ASUS S405CA-RH51 14.1" Notebook PC

this ultrabook is so thin and so beautifully manufactured by Asus. the aluminum shell simply feels good by touching. it looks so modern inside and out. It's very fast, very quiet and so cool if compares to my other 17" dell studio. it got everything i needed, hdmi, usb, dvd player. the a/c adapter has very very long cable/wire on each side which makes me easier to plug into a remote power source. the long audio/stereo speakers located so nicely on top edge of the keyboard and right below the monitor which allow the beautiful sound to spread forward to you. the volume is so loud and powerful that you have to use your audio/video player's volume adjust bar to lower it. i have become a fan and loyal user of asus since i bought their eee transformer. love it(them) very very much, neither ever gave me any trouble at all. if you don't want to pay outrageous prices for the similar sized Apple, this ultra notebook is what you should consider.

the following quoted info of this great unit seems to be more adequate:

"Beyond being extra thin and light, the new ASUS S405CA-RH51 14" Ultrabook packs a full feature set. It boasts IceCool Technology to keep you comfortable and ASUS Super Hybrid Engine II Technology that provides long standby times and instant-on 2-second resumption from sleep mode. Best of all, with its 1.7GHz 3rd generation Intel Core i5-3317U processor, 750GB hard drive + 24GB SSD, 6GB DDR3 memory and Intel HD graphics 4000, it has all the power and performance you need for both work and play.

Product Features:

Includes Windows 8 operating system

Powered by 1.7GHz 3rd generation Intel Core i5-3317U processor

Intel Turbo Boost 2.0 automatically speeds up processor when you need more speed (up to 2.6GHz)

14" LED-backlit TFT LCD display boasts 1366 x 768 resolution and a 16:9 aspect ratio for a crystal-clear view

750GB, 5,400rpm hard drive + 24GB MSATA3 SSD HC stores all your important files

6GB DDR3 memory is expandable to 8GB for even faster performance

DL DVD+/-RW/CD-RW drive reads and writes a variety or formats

802.11b/g/n Wi-Fi keeps you connected at home and on the go

10/100/1000 Mbps LAN for easy wired networking

2 USB 2.0 ports and 1 USB 3.0/2.0 combo port for connecting a wide range of peripherals

Intel HD graphics 4000 enhance the multimedia experience

Memory card reader is compatible with SD cards (not included)

SonicMaster Technology and Altec Lansing speakers for an immersive listening experience

HD webcam and microphone let you video chat with friends and family around the world

Sleek black finish reflects your personal style

Chiclet keyboard affords comfortable data entry

Software: Nuance PDF, ASUS Life Frame III, eManual, E-Driver and LoJack

Inputs/outputs: 2 USB 2.0 ports, USB 3.0/2.0 combo port, HDMI port, VGA port, RJ-45 port, headphone-out/audio-in combo jack and media card reader

4-cell rechargeable lithium-ion battery fuels hours of run time

Warranty: 1 year global; 1 year accidental damage*

(Model S405CA-RH51)"

again, love it and again, why i have to buy an Apple to satisfy my vanity?

The laptop is ok, but the most annoying thing is the fan noise, may be the noise comes from the HDD, I don't know.

I compared it with my old thinkpad and HP one, this one's noise is much sharper, although not very loud.

Checked with the seller, decided to keep it otherwise I need to pay 15% processing fee which is about 80 bucks.

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It's sleek, it's fast, and it does basic stuff very well. Extremely portable, and with a lot of power you really can't beat the bang for your buck here.

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So I contact Amazon to inform them the laptop is defective. Amazon passes the buck to the seller, Adorama. Adorama then passes the buck to the manufacturer, Asus. Asus tells me to send in the laptop for repair. Laptop is returned, still defective. I send it in a second time. Asus still has it, and the only reason I found out they still have it is because I contacted them and asked where is my $645 defective Asus laptop, and they said they are waiting on parts parts? Yikes, for a laptop? Does not sound promising. Overall, I am disappointed with Amazon, Adorama, and Asus. All have failed me miserably, and I still don't have a working laptop, over a month after I placed the initial order.

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This is a really nice computer. It's pretty thin and it's got power. The build quality is neither the best nor the worst I've had.

It comes with Windows 8, but if you turn on the legacy mode in the bios you can upgrade to Windows 7.

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