Looking for a reliable laptop that won't empty your wallet? Your search ends here. Right now, you can pick up the ASUS Vivobook Go at the super affordable price of $159.99, down 30% from its $229.99 price tag. This ASUS Vivobook Go is the new dual core model, not the older 2023 model of the same name.
Already, just by looking at the price of this laptop, you’ll be able to tell that it’s not a gaming powerhouse or anything like that, however, for students and perhaps your parents, it is definitely suitable for typing up documents and browsing the web including watching YouTube and Netflix.
It comes with a wide 15.6-inch display (so it’s wide enough for a number pad), it has the Intel Dual Core N4500 processor, 4GB of RAM, and a 128GB eMMC (faster than HDD, slower than SSD) that should certainly help things go faster including boot and general usage. As I said previously, if you have lighter workloads and a tight budget, this laptop is certainly worth considering given the price.
Ironically, despite the fact that many much more powerful PCs will be shut out from Windows 11 due to failing the TPM 2.0 requirement, this basic laptop does come with Windows, specifically, the more secure Windows 11 Home in S Mode. This mode is a more streamlined version of Windows 11 that forces you to install apps from the Microsoft Store and requires you to use Microsoft Edge for safe browsing, but it can be turned off (this is irreversible) if you don’t like these restrictions.
The limitations of S Mode are there to help keep your computer safe and they also mean Windows 11 can run faster, use less system resources, and use less battery. These restrictions may be nicer for parents who worry about malware, or parents who don’t want their kids installing random software from the internet.
While this laptop may only boost basic levels of computing prowess, it does come with a nice ErgoSense backlit chiclet keyboard. It’s not every day you find a backlit keyboard on a $159.99 laptop, but it’s certainly a nice addition, especially if you’re a student at college writing up essays in the middle of the night. This ASUS also features a 720p HD camera for calls and it even includes a shutter for added privacy.
In terms of connectivity, this laptop supports dual-band Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac) and Bluetooth 5.1, giving you more ways to transfer files between your devices.
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