ASUS M32AD Desktop (Core i3, 8GB, 1TB, Windows 10) with Keyboard and Mouse
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Intel Core i3
1 TB
Without Monitor
- Intel Core i3-4170 Dual-Core 3.7GHz processor
- 8GB DDR3; 1TB HDD
- Intel Integrated 4400 HD Graphics
- 802.11 AC WiFi with Bluetooth 4.0
- Windows 10 Operating System
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| Price | $339.99 | $429.98 | $499.99 | $549.99 |
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| Sold By | Amazon.com | Super Smash | Amazon.com | Amazon.com |
| Processors | core i3 3.7 GHz | core i3 2.9 GHz | 3.8 GHz | Core i5 4460 3.2 GHz |
| Operating System | Windows 10 | Windows 8.1 | Information not provided | Windows 10 |
| Memory | 8 GB DDR3 | 4 GB DDR3 | 8 GB SDRAM DDR3 | 8 GB SO-DIMM DDR3 |
| Storage | 1 TB 7200 RPM | 500 GB 7200 RPM | 1 TB 7200 RPM | 1 TB 7200 RPM |
| Graphics Coprocessor | Information not provided | Custom Nvidia Maxwell GTX CPU | Radeon | Intel HD Graphics 4600 |
Product Description
Processor Description:Intel Core i3
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Size:1 TB
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Style:Without Monitor
The Perfect Home Computer. Powered by the Haswell Intel
Core i3-4170 and Intel Integrated graphics to deliver incredible
performance with Windows 10.
By
M. Hill
TOP 500 REVIEWER
Style Name: Without MonitorProcessor Description: Intel Core i5Size: 1TB
Vine Customer Review of Free Product
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What's this?
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This is a desktop tower
computer designed to be plug and play. So, selecting the unit that most
closely meets the needs of the user is important because not everything
may be easily changed or enhanced. On the back of the box is a warranty
seal over a seam in the case that states “Do not open before reading
warranty card.” The manual states the warranty is void if the seal is
broken or altered, so approach this with that knowledge. The ability to
add internal hard drives, expansion cards or memory will require
breaking the warranty seal, and only the individual can determine
whether that is a concern.
To start I plugged the included mouse and keyboard into the two USB 2.0 ports on the back of the unit. Then I plugged my network cable into the Ethernet port and connected my front and rear speakers into the marked ports (front and rear) and then plugged the included power cable into the back and pressed the large power button which then became illuminated with a white LED halo.
There are two ways to connect to a monitor (not included). A cable with either a VGA style analog connector or an HDMI connector (neither included.) Note, it does not have a DVI connection or a display port but this can remedied by purchasing an adapter.
Next I started up the included complete Windows 10 “Home” operating system (as of this date to purchase separately would cost around one hundred and twenty dollars). One difference between Windows 10 Home or all of the other Windows 10 versions is that with Home the updates are automatically downloaded and installed. The user has no options or selections to make
There are other differences between the Windows 10 Pro version I have on another computer and this Home version like Microsoft’s remote desktop. With this version you can use remote desktop to connect to other computers but other computers cannot connect to the Windows 10 Home computer. The setting to allow remote desktop connections does not exist in this version.
I then did a search of missing features on the Windows 10 Home version and confirmed remote desktop is not included. Other exclusions include -- cannot join a domain network, or use group policy management, there is no Hyper-V client so you can’t access virtual machines, no App Locker, or Bitlocker, or Branch Cache, along with other items.
There is a document created by Microsoft where the differences are laid out on a chart. Locating it is easiest by doing a search for Win10EditionsCompareTable which provides more complete detail to determine if the limitations will be an issue.
The option to upgrade to Windows 10 Pro is available but I wanted to test the machine as is so I didn’t select it -- and have no cost information for the upgrade. And, it is certainly possible that the current limitations may be removed at a future date with Windows updates.
The install was straightforward -- turn on the computer, select a county, time zone and language. Next screen create a user id and password and that’s it. It took a few minutes to arrive at the Windows screen the first time after that it boots to the screen in under a minute.
Basic apps are plentiful like Cortana, Twitter, Mail, Calendar, Calculator, Mindcraft beta, People, Phone Companion, 3D Builder and more. There is also a free trial of Office 365 which has a word processor, Excel, etc. And, ASUS includes some good utilities like Secure Delete, ASUS Manager App – Power, Update, Security, Back-up and Recovery, Tools and Support. I tested Secure Delete and Update and they worked well.
The wired keyboard is 17 inches long and has a 56 inch attached USB cable. It is a basic model with keys that have tactile feedback (you can feel when they’ve been successfully depressed) but they are silent – no clicking sound if that is a preference, and no backlight. There are two fold-out legs on the upper bottom edge that elevate the back one quarter inch. The optical mouse has a 59 inch attached USB cable and features a scroll wheel.
To test the USB 3.1 ports I connected a drive to the USB 3.0 port and copied a 1.2 GB file to the internal hard drive. The copy took twenty seconds with the USB 3.0 port and only ten seconds with the 3.1 port. It shaved off half the copying time. Pretty impressive. And, there is great utility in the six-in-one card reader which conveniently reads six different types of memory cards.
Wirelessly connecting to networks and other devices is effortless because Bluetooth and WiFi are built-in. I tested the WiFi by connecting to my wireless router and it was very fast and solid. And the Bluetooth quickly detected and paired with devices that were over twenty feet away.
Starting applications, surfing the net, watching videos, and when playing games everything is lightning fast undoubtedly because of the 8 GB memory and the Intel core i5 processor. I encountered no loading delay or buffering. It does not play Blu-ray discs and the graphics are not good enough for Ultra HD. Upgrading is possible but would require replacing the installed components and presents a warranty issue.
The tower is really quiet which makes placement more flexible – like a bedroom installation should pose no problem. This is a full-feature mid—range computer with robust performance and is priced reasonably. It does have some limitations so determine individual needs to ensure the unit is a good fit.
To start I plugged the included mouse and keyboard into the two USB 2.0 ports on the back of the unit. Then I plugged my network cable into the Ethernet port and connected my front and rear speakers into the marked ports (front and rear) and then plugged the included power cable into the back and pressed the large power button which then became illuminated with a white LED halo.
There are two ways to connect to a monitor (not included). A cable with either a VGA style analog connector or an HDMI connector (neither included.) Note, it does not have a DVI connection or a display port but this can remedied by purchasing an adapter.
Next I started up the included complete Windows 10 “Home” operating system (as of this date to purchase separately would cost around one hundred and twenty dollars). One difference between Windows 10 Home or all of the other Windows 10 versions is that with Home the updates are automatically downloaded and installed. The user has no options or selections to make
There are other differences between the Windows 10 Pro version I have on another computer and this Home version like Microsoft’s remote desktop. With this version you can use remote desktop to connect to other computers but other computers cannot connect to the Windows 10 Home computer. The setting to allow remote desktop connections does not exist in this version.
I then did a search of missing features on the Windows 10 Home version and confirmed remote desktop is not included. Other exclusions include -- cannot join a domain network, or use group policy management, there is no Hyper-V client so you can’t access virtual machines, no App Locker, or Bitlocker, or Branch Cache, along with other items.
There is a document created by Microsoft where the differences are laid out on a chart. Locating it is easiest by doing a search for Win10EditionsCompareTable which provides more complete detail to determine if the limitations will be an issue.
The option to upgrade to Windows 10 Pro is available but I wanted to test the machine as is so I didn’t select it -- and have no cost information for the upgrade. And, it is certainly possible that the current limitations may be removed at a future date with Windows updates.
The install was straightforward -- turn on the computer, select a county, time zone and language. Next screen create a user id and password and that’s it. It took a few minutes to arrive at the Windows screen the first time after that it boots to the screen in under a minute.
Basic apps are plentiful like Cortana, Twitter, Mail, Calendar, Calculator, Mindcraft beta, People, Phone Companion, 3D Builder and more. There is also a free trial of Office 365 which has a word processor, Excel, etc. And, ASUS includes some good utilities like Secure Delete, ASUS Manager App – Power, Update, Security, Back-up and Recovery, Tools and Support. I tested Secure Delete and Update and they worked well.
The wired keyboard is 17 inches long and has a 56 inch attached USB cable. It is a basic model with keys that have tactile feedback (you can feel when they’ve been successfully depressed) but they are silent – no clicking sound if that is a preference, and no backlight. There are two fold-out legs on the upper bottom edge that elevate the back one quarter inch. The optical mouse has a 59 inch attached USB cable and features a scroll wheel.
To test the USB 3.1 ports I connected a drive to the USB 3.0 port and copied a 1.2 GB file to the internal hard drive. The copy took twenty seconds with the USB 3.0 port and only ten seconds with the 3.1 port. It shaved off half the copying time. Pretty impressive. And, there is great utility in the six-in-one card reader which conveniently reads six different types of memory cards.
Wirelessly connecting to networks and other devices is effortless because Bluetooth and WiFi are built-in. I tested the WiFi by connecting to my wireless router and it was very fast and solid. And the Bluetooth quickly detected and paired with devices that were over twenty feet away.
Starting applications, surfing the net, watching videos, and when playing games everything is lightning fast undoubtedly because of the 8 GB memory and the Intel core i5 processor. I encountered no loading delay or buffering. It does not play Blu-ray discs and the graphics are not good enough for Ultra HD. Upgrading is possible but would require replacing the installed components and presents a warranty issue.
The tower is really quiet which makes placement more flexible – like a bedroom installation should pose no problem. This is a full-feature mid—range computer with robust performance and is priced reasonably. It does have some limitations so determine individual needs to ensure the unit is a good fit.
By
Amazon Customer
Style Name: Without MonitorProcessor Description: Intel Core i3Size: 1TB
Verified Purchase
Easy initialisation setup for Windows 10. It is reasonably fast for an
i3 with 3.7GHz clock speed. The internal hard disk has been partitioned
and therefore you need to be careful when you set up directories for
your data especially if they are shared with your home / office network.
The PC runs smoothly and quietly. It is quite fast to install and run
Microsoft Office Suite 2016. There is a minor issue that it has no DVI-D
interface. So I need to use the Sub-D connection instead. Sound quality
from the onboard sound card is pretty good. Fast wireless connection
with the IEEE 802.11 ac is a bonus. I purchased this PC on Monday
afternoon and it is delivered to my home in Western Australia safely on
Friday using the DHL Global Express Priority. Packaging by ASUS and
Amazon are of very high quality. I have been ASUS user for more than 10
years and this PC lives up their reputation on quality. If you are not a
heavy gamer, this PC will really give you plenty of bang for the buck.
ASUS M32AD Desktop (Core i3, 8GB, 1TB, Windows 10) with Keyboard, Mouse and Acer 23.8" Full-HD IPS Monitor
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ASUS M32AD Desktop (Core i3, 8GB, 1TB, Windows 10) with Keyboard and Mouse
(98)
- Intel Core i3-4170 Dual-Core 3.7GHz processor
- 8GB DDR3; 1TB HDD
- Intel Integrated 4400 HD Graphics
- 802.11 AC WiFi with Bluetooth 4.0
- Windows 10 Operating System
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Acer R240HY bidx 23.8-Inch IPS Full HD (1920 x 1080) Widescreen Display
(45)
- 23.8" IPS Widescreen with 1920 x 1080 resolution
- Response Time: 4ms
- Pixel Pitch: 0.2745mm
- Signal Inputs: 1 x DVI (w/HDCP), 1 X HDMI & 1 x VGA
