Pros: ✓ Remarkably fast hardware, namely the DDR4 Ram and 6th Generation i7 Quad Core CPU. ✓ More USB ports (3.1, 3.0, 2.0) than most will ever hope to require, a BIG plus in my book. ✓ Vivid and eye-capturing display. ✓ Stylish, red backlit keyboard with 3 levels of brightness. ✓ Asus Smart Gestures makes using your trackpad almost preferable to a mouse! Customizable and does lots of cool stuff. ✓ Sleek design which fits in my 18" laptop bag with room to spare.
Cons: x Comes pre-installed with LOTS of bloatware, which requires a good solid hour to remove entirely. x Windows 10 by default tracks nearly all of your activity and sends it to unnamed 3rd parties. This also takes a solid hour to disable / defeat. x Battery life of 3-5 hours, depending on use.
Neutral - Some quirks I've noticed: * Keyboard layout is EXTREMELY tight and efficient. * Function keys are...Read more
Pros:✓ Remarkably fast hardware, namely the DDR4 Ram and 6th Generation i7 Quad Core CPU.✓ More USB ports (3.1, 3.0, 2.0) than most will ever hope to require, a BIG plus in my book.✓ Vivid and eye-capturing display.✓ Stylish, red backlit keyboard with 3 levels of brightness.✓ Asus Smart Gestures makes using your trackpad almost preferable to a mouse! Customizable and does lots of cool stuff.✓ Sleek design which fits in my 18" laptop bag with room to spare.Cons:x Comes pre-installed with LOTS of bloatware, which requires a good solid hour to remove entirely.x Windows 10 by default tracks nearly all of your activity and sends it to unnamed 3rd parties. This also takes a solid hour to disable / defeat.x Battery life of 3-5 hours, depending on use.Neutral - Some quirks I've noticed:* Keyboard layout is EXTREMELY tight and efficient.* Function keys are...Read more