List Price: $729.99
Sale Price: $528.60
Today's Bonus: 28% Off
This thing uses a fastboot method that works very well. Once you get everything patched up, add Stardock's Start8 ($10) to compensate for Windows 8 issues, and replace the crappy wifi adapter with something like the Intel Centrino 6235 (available on Amazon for $22), you've gone from a nice laptop to a great laptop. I also added 4 Gb of RAM to mine but it really won't be necessary for a lot of people.
This laptop boots very quickly. The screen is very clear. The I5 processor should be plenty for almost anyone. If this has a weak spot, it's the Intel HD 4000 integrated graphics. There is an AMD A10 version of this laptop that would be better for gaming. While the I5 is a better processor, the A10 has better graphics.
Back to the wifi adapter I couldn't get any better than 72 mbps with the stock wifi adapter. So, for $22 I ordered the Intel 6235 wifi adapter. This upped my connections to 300 mbps and added Bluetooth 4.0 as well. To replace the adapter took about 5 minutes. Asus has made it very simple to access the hard drive, memory, and the wifi adapter two screws and a slight pull forward is all it takes. Everything is accessible by removing the one panel. One last tip if you do this, download the drivers from Intel before you swap out the adapters.
Overall, I'm very pleased with my Asus K55A laptop.
Click Here For Most Helpful Customer Reviews >>
I really like this computer. It didn't have lots of useless marketing stuff pre-loaded. Set up was almost effortless. Mouse pad takes a little getting used to but it works well. I'm new to Windows 8 but with a little effort became fluent with it. I would highly recommend this laptop.
No comments:
Post a Comment