ASUS 1015E-DS03 10.1 inch Laptop
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ASUS 1015E-DS03 10.1 inch is small yet powerful, highly mobile, light and slim, efficient and great value for money. It uses the Linux- Ubuntu operating system which you may enjoy even more than Windows 8..
• Intel Celeron 847 processor at 1.1 GHz with 2 GB DDR3 RAM comes with dual-core power for easy multitasking.
• 320 GB at 5400 rpm speed hard drive and a complimentary 32GB x 3 years ASUS Cloud based WebStorage to save your files and access from any device and wherever you are.
• 10.1 inch screen is a little bigger than netbooks and resistant to glare- you don't see yourself on the screen while working.. 1366*768 pixel resolution and Intel Integrated Graphics offer bright images and vivid colors.
• Big speakers for its size and sound tuning as well as Asus Sonic Master System gives you great quality of audio that you will enjoy.
• Relatively large keys for the keyboard space but the keys are close to each other. Still quite good with a well functioning touchpad.
• Asus 1015E-DS03 comes with the pre-installed Linux-Ubuntu, which is a strong, safe- free from viruses, efficient operating system and it doesn't take long to get used to Ubuntu, even probably easier than Windows 8 for some. Unity is the name of the interface you will work on and it is quite user friendly.
• You will find Firefox pre-installed on it or you can choose to use Google Chrome or others. LibreOffice is kind of the free Microsoft Office substitute on Linux-Ubuntu, which is also completely compatible with Microsoft Office Word, Excel etc.
• 1 Lithium ion battery gives you up to 7.5 hours of battery life-energy efficient (similar to a tablet) and it can be on standby for up to two weeks.Your data is also safe when battery drops below 5%- automatic back-up.
Connectivity: 802.11bgn wireless, 2 x USB 2.0 Ports, 1 x USB 3.0 Port- fast data transfers, 720p HD Camera with Microphone, SD/MMC Card Reader, 1 x Audio Jack Combo, 1 x VGA port, 1 x HDMI port, 1 x RJ45.
• With 2.6 pound weight and less than 1" thinness, it is very portable.
• Cooling system is great and the machine is relatively quiet.
Pros: Compact and portable - Slim and light - 2-second instant on from sleep or hibernate modes- Powerful for its size - USB 3.0 port for fast data transfer - - Very affordable
Cons: Keys are a bit small for those with large fingers.
Conclusion: Asus 1015E-DS03 is a great little machine.. It is fast and powerful, energy efficient (long battery life).. You can watch movies , chat on Skype, listen to music, browse the net on multiple tabs at the same time, do word processing and more. It comes with 1 year international warranty, 30 days Zero Bright Dot Guarantee and 6 months battery warranty. At this price, not to be missed if you are looking for something compact and capable.
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