Standing screen display size | 17.3 Inches |
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Screen Resolution | 1920 x 1080 pixels |
Max Screen Resolution | 1920x1080 Pixels |
Processor | 1.8 GHz core_i7_8550u |
RAM | 16 GB DDR4 |
Memory Speed | 1.8 GHz |
Hard Drive | 1000 GB Hybrid Drive |
Graphics Coprocessor | NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1050 |
Chipset Brand | NVIDIA |
Card Description | GeForce GTX 1050 4GB |
Graphics Card Ram Size | 4 GB |
Wireless Type | 802.11ac |
Number of USB 2.0 Ports | 2 |
Number of USB 3.0 Ports | 1 |
Average Battery Life (in hours) | 8 Hours |
ASUS VivoBook Pro Thin & Light Laptop, 17.3" Full HD, Intel i7-8550U, 16GB DDR4 RAM, 256GB M.2 SSD + 1TB HDD, GeForce GTX 1050 4GB, Backlit KB, Windows 10 - N705UD-EH76, Star Gray, Casual Gaming
Brand | ASUS |
Model Name | ASUS VivoBook Pro |
Screen Size | 17.3 Inches |
Color | Star Gray |
Hard Disk Size | 1000 GB |
CPU Model | Core i7 8550U |
Ram Memory Installed Size | 16 GB |
Operating System | Windows 10 |
Special Feature | Backlit Kb |
Graphics Card Description | GeForce GTX 1050 4GB |
About this item
- Latest 8th Generation Intel Core i7-8550U 1.8GHz (Turbo up to 4.0GHz) Processor
- 17.3" Full HD Wide View display with 72% NTSC color gamut and NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1050 4GB discrete graphics for flawless visuals
- Slim 16.2" wide, 0.8" thin and portable footprint.Maximum RAM Supported: 32.00 GB; Battery: 42 Whrs 3 Cells Battery
- 16GB DDR4 RAM and 256GB SSD + 1TB HDD storage combo; Ergonomic backlit keyboard with number pad
- Comprehensive connections with USB-C (Gen1), USB 3.0 Type-A, USB 2.0, HDMI, & headphone/mic ports for every device
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The ASUS Vivo Book Pro 17 is slimmer and lighter than ever and is one of the most portable laptops in its class. It features the latest 8th Generation Intel Core i7 processor, a 1080p FHD display with 72% NTSC, NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1050 graphics, and the latest cooling and fast-charge technologies. The Vivo Book Pro 17 provides you with all the multimedia essentials wrapped in a stylish package.
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Technical Details
Brand | ASUS |
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Series | ASUS VivoBook Pro |
Item model number | N705UD-EH76 |
Operating System | Windows 10 |
Item Weight | 4.6 pounds |
Product Dimensions | 1 x 12 x 12 inches |
Item Dimensions LxWxH | 1 x 12 x 12 inches |
Color | Star Gray |
Processor Brand | Intel |
Number of Processors | 4 |
Computer Memory Type | Unknown |
Flash Memory Size | 256 |
Hard Drive Interface | Serial ATA |
Hard Drive Rotational Speed | 5400 RPM |
Power Source | Battery Powered |
Voltage | 3.7 Volts |
Batteries | 1 Lithium Polymer batteries required. (included) |
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ASIN | B07661CYPD |
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Customer Reviews |
4.2 out of 5 stars |
Best Sellers Rank | #60,594 in Computers & Accessories (See Top 100 in Computers & Accessories) #11,885 in Traditional Laptop Computers |
Date First Available | October 4, 2017 |
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Features at-a-glance:
- Latest 8th Generation Intel Core i7-8550U 1.8GHz (Turbo up to 4.0GHz) Processor for smooth
- 17.3” Full HD WideView display with 72% NTSC color gamut and NVIDIA 940MX discrete graphics
- Slim 16.2” wide, 0.8” thin and portable footprint
- 16GB DDR4 RAM and 256GB SSD + 1TB HDD storage combo; Ergonomic backlit keyboard with number pad
- Comprehensive connections with USB-C (Gen1), USB 3.0 Type-A, USB 2.0, HDMI, & headphone/mic ports
- Long-lasting lithium polymer battery, fast charging technology that charges up to 60% in 49 minutes
- Lightning-fast dual band 2x2 802.11ac Wi-Fi keeps you connected through any congestion
ASUS VivoBook Pro 17 N705
17.3” Thin and Portable FHD Laptop
The ASUS VivoBook Pro 17 is slimmer and lighter than ever and is one of the most portable laptops in its class. It features a 1080p FHD display, NVIDIA GeForce 940MX graphics, and the latest cooling and fast-charge technologies. The VivoBook Pro 17 provides you with all the multimedia essentials wrapped in a stylish package
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Unprecedented performanceAt the core of the ASUS VivoBook Pro 17 is the powerful 7th Generation Intel Core i7-7500U processor. With 8GB DDR4 RAM and 940MX graphics, the VivoBook Pro 17 delivers all the computing power needed for effortless multitasking. Equipped with a high-performance SSD, the VivoBook Pro 17 offers data read/write speeds up to 10x faster than older mechanical hard drives. For ultra-fast connectivity, the VivoBook Pro 17 features dual band 802.11ac Wi-Fi for up to 6x increased speed & stability compared to older generations. |
Durable and stylishWith a 0.8” profile and overall weight of just 4.6 lbs, the ASUS VivoBook Pro 17 is portable enough to tag-along wherever life takes you. The VivoBook Pro 17 has a full-size backlit keyboard that’s perfect for low-light settings and offers 1.4mm of key travel for ergonomic and comfortable typing. |
Lifelike and vivid visualsThe ASUS VivoBook Pro 17 combines optimized hardware and software to provide crisp & clear visuals. A Full HD panel with WideView technology, 72% NTSC, and ASUS Splendid software enhancement provides richer, deeper and more accurate colors — for any type of content ! |
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Immersive soundThe ASUS VivoBook Pro 17 delivers amazing audio enhanced by ASUS SonicMaster software optimizations. Powerful speakers with smart amplifier technology help maximize volume while maintaining crystal-clear sound. Dual-coil, front-mounted stereo speakers deliver the loudest, clearest audio possible from a thin and lightweight device. |
Extensive ConnectivityAlong with the USB 3.1 Gen 1 port, the ASUS VivoBook Pro 17 offers USB 3.0, USB 2.0, HDMI, LAN, and SD card ports for hassle-free compatibility with a wide range of peripherals, displays and projectors. |
USB Type-C ConnectionThe ASUS VivoBook Pro 17 includes a USB 3.1 Gen 1 port with a USB Type-C connector which has a reversible design making connecting any device effortless and quick. |
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Customers like the value, speed and screen of the laptop. They mention that the RAM and video card work very fast, and the screen looks great. They also like the quality, and weight. Others however, are not happy with the battery life and touchpad. They say that it doesn't stay charged long unplugged and that the touchpad is terrible.
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Customers like the speed of the laptop. They say that the processor, RAM and video card work very fast. Adobe cloud apps run smoothly on this laptop. The laptop is also very light and slim. The dual fan works very well to cool down effectively.
"...All of this went very well. This Intel CPU is quadcore, has excellent low clock speeds, and hasn't gotten over 41-42 Centigrade during all of this..." Read more
"...Really fast machine. There is a 1TB HDD and to me that is more than enough. If you need more you can always use cloud / external.6...." Read more
"...Overall, the machine, when completely in 1 piece, runs like a dream. The system is extremely fast and responsive...." Read more
"...Overall performance and initial boot time were also important.This ASUS has exceed my expectations in all areas but one...." Read more
Customers like the quality of the laptop. They say it's well-constructed, has good parts, and is a good laptop for CAD and graphics. Some customers also mention that the AC wireless is very fast and reliable.
"...-great performance-good price/performance ratio-excellent build quality-excellent weight/thickness vs screen size..." Read more
"...The AC wireless is very fast and reliable and has a very good usable range. The wired ethernet connection is also useful to me...." Read more
"...Aside from the audio issue it seems like a solid laptop and it performs well but it does have a few design flaws: 1)..." Read more
"First impressions- amazing laptop. Plenty fast and great screen quality. I got the 17 inch model with gtx 1050...." Read more
Customers are satisfied with the screen of the notebook computer. They mention that it looks great, the video display is crisp and bright, and it looks professional. The screen is bright and not hard on the eyes.
"...Fast. Responsive. Quiet. Performing. Beautiful display. Oh, and yes, quite lovely onboard sound, at least through my Senheiser headphones...." Read more
"...so you decide.7. DesignThis a beautiful machine, very good no nonsense design. Simple and sleek for its screen size...." Read more
"...The screen is nice, not fantastic, good viewing angles, decent color, nothing special, nothing bad...." Read more
"...The video display is crisp and bright and very fast. It is also very consistent across the entire display...." Read more
Customers like the weight of the notebook computer. They mention it is high functioning, lightweight, and slim design. It is easy to carry in a laptop backpack and doesn't feel at all flimsy. Overall, customers are satisfied with the weight and design of the laptop.
"...They say ultra-slim and portable, I would say it is not so heavy (Don't compare this with Surfacebook or Macbook air)...." Read more
"...-excellent build quality-excellent weight/thickness vs screen sizeCons========..." Read more
"...System weight is very light for any laptop, but when you consider it's a 17" display the weight is exceptional...." Read more
"...The laptop is really light for it's size and super thin. I think some of the bad reviews are user error...." Read more
Customers like the value of the laptop. They mention that it is a great value for money, the external drives are cheap, and the performance is good for the price.
"...Pros:1. Specs vs price is insane.Normally other laptops with similar specs cost a fortune ...." Read more
"...Pros========-great performance-good price/performance ratio-excellent build quality..." Read more
"...This thing is a power house for the price. So far I'd highly recommend.I will update later to see if any issues arose..." Read more
"...Intel chip, 4gb graphics card and a SSD made this PC a really good value for the price. Runs quiet...." Read more
Customers are mixed about the sound quality of the notebook computer. Some mention that the sound is very good, while others say that the speakers are on the bottom, which sound terrible unless properly set on a hard. The fans are surprisingly loud under light load, and the audio crackles from the day it came out of the box. The laptop had an annoying buzz/distortion noise while playing audio/video, and clicks are intermittent at best.
"...So you can expect a decent quality sound.4. No heating what so ever...." Read more
"...The fan is rather obvious in sound, but unless you're watching really quiet video, you won't notice it when it does kick on, usually only above 50..." Read more
"...Whatever, it works.The audio is excellent, not sure what people are going on about, for a laptop, the sound is rich, bass filled and loud..." Read more
"...I find clicks to be intermittent at best. The cursor movement tends to hang intermittently (lift finger and move again fixes it.)..." Read more
Customers are dissatisfied with the battery life of the laptop. They mention that it doesn't stay charged long unplugged, the batteries run dry like the Sahara, and the laptop is a battery eater.
"...they either overheat or perform poorly, and the batteries run dry like the Sahara...." Read more
"...Never had troubleshoot anything so far.Cons:1. Poor battery lifeIt is getting worse as I use it...." Read more
"...My only issue, which others have mentioned, is the battery drains very fast when this is not plugged in, it was almost dead after 3 hours...." Read more
"...One more important point is that the battery life isn't very good. I think roughly two hours with a new battery...." Read more
Customers are dissatisfied with the touchpad of the laptop. They mention that it is unresponsive and frustrating, and does not work for them. The touchpad does not respond properly to commands, and the click is very hard. There are no tactile clues to where the virtual buttons are, and it can give you headaches. The trackpad problems and poor Linux support also cause issues.
"...3. Not a great 'Track Pad'It is not always as seamless as it should be. Expect some funky lags now and then...." Read more
"...This is a non touch screen in case you want that feature, I feel using a mouse is a lot more efficient than poking at the screen...." Read more
"...It has no dedicated Left/Right buttons, and no tactile clues to where the virtual buttons are...." Read more
"...This ASUS however has been a wonderful experience thus far. Fast. Responsive. Quiet. Performing. Beautiful display...." Read more
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Now that Amazon has actually published this review, here are a few edits and recaps [the original review is more thorough]:
-Apparently I was mistaken: you have to purchase Windows 10 Pro separately if you want Pro, there is no free upgrade (at least none I could find). Otherwise W10 Home has remained satisfactory. It was always a fast OS, still is, programs open quickly, switching from one to another and between tabs is as seamless as on a desktop, and the power on-through-BIOS-to-login screen time is less than ten seconds, I'd say. I don't know if Microsoft finally stopped making constant updates, but I haven't noticed any update interruptions in the last 2 weeks. Maybe they decided to stop torturing people with forced updates. Maybe the laptop has be waking itself up in the middle of the night and installing while I sleep. IDK.
-I am loving this Intel chip. Quite possibly the single component responsible for making this laptop deserving of 5 stars. I have NEVER had as good a laptop experience as this. You pay a premium for Intel, but I'm content that you get the bang for your buck (I say this having only ever used AMD for desktops). Usually the CPU never gets over about 50-55 Centigrade during 1080p 60 fps video watching in Chrome and Firefox, and is often in the middle 40s to high 30s with simple tasks and when idle. Occasionally during multi-tasking it will spike as high as 66-68 Centigrade, but usually only for a second. The fan is rather obvious in sound, but unless you're watching really quiet video, you won't notice it when it does kick on, usually only above 50 degrees. ASUS and Intel say the 8550U goes up to 4.0 GHz, but I haven't seen it go past 3.8-3.9 GHz on this unit. I have however seen it dip significantly below 1.8 GHz, as low as 1.15 GHz and even less than 1.0 GHz. I'm unfamiliar if laptops normally do this to conserve power and extend the chips lifespan, but I imagine it does. Haven't run into thermal throttling, but have discovered something else from Intel's monitor; this does "current limit throttle", which is new to me. Maybe a limitation from the battery and amperage of the power supply even plugged in? Never heard of it before; it does occasionally throttle for a second, but not for extended periods even while under the same load.
-The speakers are awesome. The onboard audio is very good in general, and I don't know if I'd be able to tell the difference between it and my desktop SoundBlaster ZXR unless they were side by side with identical headphones. I recommend setting the "Audio Wizard" controller to the [Music] option and tweaking the bass and treble up a bit. I haven't fiddled around with decibel modulation in the frequency options, but it's there for anyone to use. The speakers are good enough to be from a TV.
-Again, I emphasize that the keyboard is rather far set into the chassis, and it really isn't comfortable. I may invest in some wrist rests, small enough to fit on the laptop, I don't bother with the track pad. The keys are alright, a bit flat, but it's a laptop, so I'm not put off. If I want, I could always just plug in a USB keyboard and type in my lap. I use a USB mouse (Logitech G600) and haven't had any glitches.
-General I/O, system drivers, and other odds and ends are nicely hands off. No silly stuff like having to download Realtek ethernet drivers, a problem I had with an older ASUS motherboard. This unit has sufficient NVIDIA drivers, including GeForce Experience to get to the most recent drivers for the 1050; audio is good to go, wireless/bluetooth, etc etc. I'm very glad ASUS has this stuff covered.
-I still like the screen. Blacks are nice and black, a fact that makes a big difference. Nice colors, no flickering or tearing, no problems. I certainly hope that it lasts until this unit is hilariously obsolete.
-One important note: I still have not tested any games, or anything else that would use the 1050. I'm going to download a 13.5 GB game soon to both test the CPU and SSD a bit more, and eventually the 1050 graphics processor. Based on my experience with the 1060 desktop from EVGA, I don't think I'll be let down. At some point I also want to see if this unit can output 4K UHD (at 30 fps I assume?) like ASUS claims it can, and maybe even 1080p 144 Hz if I can turn off the built in display.
-Probably one of the few annoying/bad things I can complain about is that the power button is placed right about the minus "-" key on the numpad, so it's pretty easy to mistakenly hit it.
All things said, I've given it a new, but still tentative, 5 stars. Thanks for building a good machine, ASUS!
Original review* (1/11/2018:
So upfront I will say I dislike laptops. They often have terrible quality control from manufactures, they either overheat or perform poorly, and the batteries run dry like the Sahara. This purchase is one of the most nerve-wracking, extremely considered, over analyzed processes I've ever had the (dis)pleasure of subjecting myself to. Looking at Dell battery recalls, HP costumer satisfaction holes, and yes, even lukewarm waters for ASUS and Acer laptops (usually due to QA conflicting with high prices)...I have been questing for a laptop that can satisfy the avarice of an enthusiast desktop user, me.
My first two hour experience with this model has been....suspiciously equitable. To cover some of the basics:
-Windows 10 Home, preinstalled, has not been horrible. I disabled everything I hate about W10 and deleted all that apps I didn't want within about ten or fifteen minutes. The OS is fast like it was when I used it a year or two ago on a desktop test. A+, most things considered. I still wish it would let me have a 40-50 character password for login. Maybe the free upgrade to Pro will get me there. That said, ASUS doesn't provide a physical copy. Lame, but whatever. Said more, there is almost no paperwork with this laptop; a warranty booklet and a short user guide. Straight to business I guess.
-Herein lay my first issue, regarding the OS; there is no disk drive on this model. Not the be-all-end-all, I can probably copy Windows 8 to a flash drive and boot to it from BIOS if W10 starts driving me crazy......if I can figure out how to get to the ASUS BIOS....again, this is just 2 hours into using, so we'll see where things go.
-Restarts/boots are quite fast for a laptop. Very appreciated. Programs are fast too. No annoying lagging when opening a program like on older laptops, particularly duo core models. I'm liking my first experience with Intel.
-My first "stress test" for any computer is as follows: as quickly as I can and as simultaneously as I can, install Chrome and Firefox, download and install new NVIDIA drivers and the requisite CPU overclocker/monitoring program (which, from Intel, I quite like first impressions), login to Chrome, sync, and watch a YouTube video in 1080p 60 FPS, open task manager and compare the CPU clock speeds to the monitoring utility program. All of this went very well. This Intel CPU is quadcore, has excellent low clock speeds, and hasn't gotten over 41-42 Centigrade during all of this stressing. Speeds in the task manager match those in the utility. So far so good. It feels like desktop performance, which is thrilling.
-The screen: very nice. This 17" model is excellent; I like the color vibrance, the bright whites are intense, the blacks are very black (aside from a tiny bit of backlight leak in, so far as I've noticed, the bottom left corner; this is not worse than my ASUS monitor, which I love, so no issue for me personally, after all, this isn't an OLED screen or anything), and the easy access to screen brightness is keyboard functional, very awesome. Windows 10 also has a color corrector option in the settings that reduces blue light and increases red light at night, I quite like it. On desktops I usually use the program f.lux for this, and for now they seem relatively similar in performance. ASUS also say this screen already has reduced blue light, so kudos. My eyes are saved!
-In line with the keyboard brightness control, the general UI has been pleasant. The keys for now are unfamiliar, but I'm typing this review on the laptop and it has been just fine. Given how verbose I am, it's a good test of extended use. One negative is that the keyboard is set what must be approaching 4 inches into the width of the chassis, so my forearms aren't comfortable to rest on it. The key presses however are fine, have a satisfying travel distance, and the backlit keyboard is a first for me; can't say as I'll get more use out of it than the lowest brightness setting. The trackpad is...a trackpad. I prefer a mouse. There are no "buttons", so I mush things a bit when trying to use it two handed/ two fingered, but if you're used to trackpads it'll be no problem I suppose.
-Moving onto IO. It's excellent, and one of the biggest factors into why I bought this model. Plenty of USB, SD, HDMI, and even a glorious ethernet jack, and a headphone/mic jack. The DC power jack isn't as solid feeling as I would like, but that's because I'm used to power cords that plug into PSU's that weigh as much as this laptop.
-Speaking of power, it seems quite well supplied on this unit; I haven't run the battery down to 5% and then timed full charge, but ASUS boasts quick charging. Power players probably won't see past 3 hours of use on battery alone, I haven't even played any games to test how power hungry the GTX 1050 is, but moderate use (just by my initial experience) probably spans into 5-6 hours, and I imagine 10-12 hours could be achieved with skilled power management and task stringency. I pulled the plug after full charge, and the battery estimate says I have almost 4 hours left after an hour already spent unplugged. I'm very happy with this.
For now, I suppose that's all I'll say. The unit is quiet, the fans are reasonable when the CPU is working, the HDD or something makes some soft clicking/chirping when working (though, thankfully, the OS and everything is installed on the SSD, which I'm liking the speeds on), but it's not really any different than the occasional noise I get from my desktop or have heard from a usual laptop. The unit is almost entirely cool to the touch, save for the bottom at the front and the top center at the front. I imagine that's where the CPU/GPU/heatsinks and pipes are.
As I said to begin, I tend to dislike, even hate laptops. This ASUS however has been a wonderful experience thus far. Fast. Responsive. Quiet. Performing. Beautiful display. Oh, and yes, quite lovely onboard sound, at least through my Senheiser headphones. The speakers seem rather quiet, but I haven't tested them at all, so I'm probably mistaken about hat.
4 stars for first impressions. If it keeps up, I'll probably give this thing 5. I will update probably within a month.
(I really hate apple so judge me if you want to). If you have time to read my experience, then this is what I think.
Pros:
1. Specs vs price is insane.
Normally other laptops with similar specs cost a fortune . I dumped my MacBook Pro 16GB / i7 for this machine. This machine is a donkey. I got this for a fraction of what a MacBook Pro or Dell Alienware / XPS would cost. I am a developer so I run heavy applications, installed many tools and software and games and never had a problem. I never shut this machine down. Never had any lag or delays in boot.
2. Gaming - GeForce GTX 1050 does its job perfectly.
I play RPG like Rise of Tomb Rider, Assassins' Creed Odyssey etc on this machine which is a big load on GPU and still no problem. You can totally play almost all the games out there with no delays or lags. My C drive is almost full and still no problem.
3. Good speakers.
The output is surprisingly good for a laptop speaker, of course it has harman/kardon. So you can expect a decent quality sound.
4. No heating what so ever.
I worked on a variety of laptops in my life (hp, Dell, Toshiba, Compaq, MacBook, Thinkpad, HCL and few more maybe) and single complaint I always had with most of those machines is heating. I had to buy external fans and other cooling pads to keep them going. But this one, I put it on a fat book, so there is some ventilation from the bottom and that's it. I never got a single cooling pad or anything for that matter.
5. SSD / HDD is the key feature.
The divide of SSD and HDD is the best thing about this laptop. Boot time is really quick, application run time, gaming is seamless. Really fast machine. There is a 1TB HDD and to me that is more than enough. If you need more you can always use cloud / external.
6. Enough ports
You get 4 USB 2.0 ports, 1 USB C, 1 HDMI, 1 LAN, 1 Memory card, 1 3.5mm Jack . so you decide.
7. Design
This a beautiful machine, very good no nonsense design. Simple and sleek for its screen size. They say ultra-slim and portable, I would say it is not so heavy (Don't compare this with Surfacebook or Macbook air). This is lot lighter than Alienware or XPS.
8. Built Quality
A really decent built quality, I dropped it couple of times from table height and nothing happened to it. It physical damages or dents. It is a full metal exterior (don't know which one it is), metal around the keyboard. Its plastic in the bottom. Hinges are still really strong, no sign of wear and tear.
9. Display is good
It has a FHD display with a 30% blue light filter. It is actually soft on your eyes. 17" display is really a worth a try if you never had one. You would feel sumptuous while watching or playing.
10. No other driver problems
There are no driver issues so far like all the internal hardware is fine. Like never had problems with WIFI, Bluetooth or bluescreen errors etc. Always spot on and really quick. Never had troubleshoot anything so far.
Cons:
1. Poor battery life
It is getting worse as I use it. A full charge will not last more than an 1 hour if I watch something on it. Could be a millions time better, but the price point won over this small drawback. I am desk worker , so my machine is always plugged in. One thing you will have to get used to is, you need to start carrying its power chord with you all the time, and it is a little heavy.
2. The Screen frame is weak
The frame around the screen is kind of weak. It was good in the beginning but as I kept using it, like i move it around a lot, and I could see some gaps here and there which to me is ok, I really don't care as they are not visible at all. Unless you look really closely to side of the wall.
3. Not a great 'Track Pad'
It is not always as seamless as it should be. Expect some funky lags now and then. I use a mouse all the time so it doesn't bother me much.
4. No LED indicators
Except for a small on the left side just to say power is on, there is no other indication what so ever. Like there is no indicator is the Caps Lock is on or not. The power button is a key (like in MacBook) and does not glow when it is on. It was a little annoying in the beginning but I got used to it.
BOTTOM LINE :
This is a highly underrated gem of a laptop, better than most of its counterparts. If you are the type of a person who has a focus on functionality over fancy brand image, then this one is for you. You will not regret your purchase.
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This VivoBook Pro is exactly what I was looking for: a lighter 17 inch quality screen, 16 GB RAM, a recent processor and an SSD and regular HD.
The screen is beautiful! I did not want a touch screen and this screen is great (5*)
Memory no issues and none expected for what I do: Office apps, some web development, some database work, browsing & email. (5*)
SSD this one is smaller, capacity wise, but appears to be much faster for all things Windows (startup, shutdown, app loading etc) ; I have not really used the 1 TB HD yet, but I have looked into how to upgrade if needed. (5*)
The available ports fit all my current and foreseeable needs. (5*)
The network card is great and is a noticeably great improvement over what I had previously. (5*)
The weight (or lack thereof) is great, I now have the power of a gaming laptop, without the weight. (5*)
The sound is pretty good too, but I don't really use it much (5*)
The case, hinges and bezel have a quality look and feel but are not industrial tough, but I expect them to be 'home use' tough. (5*)
I cannot comment on the track-pad, as I am not a fan and use a Logitech trackball that fits nicely on the flat surface next to the track-pad.
The keyboard is unusual in a few ways, the letter & top row number keys are standard size with a nice feel and response, the bottom row keys ctrl, fn, Windows, alt, spacebar are taller than the letters, the arrow keys, and numeric keypad numbers are narrower than the letter keys and there is no gap between the alpha and numeric keypad, the top row function keys are shorter in height... and there is no dedicated <end> key... the power button is the top right key and happens to be the smallest key on the keyboard. For the most part these differences have been adapted to without issue, but I do miss the <end> key and have to slow down when keying in numbers... there seems to be enough room to have accommodated regular width keys throughout but no... I will adapt, but it's good not 'great' (3*)
Battery life has never been great on my ASUS laptops, but you don't buy ASUS for battery life you buy ASUS for solid design and specs; that being said, this unit's battery life is surprisingly good (by ASUS standards) when the laptop is not being pushed I am getting 3-4 hours and for me that's great. (4*)
Some reviewers have mentioned fan noise, and I kept my ears open and tried to notice what was going on when I did hear it. Well I am happy to report that I have only heard it a few times and while it cannot be missed I would not say that it is not loud enough to be annoying and in each case that I did hear it it did not last long when I made sure that air flow was not impeded... It seems that I only heard it when I put the laptop on a soft cloth surface (couch) or blanket (my bad).
All in all I am once again very satisfied with another ASUS product, and I would buy it again and recommend it without hesitation.
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