Asus ET2040IUK All-in-One PC Complete, Tested Item Description Asus ET2040IUK All-in-One PC with keyboard, mouse and Power REVIEW: The Asus ET2040 embodies exactly what a desktop should be today. Decent specs, easy enough to shift to a different room, and a power backup. Clearly, Asus has put a lot of thought into it’s Indian consumer base for this one.
The ET2040 packs a 2.5GHz Pentium J2900 quad-core processor, 2GB RAM, and 1TB hard drive. The screen is a 19.5” 1366x768p HD display. Also packed in are a 1MP webcam, three USB 3.0 ports, three USB 2.0 ports, HDMI output, and a card reader. The PC runs a standard Windows 8.1
So what’s so special about the ET2040? Firstly, that it’s CPU isn’t a separate box taking up more space. If you’re using this as your general use home desktop, you’re not going to want wires everywhere, as is their standard fare. The All-in-one PC is simply a 14mm thin monitor/CPU, a power cable, and a USB keyboard and mouse. Oh yeah, and that monitor comes with a foldable kickstand of course. And even dear old Dad, with his inability to comprehend why his smartphone went blank (when he accidentally hit the lock key), can unplug and reassemble this computer in another room, should he need to.
The ease with which this device can be shifted is clearly the best thing about it, but there are other notable features too. Like the in-built battery, that gives you one hour’s run time. While this is handy in and of itself, it’s of particular use in India. This means that you can forgo another bulky piece of equipment for your desktop, the power backup, even if the area you live in is prone to power failures. The Hand Gesture Recognition Software (HGRS) can interpret your hand movements, using the in-built camera, from up to 5m away, allowing you a bit more freedom. While the responsiveness of this feature generally depends on how wildly you’re gesticulating at your computer there aren’t a lot of uses we can see. While gesture control on a tablet or smartphone makes sense, considering the size of the device you’re carrying around, the ET2040 is big enough to not let you, for example, sit it on the kitchen counter and watch a video as you cook.
At the end of the day, the ET2040 is a solid buy. The screen is as good as you’d expect for this price, and sound is clear with distortion noticeable only with a lot of bass. The volume is, in our opinion, enough for a room PC, but a simple set of wired speakers should fix that in even a small budget. And of course, it’s a computer that you can gift to your parents and have them not complain about how it’s too big or too confusing. That, frankly, is priceless. TERMS & CONDITIONS Please note color may differ slightly from the color shown in the photo due to lighting. We try to make the listing most closely resemble the actual colors. Please examine and zoom in carefully as flaws may not be visible, but they will be called out. We do our best to identify and disclose all flaws through pictures and/or descriptions, however…we are only human. All pre-owned electronics are tested before listing. In the event your item does not meet our final quality check inspection, we will notify you and provide a full refund. We do not have “unlock” codes for car audio players. We will test items whenever possible, however, some items are non-testable due to limited testing equipment/tools. RETURN POLICY If you are not 100% satisfied with your purchase, you can return your order for a full refund (Returns must be unworn, in the state you received them, and in the original packaging). We allow returns within 30 days of date received for money back. Please allow up to 14 days from receipt of the return for the refund to be completed. If an item is sold “New with Tags” it must have all tags present. PAYMENT INSTRUCTIONS PAYPAL is our preferred method of payment. It’s the safest, most secure way to send money through eBay. It also keeps both the buyer and seller protected through eBay’s buyer & seller protection program. Allow 3-4 business days for e-checks to clear before we send out the item. Payment must be received within 5 days of auction end. New buyers are welcome. Please note that eBay will automatically open an Unpaid Item Dispute (UPI) if an item is not paid within 16 days. SHIPPING TERMS & CONDITIONS SHIPPING IS NOT ALWAYS GUARANTEED TO BE ON TIME, AND IT MAY TAKE LONGER THAN EXPECTED. TRACKING WILL BE PROVIDED AS SOON AS POSSIBLE. Items will normally be shipped out within 24-48 hours of receipt of payment. This does not include, weekends, holidays, and if we are out of town. Please carefully check the listing page to see any extended handling time and estimated time of arrival. As soon as item is shipped out, a tracking # will be sent to the email address provided by eBay. eBay no longer provides buyer & seller protection for “ship to” address changes after payment has already been made. Please ensure the correct shipping address before purchasing. We are not liable for any lost mail. PLEASE NOTE: ONCE ITEMS ARE SHIPPED OUT, THE EXACT SHIPPING DURATION TIME IS OUT OF OUR CONTROL. FEEDBACK Feedback is greatly appreciated once transaction has been completed. I will do the same. Many of us rely heavily on these reviews. Before giving a negative mark, please contact me and I will try my best to resolve the problem.
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