The low-cost Windows laptops just keep on coming, and in my opinion that’s a great thing for all the consumers who want to buy a full-blown Windows laptop without spending a ton of cash.
I believe the ASUS 15.6″ Intel Dual Core Celeron 2.16 Ghz Laptop (#ad) is a good choice for anyone who doesn’t plan to edit video or do any hardcore Photoshop work.
This machine won’t win any awards for blazing speed and it doesn’t come with a ton of storage options, but it does an outstanding job at most any web-based task such as checking email, watching Youtube videos, surfing the Internet, and using Facebook, Twitter and other social media websites.
Here is a quick run-down of the specs:
- 15.6 Inch HD Color Display
- HDMI and VGA Video Ports
- Intel Dual Core Celeron 2.16 GHz Processor (turbo to 2.41 GHz)
- 4 GB RAM
- 500 GB Hard Drive
- 802.11n Wireless Networking
- Built-in Webcam
- 1 USB 3.0 Port
- 1 USB 2.0 Port
- SDXC Card Reader
- Windows 8.1
- 1 Year Limited Warranty
- 1 Year Accidental Damage Protection
As with most newer laptops, this one doesn’t come with an optical drive, but you can easily add an external USB optical drive
Depending on your computing habits, you can expect up to 5 hours of battery life from this laptop, which is pretty good for a machine at this price. And at 4.7 pounds, the weight is reasonable as well.
With only two USB ports, connectivity is a bit limited so you might want to pick up an inexpensive USB 3.0 hub
Bottom line: If you’re looking for a heavy-duty production machine for use with Photoshop or any video editing software, you’ll likely be better off with a more powerful (and more expensive) laptop.
But if you just need a good PC for Internet use, running Microsoft Office, or most any every-day computing task, this laptop should serve you well.
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