Standing screen display size | 11.6 Inches |
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Screen Resolution | 1366 x 768 pixels |
Max Screen Resolution | 1920 x 1080 Pixels |
Processor | 2.6 GHz celeron_n4000 |
RAM | 4 GB DDR4 |
Memory Speed | 2.6 GHz |
Hard Drive | 64 GB Embedded MultiMediaCard |
Graphics Coprocessor | Intel UHD Graphics 600 |
Chipset Brand | Intel |
Card Description | Integrated |
Graphics Card Ram Size | 4 GB |
Wireless Type | 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth |
Number of USB 3.0 Ports | 3 |
Average Battery Life (in hours) | 10 Hours |
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Brand | Carlisle FoodService Products |
Model Name | ASUS VivoBook L203 |
Screen Size | 11.6 Inches |
Color | Star Gray, Black |
Hard Disk Size | 64 GB |
CPU Model | Celeron N4000 |
Ram Memory Installed Size | 4 GB |
Operating System | Windows 10 S |
Special Feature | HD Webcam, USB-C Connectivity |
Graphics Card Description | Integrated |
About this item
- Efficient Intel Celeron N4000 Processor (4M Cache, up to 2.6 GHz)
- 11.6” HD (1366 x 768) Display with HD webcam
- Compatible with Google Classroom; run Google Classroom on Microsoft Edge or Internet Explorer 11
- 64GB emmC Flash Storage and 4GB LPDDR4 RAM
- Windows 10 in S mode (upgradeable to Windows 10 Home)
- One Year of Microsoft Office 365 Included
- Slim and Portable: 0.7” thin and weighs only 2.2 pounds(battery included)
- USB Type-C (Gen 1), USB Type-A, HDMI, MicroSD connectivity (USB Transfer speed may vary. Learn more at ASUS website)
- Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac) for speeds up to three times faster than 802.11n
- Windows 10 in S mode is the new standard in app and cloud based operating systems. Windows 10 in S mode is a 100% app based version of Windows where applications are verified and tested for quality on the Microsoft store.
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Battery life | 4.1 | 3.8 | 4.0 | 3.2 | 4.6 | 4.2 |
Screen quality | 3.8 | 4.3 | 4.1 | 3.6 | 4.0 | 4.1 |
Touch Screen | 2.9 | 3.3 | 2.4 | 2.8 | 3.2 | 3.6 |
Light weight | 4.6 | 4.1 | 4.4 | 3.6 | — | — |
Value for money | — | 3.8 | 3.8 | 2.7 | 3.8 | — |
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display size | 11.6 inches | 12.5 inches | 15.6 inches | 14 inches | 11.6 inches | 11.6 inches |
hard disk size | 64 GB | 256 GB | 128 GB | 64 GB | 64 GB | 0 TB |
computer memory size | 4 GB | 16 GB | 4 GB | 16 GB | 4 GB | 4 GB |
cpu manufacturer | Intel | Intel | Intel | Intel | Intel | MediaTek |
cpu speed | 2.6 GHz | 2.3 GHz | 1.1 GHz | 1.1 GHz | 2.8 GHz | 2 GHz |
cpu model number | Celeron N4000 | — | Celeron N4020 | Intel Celeron N4120 | Celeron | MT8183 |
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Brand | Carlisle FoodService Products |
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Series | ASUS VivoBook L203 |
Item model number | L203MA-DS04 |
Hardware Platform | PC |
Operating System | Windows 10 S |
Item Weight | 2.31 pounds |
Product Dimensions | 7.6 x 11.3 x 0.7 inches |
Item Dimensions LxWxH | 7.6 x 11.3 x 0.7 inches |
Color | Star Gray, Black |
Processor Brand | Intel |
Number of Processors | 2 |
Computer Memory Type | DDR4 SDRAM |
Flash Memory Size | 64 |
Hard Drive Interface | Solid State |
Hard Drive Rotational Speed | 10000 RPM |
Optical Drive Type | No Optical Drive |
Audio-out Ports (#) | 1 |
Power Source | Battery Powered |
Voltage | 240 Volts |
Batteries | 1 Lithium Polymer batteries required. (included) |
Additional Information
ASIN | B07N6S4SY1 |
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Customer Reviews |
4.2 out of 5 stars |
Best Sellers Rank | #6,588 in Computers & Accessories (See Top 100 in Computers & Accessories) #844 in Traditional Laptop Computers |
Date First Available | January 3, 2019 |
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The ASUS L203MA is designed to help you be productive all day — even when you’re on the move. This compact and lightweight 11.6-inch laptop is powered by the latest Intel processor and provides long lasting battery life. With emmC storage and pre-loaded Windows 10 in S mode, it offers full compatibility with a wide range of software and peripherals. It’s the best laptop for people on the go.
The actual transfer speed of USB 3.0, 3.1 (Gen 1 and 2), and/or Type-C will vary depending on many factors including the processing speed of the host device, file attributes and other factors related to system configuration and your operating environment.
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Productive Performance
L203 is powered by efficient Intel processors, 64GB eMMC Flash Storage and 4GB LPDDR4 RAM.
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Optimized battery for all-day computing
L203 is designed for on-the-go users. It packs up to 10 hours of battery on one charge.
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Faster, More Stable Wi-Fi Connections
L203 includes dual-band 802.11ac Wi-Fi for strong, stable signals and fast data transmission speeds.
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Improve productive with Office 365 Personal
L203 includes 1-year subscription Office 365 Personal. Work anywhere with always updated apps.
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Designed for mobility
The L203 offers effortless mobility. It is smaller than an A4 paper and weighs 2.1lb. It’s the perfect take-anywhere laptop that’s always ready to go
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Durable 180° hinge
With its 180° hinge, the VivoBook L203MA can be laid flat on the table, perfect for sharing content with groups of friends and colleagues.
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Full-Size, ergonomic Keyboard
A full-size, ergonomic keyboard with 1.6mm key travel ensures supreme typing comfort. Typing on a compact device has never been this comfortable!
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Ultimate Flexibility with USB-C
The reversible USB-C port makes it easier to connect devices. USB 3.1 Gen 1 provides fast data transfer speeds. VivoBook L203MA also features two standard USB 3.1 ports and one HDMI port.
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Cinematic audiovisuals
ASUS Tru2Life optimizes the sharpness and contrast by 150 percent to produce vivid and realistic imagery. L203 also delivers impressive audio, with dual speakers and ASUS SonicMaster technology
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Display
| 11.6" HD 1366*768 | 14.0'' HD 1366*768 | 15.6" FHD 1920*1080 | 15.6" FHD 1920*1080 | 15.6" FHD 1920*1080 | 15.6" FHD 1920*1080 |
Graphics
| Intel UHD Graphics 600 | Intel UHD Graphics 600 | Intel UHD Graphics | Intel UHD Graphics | AMD Radeon Vega 8 | AMD Radeon RX Vega 10 |
Processor
| Intel Celeron N4000 | Intel Celeron N4000 | Intel i3-1005G1 | Intel i5-1035G1 | AMD R5-3500U | AMD R7-3700U |
RAM & Speed
| 4GB | 4GB | 8GB | 8GB | 8GB | 8GB |
Storage
| 64GB EMMC | 64GB EMMC | 128GB | 512GB | 256GB | 512GB |
Wi-Fi
| WiFi 5 (802.11ac) + BT 4.1 | WiFi 5 (802.11ac) + BT 4.1 | WiFi 5 (802.11 ac) + BT 4.1 | WiFi 5 (802.11 ac) + BT 4.1 | WiFi 5 (802.11 ac) + BT 4.1 | WiFi 5 (802.11 ac) + BT 4.2 |
Operation System
| Windows 10 in S mode | Windows 10 in S mode | Windows 10 in S mode | Windows 10 Home | Windows 10 Home | Windows 10 Home |
Weight (lbs)
| 2.2 | 2.87 | 3.75 | 3.75 | 3.53 | 3.53 |
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Customers like the size and value of the laptop. For example, they say it's small, lightweight, and perfect for what they need. Customers are also impressed with the responsiveness and portability. That said, some complain about the keyboard quality and touchpad. Opinions are mixed on battery life, quality, and performance.
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Customers like the size of the laptop. For example, they say it's small, lightweight, and easy to bring around and travel with. Some appreciate the 11" size, saying it'll fit their needs perfectly. They also say the keyboard is decent and has good key size/spacing so they can do normal typing. Overall, most are happy with the size and portability of the product.
"...The USB ports are V 3.x. The keyboard does not feel cramped or compromised in any way despite the small size of the notebook...." Read more
"Nice physical design, slim, lightweight, very portable. Nice display and overall function; however, the CPU is rather lightweight...." Read more
"...It’s very light at about two pounds, and the size is big enough to not feel cramped while still fitting in practically any bag...." Read more
"...Cons:-Even 64 GBs is not a a huge amount of space. This is definitely more of a document and cloud oriented device...." Read more
Customers find the notebook computer very portable, easy to carry, and move around. They say it fits the light weight easy to handle laptop niche and is the perfect super portable Linux machine. Customers also say it's great for travel use and perfect for a traveling writer.
"...If you're looking for something portable, something durable, something to up your productivity and most of all something easy to work with, this is..." Read more
"...perfect size and weight to go: Its easy to throw into a backpack or just carry out.usb c and 2 full usb ports...." Read more
"...choice especially for this price range; this laptop is not much heavier than a tablet but is much more useful...." Read more
"...I simply tested it. At just over two pounds, it travels well in my backpack and I use it during my commutes to and from the office...." Read more
Customers appreciate the value of the laptop. They say it's well worth the investment, and an inexpensive portable Linux machine. Some say that it'll be unbeatable with its priced performance.
"...It's definitely given my productivity a boost and is well worth the investment...." Read more
"...little mini laptop and, with the Manjaro OS changes, is worth more than purchase price...." Read more
"...At $190 this is an incredible value proposition!It has a monster battery life and it’s great for.- Webpages-..." Read more
"It’s a good laptop for the price. This is my second time ordering since they lost the first one. So far so good...." Read more
Customers like the responsiveness of the notebook computer. For example, they mention it's very lightweight, easy to use, and setup was a breeze. The processor, and the size, convenience, and capacity fit their needs well. The browser is easy to load and works quite well. It's easy to handle your web, office, and email, and doesn't give them any trouble. It can boot into Puppy Linux and is good for simple use.
"...to full Windows 10 (from S), the process is free, fast and jarringly painless.Cons:-Even 64 GBs is not a a huge amount of space...." Read more
"...a backup laptop so I’m now letting my mom use it and she finds it easy to use." Read more
"...This is a surprisingly hardy machine that buyers should know is good for simple use." Read more
"...And literally took 5 mins to just turn on.I found this laptop on amazon and watched a ton of review videos...." Read more
Customers are mixed about the performance of the notebook computer. Some mention it works well, and the keyboard and mouse pad work like butter. However, others say that it still does not operate at the ideal speed, is slow and laggy from day 1, and stops responding.
"...So far so good for a couple of days. Then the thing froze again, this time to the point where the cursor was inoperable...." Read more
"...It's certainly fast enough, but as someone who's coming from a 16 GB machine the little differences can be noticeable.-The touch pad is ... OK...." Read more
"...'ve had unfortunate issues with the laptop just out of the blue not wanting to boot, nor will it charge, or even display the battery light...." Read more
"...I'm using this for web browsing, coding and small tasks. it handles them perfectly and I get an actual 10 hours of screen on time with this laptop..." Read more
Customers are mixed about the quality of the notebook computer. Some mention that the build quality is nice, and the battery lasts all day. They also say it's a pretty good little machine, and an excellent product for those who need this laptop for mostly. However, others say that it'd not be suitable for high end use with large programs or graphics, and that it is practically worthless.
"...If you're looking for something portable, something durable, something to up your productivity and most of all something easy to work with, this is..." Read more
"...It was super cheap so I was wary, I was concerned it would be unreliable. But ultimately I went for it, and boy was that a great call...." Read more
"...The notebook comes with Windows 10S (not windows 10) which can be upgraded free and easily...." Read more
"I really, really like this little gizmo. Looks good, feels as solid as one can expect, nice response feel on the keys, crisp display and bright, and..." Read more
Customers are mixed about the battery life of the notebook computer. Some mention that it has a good battery life, while others say that it couldn't stay charged for a day, the battery dies pretty fast, and the charger stopped working in no time. The battery isn't removable and it would only work while plugged in.
"...After nearly exhausting the 15 hours of videos, the laptop battery finally gave up...." Read more
"...-The battery life is great!..." Read more
"...issues with the laptop just out of the blue not wanting to boot, nor will it charge, or even display the battery light...." Read more
"...the pros: actual 10 hour battery life. I'm using this for web browsing, coding and small tasks...." Read more
Customers are dissatisfied with the keyboard quality of the laptop. They mention that the touchpad is weird, the touch mouse can get spotty, and the keyboard has no light. Some customers also report that the top row keys don't work and the volume buttons are dead.
"...- keyboard isn’t backlit but that’s not something you can expect at this price point.-..." Read more
"...of the blue not wanting to boot, nor will it charge, or even display the battery light. Literally dead as a brick...." Read more
"...Let's get to the pros / cons:Pros:-The keyboard feels great, with a nice balance of being chunky and "clicky" while still being..." Read more
"...sleep mode a second time, I once again pressed the on button and it remained dark...." Read more
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It's for those times away from your high-end programs, where you need 10 chrome tabs open in a coffee shop while you're experimenting with Microsoft Word layouts. It's for when you're out in the woods and want to sort and organize the photos on your camera's SD right then and there. It's for trips where you want to travel light, but still want the world at your finger tips.
OK, OK, enough flowery language. Let's get to the pros / cons:
Pros:
-The keyboard feels great, with a nice balance of being chunky and "clicky" while still being compact. Once you get used to its size, it's pretty easy to get close to your fastest typing speeds with minimal errors.
-This thing is really light. Maybe I'm too sued to heavier laptops, but seriously, this thing is effortless to bring around. Throw it in a backpack, tuck it under your shoulder, do whatever. This thing is pretty durable from what I can tell, so all that lightness doesn't come at the cost of having to gingerly secure it in a special compartment. Any ol' laptop bag / pocket will do!
-The battery life is great! Maybe I'm too used to being tethered to outlets by more power-hungry machines, but I was able to get hours of typing and Chromeing out of this thing. The key I've found (as with most machines) is to keep the brightness a bit low when you're not plugged it, it can make a big difference.
-ASUS has always made my favorite laptops and this one is no exception. If you're a fan of ASUS' work, you'll find everything you know and love about and ASUS packed into a tiny package.
-The ports, lordy, the ports! So many ports in such a tiny machine.
-The screen is far brighter and more colorful than I was expecting. My other laptop is a "state-of-the-art" ROG Strix II, with a high color accuracy, high refresh-rate display... the issue is they never calibrate said displays and they always end up coming out sickly yellow, requiring hours of manual adjusting. Not this little fighter though! Bright and beautiful right out of the box! Color pureists will notice things can get a bit washed out, but it's certainly preferable to the yellow tint of other machines.
-The price is the best I've seen for the quality of machine you're getting. This thing is durable, sturdy and built for a few specific things it excels at. It's definitely given my productivity a boost and is well worth the investment.
-There was pretty minimal bloatware on the machine, which was great.
-Office 360 for a year is a HUGE plus. Also be sure to upgrade the machine to full Windows 10 (from S), the process is free, fast and jarringly painless.
Cons:
-Even 64 GBs is not a a huge amount of space. This is definitely more of a document and cloud oriented device. If you're hoping to put your entire music library on this thing you're going to need to expand the storage. If storage isn't an issue, than this is probably the book for you!
-Similarly the 4 GBs of RAM can make this little engine chug sometimes. Don't expect it to be happy with running 20 chrome tabs at once,n or for it to instantly load pages the moment you click them. It's certainly fast enough, but as someone who's coming from a 16 GB machine the little differences can be noticeable.
-The touch pad is ... OK. It's not terrible, but (much like all touch pads these days) it loses tracking now and then and lacks any real buttons for the left and right. I never much enjoyed touch pads to begin with so maybe I'm biased.
Closing thoughts: If you like what you've read, read more reviews and honestly take the dive. If you're looking for a durable portable typer, that can do a little bit of everything this is your machine!
More closing thoughts: A story for you, about ASUS laptops...
In winter I got an ROG Strix II, a very powerful and very pricey machine. It was maddening getting the thing to work properly. Getting photoshop to play nice with the dual graphics. Getting the screen to not look yellow. Getting the damn speakers to not crank the bass. Many of these issues are still unresolved and frankly though I love the hardware I'm more than likely going to have to start from square one with that thing.
I was all emotionally prepared to go through the same process with this little trail-blazer. I was ready to troubleshoot and troubleshoot and finally get something that mostly did what I needed. To my absolute delight, this machine seems to be the last bastion of PCs that do everything right, everything the way they're supposed to, right out of the box. I haven't had to troubleshoot a single thing about this beautiful laptop and honestly couldn't be happier. If you're looking for something portable, something durable, something to up your productivity and most of all something easy to work with, this is the laptop for you.
The Good:
-Inexpensive
-Easy setup
-Quiet keyboard
-Nice, clear picture
-Plays streamed movies well (Hulu, Prime, and YouTube tested)
-The battery lasted for HOURS (so far). I initially charged it for the recommended 3 hours before using it.
-Hooks up fine to a hotspot and wifi
-Works well with collegiate school work (I am 100% online and mostly use Microsoft 365/Office/Word/PowerPoint etc.)
-Lightweight & compact
The Bad:
-The screen is GLOSSY
-The touchpad lags when I'm scrolling for longer periods
-Low internal storage space (I save on various clouds but you will definitely need external storage space for apps/updates)
Overall, it is very basic and perfect for those light users like myself. It's inexpensive, user-friendly, and decent for the price. It is lightweight and compact. I will try to do a review at a later date, but for now, everything is in order, and I am enjoying my new laptop :)
What I like--
Much improved over its prior generation (X205TA):
Better surface treatment so less messy fingerprints. Plenty of port for connections. Reliable and large-area touchpad. LED indicators are more visible. Battery life > 8 hrs for my daily tasks. Upgrade to Win10 Home is free and easy. Booting into Puppy LINUX is easy and fully functional w/o searching special hardware drivers
Some disappointments:
1. The USB-C is gen 1 that won't support "Alternative Display Mode".
2. The LCD is 1366x768. But it was advertised in the comparison table as 1920x1080 . See link and scroll to the comparison table. "https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07N6S4SY1/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o01_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1"
3. Top surface coating isn't scratch resistance. Remember not to put it against something too hard.
4. HDMI output support 4k but it is very slow and unusable. It is fine however for 1920x1080 output.
The cons: the trackpad is not the best, but not the worst. Definitely workable, but a huge downgrade from a mac. Better than some lenovos.
the screen resolution is fine but the screen feels a bit.... odd. i can't put my finger on it. the video card isn't a beast, nor do I need one, but it feels like the refresh rate was obviously low.
2 gigs of ram is enough for what I need, but barely. Getting a windows license was a headache, it didn't come with one and the support was bad.
the pros: actual 10 hour battery life. I'm using this for web browsing, coding and small tasks. it handles them perfectly and I get an actual 10 hours of screen on time with this laptop using linux.
perfect size and weight to go: Its easy to throw into a backpack or just carry out.
usb c and 2 full usb ports.
Thats really all there is to it.