ASUS F555LA-AB31 15.6-inch Full-HD Laptop (Core i3, 4GB RAM, 500GB HDD) with Windows 10

• 15.6" Full HD (1920*1080) provides more clarity and sharp visual experience on video, photo and games
• Powerful 5th-generation Intel Core i3-5010U 2.1GHz, Broadwell.
• 4GB RAM/ 500GB 5400RPM with DL DVD±RW/CD-RW.
• Equipped WiFi 802.11ac. This is almost 3x faster than the typical 802.11n.
• Feature 2 x USB 3.0, 1 x USB 2.0, 1 x HDMI and VGA ports.
• 1 year International Warranty with 1 year Accidental Damage Protection
• Ergonomically designed keyboard with IceCool technology keeps the palm rest at a comfort temperature
• Designed to tackle your everyday tasks, the ASUS F555 redefines your expectations of an all-rounder notebook. The body’s subtle finish of concentric circles and the palm rest’s matte coating not only adds a touch of sophistication and elegance, it also helps to prevent fingerprints and reduce scratches. Housing multiple USB 3.0 ports for fast data transfer and the latest 802.11ac wireless for fast Internet connectivity, you will be amazed by how fast and easy it is to get things done with the F555.  
• Windows 10 gives you a familiar experience combined with great new features like a digital assistant* and a new browser for getting things done online. It’s fast, great at multi-tasking, and even helps you stay up to date on the latest features and security.
  *Cortana available in select markets at launch; experience may vary by region and device.
   

User Experience :
 
Main takeaway: I'm very pleased with the purchase overall and highly recommend it to anyone who needs a laptop for everyday usage. Remember especially that many people over-buy or get talked into things they don't need. The i3 in this system is more than capable of performing the majority of tasks most users will require of it. Gamers who need a video card capable of running the latest and greatest new releases will need to look elsewhere, but this laptop should be fine for anyone who will be mostly surfing the internet, watching streaming videos, listening to music, writing emails, working with word processing, etc.

Remember that buying it with certain credit cards (American Express, Visa Signature, others?) will automatically double the manufacturer's 12 month warranty.

Pros:

- At $350 shipped, it's essentially a $300 laptop with specs appropriate to the price and a $50 full-HD 1080p screen. Maybe the market is moving to HD at this price point, but I doubt there are many systems out there with these specs/screen at this price. I was considering a Chromebook or the like, but for $100 (or less) I got a fully functional PC with a full HD screen. Wow.

- Battery life after unpacking and charging overnight shows 4.5 hours on the battery saver setting. I suspect 3-4 hours is probably realistic once it's being used.

- The screen looks great with a bit of light bleeding on the bottom edge of mine. It's only noticeable in a dark room while watching a dark movie, so I'm possibly being overly critical. Again, $350, and wow. The viewing angles are okay but I'm sure they'd look horrible if placed next to a $2000 laptop.

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