Interested in getting this device to replace A1226 ('07) Macbook Pro. Main activity is computer science MOOCing. The Macbook complains when streaming videos while MATLAB is open. I have an SSD and stock RAM. Thing gets hot (really hot), its noisy, and it is heavy.
Concerns about getting a UX305 now:
Windows 10. (I use Linux and OSX now, but I want to try Windows' latest.) Will I be able to upgrade?
No USB Type C.
Forgoing any benefits of SkyLake.
Are these major problems? I tried out the device in a Microsoft store. It was right near an XPS 13. I did like the feel of the keys on the XPS more, they were softer to the touch. But I wanted the Asus more. The thinness seemed cooler than the smaller footprint--not to mention the price difference.
Realized I was stupid for not upgrading RAM on Macbook while writing this so I ordered 4gb. Anyway, going abroad later this year. Maybe I should wait until out of North America so I can buy the UX305 with an M 5Y71. Does anyone know whether this will come with the lower res panel?
Concerns about getting a UX305 now:
Windows 10. (I use Linux and OSX now, but I want to try Windows' latest.) Will I be able to upgrade?
No USB Type C.
Forgoing any benefits of SkyLake.
Are these major problems? I tried out the device in a Microsoft store. It was right near an XPS 13. I did like the feel of the keys on the XPS more, they were softer to the touch. But I wanted the Asus more. The thinness seemed cooler than the smaller footprint--not to mention the price difference.
Realized I was stupid for not upgrading RAM on Macbook while writing this so I ordered 4gb. Anyway, going abroad later this year. Maybe I should wait until out of North America so I can buy the UX305 with an M 5Y71. Does anyone know whether this will come with the lower res panel?
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