ASUS X202E-DH31T Laptop (Windows 8, Intel Core i3-3217U 1.8 GHz Processor, 11.6" LED Touchscreen Display, SSD: 500 GB, RAM: 4 GB DDR3) Black [OLD VERSION]

This computer just ROCKS. I've owned TONS of computers over the years, and for the $450 - it is a no-brainer if you want a portable computer that just plain FAST. I had an Acer 11.6" before this but it was very laggy. It took forever to do anything. So I looked around ALL over the place and read the reviews about this new Vivobook. This computer seemed pretty great so I bought it - and I am so so happy with my purchase. *It is FAST FAST FAST for $450. The 3rd gen i3 chip is amazing for the cost. *It is TOUCHSCREEN. Perfect for ebooks, on-the-go slideshows, games, etc. I even use the touchscreen just reading through the web at night on the couch. *I put an SSD in it, which made it even faster. It boots in under 8 seconds. *It has Windows 8 (which is FASTER than Windows 7. It only take a few weeks to understand the new Metro interface. I hear so many people complain about Windows 8, but you are smarter than that. It's less about the OS and more about their inability to accept a fundamental shift in OS architecture. I won't get into the theory about user preference, but it makes your desktop faster and in a few years when people 'figure it out', it will be something no-body discusses any more.) *SD slot, USB 3.0 and every other port you would need. The *only thing I wish it had was an illuminated keyboard. Buttttt, for $450 I am not going to complain. BOTTOM LINE: if you want an amazing lightweight FAST touchscreen computer with the latest operating system and other components (chipset, ram, ports, etc) - look no further. Thanks ASUS. OTHER NOTES: Some people complain that it doesn't have a DVD player, but that would make it a bit heavier and this computer is so thin it would be hard to fit one in. Now, some people might say "apple does it". And I'd say to you, then if it's worth the extra $1000 to you, then they'd be happy to take your money. And further, disc media is dying anyways. If you do need to install from disc (which is rare), or even play a DVD, you can buy a USB DVD drive for super cheap ($20) in the store or even on ebay.

Just the right size for what I need. I still wanted a laptop type computer because I didn't want to carry around a separate keyboard or dock and I prefer regular keys, but I also wanted a touchscreen and this was the best option for the price. It's not as light as a tablet, but it's pretty slim and light for what it is. A computer like this is not going to handle anything too complex as far as games, but video and sound are really good. The touch screen is as responsive as my smartphone, except along the very edges of the screen. That is only an issue when I'm in Windows 8 "desktop mode" which I have to be for a lot of the programs I use. I like to use my taskbar a lot as I prefer to keep the desktop uncluttered but I can't get the touch to respond correctly there because it's at the very bottom of the screen. Also, touch does not work well for very small links and with the files in windows if they are in list mode. These are only minor annoyances and are really about my personal preferences as opposed to the quality of the product so they don't affect the rating. There are other instances when the touchscreen is really handy and makes me faster and more productive -mainly when I use IE as an app and for certain other products. So it balances out. I spent too much time tinkering with settings to make things bearable when I first got it. This is not an issue with Asus, it's because of Windows 8. Although I'm used to it now, I'm not and never will be perfectly happy with it and I will likely avoid Windows OS from now on, at least for computers. Ultimately I think that for a computer like this, you have to commit completely to the Windows 8 Start screen, the Microsoft app store and Microsoft products, thus making the touch screen extremely useful. If you don't, then you're better off with a laptop loaded with a more traditional OS and using the trackpad or a mouse.

Pequeño y potente, hace todo relativamente rapido, y su grafica integrada tira bastantes juegos, a una calidad aceptable para lo que es. La bateria es el gran handicap de este dispositivo, dura muy poco.