Consider the results of his review below. Maybe it could be a consideration for you to replace a new laptop with Windows 8.
Asus brings large groups of Windows-based product range 8. One is, VivoBook Asus S400. Intended for the middle class, this laptop to be 'ripe bait' to lure users with an all-new operating system is.
Indeed, the main focus for vendors is how the terms of its hardware to compensate for changing software were very impressive. Not only about the increased performance, because Asus also demanded provide other value.
Our first arrival of Windows 8 laptop will try to peel VivoBook experience when tested Asus S400, from the body to the surf with the software.
Performance is very good
VivoBook Asus S400 laptop in the category of medium. So, have a particular item number jeroaan embedded among the best in its class.
Especially for this laptop, Taiwanese vendors buried with Intel Core i3-3217U 1.8 GHz.
When viewed from the score on the Windows Experience Index, this laptop looks more than adequate. Value processor at 6.3, while the lowest score is on the graphics card around 4.7.
With the ammunition, of course it's easy for this laptop devouring movies in the format. Mkv the berkuran 40 GB or class quality high definition (HD). It does not matter to the other applications, furthermore if premises endorsement plus 4GB of RAM.
About the battery life, in fact there is no problem. Because when tested to play high-quality movies while occasionally opening and browsing other jobs.
Less than 4 hours can be used from full charging position.
Slim, Catchy and Lightweight for Design
With a weight of nearly 2 pounds, a 14 inch laptop is still convenient to carry with high mobility. Since both carry or put in a backpack does not matter.
Asus S400 VivoBook the cover is wrapped with black color strong enough to withstand scratches. But be careful, you can nyeplak handwriting on the body cover. Small problem rather disturbing indeed.
Body explored further, a number of ports available on the Asus S400 is quite complete. Located on the right body USB ports, HDMI, HDMI, D-Sub and LAN. Still less? On the body side, there are two additional USB ports for SD card slot.
Just a note, with a thin body and of course there is one feature that dumped on this laptop, which is not a place for the DVD. It's not the time, it was a business laptop, the tool disc player was not required.
Talk about typing, the keyboard on the Asus S400 is fairly competent. Chiclet type keyboard is very comfortable to wear for doing some activity.
Side hinges on the laptop is also very sturdy, includes additional functions to open the laptop screen penggiran end. On the other hand, the presence of the speaker SonicMaster very classy and makes the added value that very useful.
The touch screen is less responsive
The screen of this laptop uses precisely sized 14.1-inch with a resolution of 1366x768 pixels that make no doubt sharpness. Moreover, Windows 8 comes with a new style, plaid colors.
Postiff side color box that was able to make eye not easily tired while lingering in front of the screen.
Interestingly, because the Windows 8 be able to be optimized for tablets and laptops as well. Asus S400 makes the screen touch-screen mode. Yes, besides the qwerty keyboard, the user can also play around with the touch screen.
However it is a pity it is, there are some drawbacks touch screen Asus S400. First, the screen is less responsive. So if you want to move the cursor or entering the application needs to work extra hard.
One note, the touch screen can work well if done with a soft touch without being pressured too deep. So, make the user feel like men, need to learn to adapt.
Second, because it is not the type of screen that can be removed from the body. When the activity was less convenient touch screen, as there is no kick-stand to hold back.
So what happens is, the laptop will njengkang back when pressed too hard.
But there are advantages to be gained from the touch screen, surfing helped a little browser scroll mouse instead. Moreover, in the Windows Store apps are optimized for the touch screen as well.
The Boxes of Windows 8
Had heard the news and a brief tried several times, still need to make adjustments detikINET Windows 8 which is embedded in a laptop Asus S400.
Not only in terms of display interface, printilan previously existed in previous OS underwent a change.
The first change of course surfing the way, who is no longer a conventional one home page only. Yes, Windows 8 comes with a page that can be customized and used up not down again, but sideways.
With Windows 8 is also, now laptop users can change the position of not only the position but also the landscape portrait. Front camera can be maximized with Skype which now belongs to Microsoft.
Interesting change of course, the presence of the Windows Store. Yes, although it is a bit mimic laptop bitten fruit, is at least an improvement. Because at least this makes Windows-based laptop no longer mononton. All needs, from business to entertaimen can be easily obtained, enough to download it.
There's also a feature called Live Tiles on the software. This makes certain icons on the laptop can be moved. Not a haphazard movement is, because this is the content of the latest news from social networks or news message that has been previously paired.
