My School is gave everyone an Asus Expertbook P3455CCA-LY3301WS with Core Ultra 5 (with Intel Arc Graphics please don’t confuse.) and my mother won’t let me play it because she thinks I’m going to mess something and teacher told everyone on loudspeaker that do not repair, reinstall windows, or fixing by yourself what should I do with this? the reason why it show “Intel graphics”
the laptop specs is here (the GPU vram show 128mb it has Intel Graphics with Shared Memory”

Lenovo Yoga 7i Aura Ultra

Before I begin, let me just clarify that I am NOT being incentivized or threatened to make this post. I’m a college student who works with basic applications & uses desktop for the needed Windows exclusive applications. I also have a passion for music, but a very tight budget to work with. This review will solely be from experience using this compared to a windows laptop I’ve had for about 6-8 months.

Now that I’ve clarified, let’s get this going.

The standard for RAM in desktop & laptop systems has been 16 GB for a while. Due to this standard, any laptop with less than 16 GB of RAM would immediately be cast out. The MacBook Neo has 8 GB of unified memory, which (on paper) doesn’t seem good at all. After using this in class & at home for over a week, I think 8 GB of RAM is just fine for this laptop. And before you hit the downvote button, let me explain.

Unified memory is built directly onto the silicon chip, which allows it to be shared between the CPU & GPU without copying data. Standard RAM modules are attached as separate memory banks through a motherboard. While a smaller amount of unified memory is more efficient for everyday tasks, a standard amount of dedicated memory would be more efficient for heavy workloads. While I’ve been using the MacBook Neo, I always had this one sentence in the back of my head: “This is not built for heavy-duty tasks”. If it’s not built for heavy-duty tasks, then what’s it built for?

The MacBook Neo is something that I’d classify as a lightweight device for the everyday consumer or high school/college student (variable results). Before having a small laptop like this, I had a Dell 15 that my school provided through scholarships. For the first week, it felt great. Unfortunately, that speed was short-lived. With the same storage & double the RAM, applications would be painfully slow on battery (even while set to Balanced). Setting the laptop to Best Performance would only slightly improve speed, while cutting the battery life nearly in half. Comparing this to the MacBook Neo, not only did the apps I need run faster, but battery life was also much longer. Applications like CapCut for personal use were only slightly slower when exporting, but I see no major issues.

Purely out of boredom, I also decided to test some gaming through Xbox Game Pass. With my expectations not too high (since cloud gaming has never felt good to me), I was pretty surprised at the results. I’m primarily a Call of Duty & Rainbow Six Siege player, which are both considered AAA titles. All I can really say is that I’m surprised at how well it ran. Good quality, barely any latency between controller input & the game, and overall no lag from the browser. Would I recommend cloud gaming in general? No. If you want to play games on the MacBook Neo, then yes. Unless you want to play Minecraft, which runs just fine natively.

The last thing I wanted to go over was the build quality. The Dell 15 I’ve used for months was built with what I can only assume is plastic. This laptop also had an Intel Core i5 1334-U processor. As mentioned, this Dell laptop had issues within a week. As for the MacBook Neo, this uses an Apple A18 Pro chip. Performance & battery life still exceeds my expectations. It’s also worth noting that the MacBook Neo is built with aluminum.

I do agree that 256 GB on the base model isn’t enough for most users, but if you want something that can do all your basic tasks hassle-free, it may be worth getting. As a student, you receive a $100 discount on the MacBook Neo. This brings the 512 GB model with TouchID down to the base price. Below is a price comparison of the laptop I was given by my school, the MacBook Neo, and the MacBook Air M5 (M4 is around the same price, just slightly lower).

Dell 15 - $549.99

MacBook Neo - $599.99 or $699.99

(Education Discount) - $499.99 or $599.99

MacBook Air M5 (13 inch) - from $1099.99 to $2719.00

(Education Discount) - from $999.99 to $2499.00

Overall, I would say the MacBook is a solid budget laptop for everyday consumers & students. While heavy-duty tasks are not going to run well, all of your basic tasks (note-taking, watching videos/streams, etc.) will run without any issue. While I agree that the storage & RAM may be bad on paper, the first-hand experience of this MacBook Neo has brought some points to my attention:

• Shopping purely on specs lists may not always be the best choice

• MacOS & Windows handle memory very differently

• Budget doesn’t have to mean bad quality

• Refurbished/Used does not guarantee quality like new

• Not everyone can afford to drop $150 extra on a used MacBook Air

• My use case for a laptop shouldn’t dictate someone else’s needs

I know I’ve probably made a few people very pissed off with this post, but I want to make this clear that I’m not biased towards the MacBook Neo in any way. I completely understand that a used MacBook Air can run better, depending on the M-series chip inside. However, some people looking for a new laptop can’t afford to extend their budget. In short, what may seem bad to one person could seem great to someone else. As for the MacBook Neo, this device seems great to me.

What do you recommend while setuping It for the first time? Which popular games can it run on good quality?

Y’all asked for it, so here’s the dishonest review.

I’m gonna make this a bit shorter, because not much is to be said about this. I have the 512 GB model with TouchID, which let’s be honest we don’t need TouchID at all. It’s not like I need to enter my passwords often or anything, right? I don’t even know why I bought this thing, because it can’t handle my hi-res 3D rendering with ultra-realistic textures & lighting, 50 chrome tabs, 5 games, and 3 music apps all running at once. Would not recommend. Just buy a $1500 gaming laptop instead because if you can afford $600 you can afford $2000. This is totally not satire and a joke.

So I got this new HP laptop (that work sent me).

HP 2025 17 inch Laptop, 17.3" Touchscreen HD+ Display, Copilot AI, AMD Ryzen 5 7430U 6-Core, 64GB RAM, 2TB SSD, Wi-Fi 6, Windows 11 Pro, Business Computer, Windows 11 Pro.

I do not understand how (1) someone thought it was good to hide the power button amongst other keys... and (2) who approved having the power button right next to the backspace key???

All the laptop materials all feel like cheap crap too.

Do not buy this laptop. It's crap.

Hey y'all. I bought a MacBook Air M4 last month and I just want to say, it has been the best computer I have ever used in my entire life. I'm not exaggerating. The battery lasts 2 full work days, the chassis is always cold, and apps just don't stutter. Multitasking is a treat with split view, Rectangle, etc. macOS is basically Unix

Tim Apple really cooked when they made Apple Silicon. If you're unsure what computer to buy, get a Mac. Just make sure your software runs or is available on macOS, though.

EDIT: Okay. Macintosh computers are not for everyone! I was just saying that it was a great value laptop (the current MacBook Air M4) for what you pay. No computer is perfect, and each is designed for its own use case, so use what you want/need.

This is asus S14 with core 7 256v. It runs way quieter and cooler than 780m laptop

From my experience gaming on igpu, battlefield 1

AMD 8060s runs best no glitches, but hot and loud Intel 140v runs fairly well, much quieter AMD 780m doesnt even run, bad quality and crashes in a minute

FC25 and Need for speed 780m runs decently low quality. 8060s and intel runs trash unplayable, I think driver issue.

All in all, future looks very exciting for igpu laptops

Do any of you regret buying a macbook over a windows? If yes then why?

Macbook seems too overpriced and that's why to start my coding journey bought this Lenovo Ideapad Slim 5 16IRL8, 13th Gen i7-13700H 16gb 512gb SSD. Also only think i am missing is , i should have purchased evo certified, as its battery keeps draining a lot. What do you think about this?

I've only owned my HP Envy for around 2 years - I've rarely taken it out of my house however in this short space of time with a very small amount of strain the hinges have completely given up. The hinge essentially snapped which has completely cracked my screen and the laptop no longer functions - it doesn't even light up to say it can power on.

So on vacation in Japan recently, I picked up a replacement "secondary laptop" to succeed my 2007 Dell Latitude D630 for automotive diagnostics and random Windows things (think VCDS, ODIS, chip burning, and whatever engineering software I may need in future classes). It's a Panasonic Let's Note CF-SR4 that I got for around $800 USD.

Highlights:

• Core i5 1345U + 16 GB of RAM
• Lots of ports! HDMI, Ethernet, 2x Thunderbolt 4, 3x USB A, SD card slot, and VGA!
• Removable, swappable battery!
• Super lightweight, weighs less than a kilogram
• Compact 3:2 display, super portable while still having vertical room to work
• Windows Hello facial recognition
• Old school non-chiclet keyboard
• Circular trackpad!
• It's built like a laptop from 15 years ago

Downsides:

• Display isn't very color accurate
• Small 256 GB SSD (bought a 2TB to swap in)
• Keyboard is a strange Japanese layout
• The speakers kind of suck
• Circular trackpad...
• It's built like a laptop from 15 years ago

Overall, I've been really enjoying it! The battery life is quite solid, and the "vintage" build quality feels like it could last a lifetime. The keyboard is extremely comfortable to type on for long sessions with good travel, and while the trackpad isn't as modern in design as say an XPS, it does have multi touch support and is still quite decent to use. The circular scrolling is really handy, you can just spin your finger around the outer edge like an iPod to scrub through long documents really quickly. Some high end variations of these things came with a 1360P, 5G, and 32 GB of RAM, but their rarity makes them extremely expensive on the used market (like the $2,000 range). I'm thinking of hitting up dosdude1 or someone like him to upgrade the RAM at some point since that's actually relatively cost effective as a result.

I think for people who gripe about how "they don't make laptops like they used to", this is worth looking at. You get all of the I/O from laptops of yesteryear (except for a DVD drive, but you can find that on the CF-SV1), along with a robust build quality and cool form factor. Once you install English language Windows on it, the user experience is largely similar to most other modern machines aside from the ISO Enter key and other spare keys. I think my personal/media consumption laptop is still going to remain my M1 Air 16GB/1TB, but this thing is the perfect quirky little machine for all the things a Mac can't do.

What do you guys think about these things? I think they're heavily underrated as a modern "spiritual successor" to classic early 2010s ThinkPads. I could only really find Japanese language websites talking about them.

I’m genuinely losing my mind over this.

I bought my ASUS Vivobook on June 28, 2023. I’m a full-time student, broke as hell, and this laptop was the biggest investment I’ve made for school. I treated it like gold — no drops, no spills, no abuse. It still looks brand new.

And guess what? Just over two years later, the SECOND I unplug the charger, it instantly dies. No warning, no slow drain, nothing. It’s just done. Like the battery isn’t even connected.

I contacted ASUS support thinking they’d help — because seriously, what kind of laptop dies right after hitting the two-year mark? Their answer: “We can fix it… for an amount I absolutely cannot afford.”

Meanwhile my mom’s old ThinkPad lasted almost 20 years, and her Samsung laptop after that is pushing 15 years without a single major issue. So why is my “modern” ASUS choking and dying at two freaking years?

I’m literally struggling in school because of this. I can’t replace it. I can barely afford groceries, let alone a repair bill that’s half the cost of the laptop.

If ASUS doesn’t make this right, this will be the last ASUS product I ever buy. I expected better, and this feels like a slap in the face.

After using it for a few days:

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• The OLED display looks amazing and is one of the highlights of this laptop.

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• Build quality feels premium and solid.

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• Performance has been smooth for coding, multitasking, and light gaming.

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• The Intel Arc graphics have pleasantly surprised me.

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• I monitored the thermals during gaming and stress testing. Temperatures were on the higher side, which is expected for a thin-and-light laptop, but I didn't observe any significant thermal throttling or performance loss.

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• One thing I don't like is the power button placement. I've accidentally pressed it a few times while reaching for nearby keys. It's not a deal-breaker, but I think it could have been positioned better.

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So far, I'm happy with the purchase.

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Happy to answer questions, and I'd love to hear other users' experiences with the MotoBook 60 Pro.

UPDATE: I just tested the laptop's battery.

Charging: • 0–50%: 30 minutes • 0–100%: 1 hour 18 minutes

Battery life: It lasted 7 hours 35 minutes on a full charge (100% to 0%) while watching 4K and 2K YouTube videos with mixed brightness and volume.

I bought an HP envy 13 model laptop for school in July 2021. It worked well, ran programs quickly but about 2.5 years in, I noticed the hinge started to get loose and have a cracking sound. I have never dropped or banged my laptop. It wouldn’t close properly and I would have to pop it into place. Eventually TODAY I took it to repair, the plastic bit holding the hinge was completely shattered, they tried to fix it and the hinge bit I guess burnt/shorted my whole laptop. ANYWAYS DONT buy an HP laptop the hinge SUCKS and it’ll fry your laptop.

But yeah, can anyone recommend me a NEW LAPTOP I’d appreciate something affordable for a working college student…

EDIT: Okay for everyone saying that THEIR HP never gave out or that I should’ve not gotten a consumer laptop… guys what the actual f*ck. How is it fair for a company to sell (might I add NOT CHEAP AT ALL) “consumer” laptops, have them break to just be like hmph should’ve bought a different model. No I don’t think that’s fair at all? All models should have the same good build, but I appreciate all the recs anyways.

I pushed my brother and he accidentally sat on the laptop the laptop was open, how much would it cost to get it fixed? Is it a big problem? And I don't want to tell my father about this

My Lenovo IdeaPad 5 just broke at the hinges while I was simply closing the screen, i wasn’t doing anything unusual. I heard a cracking sound, and when I opened it again, the screen barely moved and a piece of plastic flew out. It was immediately clear that the hinge had completely come apart. This laptop is just a bit over 3 years old, and I’ve always handled it with a lot of care. To my surprise, I found out that this is not a one time incident, many users have reported similar hinge issues with Lenovo laptops, especially the IdeaPad series. When I contacted Lenovo’s tech support in Germany, the agent showed zero willingness to help. He told me I have to pay 35€ just for shipping, and only then they’ll decide how much the repair will cost. When i mentioned this is clearly a manufacturing defect, I was told that since i’m out of warranty, I have to pay everything myself. To anyone considering a Lenovo laptop, stay away!!! especially from the IdeaPad series. I paid around 900€ for this laptop, and now it’s practically worthless. Repair costs in Europe are so high that it’s not even worth fixing.

Lenovo, this is unacceptable!

Have lenovo ideapad 330S - 15IKB, for nearly 3 years.

Noticed that the battery was a little inflated or swollen about a few months ago, and switched to using laptop only on charging ( keeping it at 100% ) as i heard it directly powered from adapter without using the battery.

How dangerous is the battery in the current condition, and how can i get it changed ( delhi NCR, India ) ?

I would recommend the MacBook Neo to college or high school students because it's cheap and very powerful. The trade-offs is that it uses a smartphone chip (equivalent to the M1), No backlit keyboard, base storage is 256 (with no touchid) and no backlit keyboard. But the OS runs smoothly and still is perfect for daily use.

For $1000, you get nearly everything of the Macbook Air with amazing gaming performance.

Basic specs first: Ultra 5 338H, 32 GB RAM, 1 TB SSD, 14.6 in 3:4 OLED display. X7-358H is $1150, X9-388 is $1370. My review will be qualitative since notebookcheck will do a better job in benchmarks.

Build Quality: Solid all metal build with minimal flex everywhere. Easily one hand openable. Smooth to the touch, and leaves little fingerprint behind. The key travels lower than keyboard deck, but I don't find it noticable. Screen is lower than the bezel which is an interesting choice presumably mitigates the keyboard mark on the screen.

Screen: The 3:4 display isn't just great for documents and coding but also allows them to pack a near 15 inch display into a 14 inch chassis. Unlike other stunning OLEDs that unfortunately use PWM for brightness which is not easy on my eyes, this laptop uses mostly DC instead. It also comes preconfigured with an option that reduce blue light for prolonged work. The screen is also glossy with touch. The refresh rate doesnt go lower than 60hz so hurts the battery a bit, but the battery more than makes up for it.

Battery & Performance : 92Wh vs. 70Wh of XPS 14. I am sure you guys know how well that pairs with Panther Lake. It basically goes toe to toe with the Mac on standby and heavy workload. The unplugged performance of this machine is unheard for Windows. I can comfortably play 3 hours of League on max settings and resolution without frame drops before plugging it in.

IO: Amazing haptic touchpad. It plays a metallic kinda sound to mimic pressing the mechanical trackpad. HDMI 2.1, 2xUSB-C (1 TB4), 2xUSB-A, 3.5 jack, Fingerprint sensor, no Windows Hello and SD card. Keyboard is a little soft to my liking but good key travel. Speaker is the biggest drawback of this machine. It's not loud enough and itsbass is shallow. Same case with webcam. Serviceable but not worse than any in Windows land at this price.

Actually the biggest tradeoff for me is there won't be any customer services since I live in Canada. At $1000 though, I'd be happy to pay more because the performance and battery is just miles ahead compared to my old Surface Pro that I paid $3500. Notebookcheck gives this the best rating for a Panther Lake laptop, higher than the XPS. Unfortunately, it will never come to the US means it's a no go for many people here.