Features:

  • Powerful 8th Generation Intel Core i5-8250U 1.6GHz (Turbo up to 3.4GHz) processor
  • 15.6" Full HD WideView display with ASUS Splendid software enhancement
  • 14.2" wide, 0.8" thin and portable footprint with 0.3" ASUS NanoEdge bezel for a stunning 80% screen-to-body ratio
  • 8GB DDR4 RAM and 128GB SSD + 1TB HDD storage combo; Ergonomic chiclet keyboard with fingerprint sensor
  • Comprehensive connections including USB 3.1 Type-C (Gen1), USB 3.0, USB 2.0, and HDMI; Lightning-fast 802.11ac Wi-Fi keeps you connected through any congestion or interference
So far...

So good. I really can't find anything to complain about except for the lack of DVD drive but the after market plug in devices are very affordable if you need one and I knew that when I bought it. I like that it's Bluetooth so I was able to connect my JBL Charge 3 to it. The speakers on the laptop are superb anyway. I use my laptop to produce videos from my Cyberlink software and have had zero issues with lag time or producing. Good product overall.

Best value for the money

I've had the Vivobook for a week. I love this machine. I have hhr combined SSD and 1 TB HD. I did my research on the specs and this is the best value I could find for the money. The machine booted up windows 10 in exactly 10 seconds! After I set up my fingerprint scan it does the fast and easy boot up every time. I am surprised by how fast it is. So far it's completely silent. No fan noise no HDD boot up noise, nada. I would suggest that you see the YouTube reviews of the machine, the keyboard is a bit plain and the build is plastic, but for me it is just fine. I love that I can upgrade it and both the memory and the SSD and this will be by far the best machine I've ever owned. I am happy with this purchase, and I think you will too. Update 9/21/18: Still going strong and still think this is a great value. Little things that I didn't think about: It doesn't have a backlit keyboard. At night when I work in the dark, it would be helpful. The fingerprint sensor is iffy. I stopped using it. I think it's a driver thing, but I don't bother. The speakers are tinny and not great, but I use a Bluetooth speaker that works great with it.

This computer is great. I am very satisfied with it and i ...

This computer is great. I am very satisfied with it and i would definitely recommend it, especially for the price! The good: It is SO fast. The solid state hard drive boots up windows and the start up programs in about 20 seconds. Browsing and navigating is lightning fast. The screen/ display is amazing. Full HD and very bright. The battery life is awesome, way better than my last laptop. This laptop is very lightweight and portable. Only bad things; One month after having it the videos stopped playing and i was getting error messages. Long story short, I needed to update my sound drivers and now it is working fine. The other thing is left clicking on the mouse pad isn't the best, but it works. This is easily solvable by getting a wireless mouse. All in all, I would definitely recommend this laptop, especially over the others that I have had and used.

Thoughts on this Asus VivoBook

I ordered the version that comes with a 128 SSD hard drive pre-installed because I don't feel comfortable taking apart a laptop and installing things myself. So far I'm very happy with it. Applications load very quickly, even the more hardware intensive programs. The already fast boot up time is even faster with the fingerprint sensor. Windows 10 is pre-installed on the SSD which is awesome. That's also where I keep applications for fast launch times. I store all my media on the slower 1 TB hard drive and made a shortcut on the desktop for easy access. I was happily surprised to find that DaVinci Resolve 15 runs great for video editing. My primary reason for getting this laptop was to be able to run video software. Exactly what I needed. One annoying thing is that Asus doesn't have a way to use function lock. This means it takes two hands to turn the volume up or down because you have to press the Function key. To fix this, I downloaded SharpKeys 3.7 which easily edited the registry to allow f10 through f12 to adjust the volume with just one button. No bloatware was pre-installed, but there was some minor Asus greyware that came with the initial update that was easy to dispose of. This is a powerful laptop at an affordable price. Because of that, there will be some drawbacks. Battery life is fine, but not exceptional. You'll want to carry the charger around with you. The large screen and keyboard are decent, but nothing special. It's not heavy but not small either. If you want a laptop that has enough power to get things done but can't afford the price of a MacBook Pro or Ultra Book, this might be the one you're looking for.

Really great laptop, 100% buy if looking for a powerful, sleek looking and affordable laptop

I'd say the best affordable laptop out there: powerful, fast, sleek looking and perfect in every aspect. Bought the one with an ssd included, this laptop is awesome for work, couldn't be more happy.

Portable... 15.6, SSD, 8th gen i5.. This is it

This computer is fantastic. I did a lot of researching looking for laptops in varying sizes (13.3, 15.6, 17.3). I was looking for an SSD and i5 8th gen CPU, and at a great price. After arrival this computer easily beat my expectations. The computer is super fast (thanks SSD) and has no problem running large excel spreadsheets and access files. I looked at more expensive laptops and almost pulled the trigger on the $750 Zenbook. I'm more than happy with this "Cheaper" alternative that all of my needs. SSD, 8th gen i5 CPU.. Laptop is super light and slim too which makes it ultra portable

Good value for money.

What I like about it is that having a Solid State Drive means that starts quickly and having 8GB RAM means that it operates fast even when numerous programs are running and when memory hungry programs are running. What is a minor issue is that the fairly heavy power supply plugs directly into the power point meaning that the extra weight can cause the power supply to come loose easily. It would be better to have a short cord between the plug and the power supply so that this looseness doesn't happen.

Desktop Replacement

I have a Sony Vaio that is going on ten years old - purchased in February of 2009. It's a very good PC, and has been my constant travel companion. So, it's beat up. It's got a 320GB HDD, a bluray player which no longer works because the s/w theft software is obsolete, and the thing is literally falling apart. For $1600, I've definitely gotten my money's worth. Why am I telling you all of this? Because this ASUS thing is the bomb! It's SO much faster, even with an I5 and not an I7. The storage space is insane, with one TB, and the SSD is 128GB. 8GB RAM! I loaded almost ALL of my programs to the new ASUS. The one that impressed me most was Dragon Premium 13. It's night and day difference. The Sony worked, but it was slow. The ASUS is nearly seamless, with over 99% accuracy. All my video editing software runs, and faster! Everything is faster! I am really amazed. Last year I was repairing DELL's, and bought a cheapie refurb on EBay for just under $200. It's a basic working laptop. But, it is built like a tank. (Model E6510, 8GB I7, just swapped in a Silicon Power SSD, now it rocks, too!) The Sony is also very capable for air travel and has been very resilient. The ASUS...well, it's too early to tell, but since I have it ensconced to be a dt replacement, I am not really all that concerned. I have a Razer Blackwidow Chroma hooked up to it, and the combination is just wonderful. I can type again! (I am a published author, and the ability to write fast is a key component to success!) The keyboard on the ASUS - meh. Hook up a real mechanical clicker and you can go to town...but, the Dragon software, coupled with a Logitech H800, provides an even sweeter setup! I can do 5,000 words per HOUR with this rig. All in all, very pleased with this new PC. I will update next year, once I've broken it in a bit. NOTE: It does take about a week for Win 10 to settle down, but I am also on satellite internet. The downloads and updates took about the same time to download. BUT - install times were mere minutes. For example, I installed the MS Office Pro Suite, 2016 version, and Vision and Project 2016 - all in under 45 minutes. AVS4You took about three minutes... Good stuff!! Edited to clarify a few things... 1/11/2019. UPDATE - I now use this PC and two others daily, with Input Director software. It allows me to use the Razer and my Logitech trackball on all three computers! Loving this setup! Very productive! I wrote three 55k word novels since October!

and I am very happy with it so far

I just got my new laptop in the mail last night, and I am very happy with it so far. I read the reviews before I bought it, and I think a lot of the reviewers bought the version of this computer with just the regular hard drive. I sprung the extra ~$90 for the 128 gb sold state hard drive. When I plugged in and started the new computer up, I found it was very fast. So far everything is working very well, and I am happy with it. For this budget price, I think this is really an excellent buy!

Great Laptop! Thankfully I read the comment section for amazing advice!

Wife and I were looking for a solid at home laptop that can be used for work if necessary. Saw this was Amazon's Choice and popular laptop. After reading the reviews and recommendations, bought Crucial 8GB Single DDR4 2400 MT/s (PC4-19200) DR x8 Unbuffered SODIMM 260-Pin Memory - CT8G4SFD824A. This is a quick laptop and thankful for all the helpful recommendations. Once the computer was set up, make sure the change over where new files were being saved. Outside of that, fantastic laptop and would recommend to others

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