Would you recommend this laptop or the ASUS X550CA-DB31 15.6-Inch Laptop? It is to be used for typing, surfing the web, playing music and basic stuff
1654751
No. It's really touchy, jumps from one application to another really annoyingly. Might be more the operating system than the computer, though.
1654752
Honestly i'm not that satisfied with the quality of this laptop. The touch screen is nice but unnecessary, windows 8 is more meant for mobile devices and tablets, not Laptops or PC's. 3 months after I owned this laptop my hard drive started to fail, I started to hear it clicking once in a while and thought it was the disk drive but it turned out to be the hard drive. So no, I would not recommend this laptop.
1536932
Looking at the question again, my mother actually uses an ASUS S550C which I ordered for her on Amazon. My 2 ASUS models are identical as far as looks are concerned. So I can say that I used the keyboard cover on her laptop and on mine. Overall, I am satisfied with it for daily use. The main problems you will have will come in if you are trying to type up a report or something of that nature. You will notice that some keys just have to be hit harder because the cover prevents the keys from registering if hit too lightly.
1080544
the laptop has a good screen size and premium sound. Its light weight as well.if you really want ease try the 11.6 inch laptops screen as well
54433
I bought NB505-N508BL 7 days back. Nice Piece! If you just want to surf internet, check emails, watch movie and listen to music there is no need to upgrade the memory. For better performance one can upgrade the memory to 2gig (DDR3 for new models and DDR2 for older ones). I upgraded to windows 7 pro and 2 gigs memory. My netbook works as good as a laptop. Note: Please don't order memory before you start using the machine, 1 GB DDR3 should be sufficient for basic users.
573615
No, it's actually a pretty good laptop, at least for a basic user like me (surfing the web, email, creating simple documents).
1143653
The laptop works pretty good for multimedia! for gaming its ok but it could be better! I haven't installed any of the good games yet, however I try regular games and like I said is ok. I think the RAM can be upgrade!
1818070
My Asus is the X550CA but I can't see DB81 (the print is too small) Mine is touch screen for some functions. It takes some time to learn all the ins and outs of Windows 8.
279754
The computer is now dated, so don't expect to have all the same features as the latest model, but if ya just want a big screen to watch dvd's and a decent experience on the web, it's good :) as for productivity, the apps on it are decent but ya can't update it, which leads to a dated experience, but still enjoyable. So if your looking for a cheap but decent experience it's good, if you want a "work horse" of a computer for productivity, then this is not it. Hope i helped a bit :)
573614
So far it has been a great laptop, I preferred Windows 7 and it was configured with this version. I had a HP laptop and this one seems solid, besides the HP motherboard died after about a year and a key broke. It's fast, I'm not a gamer so if this is your main hobby I have no idea what it will do.
1740737
It is a smooth running laptop but as for its gaming performance I can't comment. It's not really designed for it. I use it for work and casual web surfing
1522880
I'm a med student myself, actually already an MD here in my country, but plan in taking my step 1 this june... anyways, I have to recomend ASUS, the laptop has 5 stars build quality as well as performance! I actually bought the ASUS UL80vt, and fits perfectly to my lifestyle, and just so you know, that 12 hr battery thing is for real!!! you should get the ul80vt instead, its quite faster and better at multitasking than the ul30A-x5 since it has turboboos technology, also the screen is 14.1 and comes with DVD drive, which you may not use as much, but I prefer to have it than not.... BTW, go with the Silver model, it looks nicer!!! happy shopping!, let me know what you went for!
1802411
Katie, if you have deft fingers this could be a fine computer for you. The keyboard is great for typing - but the touch-pad is oddly positioned and somehow combines excessive sensitivity (when you don't want something to happen) with sluggishness (when you do). I think of my G6 as good for fairly light jobs - though if I used it more, I'd probably get more confident about bigger projects. Programs run smoothly and quickly, anyhow.
1172607
I wouldn't buy it again. the power jack inside the laptop is crappy. Yes ASUS honors the warranty and than god, but each time it's like a month without it. For the current price, I would consider it, but be ultra ultra careful. with the power plug, and inserting, removing using it with the laptop,,,,,get it....It rocks but be careful very carel=
874869
Well, I am a gamer myself and this isn't the best one for it. I can play minecraft on it with about 15 fps. So this may not be the one. But a Asus K55N can run most shooters, MMOs, and other with medium graphics at the minnimum
397503
7. This laptop is great. All depend on what you're using it for. There are not a lot of accessories. The processor is amazing, graphics not too great, but you never have to worry about storage.
266568
It is a good and lightweight laptop. If weight is not an issue check GT72 and Asus rog series. And if you have a budget of 1900 also check MSI GS70 pro.
1005150
Bro, an ultrabook for 500$, you take what you get! The machine is plenty fast enough for popular needs. The most strenuous activity I use it for is video djing, and it's plenty fast for that too. If you're looking for a machine to do something like video editing, don't be looking in the 500$ price range! Overall, it's a great machine for the price.