ASUSVivoBook 15 Thin and Light Laptop, 15.6” FHD, Intel Core i3-8145U CPU, 8GB RAM, 128GB SSD, Windows 10 in S Mode, F512FA-AB34, Slate Gray

I've had the ASUS Vidbook with Intel core i3 (many of these reviews seem to have AMD chips as well) for only a week now but I'm very impressed. What I like first.Pro's:1. I like the screen. I've seen reviews that say the screen is basically trash. Well the model I have it's great for what I want. I've owned anywhere from 8 to 10 laptops in my life from Dell to Sony and I like the screen on the ASUS. Mainly due to the fact it's not overly saturated bright. Its more of a soft natural light almost like reading a piece of paper vs bright blues that give headaches and eyestrain.2. I really like the keyboard so far (not sure how it will hold up with time) Key strokes are easy and the back lighting is just right.3. It's fast for what I'm doing. Load up speed is great, there isn't much if any bloat ware to deal with which i've found on Dell and other computers. I'm mainly surfing the net, streaming videos, creating power point presentations etc...4. One of the main things I like about this computer is that it is light weight especially at the price, your getting a relatively light weight computer with a fairly standard size keyboard and screen without paying Apple prices.Cons:1. It's hard to think of some con's but one is that the computer comes with Microsoft 10S, which is easy to turn off to 10 Home, using instructions to do so.2. The battery life isn't the greatest considering I'm not gaming. I would say your getting about 6 to 7 hours for simple computing. I'm sure is fine but I figure be nice if it was 8 to 10 hours, but at this price can't have it all.Overall I would highly recommend this computer for the price, look, and feel. It has everything you would need for school, most business travel and everyday home at a good price.

This computer is excellent for basic tasks. It boots up fairly quickly. It is very compact. It's overall pretty light.The fingerprint sensor is also nice to log in with.The screen is 1080P which is sufficient for most for a basic laptop.The 8GB of Ram is sufficient for basic computer. I3 processor is sufficient as well. I got 128GB of hard drive space. I can always expand with a flash drive.I personally took this out of S mode. I like the full windows experience.It has a backlight keyboard with dark rooms. The charging speed is pretty quick as well.It has multiple ports including USB C. No disc drive which is a trend in most computers of today.For the price I paid this is a great unit. It was in my price range. So it's the perfect fit. But definitely keep an eye out for the best price on this.Case in point, I'm very happy with this machine.

First Year Update:So after a year of owning this laptop, I want to bring up a few issues. First off, the bluetooth adapter has failed. I have to use a USB bluetooth dongle now. Not certain if this is a prevalent problem, or something that's an easy fix, but I am where I am. Secondly, the fan problem has gotten worse, as this laptop will immediately spike to 95-100C CPU temps under regular loads, and idles at about 35-50C. Cleaning the fans and vents did little to alleviate the issue, so I'm thinking it's an issue with build quality. Lastly, and actually a bit of a compliment, the laptop still works just fine regardless. Considering the price and what you're getting, it's still totally worth it and has served me well. I needed a backup in a pinch when my main workhorse desktop needed repairs, and it handled the Adobe suite with no problem.Original review:Did not work right out of the box. This is not a problem with this laptop, however. It is a problem with Windows 10, and affects multiple users:I got stuck on a blue screen during the initial Windows 10-S configuration. To get around this, do not establish an Internet connection while configuring Windows 10-S. Skip that step. Select "I do not have an Internet connection." It will save you a massive headache. Set up your Internet connection after Windows has finished setting up.If you're stuck on that screen, and cannot go back to the Internet configuration step, power down your router and restart the laptop (hold the power button for 5 seconds, wait 10 seconds, power on the laptop). It will restart the Windows 10-S configuration from the beginning, and with the router off, you can select "I do not have an Internet connection" at that step.Windows 10-S is also an awful proprietary mess. It does not let you download or install programs I require for some reason, rendering the whole OS absolutely worthless. It's an obnoxious closed ecosystem on hardware sorely lacking engineering that makes such an ecosystem beneficial. Fortunately the laptop let me install a proper version of Windows for free through the Microsoft store, so only minor point deductions for just being a hassle, and not requiring an additional purchase.The screen is about what you expect from a cheaper laptop. Nothing fancy. Certainly not something for optimum media or gaming experience. Picks up lots of glare, fades significantly when viewed at even slight angles, the usual issues. Bonus points, though, for outputting at native 1080p resolution, a major selling point for me getting this laptop.The fan in it is LOUD. Whenever it's writing data, installing a program, or on resource-intensive websites, that fan goes at full speed, and it goes for a few minutes after these tasks have completed. It's pretty evident that this laptop struggles with cooling, as the CPU temperatures frequently spike to 90-100C while under load, and can take a few minutes to return to idling at the expected 35C. (Update: The temperature issues have gotten a little worse over the year I've owned this laptop, with temps idling around 45-50C, even after cleaning the fans and vents and doing a fresh install of Windows.)Overall, as far as medium-range laptops go, it's decent. Gets the job done. It runs Photoshop 2019 just fine, and Photoshop 2021 about as well as Adobe's functionally broken mess can. It handles older games pre-2015 no sweat. Just might be a headache to configure and optimize right out of the box. But if you know what you're doing, and intend to use this laptop for mostly work-related activity or web browsing on the go, it's perfectly fine. The extra hassle is worth the money saved.

Let me preface this review by saying I'm a middle aged retired woman. This computer is perfect for what I need. I surf the web, do a little research and maybe stream a movie or TV show occasionally. I do not game at all. This computer boots and searches very quickly. It is also quite light and slim. Easy on my wrists when lifting. It does have the quirks of S mode but I've adjusted with no real whining. The major quirk was mail. I am one of the last 7 people on earth who has AOL mail. I could not get my mail through AOL web page but had to link my accounts to the Microsoft mail app. Not a big problem. You can easily get rid of S mode, but once you do, you can't go back. For me, the idea of a fast, safe mode, is more important than any weirdness S mode creates. All Good here.

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This great looking laptop is a value choice while still getting low weight and descent performance (SSD and I3 processor). The back-lit keyboard and nice screen (1920 x 1080) were appreciated touches for the primary user; my son. I like the ASUS brand generally.Read the specs. We had specific priorities and this laptop may be missing some features/specs that someone else might consider important; NO LAN port, not touch screen, only 128 GB hard driveBy today's standards this is the best laptop we could find for $500. Of course, six to twelve months from now you will likely be able to get more for the same price. However, by today's standards we are very happy with the purchase!

I bought this in Oct then 4 months later the battery does not charge into full. It only says 79% all the time and I have to be plugged after 3-4 hours of continuous use. Not touch screen.

Pues eso, la computadora está demasiado buena para este precio. El procesador está bastante decente (rendimiento similar al de la zenbook que vale 13,000 pesos), tiene teclado con backlight, es muy ligera considerando el tamaño de la pantalla y, para el precio, tiene un sonido bastante decente. No se calienta y no hace NADA de ruido el ventilador (ya había olvidado lo que era eso! mi pobrecita compu anterior ya pujaba todo el tiempo...). El diseño también me pareció elegante sin ser llamativo (entre otros detalles, por ejemplo, el cargador es pequeñito, como el de un celular). En fin, más allá de recapitular las características que se enumeran en las especificaciones sólo me queda decir que me encantó.Pretendo updatear esta reseña si es que se presentan problemas (ojalá que no).

My daughter uses this laptop for school works. It's fast and battery last long. It's good size to carry around.