F8sv-a1 build quality

as the title suggests i was thinking about getting the f8sv-a1 but was wondering how the build quality was. since it seems like no stores i go to actually have it i cant test it for myself

so yea build quality comments

 

I was a little leary about that myself. I mean thanks to NBR I have my F8, but if it wasn't for them, I never would have even known that Asus made laptops and would have just ended up with one of the mainstream companies only because everyone and their grandma carries it (best buy, circuit city, office depot, walmart etc.). Anyway, even though I ended up pretty much being sold on it, it was a scary move, because some other laptops I liked once I saw them in the store I wasn't as impressed. But I took the plunge and I am ssssooooo glad I did.

You have to remember that the F8 is considered a part of there consumer line, which is a little lower then the gaming line, however most anyone will attest that build quality of the F8 sits at the top for there consumer line. Basically what I am saying is most people think the F8 has a better build quality then all of their other consumer line (not that the other ones are bad either). As for me I can't really attest too much, since the only other Asus I have been able to see in person is the G2. But what I can say is that, for me at least, I think the laptop has an extremely solid build to it. The chassis is plastic, however it seems to be very thick and durable (expecially the under side). The screen does have some flex in it if twisting from sided to side, however I have never understood the importance of that to people, unless you just totally thrash your laptop everyday. So pretty much what I am saying is, I think the computer is extremely well thought out in design and function and I think the build quality is exceptional, along with it just being an amazingly beautiful laptop. The only other thing I would say is it is a fingerprint magnet, but hey that's what microfiber cloths are for!

Take care of the F8 and the F8 will take care of you.

 

check our video that we have in the sticky above. its a 2 min clip of the f8 live. it is too early to tell what is the durability of this model. i can only say that the hinge design is better then most of their other laptops. it is part of their value line but it does offer better styling and specs then most of their other value notebooks. the battery is not upgradeable but uses the same battery as a8 which has prooven reliable over the years.

 

Oh yeah I should have mentioned the BTOtech video. It gives an excellent review and kind of lets you see how the computer really looks. By the way thanks BTOtech and Geared2Play (if you did the review), the video was a HUGE factor in me deciding on the F8.

 

I love the fact that the laptop doesn't have those plastic lock-pins on the top of the screen so when you close it they lock in... except when they're broken. Just remembered my friend's Toshiba with one broken pin... it is ugly. Hinges do work well there on F8SV... even though if screen is opened a bit more than half way hinges let go a bit, just for a moment, so it's fine.

As others said. The top is shiny plastic, so fingerprints and scratches are easily seen. Surface around keyboard is very nice and smooth... I guess it can be easily scratched too.

But overall feel is very good... it's sturdy, nothings really flexes. So I am happy with it. Oh yeah, mine's B1 ... and considering what's inside it's hard to place it into the value line currently

 

is that more reliable than HP DV2700T ?

I am comparing 3 models mainly , this F8SV, the HP Dv2700T and Toshiba Satellite M200P435T , all of them are priced about 40.000baht(1300us).

I just want to know before spending my money on anything how durable they are and how noisy and hot they get.

I have a Lenovo Ideapad Y510 at my office but its too heavy and big to use as a portable and so I am replacing it with a 14.1 model.......

Any way,If all makers are seriously deteriorated like HP and having serious quality control issues, I think I should buy a cheap Acer or something around 800US and replace it every year..............all are disposable considering current fast changing technology any way.

 

I think I'm going to go ahead and grab that f8sv it sounds like a real good laptop. But I would also like to know about the heat and noise.

Thanks for the help guys!

 

I appreciate that too and I will probably checking this out at my local area tomorrow , thanks for all.

 

Heat and noise are not a big issue. Even while gaming the laptop is pretty quiet, although the single exhaust on the right side gets pretty hot. I haven't had the chance to run Everest, but like I said heat is really a non-issue (as long as you aren't overclocking of course). The palm rests get warm, but not uncomfortable.

The hard drive is not loud either. The optical drive, however, is very noisy. I think most laptops are like this though, so its not that big of a deal.

I love this thing. Yes, there is some flex here and there but overall it feels really solid. Good to type on. If you've never used a touchpad with some grain/texture (like me) you will be a bit thrown off. But after half an hour it feels natural and very comfortable. If you don't like it you can always use the free mouse they give you (its a Logitech laptop wired USB mouse).

While others feel the hinges are sturdy, I would have to slightly disagree. The only other laptop I "owned" was an old Pentium 2 ( ) Thinkpad, and that thing was built like a tank, including the hinges. You definitely don't want to be abusive when opening the F8 up, but I'm not saying its flimsy either. I just wouldn't go as far as to say its 'very sturdy'.


I definitely recommend this laptop. Very powerful and stylish, overall solidly built and a great price!

 

Heat and noise not a big issue. It does get hot when on performance setting... CPU gets 65-70 degrees C when at least 50% utilized, hot air comes out. But most of the time it's on battery saving. Under Ubuntu Hardy most of the time it's 800Mhz and the temp is around 45 degrees C. Quiet and pleasent to work with. I like the keyboard and don't see any flex there (someone said that). I actually like the touch-pad's slightly grainy surface. Works well for me.

As for hinges, they're not sturdy, they even have a bit of a free movement (back and forth) when screen is at certain angle. And they make that plastic noise. But really not a big deal, very minor objection. As I said overall feel of the laptop is sturdy and well built. But then again I never had a Thinkpad.