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Question

Which ultrabook to buy for college?

Sep 9, 2015 1:53PM PDT

My budget is about $700. i was thinking about getting the Asus ux305, which I can get for $600. Is this a good laptop? Any other suggestions? Thanks!

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The CPU looks a bit slow .8 GHz.
Sep 9, 2015 2:52PM PDT

I like a laptop with an I5 processor. I see this CPU is dual core with .8 to 2 GH speeds as I read it on the Intel site here:
http://ark.intel.com/products/83610/Intel-Core-M-5Y10-Processor-4M-Cache-up-to-2_00-GHz
Depending on what you use it for, that might be fast enough, but I'd want to get some hands on before deciding. Also I'd check with the school to see if they have recommendations and student discount deals. I like the 240 GB SSD, but be sure 240 GB is enough. If it's not, you could probably get by with an external hard drive to supplement the laptop's storage. 1 TB externals are around $60.
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Good luck.

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Review noted the not great CPU.
Sep 9, 2015 3:03PM PDT
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Maybe could help you choose from.
Sep 9, 2015 7:44PM PDT
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Gizmodo gave it the only bad review
Sep 10, 2015 6:02AM PDT

I looked at a lot of reviews and that was the only bad one I could find. Laptopmag gave it editor's choice and other sites thought it was pretty good too

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Battery times looked low to me as well.
Sep 10, 2015 6:11AM PDT

At least you know about the CPU and battery time going in.

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Any other suggestions then?
Sep 10, 2015 6:22AM PDT

You guys collectively seem against it. I obviously can't afford a Dell xps 13or MacBook right now. Any other goods ultrabooks u guys would suggest?

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OK how about an everyday laptop?
Sep 10, 2015 6:29AM PDT
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Sorry i forgot to mention
Sep 10, 2015 6:36AM PDT

I don't want anything but a 13-14 inch screen and it should be pretty light too. Also I don't wanna cheap out too much because whatever I buy should last me 4 years

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So you want a Lexus for a Ford price?
Sep 10, 2015 6:48AM PDT
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4 years? That's up to you.
Sep 10, 2015 6:51AM PDT

From my experience better than half the broken laptops are nothing more than drops and failed drives. A few are old batteries. Not one seems to get 4 years out of a battery.

So, no, there is no 4 year laptop that won't require some repair over that time period. Every 3 to 4 year laptop has battery issues that are easy to clear up with a fresh battery.