The performance is to be able to operate sufficiently to liquid. Ramped the laptop through Windows 8 within less than 15 seconds. However, this is a small "verarsche". The necessary drivers etc. are then only loaded. Speak to absolutely everything runs smoothly, it takes about 40-50 seconds. However, this is common in Windows 8 with a HDD. As all the looks with an SSD, I do not know.
The display is also not the finest but standard in this price range. However, very bright and has a Lichsensor. This also runs reliably.
The Asus is also very quiet and stays relatively cool at normal claim. Even at the bottom barely warming.
Keyboard is also great and well-lit.
With regard to the loudspeaker. All prices on this. Unfortunately I have no comparison with similar laptops of this size / price range but I am satisfied. Come on a good sound out.
The battery is relatively persistent. Already stated in the other reviews there are also so good 5h with me. I think if you etc. used only Word and the display is not all too bright turning up it can gladly be 6-7h. For me more than enough. He is also charged very quickly.
All in all, equivalent to a super laptop of its price range. Or is almost better. The aluminum with the Asus made a can always put a smile on the face when you take him in hand. Pleasantly cool and robust.
Now I also hope that this long so remain. One or the other can probably get out of this device such as an SSD even more.
However, I am very happy as it is currently.
If you have questions I try to answer this, of course!