asus computers - Page 2

Ibby114 · ‎03-10-2010

My son has an ASUS for school- he's in an Engineering program. And my daughter wants one for her college needs- Graphic Arts. Some ASUS models have the higher end specs they need-- and it doesn't cost as much as the more known brands with 'like' specs.

My son has had to send to back for repair a couple times now- not sure if it was the computer or just HIM!!! Buying the full 3 year warranty was well worth the investment for a $1000+ laptop.

Another new name Sue · ‎03-11-2010

I have had one since December, a desktop. The screen has built-in speakers which barely work, so I have to hook up extra speakers. I've always had and been happy with Dell, but I guess this one is ok so far.

PS the screen has some super-sensitive buttons on the bottom right, and if you touch them inadvertently, they make a grid pattern on the screen. I had a hard time trying to get rid of the grids, so I'm careful not to touch that lower area of the screen frame.

I've posted a lot about the screen, but the computer seems to work fine.

151949 · ‎03-09-2010

On 8/18/2014 ibb38 said:
My son has had to send to back for repair a couple times now- not sure if it was the computer or just HIM!!!

trust me - it is the computer - not your son.

stevieb · ‎03-10-2010

My IT guy swears by Asus.

On the other hand, he threw a comped HP laptop in the trash after about a year and a lot of problems...

In my pantry with my cupcakes...

I am still oxox · ‎03-09-2010

On 8/18/2014 ibb38 said:
My son has an ASUS for school- he's in an Engineering program. And my daughter wants one for her college needs- Graphic Arts. Some ASUS models have the higher end specs they need-- and it doesn't cost as much as the more known brands with 'like' specs.

My son has had to send to back for repair a couple times now- not sure if it was the computer or just HIM!!! Buying the full 3 year warranty was well worth the investment for a $1000+ laptop.

Why would any one want a PC for graphics, a Macbook is the way to go and their service is amazing

Stop being afraid of what could go wrong and start being positive what could go right.

Ibby114 · ‎03-10-2010

On 8/19/2014 happy housewife said:
On 8/18/2014 ibb38 said:
My son has had to send to back for repair a couple times now- not sure if it was the computer or just HIM!!!

trust me - it is the computer - not your son.

His Newegg extended warranty was great fortunately. The ASUS my daughter wants is a 'Best Buy only' model. The extended warranty is through The Geek Squad- how I dread that! I used them several years ago and had such a runaround with a simple upgrade.

Ibby114 · ‎03-10-2010

On 8/19/2014 Usedtobeoxox said:
On 8/18/2014 ibb38 said:
My son has an ASUS for school- he's in an Engineering program. And my daughter wants one for her college needs- Graphic Arts. Some ASUS models have the higher end specs they need-- and it doesn't cost as much as the more known brands with 'like' specs.

My son has had to send to back for repair a couple times now- not sure if it was the computer or just HIM!!! Buying the full 3 year warranty was well worth the investment for a $1000+ laptop.

Why would any one want a PC for graphics, a Macbook is the way to go and their service is amazing

A Macbook costs a fortune, and has a very high theft rate (on college campuses especially).

I am still oxox · ‎03-09-2010

On 8/19/2014 ibb38 said:
On 8/19/2014 Usedtobeoxox said:
On 8/18/2014 ibb38 said:
My son has an ASUS for school- he's in an Engineering program. And my daughter wants one for her college needs- Graphic Arts. Some ASUS models have the higher end specs they need-- and it doesn't cost as much as the more known brands with 'like' specs.

My son has had to send to back for repair a couple times now- not sure if it was the computer or just HIM!!! Buying the full 3 year warranty was well worth the investment for a $1000+ laptop.

Why would any one want a PC for graphics, a Macbook is the way to go and their service is amazing

A Macbook costs a fortune, and has a very high theft rate (on college campuses especially).

I speak from 30 years experience as a Designer and a Mac user, a PC will be a difficult to use for the job

Stop being afraid of what could go wrong and start being positive what could go right.

Nuttmeg · ‎03-09-2010

His Newegg extended warranty was great fortunately. The ASUS my daughter wants is a 'Best Buy only' model. The extended warranty is through The Geek Squad- how I dread that! I used them several years ago and had such a runaround with a simple upgrade.

Does it really matter where this Asus computer comes from? Newegg would have more inventory than Best Buy. What model computer does her college or university recommend? Do they have any discounts or service contracts?

Lowry83 · ‎03-22-2010

"Other shopping channel?" Asus is sold on both HSN and ShopHQ. ${#emotions_dlg.huh}$

I have done other posts about mentioning names of other shopping networks. I was told the following by a fellow poster.

According to the Forum Standards its okay to mention them as long as you don't post specific promotions, sales or specials and prices of another company. Of course sometime there is inconsistencies depending on the section of the forum you are in.... ${#emotions_dlg.glare}$

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