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With the VivoBook F202E-CT148H, ASUS strives to bring the full Windows 8 touch experience to a travel-sized, entry-level notebook. ASUS VivoBook expands all aspects of customer happiness and Windows 8 experiences on frameless touch panels, making the most of the new operating system.

The F202E's shell is constructed primarily from metal, and has a deep grey/black lid. It's far from an exciting look, but the brushed effect Asus has given it saves it from being yawn-inducing dull. It is 303mm wide and 202mm deep, so it'll fit into an average backpack without too much pushing and shoving. With 21.7 mm thickness, it's not exactly what you'd call fat. It weighs in at 1.38kg, so you're unlikely to feel too bogged down if you have to carry it around for a couple of hours.

Powered by Intel Core i3-3217U7 processor with 4GB of RAM, the F202E respond well when swiping through Windows 8 tiles or dragging in from the left to navigate through recently opened apps. The ASUS VivoBook F202E-CT148H has an integrated Intel HD 4000 GPU, which isn't quite powerful enough to play most mainstream games.

ASUS VivoBook F202E-CT148H comes with an inbuilt HD Webcam and offers USB Port, VGA Port, Bluetooth and Wi-Fi connectivity. The audio holds up well, assisted by SonicMaster HD technology and an Asus AudioWizard control panel that includes basic audio presets such as game, music, and movie modes.

Having 2Cells 5136 mAh 38 Whrs Polymer Battery, ASUS VivoBook F202E-CT148H is as good as its other contemporaries. There is nothing extra-ordinary about the laptop's battery life but it does support you for a full movie playback and gives a reasonable performance.

Touch-screen capabilities and Good performance.

Lack of eSATA.

ASUS VivoBook F202E-CT148H provides a solid Windows 8 touch experience in a lightweight design for affordable price. If your priorities lie in enjoying the latest high-definition movies on your travels and you're not fussed about the touchscreen, you can spend your money more wisely elsewhere.