![]() AccessoriesĪside from the diminutive power adapter with 33 Watts, a few pamphlets, and a cleaning cloth, there are no additional items in the box. The picture quality is decent, the graininess acceptable, and the sound quality adequate. The VivoBook features a 0.9 megapixel webcam (1280x720 pixels), which is hidden under the layer of glass in the bezel of the display. Even though the data transfer rate is only 150 MBit/s (1x1 Single Stream), we had no issues with the stability of the connection or with the range. The AR9485 only supports the (often crowded) 2.4 GHz band and IEEE 802.11b/g/n. The WLAN adapter (which is sourced from the same manufacturer) is also an entry-level model. The latter uses a controller from Qualcomm/Atheros, which only supports the slower Fast Ethernet standard and thus connects at only 100 MBit/s. ![]() Since neither Bluetooth nor WWAN are offered, WLAN and LAN remain the only options as far as connections to the outside world are concerned. We also don't like the display bezel, which is very wide (20-23 millimeters / 0.79-0.91 inches) and increases the size of the unit - it looks like a 12-inch panel could fit. The not overly precise (but stiff enough) hinges allow the display to be tilted back to about 140 degrees, which means that the S200E is not a full-fledged tablet replacement. The construction of the display reveals a drawback: the lid can't be folded down onto the keyboard (like with convertibles). The build quality is also very high: the transition between the different sections is without flaws, the corners are nicely rounded, and the gaps are even and unobtrusive. The VivoBook weighs in at 1.4 kilograms (3.09 pounds), is only 2.2 centimeters (0.87 inch) thick, torsionally extremely rigid and resists pressure well - some Ultrabooks don't score nearly as well. The net result is that the entire notebook is remarkably rigid and resilient. Only the bottom cover is made from plastic. That particular piece is milled from solid aluminum - similar to the (much more expensive) Zenbook series. The metal is not only used for the back of the display lid, but also the top of the base unit. Impressive: unlike other notebooks in this price range, the chassis of the VivoBook S200E is not made from simple plastic, but to a large extent from high quality, brushed aluminum.
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