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    Asus K53E-XQ2 Notebook

    Discussion in 'Asus' started by textucker, Aug 17, 2011.

  1. textucker

    textucker Newbie

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    I hope someone can tell me anything about this computer. I want to buy this computer from QVC because of their easy payments but have never heard of ASUS and I don't have a clue about what all the RAM and other stuff mean. I want a reliable computer that wont give me problems and if it does, I want good customer service (english please) that I can understand and is helpful. I don't have money to replace this computer until I get out of college. All I will be using this computer for is; school work, surfing the web, streaming videos and email. I looked up this computer on google and cant find reviews on it, only Asus K53E-B1 or B2??? Are these the same computer with different insides? they look the same.

    thanks for your help,
    here is the link

    http://www.qvc.com/Asus15.6Notebo-I...L&cm_sp=VIEWPOSITION-_-3-_-E167447&SC_Id=User
     
    textucker, Aug 17, 2011
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  2. meegulthwarp

    meegulthwarp Notebook Consultant

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    Hi and welcome to NBR,

    That computer looks awfully expensive for what it has to offer. At $1000+ you are usually looking at a gaming machine, an ultrathin laptop or a basic macbook.

    When you say school work do you just meaning writing essays and the such? If so then I think you could get by with something a lot cheaper, I am currently looking to get a new laptop and I'm really liking this one from Best Buy. It is more than half the price but should have about the same power as the K53E-XQ2. You just have to front the payment or get a loan.

    I have no idea about the customer service of ASUS as I have never had a laptop die on me and I do all the upgrades myself.

    There are a host of cheap laptops that should fill your needs and hopefully some others here will have some tips and suggestions. Good luck with your decision.
     
    meegulthwarp, Aug 17, 2011
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  3. textucker

    textucker Newbie

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    Thanks for your reply. After reading the many pages of reviews about the one you suggested, I have decided to get that. Thanks so much for pointing me in the right direction!
     
    textucker, Aug 18, 2011
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  4. meegulthwarp

    meegulthwarp Notebook Consultant

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    Wow that was quick! Glad I could be of help and hope you enjoy your new laptop!!
     
    meegulthwarp, Aug 20, 2011
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  5. Sxooter

    Sxooter Notebook Virtuoso

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    There's a thread on the K53TA here now, and I just got one and can testify that it is in fact a screamingly fast machine for something under $450. Heck,. there's not much to beat it for under $1000
     
    Sxooter, Aug 20, 2011
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