Pros
- Compact size (but not an Ultrabook)
- Good speakers & sturdy build
Cons
- Sub-par display brightness
- Battery life on the low side
Manufacturer’s Description
ASUS designers gave ASUS VivoBook a distinct look showcasing the flair and fun of Windows 8 while highlighting chic portability. Textured metal-treated surfaces, an ergonomic edge design, and exciting colors stand out, matching the dynamic nature of new high-mobility intuitive computing. Being ultra-light and extra-slim, ASUS VivoBook excels at making getting around easy!
The Specs
| Processor | |
|---|---|
| Processor speed | 1800.0 MHz |
| Processor type | Intel Core i3-3217U |
| Memory | |
| Memory size | 4.0 MB |
| Display | |
| Display size | 11.6 inches |
| Graphics | |
| Graphics Type | Integrated |
| Primary Graphics Chipset | Intel HD Graphics 4000 |
| Storage | |
| Hard Drive Speed | 5400 RPM |
| Ports and Connections | |
| Available Interfaces |
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| Wireless connection |
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| Dimensions | |
| Weight with Accessories | 3.4 pounds |
| Height | 0.9 inches |
| Width | 12.0 inches |
| Weight | 3.1 pounds |
| Depth | 7.8 inches |
| Sound | |
| Speakers | Stereo |
| Storage Media | |
| SD card | Yes |
| Other Features | |
| Devices |
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| Input devices | Touchpad (multitouch) |
Performance
| Overall Performance | |
|---|---|
| Worldbench Score | 33 |
| Worldbench Version | 8 |
| Battery | |
|---|---|
| Battery Life | 3:20 (hh:mm) |
| Start Up | |
|---|---|
| Start Up | 22.1 seconds (lower is better) |
| Office Productivity | |
|---|---|
| PCMark 7 Productivity Suite | 646 score (higher is better) |
| Web Browsing | |
|---|---|
| Peacekeeper | 1491 score (higher is better) |
| Storage Performance | |
|---|---|
| File Compression | 231.2 seconds (lower is better) |
| PCMark 7 Storage Test | 1450 score (higher is better) |
| Power Usage | |
|---|---|
| Working power usage | 3 Watt hours |
| Idle power usage | 8.7 Watts |
| Content Creation | |
|---|---|
| Image Editing | 615.7 seconds (lower is better) |
| Audio Encoding | 426.9 seconds (lower is better) |
| Video Encoding | 371 seconds (lower is better) |
| Gaming | |
|---|---|
| Dirt Showdown, Low Quality, 1366x768 | 14.1 Frames per second (higher is better) |
| Civilization V, Leader Benchmark, Low Quality, 1366x768 | 316.4 Frames per second (higher is better) |
| Civilization V, Late Game View, Low Quality, 1366x768 | 5 Frames per second (higher is better) |
| 3DMark 11, 1280x720 Performance | 317 score (higher is better) |
| TouchXPRT | |
|---|---|
| Prepare Photos for Sharing | 0.27 Collages/sec (Higher is better) |
| Export Podcast to MP3 | 27.48 seconds (lower is better) |
| Convert Videos for Sharing | 4 X (higher is better) |
| Beautify Photo Album | 71.96 seconds (lower is better) |
| Convert Videos for Sharing | 21.2 seconds (lower is better) |
| Beautify Photo Album | 0.69 Photos/sec (Higher is better) |
| Create Slideshow from Photos | 1.76 Photos/sec (Higher is better) |
| Create Slideshow from Photos | 28.34 seconds (lower is better) |
| Prepare Photos for Sharing | 25.77 seconds (lower is better) |
| Export Podcast to MP3 | 65.1 X (higher is better) |
