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    Asus 1215B PU17-SL $307.10 shipped (AMD E-350)

    Discussion in 'Notebook and Tech Bargains' started by HTWingNut, Oct 3, 2011.

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    http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0...tle_1?tag=dealnewscom&ie=UTF8&m=AZ8ZZL30AH7DI

    $299.99 + $7.11 shipping = $307.10

    Asus 1215B
    12.1" 1366x768
    AMD E-350 1.6GHz / 6310 GPU
    320GB 5400RPM HDD
    2GB RAM
    Windows 7 Home Premium (32-bit)

    These Brazos laptops typically run $400-$450. This is a great deal IMHO if you're looking for a performing netbook/notebook better than a gerbil, er, Atom powered notebook.

    The one issue with some units is that the touchpad can be flaky, but seems it can be fixed by isolating the touchpad cable from the surrounding PCB (i.e. put some electrical tape on it). Apparently contact with it is causing a problem. But for $100 savings, a small concession.

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    Specs from Asus site: http://www.asus.com/Eee/Eee_PC/Eee_PC_1215B/#specifications

    Operating System Genuine Windows® 7 Home Premium
    This version contains all product updates (SP1)
    Display 12.1" LED Backlight WXGA (1366x768) Screen
    CPU AMD® Fusion APU E450 1.65GHz (dual core)/E350 1.6GHz (dual core)/C30 1.2GHz (single core)/C50 1.0GHz (dual core) /C60 1.0GHz (dual core) Processor *4
    Graphic AMD® Radeon HD 6320/AMD® Radeon HD 6310/AMD® Radeon HD 6250/AMD® Radeon HD 6290*3
    Memory DDR3, 2 x SO-DIMM, 2GB/3GB/4GB
    Storage 2.5" SATA 250GB/320GB/500GB HDD
    Wireless Data Network WLAN 802.11 b/g/[email protected]
    Bluetooth V3.0+HS(Optional)
    Camera 0.3 M Pixel Camera
    Audio Hi-Definition Audio CODEC
    Stereo Speakers
    High Quality Mic
    Interface 1 x VGA Connector
    3 x USB 2.0 *2
    1 x LAN RJ-45
    1 x HDMI
    2 x Audio Jack (Headphone/Mic-In)
    1 x Card Reader : SD/ SDHC/ SDXC/ MMC
    Battery 8 hrs*, 6-Cell 56Wh Li-ion Battery

    *Subject to system configuration and usage.
    Please visit our web page for more information.
    Dimensions 296 x 203 x 38 mm (WxDxH)
    Weight 1.45 Kgs (w/ 6cell battery)
    Color Matte : Black, Silver
    Glossy : Black
    Matte & Glossy Mixed : Red
    Note *1 : May Vary by SKU and country.
    *2 : option:1 x USB3.0 + 2 x USB2.0
    *3 : E450:AMD® Radeon HD 6320/E350:AMD® Radeon HD 6310/C50:AMD® Radeon HD 6250/C60:AMD® Radeon HD 6290
    *4 : C60 up to 1.33GHz under Turbo Core Tech
     
    HTWingNut, Oct 3, 2011
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