested in this camera...thanks
655499
I am very underwhelmed with the web cam in the ASUS UL30A-X5. Its low quality, low res. does ok in low light. Always has a lag of about 2-3 seconds. If the integrated webcam is a selling point for you then look elsewhere. If you can get past these downfalls, you will love the X5 (like I do).
295832
I'm just curious if you've tried recording something on the video setting and playing it back on your computer to see if the sound comes out. The "speaker" or playback on the cameras are piss poor, not that they should be anything great, but it might be possible that you can't hear it on the camera but the sound pics up on video and you can hear it on playback. Hope that made some sense. I hope it works out for you.
2248599
Both the webcam and speakers work fine on Windows 8.1, but for some reason the HDMI input to the speakers works better than the audio input. So if you have a graphics card with an HDMI port, use that instead of the sound port.
2258513
It's a terrific starter laptop!! I don't know anything about the videos but the speed will depend on your internet service ( eg. Verizon Fios has about 3 different levels)
2184598
Brett , I really haven't used it for photo / video editing. One thing I can say for sure is that it has a decent 2.4 GHz processor and good 4GB RAM with a superfast USB port.If you are comfortable using Win 8 OS (which I think is a usability irritation - pls check how Adobe and other graphics suites work with the new OS) then I think it is probably a decent laptop for the money you would spend.High end graphics editing using Adobe PS also should be possible with the Intel HD 4000 Graphics card that comes with the stock laptop.
1856452
Roger... The image quality on this is probably the best you can buy for a web cam. If you don't mind spending extra, just get the retail box model with the CDs and whatnot. There other plug and play items out there from Microsoft which will take all the guesswork out of getting a webcam going... just sacrificing a SMALL amount of image quality.
655496
Thx Rasband, that helps.However since webcam quality is relative, I wold request other owners of ASUS to comment on its 0.3M pixel webcam quality (dim light picture etc.)