Jason_Dodd
Got my hands on my first ASUS laptop. I will NEVER recommend ASUS to anyone.I got this second hand for $10 USD. The ram and hd were worth that.
Nevertheless, this laptop, full size to include separate numeric keypad buttons, requires you to open the case and remove the keyboard to replace the batter, hard drive, or memory!
About a dozen screws and 3, ribbon cables to fasten!
What evil people think it's acceptable to have to remove 3 ribbon cables to replace a battery or hard drive?
Jason_Dodd
I've been educated on two points.
1) This is common practice now. ASUS doesn't seem to be worse than others.
2) This helps the laptop be resistant to water.
3) BONUS! Most companies make models with removable batteries, too.
Therefore, while I'd still not buy one without an accessible battery, I withdraw my assault against ASUS...
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