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    Asus X750LB - 17.3 FullHD with i5 4200U

    Discussion in 'Asus' started by Nonick_, Mar 1, 2014.

  1. Nonick_

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    Hi, im planning to buy Asus X750LB with FullHD 17.3, matte screen (17.3'//LED Back-lit//200nits//FHD 1920x1080 16:9//AG//EWV).
    specs:
    i5 4200U cpu
    4GB Ram
    1TB HDD
    GeForce 740 2Gb

    Does anybody have a similar Asus model? id like to know is the i5 4200U cpu capable to handle everyday computing without lag (chrome, notepad++, Photoshop)?

    Im undecided about this purchase, since i found a Lenovo z710, i5 3230M cpu and fullHD screen (about the same price) -which has a major flaw - FHD GLOSSY screen.

    Any comments or experiences are appreciated.
     
    Nonick_, Mar 1, 2014
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    Ulv cpu for photoshop ? Nope...
     
    sasuke256, Mar 3, 2014
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    Depends on the level of work you are doing, the 4200U wont be slow in day to day tasks.
     
    Meaker@Sager, Mar 3, 2014
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    It's going to be decent but nothing fancy out of ordinary.
    Performance is equivalent to AMD Phenom II X4 910e.
     
    Kevin@GenTechPC, Mar 4, 2014
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    Its just the Photoshop usage for webdesign, no RAW photo processing or similar stuff. I hope that i5 4200 U can take the pressure of one browser windows with several tabs, photoshop and text editor??

    There was another solution, a laptop with i5 3230M - but thats a no go cause the screen is glossy.
     
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    The 4200u still has a turbo of 2.6 GHz, but Photoshop will more or less be the determinant that let's you know whether it's a viable CPU or not for your work. The 3230m will treat you a little better in Photoshop, but since you said you won't be working with enormous RAW images, the 4200u may suffice.

    Is there any other caveat you're opposed to about the glossy screen other than it being reflective? These screens tend to have better image quality.
     
    Prostar Computer, Mar 5, 2014
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    I saw a couple of notebooks with glossy screen, and due to my reduced eyevision - i couldnt handle glossy screens. I have 3 models within this price range:

    1- HP Probook 470 G1: i5-4200M, 17.3 matte screen 1600x900. Tested it, performance is great and i loved the touchpad. Extremely easy to operate with. The only flaw is the screen with TN panel and poor contrast (as much i could see during the test).

    2. Asus x750LB-T4023D: i5-4200U, 17.3 matte screen 1920x0180. Couldnt test it in windows, but i saw the boot startup screen and image quality was (contrast) better then HP's. Touchpad is a little bit "bulky", left+right buttons are not so user friendly as HP's touchpad. The main issue here is the i54200U - will the overall performance be at least similar as HP Probook 470 (+- 15%)?

    3. Lenovo Z710: i5-4200M, 17.3 glossy screen 1920x1080. Tested it and it performed well, due i couldnt handle reflections on full hd GLOSSY screen from the sunlight behind. This is the only flaw.

    I have to choose between these three models that are within the similar price range.
     
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    Yeah the 1080p panels are usually are a higher quality product compared to the 1600x900 panels in general.

    What do you intend to do with the notebook?
     
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    I will use it for web design (psd + coding), office work, browsing. No rendering or games.
     
    Nonick_, Mar 6, 2014
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    It's good enough to do what you want to do, PSD + Coding + Multiple tabs.
    But make sure you have lots of RAM thou.
     
    Kevin@GenTechPC, Mar 6, 2014
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    Thank you for the answers and your time! I just have to check the screen, since i cant find any models with 17.3'' and 1920x1080 resolution. Might be more difficult to read then 1600x900. Cant find the comparison between thoseresolutions on 17.3'', but i hope it wont be hard to read the text.
     
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    1600x900 would technically be easier as the text would be larger.
     
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    Ah yes, today i got the specifications on Asus X750LB 17.3'' FHD display.
    Its 17.3' FHD 1920x1080, AG//EWV, LED Back-lit 200nits

    So, with only 200nits - official asus support states this display is also featured in N76VZ-QH71-CB
    G750JW-QS71-CB, N750JV-DB71-CA, N750JV-QB72-CB, G75VW-TH72 G75VW-DH72 G75VW-AS71 G75VW-DH71... Im guessing this 200nits is simply not enough :) This 200nits might be worse then in HP 470 G1 display.
     
    Nonick_, Mar 7, 2014
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    OK i managed to test the Asus x750LB in a store, on Ubuntu CD. As for the final question: is there a possibility to lower the native screen resolution 1920 x 1080 to 1600x900? without the blurry effect, keeping the sharpness?
    Ubuntu didnt had any other 16:9 modes, so i couldnt test 1600x900. 1920x1080 is fine, though a bit small, but the display in general is brighter, has more contrast and color saturation then in HP Probook 470 G1.
     
    Nonick_, Mar 9, 2014
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    Update (if anyonewill be looking for this info):
    Asus X750LB-T4023D - Ive checked the screen - its full hd screen, model: AUO/B173HW02 V1 (H/W:2A)
    is the same as on this model:
    Review Aorus X7 Notebook - NotebookCheck.net Reviews
     
    Nonick_, Mar 10, 2014
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