It had to fast a new device for her learning. So I went on a search.
It should be fast, not too large, most like SSD and possibly touch panel.
In summarize all of these options, I came to this device.
There were no reviews, but I then ventured out of eagerness to this purchase.
For three weeks I use the device now almost and can not complain. On the contrary, it inspires me every day. I have the Asus 13.3 inch, Intel Core i7 4500U, 1.8GHz, 8GB RAM, 256GB SSD variant.
When unpacking, I was quite jittery. Because even the packaging looks elegant. And just as then in the box in front of me, I just thought: horny;)
The unit as such also looks high and is a pure pleasure. The aluminum body acts stable, looks elegant, gives the whole course but also a little more weight (about 1.5 kg)
The connections are sparingly. Other than those specified in the description, the device 2x USB 3.0, 1 x Microphone-in / Headphone-out, 1 x Micro HDMI, 1x Mini DisplayPort, 1 x SD card slot has.
But they do have a nice brown bag 2 adapters, one for the HDMI output and a USB adapter for wireless connection.
My fears about for hours setting have not been realized. After a few minutes the device was ready and I was able to start learning.
Actually, I'm not a fan of Windows 8, it had test times as installed on the old laptop and runtergeschmissen immediately. In conjunction with the touch panel, however, very good to use when you're used to it. If you have a lot of reading, you can simply quite loose with an outstretched arm scrolling on screen .. As one depending on the seating position just popular. The entire Windows 8 functions (wipe from top, bottom, right, left, etc.) fold very well, with touchpad or screen. However, one must first get used to it ,, that they are not accidentally just so triggers (wipe from left to right, for example, will change the window. Until I understood that, I had to constantly annoy me that suddenly the window jumps).
An offered upgrade to Windows 8.1, I can not recommend first. In larger display setting additional windows are suddenly blurred. However, this is a Windows problem (s.Internet). Similarly, the size of the display. At a 100% setting are application windows (eg Avira) is so small that you can not read anything.
Back to the unit and a few drawbacks that I previously realized.
The Power button on the top right of. Keyboard is inconveniently located. He joins the F keys, rather than how often something to be outside. I'm used to it, at this point "N" to have. After I've even turned the four Pc, when I tried to remove something, I have the button disabled.
The touchpad looks out something about surface level at the bottom right. This is not particularly disturbing, but falls when you have a all in all so high-quality device in front of him, but on.
Twice the PC is my previously frozen. I do not know if it is the operating system or the device.
Three times I heard the fan ... And at full speed ... The bottom of the PC case was really warm. Rebooting fixed the problem and allowed to cool immediately. Here, too, a program seems to have massively sold out performance. Next time I'll see if I can find a culprit.
The PC has a light sensor, as well as smartphones. You can also disable this option. Depending on the light to adjust the brightness of the display and button illumination. The key illumination but playing as a little disco ... on off on off. Therefore, I have turned off the key illumination. When I'm working, it's already bright enough. Asus told me to carry out a BIOSreset or reset Otherwise again to factory settings. However, because I need a lot of study time, I have no time for it right now.
The audio output for headphones is also no beautiful sound. Muffled, bassy (when you listen voices, it sounds as if talking to a roll of toilet paper in the mouth), cruel. Perhaps an attitude thing. Improve a bit I could set the tone already by play around at the controls, but so far nothing more satisfying. Again, Asus refers to the same procedure as above. And I refer to "after learning".
To end up back something nice to say, the thing is with its 8GB of RAM and the SSD 250 a real Porsche. Press Power button and quickly! Up to 5 are (or slow to three) to enter the password and you can. After pressing enter, everything is right there. As quickly comes a restart.
According afloat is the entire operation. A real treat.
Even after three weeks use I look forward every morning when I unpack the unit.
The display also convinced me so far. Actually, I have been a fan of matte displays because the glossy displays despite antireflection displayed in incident ceiling lighting.
Here bother me no lights. Only in the glossy black frame around the display I see the lights, but that bothers hardly)
Moreover, I can see the screen from all perspectives good and sharp. When the sun shines, I can still give no experience.
Today I discovered a pixel error at the bottom left of the screen. VII. I will call in this regard at times Asus when I have a little more time.
The touch screen responds promptly and as it should. Anders, as we know it from many inert tablets. Sometimes I even have the feeling that it is more responsive than the touchpad.
However, the alleged HD camera I find anything but HD. Since the front camera in my phone makes better pictures. But that's not relevant to me because I do not use this feature.
The significance of the case brings some disadvantages with it. The battery can not be removed easily. For this would have to be solved with 10 screws of floor ...
Unfortunately I have not yet had the time to test my device through its paces, but in the meantime I'll try it out one or the other out.
Today for example, I have Asphalt 8 installed from the store and times a lap.
It runs very smoothly, brilliant image. A game never has started so quickly.
Even the Windows chess I've tested. Here, however, the PC increased sometimes very briefly in the train of the enemy.
Since my time is limited at the moment, I can not yet give a picture about everything. But I wanted to even the gaping void here somewhat reduce. Especially since I've been buying so far not regretted.
Once I can give more info, I'll edit this review and update.
1st Supplement: Because the fan of the PC at the bottom are a use is actually possible only on a firm surface. Lap or on the bedspread, the small slots are covered quickly and then the PC is very fast really warm. Cools but again quickly when the cause has been eliminated.
The speakers are on the bottom side. Although the axis of rotation looks below the display look as here were speakers, but this is just optics.
