Seems to be a very decent machine at a decent price. Cheapest on Static Ice by nearly $90. Part of Computer Alliance's weekend ASUS sale. Shipping seems to be around $18 if you're interstate. Obviously best deal is to pick it up.
Full specs:
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 8 Professional (64-bit)
CPU: Intel Core Processor i5-3210M (2.5 GHz/3.10 GHz, 3 MB L3 cache, 2 cores)
Chipset: Mobile Intel HM76 Express Chipset
Memory: 4 GB (1 X 4 GB) DDR3 SDRAM (1600 MHz)
Memory Slots: 2 x SODIMM Slots
Memory Upgrade: Upgradeable to 8GB Maximum
Hard Drive: 500GB 5400RPM
Optical Drive: SuperMulti DVD+/-RW
Display: 15.6" WXGA (1366x768 Resolution)
Display Type: High-Definition LED
Graphics: Integrated Intel HD Graphics 4000
Wireless: 802.11b/g/n
Network Interface: Integrated Gigabit Ethernet Controller (10/100/1000)
Webcam: 0.3 MP
Expansion Slots: Secure Digital Slot (SD)
I/O Ports: 2 USB 3.0, & 1 USB 2.0, HDMI, VGA, RJ-45, Headphone / Mic-in, Internal Mic, Power
Keyboard: Seamless Chiclet Keyboard(Numeric Keypad)
Pointing Device/s: Touchpad
Battery: 6 Cell 4700mAh
Power: 90W AC Adapter
Dimensions: 25.1 W x 37.8 D x 2.55 - 3.19 H cm
Weight: 2.60 kg
i3 model available for $499: http://www.computeralliance.com.au/search?search=ASUS+X55C-S…
pretty crap, bought a toshiba laptop with almost exactly the same specs but with a 640gb hdd and an extra 4gb of ram for 660 2 weeks ago