Recently, laptops based on Windows 8 are returning to their roots. We saw a small amount of low-cost laptops based on the Linux operating system, as opposed to more expensive models as ultrabooks and hybrid systems, offering high mobility, good value for money and great battery life.
The newest model in this lineup was the Asus X102BA Touch – this 11.1-inch notebook with light weight, easy to transport and has a relatively small price. Moreover, bundled with it is Microsoft Office 2013.
Laptop stands to rival other similar devices, such as Acer Aspire V5-122P and the HP Pavilion TouchSmart. Acer is equipped with a quad-core A6, while the TouchSmart offers only two cores.
C On the other hand, Asus has newly introduced Jaguar-architecture Temash APU, which also has a dual-core chip in accordance with the TouchSmart, but it uses much less energy, at least in theory. Acer has also has a recently refurbished laptop Aspire V5-123, which contains a similar processor AMD A4 1200, and has an almost identical configuration, consisting of important touch screen, while having the same price.
It seems that Asus X102BA, would be a great option for parents as buying it for their children, who are just starting their familiarity with Windows 8. Also this laptop is perfect for students about to enter university or college and wants a laptop without frills. A touch screen will only add to the convenience of its use.
Of course, in this laptop a full version of Windows 8, but those people who are looking for a device for permanent use and spreadsheet may want to buy something more powerful. In both of the models considered. Characteristics were boring; I would like to see Asus in comparison with them. We do not expect anything unusual from the laptop, but if he can surprise us?
Specifications
Asus fits in quite a small budget; it is not surprising that it has no outstanding characteristics in comparison with similar models. Processor does not have the high performance, with only a 1GHz frequency. But unlike a conventional processor, this is part of computing and graphics on a single chip that allows it to be less, thereby decreasing heat.
Temash uses twice less energy than his opponent A4-1250 laptop from HP Pavilion TouchSmart 11. In theory, this should give Asus increased battery life.
In Asus X102BA performance is slightly higher due to 4 GB of memory on board, unlike competitors with 2GB.
Traditional hard disk of 500GB is the standard in this price range, so do not expect super fast boot. Nevertheless, the laptop pretty quickly wakes up, if not turn it off completely.
Given its relatively small size, the weight does not seem very easy, although the result of 1.1 kg on the scale says otherwise. According to this parameter, he overtakes Microsoft Surface Pro 2, weighing 1.5 kg (with attached keyboard), and the closest competitors HP Pavilion TouchSmart 11 and Acer Aspire V5-122, their weight is a mark of 1.4 kg.
Asus X102BA quite thin at the front, but its thickness starts to increase as we move to the rear about 29mm. The result is better than HP, but it is not as thin as the Acer, and of course it can not compete with the Surface Pro 2.
For convenience, this laptop is added 11.1 inch touch screen with a resolution of 1366×768, which looks good, but having limited viewing angles. Also pleasantly surprised responsive sensor that feels good and does not suffer from depression delayed responsiveness. Feels like, if this sensor with the laptop higher caliber, probably because multitouch on 10 touches. Well, the screen is not big; it makes management easier by using the sensor as takes less time to perform gestures, as a consequence of the reduced space.
Battery is identical in comparison with other similar laptops. However, Asus has included wisely lightweight charger of the same type, which can be found bundled with the smartphone. This facilitates the ability to constantly carry the charger, allowing charge the laptop when its batteries run low margin.
Rounding out the description, do not forget to mention that the laptop has a good range of interfaces, including 802.11bgn WiFi, Bluetooth, and 1 USB 3.0 connector, two USB 2.0 connectors, port HDMI, SD card slot and port Ethernet.
The biggest advantage is the low price Asus X102BA, making it one of the cheapest laptops on Windows 8-based budget class. Students seeking device for studying at the institute should look at this option.
Performance
3D Mark: Ice Storm: 9423, Cloud Gate: 858, Fire Strike: 170
Cinebench 11.5: CPU performance: 0.80 pts, OpenGL graphics performance 6.90 fps
Runtimes (PCMark 8 Home test): 3:00 and 14 minutes
As the above results X102BA not have high productivity. His power is only enough to perform the simplest of tasks.
Real advantage over the old 1200 processor 1250 is energy efficiency; it uses 50% less energy, giving an extra 30 minutes of battery life. One of the problems was the video playback; the laptop can not handle 1080p. But since the screen can only output 720p, then it is not a problem. 720p movies go relatively smoothly, although there are collections that are retarding. Asus dynamics are quite loud, but their sound is not perfect.
For many touch screen will be the main advantage of this laptop, but Asus identified it as a working, mainly due to the full version of Windows 8. Nevertheless touchscreen can not completely get rid of the keyboard, which will be indispensable when you need to print a lot text. Use the trackpad is not perfect, mainly because it does not always perceive gestures wrong.
Output
At this price, Asus X102BA showed himself remarkably well. Performance was quite expected as compared to its closest competitor HP Pavilion TouchSmart 11, but Asus is better in almost all its aspects, the performance is better, the screen is superior in quality and lighter weight. It’s not ideal for businessmen, but for students and teenagers in most times, thanks to its ability to function as a tablet and laptop capabilities.
+ Touch Screen Excellence
+ Lightweight and compact
+ Full version of Windows 8
+ Great value for the price – quality
- Relatively weak processor
- Low battery life
Review Notebook Asus X102BA Touch
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