Asus UX305 - users' comments & feedback

[Kenshin79]

the cost savings is there, though for businesses may not be significant.

for buyers who need to buy fast or companies that do not buy through online, can consider from the shops. the retail model is also Titanium gold in colour. buying from shops also allows business to claim tax rebates, PIC etc and other forms easier.

 

[zhiming1]

can someone help me with this laptop?

skype and chrome are with blurry fonts. i try all the windows dpi fix but it cant fix it.

 

[jeffrey745]

can someone help me with this laptop?

skype and chrome are with blurry fonts. i try all the windows dpi fix but it cant fix it.

http://www.neatorama.com/2014/09/05/Chromes-Font-Looks-Blurry-to-You-Heres-How-To-Fix-It/
Hope this helps. Btw is the Core I5 version or intel M3 version better for home use and basic programming? Last I read core m3 is more power efficient and has longer lasting battery?

 

[Kenshin79]

Core M is sufficient (1.2Kg) for the usage and also better battery life.

do note that Core i5 variant is thicker and heavier (1.35kg), due to the need to fit in a spinning fan for i5.

 

[jeffrey745]

Core M is sufficient (1.2Kg) for the usage and also better battery life.

do note that Core i5 variant is thicker and heavier (1.35kg), due to the need to fit in a spinning fan for i5.

Thanks. Core M will not b laggy right? Most likely will get from the Microsoft store when my current lenovo laptop breaks down.

 

[Teo Ming Ern]

for those who are keen, found following selling by AddOn @ Funan
ASUS UX305CA
Core m3-6Y30, 8GB RAM, 256GB SSD, Windows 10, 2 Year Warranty
$1188 (UP $1298)

Good price. Local warranty. Although more expensive than buying overseas, you save on headache. You can consider the extra you pay as a premium for a fuss-free purchase experience.

 

[Teo Ming Ern]

Thanks. Core M will not b laggy right? Most likely will get from the Microsoft store when my current lenovo laptop breaks down.

Definitely enough for anything except hardcore gaming. No FPS of course.

 

[spike_ivan]

Will be getting from MicrosoftStore ,need advice which forwarder is cheaper, comgateway or vpost? Thks.

 

[FaNtAsIuM]

Just got the i5 version from best denki yesterday!

 

[cheongking888]

Just got the i5 version from best denki yesterday!

How much you paid?

 

[FaNtAsIuM]

How much you paid?

$1298 with some unless free stuffs..

Sent from LGE LG-H961N using GAGT

 

[YYS1995]

Keen to get a UX305, but still cannot decide btwn UX305UA and UX305CA.
Will be using it for school (Standard office functions) and light gaming (Just DOTA2)

Did some research on battery performance and processor comparisons but still blur, would the power savings of UX305CA > CPU performance of UX305UA or vice versa?

And lastly, anyone heard anything about newer model Zenbook gna hit market in the next 3 mths?

 

[chengsun]

Keen to get a UX305, but still cannot decide btwn UX305UA and UX305CA.
Will be using it for school (Standard office functions) and light gaming (Just DOTA2)

Did some research on battery performance and processor comparisons but still blur, would the power savings of UX305CA > CPU performance of UX305UA or vice versa?

And lastly, anyone heard anything about newer model Zenbook gna hit market in the next 3 mths?

IMHO, you can't compare core M and core i7, i5, i3. They are of different categories, for different purposes.

 

[YYS1995]

IMHO, you can't compare core M and core i7, i5, i3. They are of different categories, for different purposes.

Agreed. I guess I'll check if the Core M provides significantly longer usage times for the same workload, if not... I'll probably go for i5.

Can't really find much information about the battery usage , only garnered that I can hit around 7-8 hours for CA, but not much info for UA.

 

[yosemi]

any price for UA i5 256gb 8gb?

 

[FaNtAsIuM]

Agreed. I guess I'll check if the Core M provides significantly longer usage times for the same workload, if not... I'll probably go for i5.

Can't really find much information about the battery usage , only garnered that I can hit around 7-8 hours for CA, but not much info for UA.

For the i5 model, i am clocking 8 to 9 hours for normal web browsing, checking of emails and work processing

 

[YYS1995]

any price for UA i5 256gb 8gb?

Someone in this thread commented he got the i5 version for $1298, which should be correct. Last year December IT fair brochure was $1398.

 

[YYS1995]

For the i5 model, i am clocking 8 to 9 hours for normal web browsing, checking of emails and work processing

Thanks for sharing! 8 to 9 Hours is good, will be looking to get the i5 model this time round

 

[justanotherguy93]

Any idea if this is gonna be cheaper during the IT show next week?

Looking to buy it there for cheaper deals and more freebies.

And can the base model of this ux305 play any light gaming such as LOL and DOtA2?

 

[YYS1995]

Any idea if this is gonna be cheaper during the IT show next week?

Looking to buy it there for cheaper deals and more freebies.

And can the base model of this ux305 play any light gaming such as LOL and DOtA2?

Same question as I had previously.
I spoke to the salespersons at a few shops... they suggested i5 model, medium settings can run. The M Core i really don't know..