Hello,
I'm looking at replacing my laptop and thinking of buying the ASUS U53JC-C1 "BAMBOO" notebook, because I like the look, the price and seems to get consistently good reviews. Plus, environmental sustainability is a major selling point on this notebook for me.
I hesitate a bit because it’s i5 instead of i7, and because I find the screen a bit on the small side (using a 17.3in at the moment and I like the size).
BUT, I looooove to work outdoors in the summer, and most screens become unreadable under the sun. Think beach, cafés, parks, etc. I may have to consider adding some type of anti-glare shield, although I would prefer not to.
I keep trying to find the best ntebook to fit my needs, and it’s not easy, so I could certainly use your help, since you guys are pros.
But I'm pretty impressed with the BAMBOO!!
Thank you!
1. What is your budget?
--> $1000-1500
2. What is the size of the notebook that you are considering?
--> 15.6 and > (I like a good quality screen and resolution)
3. What screen resolution do you want?
--> The higher, the better
4. Do you need a portable or desktop replacement laptop?
--> Both
5. How much battery life do you need?
--> 4-6 hours
6. Do you want to play games with your laptop?
--> No
7. What other tasks do you want to do with your laptop? (Photo / Video editing,watching movies, Etc.)
--> MS Office, Internet, Adobe PRO (eventually PhotoShop as well), Dreamweaver MX, watch movies, photo editing
8. How much storage (Hard Drive capacity) do you need?
--> Not important
9. If you are considering specific sites to buy from, please post their links.
10. How long do you want to keep your laptop?
--> About 3 years
11. What kind of Optical drive do you need? DVD ROM/Writer,Bluray ROM/Writer,Etc ?
--> Not important
12. Please tell us about the brands that you prefer to buy from them and the brands that you don't like and explain the reasons.
--> LIKE: ASUS U53JC-C1 Bamboo, ASUS G51J, ASUS G73JW,
--> DISLIKE: Gateway > bad experience with hardware, conflicts, etc.
13. What country do you live in?
--> CANADA
14. Please tell us any additional information if needed.
--> I really like to work outdoors in the summer (beach, cafés, parcs, etc.), so I think I want a really bright LED backlight...?
--> I plan on using this laptop for 40-50 hours per week for work
--> Looking for a Windows 64-bit (I usually run many applications simultaneously)
--> Looking to buy between today and next week
THANK YOU in advance for all your help!!!!!
I'm looking at replacing my laptop and thinking of buying the ASUS U53JC-C1 "BAMBOO" notebook, because I like the look, the price and seems to get consistently good reviews. Plus, environmental sustainability is a major selling point on this notebook for me.
I hesitate a bit because it’s i5 instead of i7, and because I find the screen a bit on the small side (using a 17.3in at the moment and I like the size).
BUT, I looooove to work outdoors in the summer, and most screens become unreadable under the sun. Think beach, cafés, parks, etc. I may have to consider adding some type of anti-glare shield, although I would prefer not to.
I keep trying to find the best ntebook to fit my needs, and it’s not easy, so I could certainly use your help, since you guys are pros.
But I'm pretty impressed with the BAMBOO!!
Thank you!
1. What is your budget?
--> $1000-1500
2. What is the size of the notebook that you are considering?
--> 15.6 and > (I like a good quality screen and resolution)
3. What screen resolution do you want?
--> The higher, the better
4. Do you need a portable or desktop replacement laptop?
--> Both
5. How much battery life do you need?
--> 4-6 hours
6. Do you want to play games with your laptop?
--> No
7. What other tasks do you want to do with your laptop? (Photo / Video editing,watching movies, Etc.)
--> MS Office, Internet, Adobe PRO (eventually PhotoShop as well), Dreamweaver MX, watch movies, photo editing
8. How much storage (Hard Drive capacity) do you need?
--> Not important
9. If you are considering specific sites to buy from, please post their links.
10. How long do you want to keep your laptop?
--> About 3 years
11. What kind of Optical drive do you need? DVD ROM/Writer,Bluray ROM/Writer,Etc ?
--> Not important
12. Please tell us about the brands that you prefer to buy from them and the brands that you don't like and explain the reasons.
--> LIKE: ASUS U53JC-C1 Bamboo, ASUS G51J, ASUS G73JW,
--> DISLIKE: Gateway > bad experience with hardware, conflicts, etc.
13. What country do you live in?
--> CANADA
14. Please tell us any additional information if needed.
--> I really like to work outdoors in the summer (beach, cafés, parcs, etc.), so I think I want a really bright LED backlight...?
--> I plan on using this laptop for 40-50 hours per week for work
--> Looking for a Windows 64-bit (I usually run many applications simultaneously)
--> Looking to buy between today and next week
THANK YOU in advance for all your help!!!!!