每个笔记本电脑制造商都有针对普通消费者的产品线，这些用户不需要无与伦比的性能或最新的革命性设计。该用户以可承受的价格寻找平均性能。这正是华硕(ASUS)“X”系列笔记本电脑所提供的。ASUS X设备专为休闲多任务处理和媒体娱乐(multitasking and media entertainment)而设计。它们的成本低于华硕(ASUS)的高性能笔记本电脑，而且颜色也很吸引人。我们很高兴收到其中一台用于测试的笔记本电脑，即华硕 X302LA(ASUS X302LA)。我们让它玩了大约一周，运行了几个基准测试并每天使用它。阅读此评论以了解我们对华硕 X302LA的发现(ASUS X302LA)：
华硕 X302L A 拆箱
华硕 X302LA(ASUS X302LA)被包裹在一个四面黑色的硬纸盒中，正面印有华硕标志(cardboard box)和他们最新的座右铭“ IN (ASUS logo)SEARCH OF INCREDIBLE(IN SEARCH OF INCREDIBLE) ”。笔记本电脑的型号印在盒子的侧面。
纸板箱(cardboard box)的形状像一个简陋的手提箱，一旦打开，它就会显示笔记本电脑本身以及充电器单元(charger unit)和通常的文件文件。
硬件规格
对于这款笔记本电脑，您可以选择ASUS提供的 4个 CPU(CPUs)，所有 4 个 CPU 均基于Intel 芯片组(Intel chipset)。这些是按性能从低端到高端排序的英特尔酷睿 i3-4030U(Intel Core i3-4030U)、i3-5010U、i5-5200U 和 i7-5500U。比我们测试的版本功能更弱，配备Intel Core i3-4030U的版本。
华硕(ASUS)为所有可用版本选择了相同的视频芯片(video chip)，即集成的Intel HD Graphics 5500。安装的RAM 内存(RAM memory)量为 6 GB 的DDR3 ，主频为 1600MHz。
在存储方面，华硕(ASUS)提供了多种配置，从单块 500GB 硬盘到双配置，2TB 硬盘和 24GB SSD 驱动器(SSD drive)，甚至是单个 128GB SSD 驱动器(SSD drive)。我们的模型配备了一个5400 rpm的 2TB 硬盘驱动器。(disk drive)
对于显示器，您有两个版本可供选择：尺寸均为 13.3 英寸，纵横比为 16:9，但分辨率可以是 1366x768 像素或 1920x1080 像素（全高清(Full-HD)）。
在连接级别(connectivity level)，您将获得一个能够处理 802.11b/g/n 标准的集成无线LAN 卡(LAN card)，但不支持 802.11ac，这是许多制造商在其预算型号中遗漏的标准。您还可以使用以太网 LAN 端口(Ethernet LAN port)，该端口巧妙地包装在设备的薄边上。还存在蓝牙4.0芯片。(Bluetooth 4.0)
笔记本电脑右侧有两个USB 2.0端口，左侧有一个USB 3.0端口，一个VGA 端口(VGA port)和一个用于连接外接显示器的HDMI 端口、一个(HDMI port)SD(SD card)读卡器和一个组合插孔音频端口(jack audio port)。
为整个系统供电的电池是 2cells/38Wh battery。
华硕为商务和休闲用户设计了这款笔记本电脑，并考虑到了便携性。它相当轻巧紧凑，因此尺寸适中：宽32.8 厘米，(Width)深(Depth)23.4 厘米，高2.5厘米(Height)。那是 12.9 英寸的Width， 9.2 英寸的Depth和 1 英寸的Height。它的重量为 1.59 公斤或 3.5 磅，便于携带。
操作系统(operating system)可以是Windows 8.1、8.1(Windows 8.1) Pro 、(Pro) Windows 10 (Windows 10) Home 或 Window(Home or Window) 10 Pro。如果您购买Windows 8.1(Windows 8.1)或 8.1 Pro附带的型号，您可以根据原始版本免费升级到Windows 10 Home 或 Pro 。(Home or Pro)
全套规格可在华硕官(ASUS official)网，笔记本电脑专用产品网页(product web page)：ASUS X302LA 硬件规格( X302LA Hardware Specifications)中查阅。
使用华硕 X302LA
使用笔记本电脑时，您首先注意到的是它的设计，我们可以肯定地说，我们喜欢华硕(ASUS)为X302LA设计的设计。它具有圆滑的线条，使用的材料使其触感轻盈，其尺寸和重量(size and weight)使其非常易于操作。屏幕在键盘顶部关闭，边缘连接得如此紧密，以至于将两者分开的线并不那么明显。
引起您注意的第二件事是显示器。虽然我们用于测试的单元配备了较低分辨率的显示器(resolution display)（1366x768 像素），但图像仍然清晰，并且提供了良好的细节水平。
键盘上的按键间距宜人，可提供出色的打字体验。我们还喜欢黑键和外壳的拉丝金属饰面(metal finish)之间的对比。看起来还不错。按键是静音的，不会给出太多的机械反馈。
键盘右上角的电源按钮设计时尚，与键盘完美融合。(power button)
触摸板没有什么特别之处，并且与您期望的一样明智。它的表面比外面的休息区略低。触摸板的整个表面都可以按下左键，而触摸板的右下角则作为右键单击。
该笔记本电脑配备了SonicMaster 技术(SonicMaster technology)，可从扬声器发出清晰的声音。
您可以在显示器顶部找到一个VGA网络摄像头，但正如您对这样的入门级型号所期望的那样，它的质量相当差，除了偶尔的视频聊天(video chatting)外，不推荐用于其他任何事情。
作为一款性能相当低的笔记本电脑，您会期望它的电池寿命(battery life)处于较高水平。相反，我们只设法让它在电池测试(battery test)中运行仅 3 个半小时，这一事实让我们感到惊讶。另一方面，只有 2 节电池和 38Wh 输出，电池没有那么大的功率提供。
X302LA 笔记本电脑是一款结构精良的设备，采用坚固紧凑的外壳，易于操作。组件在性能方面都处于“入门到中等”水平，这使得这款笔记本电脑成为休闲用户的不错选择。(The X302LA laptop is a well-built device, in a sturdy and compact case that's easy to handle. The components are all in the "entry to mid" level in terms of performance, which makes this laptop a good choice for casual users.)
Reviewing ASUS X302LA - An average device for the casual consumer
Every lаptop manufacturer has a line of produсts aimed at the general consumer, the user who doesn't need unparalleled pеrformance or the latest revolutionary designs. This user looks for average perfоrmance at an affordablе price. It's exactly what the "X" serіes of laptops frоm ASUS offеrѕ. ASUS X devices are designed for сasual multitasking and media entertaіnment. They cost less than the higher рerformance laptops from ASUS and they also come in attractive colours. We were happy to recеive one of thеse laptops for testing, namelу the ASUS X302LA. We had it to play with for about a week, run several benchmarks and use it everyday. Read this review to learn what we've fоund about ASUS X302LA:
Unboxing the ASUS X302L A
The ASUS X302LA is wrapped in a cardboard box, black on all sides, bearing the ASUS logo on the front and their latest motto, "IN SEARCH OF INCREDIBLE". The model of the laptop is printed on the side of the box.
The cardboard box is shaped like a rudimentary suitcase and once opened, it reveals the laptop itself together with the charger unit and the usual documentation papers.
Hardware specifications
For this laptop, you have a choice of 4 CPUs offered by ASUS, all 4 of them based on an Intel chipset. These are, ordered by performance from low-end to high-end, an Intel Core i3-4030U, i3-5010U, i5-5200U and i7-5500U. The version than we had for testing is the less powerful, the one equipped with Intel Core i3-4030U.
ASUS chose the same video chip for all available versions, namely the integrated Intel HD Graphics 5500. The amount of RAM memory installed is 6 GB of DDR3 clocked at 1600MHz.
In terms of storage, ASUS offers a variety of configurations, ranging from a single 500GB hard disk to a dual configuration with a 2TB hard disk and a 24GB SSD drive or even a single 128GB SSD drive. Our model was equipped with a single 2TB hard disk drive at 5400 rpm.
For the display, you get two versions to choose from: both of them are 13.3" in size with an aspect ratio of 16:9, but the resolution can be either 1366x768 pixels or 1920x1080 pixels (Full-HD).
On the connectivity level, you get an integrated wireless LAN card capable of handling the 802.11b/g/n standards, but without 802.11ac support, a standard left out by many manufacturers in their budget models. You also have available an Ethernet LAN port, which is cleverly packed on the thin side of the unit. A Bluetooth 4.0 chip is also present.
There are two USB 2.0 ports available on the right side and one USB 3.0 port on the left side of the laptop, a VGA port and an HDMI port for connecting an external display, an SD card reader and a combo jack audio port.
The battery powering up the whole system is a 2 cells/38Wh battery.
ASUS designed this laptop for business and casual users, with portability in mind. It is fairly light and compact, so its dimensions are mod est: 32.8 cm in Width, 23.4 cm in Depth and 2.5 cm in Height. That's 12.9 inches in Width, 9.2 inches in Depth and 1 inch in Height. It weighs at 1.59kg or 3.5 lbs, making it easy to carry around.
The operating system can be Windows 8.1, 8.1 Pro, Windows 10 Home or Window 10 Pro. If you buy a model that comes with Windows 8.1 or 8.1 Pro, you can u pgrade it to Windows 10 Home or Pro, depending on the original version , for free.
The full set of specifications can be consulted on the ASUS official website, on the laptop's dedicated product web page: ASUS X302LA Hardware Specifications.
Using the ASUS X302LA
The first thing you notice when you use a laptop is its design and we can safely say that we loved the design ASUS came up with for the X302LA. It features sleek lines, the materials used give it a light feel to the touch and its size and weight make it very easy to handle. The screen closes on top of the keyboard, joining edges so tight, that the line separating the two is not that obvious.
The second thing that catches your eye is the display. While the unit we had for testing was equipped with the lower resolution display (at 1366x768 pixels), the image is still crisp and offers a good level of detail.
The keys on the keyboard are pleasantly spaced and offer a great typing experience. We also liked the contrast between the black keys and the brushed metal finish of the case. It's rather nice to look at. The keys are silent and don't give too much mechanical feedback.
The power button on the top-right of the keyboard has a sleek design and integrates nicely with the keyboard.
The touchpad has nothing out of the ordinary to offer and is just as sensible as you'd expect. Its surface is slightly lowered from the outside resting area. The whole surface of the touchpad can be pressed for a left click , while the bottom-right corner of the touchpad acts as the right click.
The laptop is equipped with the SonicMaster technology, offering clear sound from the speakers .
You can find a VGA webcam installed on top of the display, but as you'd expect from an entry-level model like this, its quality is rather poor and not recommended for anything else besides occasional video chatting.
Being a fairly low-performance laptop, you'd expect its battery life to be on the high side of the scale. Instead, the fact that we only managed to keep it running on the battery test for only 3 hours and a half surprised us. On the other hand, with only 2 cells and 38Wh output, the battery doesn't have that much power to offer.
The X302LA laptop is a well-built device, in a sturdy and compact case that's easy to handle. The components are all in the "entry to mid" level in terms of performance, which makes this laptop a good choice for casual users.
