Asus VivoBook S451 Series

Asus VivoBook S451LA-CA045H

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Average Score: 65% - average

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65% A touchscreen for less, but compromises, too
Source: CNet Archive.org version
The display, keyboard, and touchpad on this Asus VivoBook are essentially phoning it in, and it's (relatively) heavy, but it'll get you moving about the Internet, play your HD movies (although not at full-HD resolutions), and help you get work done -- thanks to a fairly responsive touchscreen -- for just $700. At this price, you'd be hard pressed to find a real gem.
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 06/18/2014
Rating: Total score: 65% performance: 60% mobility: 70%

Asus VivoBook S451LN

14 inch touchscreen laptops are becoming more common, especially among users who find 15 inch laptops too cumbersome to lug around. The screen on the Asus Vivobook S451LN boasts a multitouch feature that allows up to 10 finger contacts, and is touted to be extra sensitive and extra smooth, reacting to the slightest touch without lag. The glossy display has a modest resolution of 1366 x 768 pixels and is sufficient for all basic tasks.

The 500 GB hard drive is partitioned into two parts, one for data and one for OS files. The laptop runs a 64 bit Windows 8 OS, which is pretty standard. At the heart of the machine is a 1.6 GHz Intel Core i5-4200U processor with 6 GB of RAM and Nvidia GeForce GT740M graphics card. The laptop is 2.4 cm thick, but weighs only 2.2 kg, which is considered pretty normal considering its size.

There is a built in DVD player and burner for those who prefer the more traditional way of data sharing. However, this extra feature contributes to its thick built. The overall body of the laptop is tough and firm. The lid is matte black and the keyboard side is matte light grey. This laptop would be ideal for those looking for a standard device with a responsive touchscreen.

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ASUS VivoBook S451LN – тень двойника
Source: Notebook-Center.ru RU→EN Archive.org version
Positive: Powerful performance; long battery runtimes. Negative: Poor display; disappointing build quality.
Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 10/17/2014

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Asus: ASUSTeK Computer Inc. is a major Taiwanese computer hardware manufacturer based in Taipei, founded in 1989. Under the Asus brand name, the company manufactures a wide range of products, including laptops, desktops, motherboards, graphics cards, monitors, smartphones and networking equipment, complete systems and PC components for end users.

Under the ROG (Republic of Gamers) brand name, ASUS manufactures gaming laptops known by gamers for their powerful specifications, dedicated graphics cards, high refresh rate displays and advanced cooling systems.

Beyond gaming, a wide range of notebooks are offered for different needs and budgets, from ultra-slim and lightweight ultrabooks to versatile 2-in-1 convertibles and budget-friendly options. In 2023, Asus had a 7% global market share of the PC market.

Customer satisfaction with ASUS notebooks concerns performance, the features, and the good price-performance ratio of ASUS notebooks. However, as with any brand, there are occasional reports of problems such as overheating, driver compatibility, or build quality issues.

Non demanding games should be playable with these graphics cards.

Intel HD Graphics 4400:

ULV integrated GPU (GT2) with 20 EUs found on certain Haswell CPU models.

Modern games should be playable with these graphics cards at low settings and resolutions. Casual gamers may be happy with these cards.

NVIDIA GeForce 840M:

Mid-range graphics card from the GeForce 800M series based on the Maxwell architecture.

» Further information can be found in our Comparison of Mobile Graphics Cards and the corresponding Benchmark List.

Intel Core i5:

4200U:

Haswell-based ULV dual-core processor clocked at 1.6 GHz with Turbo Boost support up to 2.6 GHz. Offers an integrated HD Graphics 4400 and a dual-channel DDR3 memory controller.

» Further information can be found in our Comparison of Mobile Processsors.

14.00:

14 inch display size represents a middle ground between the small subnotebook formats and the screens of the standard 15 inch laptops.

The reason for the popularity of mid-sized displays is that this size is reasonably easy on the eyes, provides good resolutions with usable detail sizes, yet does not consume too much power and the devices can still be reasonably compact. 

In the past, 14-inch devices were very rare, but now they are the standard for laptops after the 15-inchers. 

» To find out how fine a display is, see our DPI List.

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65%: Such a poor rating is rare. There are only a few notebooks that were rated even worse. The rating websites do not give a purchase recommendation here.

» Further information can be found in our Notebook Purchase Guide.

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