THIS COMPUTER IS VERY NICE IN APPEARANCE
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THIS COMPUTER IS VERY NICE IN APPEARANCE.  EVERYTHING WORKED FINE BUT IT HAD WINDOWS 10 INSTALLED ON IT AND IT WAS HARD FOR ME TO GET THE HANG OF IT.  RETURNED IT TO BUY A MAC.
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I have used this item for approximately one week so far.

The hard drive is aesthetically pleasing. The aluminum look matches very nicely with those who have Mac Pros or the unibody Macbooks.

The product image looks very deceiving and makes it seem as if the item is square-shaped. On the contrary, its dimensions are slightly larger than that of a VCR tape.

The provided stand appears to be cheap-looking but it is very sturdy and supports the hard drive very well.

Actual storage is 465 GB. RPM is 7200 which is standard nowadays.
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A great computer for the price but has a few minor annoying flaws.

Pros: powerful, elegant design,great price, unique design

cons: keyboard scratches the screen unless you put a cloth underneath the screen everytime you close it, the frame feels kind of cheap, if you lift the laptop from the bottom right corner with the two top corners still on the table, you can already see the frame slightly begin to bend
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I got this at Best Buy for $700 and this is an excellent machine for its price.  You are getting an HD monitor, built in webcam and microphone, silent keyboard which is perfectly sized for an adult, a beautiful interface, a lovely touchpad to turn up your volume, mute, play, fast forward and rewind... a 64 bit system with 4 GB of RAM capable of holding 8 GB of RAM... amazing.  the mouse touchpad has a scroll function on its side.  this computer has state of the art audio, (the speakers of this brand are very costly), a dedicated video graphics card, and a very powerful processor.  coupled with its sleek design you cannot go wrong.  its versatile, and it is very easy to set up networking.  I have it set up in my home network. bought it 2 days ago and its fully functional.  all laptops are more delicate than desktops and not a replacement.  i got a service plan through BB in the case of hardware damage such as the monitor.  this is always wise.  anyway, take care of it and you have a great machine with great graphics capability and i already have an HP desktop and i'd say its comparable if not better.
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I had one TP550LA for 2 months. It looks smart! I like the metallic silver with a black Scrabble-tile keyboard, and the dark top. It is good for me propping up to watch TV, for using on a desk or for sitting on the sofa.

It is really a powerful computer. The CPU provides enough performance power to handle everyday tasks.

The screen is excellent in both brightness and contrast. The punchy speakers are amazing. Bass drums and the mid-range and high-end are well-balanced  neither dominates, and neither sounds too tinny.

The price is excellent compared to its rivals too.
2958650
Second purchase, nice computer for the price and not lost of bloat software,
1499501
I have a Lenovo all in one desktop and purchased this computer for my father. He doesn't use it for much so obviously this computer works great for that. It has a nice design, a little on the heavier side but its not too shabby, and has a nice big clear screen. The screen has quite a bit of glare from various angles though
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I was pleased by this product however at the time of the time of the order i was not aware that the picture showing a back-lit keyboard was actually comes with the more expensive model. This computer is well worth it's price, $900 and some dollars equipped with a rather fast I3 Intel chip.  Nothing bad to say. Except it does not come with the HDMI input which was a little disappointing since the other reviews stated that this was one of it's best features.

COOL FOR PEOPLE THAT LIKE TO TOUCH THE SCREEN INSTEAD OF USING THE MOUSE.
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My first computer arrived with an issue, I returned it and 2 days later I got a replacement and it seems to be fine.  The concept of the computer is awesome.  Its fast, smooth, quite, and I love the windows 8 active tiles.  I got this for my parents who are in their 70's and they can operate it much easier than thier old xp computer.  Nice design, I hope it lasts and their are no future problems.
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This is a very good computer for the price. There have been several negative reviews from people who were unhappy with Windows 8, but it is worth noting that this includes the free upgrade to Windows 8.1 which restores some of the functionality of Win7 including the return of the start button and the ability to boot straight to desktop (allowing the user to pretty much ignore the "tiles" completely if they wish). Personally, I like Win 8. Either way, ASUS should not be reviewed negatively because some folks are unhappy with a Microsoft product.

As for the computer itself, it seems to be well built and quite sturdy. The keyboard is responsive and the included number pad is a definite plus. The number pad is a bit compressed, but that is to be expected in a 15.6" laptop and it is still easy enough to use. There was a bit of a learning curve for me with the trackpad, but once I became familiar with the gesture support, there were no problems adjusting to it. It is responsive and the gestures all do what they are supposed to do.

The computer comes with 6 gigs of ram total comprised of a 4gb card and a 2gb card. The ram is easily accessible and I immediately replaced the 2gb card with a 4gb card (1600MHz DDR3 SODIMM style, available on Amazon from a few different manufacturers for around $40), bringing the total to 8 gigs.

As far as software, I immediately uninstalled the free McAfee antivirus software (as Win8 includes a security suite anyway), the free trial of Office, and a couple of the ASUS programs including the Instant On and battery saving programs. This does not seem to have made a bit of difference in performance as the computer still wakes from sleep in less than a second and the power options can be configured through Windows.

One strange glitch that I had (not sure if this is common) was that the hard drive was partitioned oddly. Basically the 750Gb hard drive was split in half with about 350Gb each for a C: drive for the OS and a D: drive for general use. All of the programs seemed to be installing to the C: drive anyway, so I deleted the D: drive through the Windows Disk Management utility and added the extra space to the C: drive. It was not difficult to do, but it was a strange configuration for a new laptop.

The performance of this laptop is very admirable for the cost. I have had no lag on any programs, even when multiple windows are opened at once. For gaming, I have been able to play several games at medium or high settings with pretty good frames per second. I have so far tried Skyrim, Half-Life 2, COD Black Ops 2, Batman Arkham Origins, and all of them ran MUCH better than I would have expected on a computer in this price range.

One last note... The computer comes with a little booklet in the box that allows you to register (for free) for one year of accidental damage coverage. Meaning if you drop it or spill something on it or whatever, ASUS will fix or replace it at no cost. Registration was quick and easy (it must be done within 60 days of purchase). This is a service that most retailers would charge a decent amount of money for, so to me that is a significant added value when purchased from Amazon.

Bottom line, despite a few set up issues and a bit of extra software to delete, this is a very solid computer and will most likely be able to handle my computing needs for the next few years at least. Highly recommend.
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(Note: I bought this computer directly from HP, not from Amazon, but more people will probably see the review here than on HP's website).
Overall it's a really good computer--it's pretty fast, the screen is clear and the brightness levels are good, it looks good, and once you get used to the giant mouse pad it's pretty neat. However, the battery lasts for less than two hours which is not something I'd expect from a computer that costs this much. The keyboard is also annoying; the keys feel almost sticky and I often had to bang on them to get all the letters to type.
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Let it be known that as I type this review, the computer is being shipped back to me from Acer after having to send it in to be repaired.  I will update this review after I get it back and have a chance to use it a bit more and make sure it is in proper working order.  Below is my review of the limited time I had the computer and my experience with customer service.

The first thing I noticed after I took it out of the box was how sharp and sleek the computer looked, it was also fairly light weight compared to other laptops I've used.  The advertisements showed that it could be adjusted into 6 different positions and I was very curious to see if that was true, and I am happy to report that it easily moves into each of the positions.  The flexibility of the computer was pretty amazing and I was also impressed that it switched seamlessly into each of them.

I was also very curious about the touchscreen feature of the computer.  Very much to my surprise it worked extremely well and wasn't slow to respond to the touch.  The cursor wasn't tripped up by switching back and forth between the pad and the touchscreen either.  I was worried that I would smudge the monitor constantly but it seemed to stay fairly clean.

Admittedly, I am coming off using 'another brand' of laptop computer that has a different operating system and I was quite nervous about the transition.  In the 1 and 1/2 weeks that the computer worked, the Windows 8.1 was pretty user friendly after being off of it for a lot of years.  The new look of it was a bit difficult to use but you could adjust the settings to make the old (or the way I was used to) come up.

The computer worked very well, speed was very good and had some features that I really enjoyed.  Battery life was strong, at least 8 hours and the keyboard was back lit which is also very helpful.  I never really dove deep into the included features as I am a pretty basic computer person.  My main focus while on a computer is internet surfing, emails, shopping, entertainment and document, beyond that I don't really use much else.  Everything that I used it for was fantastic, until...

After a week and half of use, I was typing a document and got up to do something else for a few minutes, when I came back the computer was off and did not reboot.  None of the lights were on despite it being plugged in.  Nothing happened at all.  I couldn't believe it, a brand new computer stopped working.  Nothing was spilled, it was never dropped or was it in any sort of distress.  In frustration I sent a tweet out on my phone and it was immediately answered by Acer and they gave me a number to call.  The customer service agent was very helpful and gave me clear and direct instructions as to what to do.  The computer has been in their possession for almost a week and a half and I received an email that said it was being shipped back to me today.  None of the shipping or repairs have cost anything and the customer service, both social media and over the phone has been great.

All in all while the computer worked, I loved it.  Everything it advertised worked very well.  I am however, worried and concerned about a computer that completely stopped working for no reason so quickly after receiving it.  I am optimistic that the repaired computer will work and be a great laptop for the household.

I will update this review after some further use...
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Look nice inside my pc arrived on time and works really well
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This is a good computer to play games like mine craft ,csgo,ect.
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As far as appearance goes, this computer looks great. The keyboard is big, the screen is a good size, the red is very vibrant and bright.  I am a little disappointed that there is no number pad since I use it a lot, but I'm assuming most, if not all, smaller notebooks are like that considering size, and am willing to look past it.  I have always been a really big fan of Asus so I figured this computer would be awesome, despite the reviews - especially since there are a lot of computer illiterate folks out there who enjoy complaining.  But, let me tell you - this computer is a train wreck.
I'll start off by telling you I returned my first asus red notebook for another because it was defective.  I am a very big computer user - mine is usually on ALL day.  My kids do online home school, I do online college, and we are a big gamer family. Rather than turning it off every few hours, I leave it on sleep and turn it off at the end of the day.  I don't think this computer could handle that.  After approximately four hours, the touch screen would get spots from where my finger put pressure.  The screen would get shaky and just move without anyone touching it.  It would zoom in and out when a point was pushed.  The touchpad was not responsive and you could not work that at all.  Now, I clean the cache and cookies daily so there is no excuse.  The internet and functions are incredibly slow. Don't get me wrong, I LOVED the computer at first but within a few days it started lagging incredibly.  Even the games would freeze - these are not huge games either like Skyrim - they are small apps from the app store.  I have a total of 3 on my start menu - THREE!  With only one thing running, the computer couldn't handle it.
  I mentioned before, but that particular computer was returned for a replacement due to defects.  I wanted to get a great computer and prove all these reviews wrong.  I got my replacement yesterday - was super excited to set it up.... and the internet connection stops working every minute or so, needing to reconnect - it will not hold.  When I checked the connection on my husbands computer, everything was fine and dandy.  We rarely have internet problems here and I thought it rather odd.
Ultimately, the computer lived up to the hype. Unfortunately, it is not a good choice for me and I will be returning my second shipment to get a different brand of laptop.  Very disappointed in Asus. Now I can say I absolutely HATE this computer.
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The Asus M32CD desktop computer, made in China, is a good basic desktop computer.  Check the stats out, and you will find options like the Intel Core 2.7 GHz i5-6400 processor, DDR4 8G memory, AC Wi-Fi, DVD RW, and 1TB hard drive space quite pleasing.

Setting up the Asus M32CD desktop computer is fairly straight forward.  I removed the computer from the box along with the power cord, manual, keyboard, and mouse.  Then I put the no frills mouse and keyboard back into the box as I had no interest in using them.  Instead I grab a spare wireless keyboard and mouse to use, along with a monitor.  I connected everything, powered on the computer, and went through the initial set-up steps.  This was a typical experience where it took a little patience, while the computer prepared itself for my use.  Once I finished this process, this computer works quite nicely.

I have some process heavy software for activities such as photo processing which can use the hard drive as swap space.  While taxing the processers, there were times where I could cause the computer to slow down.  Although, the computer did catch up and finish the task at hand in a short time period.  I intend to swap out the SATA3 hard drive for an SSD, which should help reduce or eliminate this issue for me.

This seems to be a theme with the Asus M32CD desktop computer though.  Its a nice basic computer that can get the job done, but it could do better with an upgrade.  Perhaps a person who basically checks email and surfs the web, or a young student would find this computer more than adequate, but gamers, or people with heavy processing needs will find reasons to upgrade.  If you're looking for a basic desktop computer, the Asus M32CD desktop computer is worth considering.  If you need more than basic, compare the cost of upgrading to purchasing a computer with the features you need.

PROS:
Good basic computer
Pleasing stats
Performs well

CONS:
The potential for upgrading features is high
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We purchased this computer as a replacement for our old desktop, and we've been extremely happy with it to date. For the average user (those not needing/wanting a top-end video card and SSD), this system is more than capable of handling standard software and Internet needs, and its hardware specs should keep it humming along for years to come. It came packaged well, and the Logitech mouse and keyboard (USB) are well made.