Design and processing:
I have the notebook in white. The processing makes a very high-quality impression. Everything is meticulously crafted. The drive is in the establishment and push stable and barely wobbles. The surface is coated with a clear lacquer and decorated with a graphic style. Everything looks very classy.
Keyboard:
The individual keys have a pleasant distance from each other. This Typos are virtually impossible. The keys have a pleasant pressure point (so no need to hammer it, so that what is happening) and here too, the workmanship is very good and everything is very stable. Furthermore, you have the upper right and the power button in the top left five quick buttons (for volume, play / pause and power management). So there are not dozens of little buttons for some what less important or useless functions. The "desktop" is nice tidy and not seems overloaded.
TouchPad:
The touchpad responds very well. If you tap with two fingers on the pad, the scrolling function is activated. Considering the fingers apart or together, zooms out and in you. Tapping with three fingers activates the right-click. Of course you can the left- and right-click to run as usual even with the key under the Päd..
Display:
The color display is very good. It is initially a bit light, but you can easily adjust.
Battery:
The battery pack locks onto the body. The runtime is very good - depending on the selected power mode. I could have been working almost 5 hours casually listen to music (playlist on Youtube, so also with video), until I had to slot in the laptop. Even after prolonged working the laptop max. lukewarm. So you get no hot leg.
Software:
Windows 7 is very stable. The user interface has not changed much compared to Vista. I guess, like Windows 7, Vista should have been working, but that's another topic. The office suite is unfortunately again only a trial.
The preinstalled programs from Asus are sometimes very useful. Using the "Control Deck" you have quick access to settings such as volume, screen brightness, resolution and power mode. I find that very useful.
Connections:
There is plenty. Which and how many are available, one can read in the technical details.
Others:
The notebook is equipped with a webcam and microphone. The LED lights are all white, which goes well with the noble design. The speakers have a good sound and the maximum volume is sufficient. Furthermore, a cloth for cleaning the screen is included. I think that is a nice addition.
To protect traveling, I looked at the Tucano Second Skin Colore neoprene sleeve for widescreen notebooks 38.1 cm (15 inches) and 16 inches, bought black. I am very satisfied and can only recommend the sleeve.
Conclusion:
If I'm honest, I can not fault discover on the notebook and therefore give it 5 stars and a strong buy recommendation.
