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    New Asus 305 Touchscreen QHD

    Discussion in 'Asus' started by DDDRRR, Nov 23, 2015.

  1. DDDRRR

    DDDRRR Newbie

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    Microsoft Store has the new model with Skylake chip, new 7265 AC wifi, QHD and touchscreen for $799 before the student discount of 10%.

    It seems to be an in-store item only.
     
    DDDRRR, Nov 23, 2015
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  2. HTWingNut

    HTWingNut Potato

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    Decent deal, but save yourself $200 and go for the M-5Y10 and save battery life and Windows scaling headaches by going with the 1080p screen. Both are 14nm and performance and battery life difference will be negligible. I have the M-5Y10 1080p version that I use as a daily driver and it is fantastic. Only wish it came with backlit keyboard, my only gripe.
     
    HTWingNut, Nov 25, 2015
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  3. Meaker@Sager

    Meaker@Sager Company Representative

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    The skylake chip will likely deal with bursty quick tasks slightly better but I think the 1080p screen option is the better choice too.
     
    Meaker@Sager, Nov 26, 2015
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