The only accessory included with the notebook is a cleansing cloth which can be used to remove fingerprints on the touchscreen. Also Gigabit LAN is available as a fold up socket on the right side of the notebook.
#Asus sonicmaster case Bluetooth#
WLAN is supported in the versions b/g/n, and Bluetooth with version 4.0. In order to join a network of other devices, the VivoBook, not including wireless technology, has all the contemporary communications features. One thing that doesn't quite align with current standards though is that there is only a single USB 3.0 port. Thanks to this, using an external mouse directly next to the notebook shouldn't pose a problem in any case. All the interfaces are distributed as far as possible towards the back of the notebook on both sides due to the tapering off of the case towards the front.
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The left side houses two USB 2.0 ports between the Kensington lock and the headphone/microphone combination socket, in front of which is the SD card reader. As a result of this it is very wobbly though, and removing the cable is also not always as easy as could be expected. The Ethernet socket can be folded open allowing it to fit into the slim case.
#Asus sonicmaster case plus#
On the right side are the display outputs in the form of VGA and HDMI, plus the power input, the Ethernet socket and the only USB 3.0 port. At the front are the status LEDs, while the back is completely devoid of any ports. The interfaces on the VivoBook are distributed along the two sides. With a double-click for example, the display can easily be caused to teeter with a bit too much zeal, and thus makes precise control more difficult.įor an entry-level price of 750 Euros (~$973) the case provided can't really be criticized though, and is still better than most of its competitors. The rigidity of the hinges is above average, and we would also ascribe an invariably good rating in this case if the display wasn't also used as a control device. In the middle of the keyboard it can unfortunately be dented inwards slightly, which can cause a mild cracking with a hard impact. First up the positives: The base unit can hardly be warped and makes a very robust impression. Unfortunately there are a few points of criticism when it comes to the stability. The gaps between the individual panels are very good and underline the good choice of materials. The top surface as well as the sides is made with a matte silver aluminum, while the bottom surface is made of a slightly rubbery black plastic which feels very luxurious. Together with the display lid made of aluminum, this provides for a better than average stability of the top part of the notebook. The display is covered by a glass panel which reacts to finger control right up to the edges. Comparing the two devices a little closer however, reveals the fundamental difference in the arrangement of the components.
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The rounded edges at the front are also very similar. With a display diagonal of 14-inches, and a weight of 1.8 kg (~3.97 pounds), the VivoBook may be somewhat smaller and about half a kilo (~1.1 pounds) lighter, but the lid has the same dark brushed aluminum look, and the black keyboard is also attached to a base unit which has a top surface composed of aluminum and a black plastic bottom. The data may furthermore be stored on a conventional hard drive, but a cache SSD is supposed to provide for more expeditious start times.Īt first glance the VivoBook S400CA appears to be the smaller brother of the Asus S56CM Ultrabook we reviewed a short time ago.
#Asus sonicmaster case series#
In comparison to this, the VivoBook S400CA is available from a more reasonable 750 Euros (~$973).ĭoes this mean that the VivoBook series is suitable for people who are satisfied with a thick case and streamlined accessories? Or does the offer not satisfy the remaining criteria making it unusable, because the case quality, the display, or the cooling has suffered as a result of cost savings? One thing certainly has not been compromised on: The speed of the SSD. Other current devices have prices starting from about 1000 Euros (~$1297), and the VivoBook S200CA, which also has a ULV processor and a touchscreen, even costs a whole 1300 Euros (~$1687). The VivoBook S400CA is especially interesting due to its relatively affordable price, which means that there are hardly any competitors in its device class with a touchscreen. While it is possible to choose from the three colors steel gray, champagne or hot pink, in the case of the smaller VivoBooks, the S400CA is only provided with a restrained silver finish.
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There are two sizes available: The 14-inch version which we are using for this review, and a smaller version with a display diagonal of 11.6-inches ( VivoBook S200CA). Asus is introducing a new series with the VivoBooks, which enhances ordinary notebooks with a touchscreen in order to allow for a more intuitive operation.