I move around, fly often, and sometimes live and work in somewhat rough conditions. Can this laptop handle a beating?
169615
No, it's not to handle beatings. Even more, it's quite heavy to transport everywhere. I'm using it more like a replace of my old desktop computer. Most of the time at home.
169616
It is as durable as a standard laptop can be expected to be. Naturally, your biggest fear will be harddrive damage from shock and liquid spills on the keyboard.
52940
It seems pretty durable to me. Although I do carry it in a bookbag with a laptop sleeve as well, so it's pretty well protected. As long as you aren't using it as a weapon or a hammer, it should work pretty well for you.
1690179
I did not get the laptop primarily for gaming because i have a more powerful gaming machine but i got it for coding and possibly moding games which requires it to actually have the games on the machine octodad plays beautifully and elder scrolls v skyrim set itself to ultra high quallity after detecting the hardware so it should hold up ive only had mine for a week so i cant speak to its durability
369557
Definitely. I am using this Laptop for work, also to design webpages and play some current 3D shooters, which it does nicely when plugged in. Of note, you can get this laptop without the annoying smudgy gloss black encasement at BB for 200 less, in matte-darkbrown, without the annoying fingerprints all over your laptop.
735016
Not sure if it's worthwhile to. The exterior of the laptop falls apart quite easily and while the inside is great, the laptop's frame (and optical drive) just doesn't hold up past the first year.
1755763
It's a decent budget laptop, I upgraded mine with 8GB RAM and an SSD, running Windows 7 Ultimate. If it's just a cracked screen you can order one off eBay and replace it yourself, I had to replace mine and it was only about $40 IIRC.
2230695
I personally have not had a problem. You will not be disappointed if you buy this computer. I work in PNG in the Jungle, Travel all the time.I Love this computer.
894571
I routinely keep it in the same bike pannier as my laptop and have never had a problem. This is despite all the shaking it experiences when I bike-commute twice a day on bumpy city roads.
2163065
I'm not sure if I would recommend it for games that require higher specs but I play games like Counter-Strike : Source, DOTA 2, Fallout without any problems. It handles well for not being a so called gaming laptop.
2256358
this computer has not let me down. I,have had it for a year. I haven't played too many games but from my experiences with programs such as Sony Vegas an Adobe and more, it runs SMOOTH. My only advice is to be careful with your charging. do not use the charger all the time. for example, using it when you don't need it and while you are on it. once it its fully charged take it out! my battery has lasted me because I have done so. great laptop.
848056
no way!!! that is an ultrabook from what i know and should be under 4 pounds. you can go to Best Buy and test drive it right now too!
1637063
No, it's quite rugged. The only problem I have is the wind blowing over the whole machine from the height of the housing. I keep it outside under my porch.
794049
Yes, it stays nice and cool. Seriously a really great laptop for the price. I use it daily.
1177537
I guess I will have to update my review. The short answer is yes, I really like this laptop, but then I have a very specific use for it (I only use it for business trips).
1649767
No, me personally I've owned this laptop for about a year now, and haven't had any problems. If you do, you can send it back to Asus and they have amazing customer service imo.
933940
3.5 HRS tops. That, and the clumsy track pad are the only downsides to this rig. I would still recommend this laptop to anyone who needs these specs at an affordable price. Can't beat it.
1367842
I have had mine for several months and I believe it is a fine laptop. No complaints so far.