This is the best price I could find for a i7, 8GB, 1080p Laptop configuration!
Under £500... Seems cheap to me!
3 Year Guarantee included at no extra cost
Specs:
-Intel Core i7-5500U - 2.4GHz to 3.0GHz with Turbo Boost
-8GB RAM
-1TB HDD
-Full HD 1080p 15.6" Backlit LED Screen
-SonicMaster built-in speakers and microphone
-Windows 10 (64-Bit)
Same spec laptop with only 4GB more Ram (12GB) & 500GB larger HDD (1.5TB) is £699.95 @ John Lewis (£200 More than this deal!) - http://www.johnlewis.com/asus-x555ld-laptop-intel-core-i7-12gb-ram-1-5tb-15-6-black/p1949154?sku=234397423&kpid=234397423&s_kenid=5e344d9d-19dd-44b3-a02e-531b73bbf0d3&s_kwcid=402x361026&tmad=c&tmcampid=73
The Asus X-Series X555LA notebook combines premium design with all-round features to deliver a superb value laptop for work and play. Powered by an Intel Core i7 processor, the X555LA is ideal for entertainment thanks to a Full HD display and SonicMaster audio technology. It's also incredibly responsive, thanks to a 2-second resume from sleep mode feature so you can get to work at a moment's notice. All of this is housed within an attractive package that you'll want to take with you everywhere.
Ready for anything:
The X555LA is powered by an Intel Core i7 processor and 8GB of RAM, delivering superb performance for almost any task. Run multiple apps at once, edit HD video and play games, the i7 is primed for giving the best performance even when tackling the most demanding tasks.
High quality design:
Asus X series notebooks are designed to complement great performance with clean, attractive aesthetics, and the X555LA is no different. It features a tactile finish and premium feel to ensure you'll be happy taking it with you, while the chiclet keyboard makes for a comfortable typing experience and a gesture-enabled multi-touchpad ensures navigation is simple and intuitive.
Brilliant images:
The screen on the X555LA features a resolution of 1920 x 1080 pixels, or Full HD, making it ideal for watching movies on. It also uses Asus Splendid technology to ensure colours are accurate, with automatic fine-tuning helping to deliver brilliant, vibrant colours. Splendid technology also includes various modes for different scenarios, so you can easily tweak the setting to bring the most out of movies and photos or take complete control with the manual setting.
SonicMaster sound:
With Asus SonicMaster technology, the X555LA can deliver immersive, omnidirectional audio that sounds as it was meant to. SonicMaster is designed to ensure audio is revamped with balanced sound, noise reduction, volume and dynamic range to eliminate distortion and boost performance.
Standby for action:
The X555LA features a 2-second instant resume, letting you come out of standby and start working or browsing as soon as possible. A variety of optimised power modes will help you get the most out of your battery, while it's possible to keep the X555LA in standby mode for up to two weeks without the battery running out. It'll also automatically backup your data when the battery level drops below 5%, so you don't need to worry about losing your work due to lack of battery power.
An assortment of ports:
Extensive connectivity options ensures that the X555LA is compatible with a wide range of peripherals and devices. Two ultra fast USB 3.0 and a single USB 2.0 port will let you connect a range of devices and transfer data with ease, while the integrated card reader makes transferring photos from a camera to your computer simple. With the HDMI port, you can output a Full HD display to any compatible TV, monitor or projector, while the VGA port ensures compatibility with even more displays.
Top comments
mrrog to vikasbhasin
21 Dec 154#12
my missus just got one, typing this on it, can confirm screen is poor, not ips, not glossy, poor tn panel, keyboard to firm for my taste, spongy touchpad responsiveness
seems zippy though, even with all the bloatware, that blue light reducing utility is easy to use
Couldn't believe it myself, either they expect you to do a hell of a lot of backups or it was an ex display model somebody had messed about with, doesn't sound like john lewis though, I'd be interested if anybody else has one or access to one to have a look, right click on start button, then left click disk management, should show a list at top and graphic below showing partitions
mrrog
23 Dec 15#39
Pretty sure that one was the subject of an earlier deal, I was tempted so went to Curry's to have a look at a display model, CPU is OK, resolution is fhd but the panel is a tn so viewing angles are hopeless, especially the vertical plane, end up having to adjust tilt all the time because wherever you look high or low on the screen it looks off, didn't like case texture either and thought build quality poor, if you expect to keep and use regularly for some years extra investment in the Toshiba is well worth it in my opinion, think its reduced now to £430
mrrog
21 Dec 15#13
oh, and something else, 372gb of the hdd is reserved for the os, so if you need a terabyte you will need to use linux to re-partition
morrig to mrrog
23 Dec 15#38
WTF ,latest Win 10 is 12.4Gb's with an actual size of 8Gb's on mine,as to not having an ssd with a i7 bit like putting 3 star in a Ferrari.
Paulrosdy
23 Dec 15#37
Cheers mrrog
What's this one like? It's the i5 of this asus model I think?
For a laptop i7 CPU the performance is on the low end of the spectrum. My midrange i5 laptop gets the same points than this in benchmarks. 15w is pretty nice through.
Gozman
23 Dec 15#35
Horrible integrated gpu. Good luck playing even minecraft on it.
EazyDuz
22 Dec 15#28
cold two expensive
rodman to EazyDuz
22 Dec 15#33
it is not apple thread m8
dazzadirect to EazyDuz
22 Dec 151#34
just buy one then !!!
SpeedyG
22 Dec 15#32
Decent price but got the 12Gb 1.5Tb drive version earlier in the year for £440 in John Lewis Cambridge on sale.
gunner786
22 Dec 15#31
Looking for reviews for this specific laptop
gunner786
22 Dec 15#30
Does anyone know the full model of this? Too many x555la's on google with different specs
nelltheelephant
22 Dec 151#29
Thank you very much for taking the trouble to reply. Unfortunately Santa has to deliver on the 25th so I've been to John Lewis, had a look, and made the purchase. I hope you have a good Christmas. Thanks again.
gunner786
22 Dec 15#27
Very tempted.
3 year warranty is the clincher
thekitkatshuffler
22 Dec 15#26
Seems an excellent price. Good enough for me to cancel a laptop purchase I'd made elsewhere. Heat added. :smiley:
colourpie
22 Dec 15#25
In short, it's "better" than all three of those. I like Dell so would always check their website, and the inspiron 15 5000 range comes close. But looking at their site today they can't beat the spec of this asus for the price.
If you can't wait for the sales this might be a good deal. If you have the time or a nearby store, go to JL and ask to play with one.
vikasbhasin
21 Dec 15#9
voted hot. I'm tempted myself. my only concern is earlier remarks by ppl. that the screen on these although full HD is aweful. can anyone comment on the screen quality pls.
mrrog to vikasbhasin
21 Dec 154#12
my missus just got one, typing this on it, can confirm screen is poor, not ips, not glossy, poor tn panel, keyboard to firm for my taste, spongy touchpad responsiveness
seems zippy though, even with all the bloatware, that blue light reducing utility is easy to use
conclusion: recommend to missus it goes back
PiperAlpha to vikasbhasin
22 Dec 151#24
I bought the i5 version from PC World recently for work, to replace an old HP. In my opinion the screen is good, the laptop boots really quickly runs cool and quietly and feels of a decent build quality for the money. Also, it's thin and much lighter than my previous laptop. Overall I'm very happy with it. I suppose all opinions are relative to an extent but thumbs up from me. :smile:
CaptainSpaulding
22 Dec 15#23
Good deal for the specs, however I think there will be better deals around next week for cheaper.
gunner786
21 Dec 15#22
Need a laptop too. Thinking might wait till next week for the sales
Paulrosdy
21 Dec 15#19
Ok I'm tempted here.
Are there any better £500 deals out there?
I'm after a fast one for Microsoft stuff and the Internet. Is this above my spec?
Cheers fellas and gals
mrrog to Paulrosdy
21 Dec 152#21
have a look at this, my son has one, plenty fast enough for browsing and good enough for most modern games on low res settings, cpu about 10% - 15% worse than the adus
i can confirm screen is really good, and so is speaker sound, battery life is ok to good, shame John Lewis does not do this model but it is £50 than the asus
dazzadirect
21 Dec 15#20
hi nelltheelephant and welcome to HUKD
if you wish other to be able to compare
you can to make it easier and insert the items as links
when you post look to the upper right for an icon that looks abit like a paperclip, if you press this first then paste the link into that it will make your link highlighted and clickable
HTH
seasons greetings :wink:
Just bought this for £550 with eBay code account specific only
linhang90
21 Dec 15#17
give the 3 year warranty a thumbs up lol
linhang90
21 Dec 15#16
brill but u could find better deals on ebay(minefield lol)
xela333
21 Dec 151#15
It's a good price but like most of the i7 deals it's a dual core. As said above, the i5 version has been much cheaper and it's only a tiny bit slower than the i7 in this. It's just not worth the extra in my opinion
I'm going round in circles looking for a laptop for school work, YouTube, social media etc. I would prefer to bully from John Lewis due to the guarantee and budget is up to £500 although I would prefer less if possible. I would like an Intel processor and have been advised to buy 8gb ram & 1TB.
I'd really appreciate any help anyone can offer. Thank you
pedant99
21 Dec 15#10
I can't see whether keyboard is backlit. JL website doesn't say. Does anyone know?
At this price that would be a deal breaker for me having used one for the past 3 years.
trimax to pedant99
21 Dec 15#11
Sadly there's no backlit keyboard, sorry :disappointed:
MIDURIX
21 Dec 15#8
The dedicated graphics (R7 M260) in the Lenovo are certainly not worth £100. They're not as good as the best integrated Intel graphics even.
trimax
21 Dec 151#7
Only differences I see is the Lenovo having dedicated graphics, fingerprint reader & a slightly better battery over this Asus.
I would save yourself £100 and get this Asus instead of the Lenovo if you're not looking to do any gaming.
Oh and you also get 3 Years Guarantee with John Lewis.
Hope this helps! :innocent:
I think there is another website where this model is also for sale at £499 (can't remember which one!) but only the 1yr warranty whereas you get 3 with JL. Good price but I'm hoping it'll be a bit cheaper in the sales.
vikasbhasin
21 Dec 15#4
is it not the same ppl. have been complaining about the screen when i5 deal appeared on HUKD for £360?
cburns
21 Dec 15#3
Good Reviews on Amazon....
Funny that...I've just setup the i5 of this model ....looks good and fast :wink:
ArmaghRed92
21 Dec 15#1
Would I find the same specs for cheaper during the Jan sales?
trimax to ArmaghRed92
21 Dec 15#2
Hard to say - This seems like a good price for the specs imo
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Opening post
Under £500... Seems cheap to me!
3 Year Guarantee included at no extra cost
Specs:
-Intel Core i7-5500U - 2.4GHz to 3.0GHz with Turbo Boost
-8GB RAM
-1TB HDD
-Full HD 1080p 15.6" Backlit LED Screen
-SonicMaster built-in speakers and microphone
-Windows 10 (64-Bit)
Same spec laptop with only 4GB more Ram (12GB) & 500GB larger HDD (1.5TB) is £699.95 @ John Lewis (£200 More than this deal!) - http://www.johnlewis.com/asus-x555ld-laptop-intel-core-i7-12gb-ram-1-5tb-15-6-black/p1949154?sku=234397423&kpid=234397423&s_kenid=5e344d9d-19dd-44b3-a02e-531b73bbf0d3&s_kwcid=402x361026&tmad=c&tmcampid=73
The Asus X-Series X555LA notebook combines premium design with all-round features to deliver a superb value laptop for work and play. Powered by an Intel Core i7 processor, the X555LA is ideal for entertainment thanks to a Full HD display and SonicMaster audio technology. It's also incredibly responsive, thanks to a 2-second resume from sleep mode feature so you can get to work at a moment's notice. All of this is housed within an attractive package that you'll want to take with you everywhere.
Ready for anything:
The X555LA is powered by an Intel Core i7 processor and 8GB of RAM, delivering superb performance for almost any task. Run multiple apps at once, edit HD video and play games, the i7 is primed for giving the best performance even when tackling the most demanding tasks.
High quality design:
Asus X series notebooks are designed to complement great performance with clean, attractive aesthetics, and the X555LA is no different. It features a tactile finish and premium feel to ensure you'll be happy taking it with you, while the chiclet keyboard makes for a comfortable typing experience and a gesture-enabled multi-touchpad ensures navigation is simple and intuitive.
Brilliant images:
The screen on the X555LA features a resolution of 1920 x 1080 pixels, or Full HD, making it ideal for watching movies on. It also uses Asus Splendid technology to ensure colours are accurate, with automatic fine-tuning helping to deliver brilliant, vibrant colours. Splendid technology also includes various modes for different scenarios, so you can easily tweak the setting to bring the most out of movies and photos or take complete control with the manual setting.
SonicMaster sound:
With Asus SonicMaster technology, the X555LA can deliver immersive, omnidirectional audio that sounds as it was meant to. SonicMaster is designed to ensure audio is revamped with balanced sound, noise reduction, volume and dynamic range to eliminate distortion and boost performance.
Standby for action:
The X555LA features a 2-second instant resume, letting you come out of standby and start working or browsing as soon as possible. A variety of optimised power modes will help you get the most out of your battery, while it's possible to keep the X555LA in standby mode for up to two weeks without the battery running out. It'll also automatically backup your data when the battery level drops below 5%, so you don't need to worry about losing your work due to lack of battery power.
An assortment of ports:
Extensive connectivity options ensures that the X555LA is compatible with a wide range of peripherals and devices. Two ultra fast USB 3.0 and a single USB 2.0 port will let you connect a range of devices and transfer data with ease, while the integrated card reader makes transferring photos from a camera to your computer simple. With the HDMI port, you can output a Full HD display to any compatible TV, monitor or projector, while the VGA port ensures compatibility with even more displays.
Top comments
seems zippy though, even with all the bloatware, that blue light reducing utility is easy to use
conclusion: recommend to missus it goes back
Latest comments (42)
http://www.johnlewis.com/lenovo-z51-laptop-intel-core-i7-8gb-ram-1tb-8gb-sshd-15-6-black/p2279114
What's this one like? It's the i5 of this asus model I think?
http://www.currys.co.uk/gbuk/computing/laptops/laptops/asus-x555la-15-6-laptop-black-10135223-pdt.html?gclid=CLnnvrug8skCFUFsGwodFLMJXA&srcid=198&cmpid=ppc~gg~~~Exact&mctag=gg_goog_7904&s_kwcid=AL!3391!3!75234029299!!!g!127705512980!&ef_id=VRJ4EAAAAXB9VzzL:20151223150347:s
Cheers
3 year warranty is the clincher
If you can't wait for the sales this might be a good deal. If you have the time or a nearby store, go to JL and ask to play with one.
seems zippy though, even with all the bloatware, that blue light reducing utility is easy to use
conclusion: recommend to missus it goes back
Are there any better £500 deals out there?
I'm after a fast one for Microsoft stuff and the Internet. Is this above my spec?
Cheers fellas and gals
http://www.pcworld.co.uk/gbuk/computing/laptops/laptops/toshiba-satellite-l50-c-22l-15-6-laptop-white-10137862-pdt.html?gclid=Cj0KEQiA7rmzBRDezri2r6bz1qYBEiQAg-YEtlkIS0lVOV2Y8twwKrkeU1FoyIBFsU-JIzq2VpvSnqwaAlCJ8P8HAQ&srcid=198&cmpid=ppc~gg~1011+%28LTC%29+WINDOWS+LAPTOPS+%26+CONVERTIBLES+-+NO+SAVING~10137862+-+Toshiba+L50C22L~Exact&mctag=gg_goog_7904&s_kwcid=AL!3391!3!82403426420!e!!g!!toshiba%20l50-c-22l&ef_id=VjaORQAABc2yXw9I:20151214133902:s
i can confirm screen is really good, and so is speaker sound, battery life is ok to good, shame John Lewis does not do this model but it is £50 than the asus
if you wish other to be able to compare
you can to make it easier and insert the items as links
when you post look to the upper right for an icon that looks abit like a paperclip, if you press this first then paste the link into that it will make your link highlighted and clickable
HTH
seasons greetings
:wink:
Just bought this for £550 with eBay code account specific only
Or this http://m.johnlewis.com/mt/www.johnlewis.com/dell-inspiron-15-5559-laptop-intel-core-i3-6gb-ram-1tb-15-6-touchscreen-silver/p2331692#page_loaded
Or this one please http://m.johnlewis.com/mt/www.johnlewis.com/hp-15-ac126na-laptop-intel-core-i5-8gb-ram-1tb-15-6-turbo-silver/p2269774#page_loaded
I'm going round in circles looking for a laptop for school work, YouTube, social media etc. I would prefer to bully from John Lewis due to the guarantee and budget is up to £500 although I would prefer less if possible. I would like an Intel processor and have been advised to buy 8gb ram & 1TB.
I'd really appreciate any help anyone can offer. Thank you
At this price that would be a deal breaker for me having used one for the past 3 years.
I would save yourself £100 and get this Asus instead of the Lenovo if you're not looking to do any gaming.
Oh and you also get 3 Years Guarantee with John Lewis.
Hope this helps! :innocent:
Funny that...I've just setup the i5 of this model ....looks good and fast :wink: