ASUS UL50VS-A1B Black drops to $1243.50 at Amazon

Down $55.50 from the usual price.

It is not every week you see an ultra-thin Windows 7 notebook with a 160GB SSD and switchable graphics dip below its list price. That is exactly what is happening right now, as ASUS UL50VS-A1B Black drops to $1243.50 - save $55.50.

This 4% cut brings the 15.6-inch laptop down to $1243.50 at Amazon, which is a reasonable ask for a machine that pairs a solid-state drive with a dedicated GPU.

THE DEAL

ASUS UL50VS-A1B Black

$1243.50 (was $1299) - Save $55.50 (4% off)

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Get This Deal

For just $1243.50, down from $1299, you are getting a configuration that is hard to find today. The 160GB SSD keeps boot times snappy, and the switchable graphics lets you flip between the G210M for light gaming and the integrated Intel chip to stretch battery life. At this price it lands below where Amazon typically lists it, so if you have been tracking this model. This is the moment to stop waiting.

What You're Getting

The ASUS UL50VS-A1B ships with a 1.3GHz Intel SU7300 Core 2 Duo processor and 4GB of DDR3 RAM across two slots, expandable to 8GB. Storage comes from a 160GB solid-state drive, with a DVD Super Multi drive for optical media. The 15.6-inch HD LED display is backed by dual graphics, an NVIDIA G210M with 512MB DDR3 plus an Intel GMA 4500MHD that switch on demand. A 0.3M webcam, 802.11 bgn Wi-Fi, and Windows 7 Professional 64-bit round out the package.

Who This Is For

This is best for buyers who want a lightweight everyday laptop with fast SSD storage and the flexibility of switchable graphics for occasional gaming. It is a good fit for students and home users who prefer a traditional Windows desktop experience without the bloat of a heavy gaming rig.

If you need modern hardware like USB-C or a current-generation chipset, hold off, but for practical daily work this delivers.

The Caveat

The SU7300 is an older Core 2 Duo, so it will not handle demanding multitasking or modern AAA gaming. Anyone expecting recent performance should look elsewhere.

Final Verdict

The SSD storage and switchable graphics alone make the $1243.50 price worth it for someone after a dependable Windows 7 workhorse. Grab it at Amazon before the price moves back up.