{"product_id":"asus-u31f-13-3-core-i5-480m-8gb-no-hdd-hd-graphics-webcam-wifi-laptop-no-os","title":"ASUS U31F 13.3\" Core i5-480M 8GB No HDD HD Graphics Webcam WiFi Laptop No OS","description":"\u003cdiv style=\"font-family:-apple-system,BlinkMacSystemFont,'Segoe UI',Arial,sans-serif;font-size:14px;line-height:1.7;color:#222;max-width:700px;margin:0 auto;\"\u003e\n\n  \u003cdiv style=\"border-left:4px solid #0060a9;padding:12px 16px;margin-bottom:24px;background:#f0f6ff;\"\u003e\n    \u003ch2 style=\"margin:0 0 8px;color:#0060a9;font-size:18px;\"\u003eASUS U31F — 13.3\" Core i5 Barebone Project Laptop\u003c\/h2\u003e\n    \u003cp style=\"margin:0;\"\u003eA compact ASUS U31F with an Intel Core i5-480M and 8GB of RAM, supplied without a storage drive or operating system — a clean, ready-to-build base for your own SSD and OS install. Professionally tested and backed by a 12-month Reboot IT warranty.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n  \u003ch3 style=\"color:#0060a9;border-bottom:2px solid #0060a9;padding-bottom:6px;\"\u003eKey Benefits\u003c\/h3\u003e\n  \u003cul style=\"padding-left:20px;\"\u003e\n    \u003cli style=\"margin-bottom:8px;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIntel Core i5-480M processor\u003c\/strong\u003e — Dual-core with Hyper-Threading and Turbo Boost — dependable performance for everyday computing once your drive and OS are installed.\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli style=\"margin-bottom:8px;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e8GB RAM fitted\u003c\/strong\u003e — Generous memory for a machine of this class — comfortable headroom for web browsing, office work, and multitasking under Windows or Linux.\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli style=\"margin-bottom:8px;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNo drive, no OS — your build\u003c\/strong\u003e — Fit an inexpensive SATA SSD, install the OS of your choice, and you have a fresh, bloatware-free machine at a fraction of new pricing.\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli style=\"margin-bottom:8px;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCompact 13.3-inch HD display\u003c\/strong\u003e — A portable footprint that is easy to carry and easy to find desk space for — well suited to a second machine or workshop unit.\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli style=\"margin-bottom:8px;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWebcam and WiFi built in\u003c\/strong\u003e — Integrated webcam and wireless networking mean video calls and internet access work out of the box once your OS is on.\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli style=\"margin-bottom:8px;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTested and warranted\u003c\/strong\u003e — Professionally tested by Reboot IT and covered by our 12-month hardware warranty — not an untested parts-bin special.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n  \u003ch3 style=\"color:#0060a9;border-bottom:2px solid #0060a9;padding-bottom:6px;\"\u003ePerformance in Use\u003c\/h3\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003eThe U31F is best thought of as a project base rather than a ready-to-run laptop. It ships with no storage drive and no operating system, which makes it ideal for tinkerers, students learning to build and image machines, or anyone wanting a cheap dedicated box for a specific job. Add a SATA SSD — widely available and inexpensive — install a lightweight Linux distribution or an older Windows build, and you have a perfectly serviceable everyday computer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003eWith the drive installed, the Core i5-480M and 8GB of RAM handle web browsing, email, word processing, spreadsheets, and standard-definition media comfortably. A lightweight Linux distribution in particular runs briskly on this hardware and keeps the machine feeling responsive. The integrated Intel HD Graphics manage everyday desktop duties and video playback without fuss.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003eGiven its age, this is not a machine for modern heavy workloads — think of it as an honest, low-cost utility laptop: a workshop terminal, a kids’ first computer, a Linux learning box, or a donor of a known-good screen, keyboard, and chassis. At this price, it is also excellent value purely as a working spare.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003ch3 style=\"color:#0060a9;border-bottom:2px solid #0060a9;padding-bottom:6px;\"\u003eTech Specs\u003c\/h3\u003e\n  \u003ctable style=\"width:100%;border-collapse:collapse;font-size:13px;\"\u003e\n    \u003ctr style=\"background:#f5f5f5;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px;border:1px solid #ddd;font-weight:bold;width:40%;\"\u003eProcessor\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px;border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eIntel Core i5-480M, 2-core \/ 4-thread, 2.66 GHz base with Turbo Boost\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px;border:1px solid #ddd;font-weight:bold;width:40%;\"\u003eRAM\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px;border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e8GB DDR3\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr style=\"background:#f5f5f5;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px;border:1px solid #ddd;font-weight:bold;width:40%;\"\u003eStorage\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px;border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eNo drive fitted — supports SATA drive (user supplied)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px;border:1px solid #ddd;font-weight:bold;width:40%;\"\u003eDisplay\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px;border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e13.3-inch HD, 1366×768, non-touch\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr style=\"background:#f5f5f5;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px;border:1px solid #ddd;font-weight:bold;width:40%;\"\u003eGraphics\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px;border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eIntel HD Graphics (integrated)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px;border:1px solid #ddd;font-weight:bold;width:40%;\"\u003eWireless\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px;border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eWiFi, Bluetooth\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr style=\"background:#f5f5f5;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px;border:1px solid #ddd;font-weight:bold;width:40%;\"\u003eWebcam\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px;border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eBuilt-in webcam\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px;border:1px solid #ddd;font-weight:bold;width:40%;\"\u003eOperating System\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px;border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eNo OS installed\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr style=\"background:#f5f5f5;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px;border:1px solid #ddd;font-weight:bold;width:40%;\"\u003eWarranty\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px;border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e12 months — Reboot IT\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003c\/table\u003e\n\n  \u003ch3 style=\"color:#0060a9;border-bottom:2px solid #0060a9;padding-bottom:6px;margin-top:24px;\"\u003eIs It Right for You?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n  \u003ctable style=\"width:100%;border-collapse:collapse;font-size:13px;\"\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"background:#0060a9;color:white;padding:10px;text-align:left;width:50%;\"\u003eBest For ✓\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"background:#555;color:white;padding:10px;text-align:left;width:50%;\"\u003eNot For ✗\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr style=\"background:#f0f8f0;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px;border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eTinkerers and DIY builders adding their own SSD\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px;border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eBuyers wanting a ready-to-use laptop out of the box\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px;border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eBudget Linux or retro-Windows projects\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px;border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eUsers needing a pre-installed operating system\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr style=\"background:#f0f8f0;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px;border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eA cheap dedicated workshop or utility machine\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px;border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eModern heavy workloads, gaming, or video editing\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px;border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eA kids’ first computer or learning box\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px;border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eAnyone needing long battery-powered runtimes\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr style=\"background:#f0f8f0;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px;border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eSpare-machine or parts-donor value\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px;border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e4K media or demanding creative software\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003c\/table\u003e\n\n  \u003ch3 style=\"color:#0060a9;border-bottom:2px solid #0060a9;padding-bottom:6px;margin-top:24px;\"\u003eCondition Grades\u003c\/h3\u003e\n  \u003ctable style=\"width:100%;border-collapse:collapse;font-size:13px;\"\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"background:#0060a9;color:white;padding:10px;text-align:left;width:30%;\"\u003eGrade\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"background:#0060a9;color:white;padding:10px;text-align:left;\"\u003eDescription\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr style=\"background:#f9f9f9;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px;border:1px solid #ddd;font-weight:bold;\"\u003eA — Excellent\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px;border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eMinimal cosmetic marks. Battery 70%+ capacity. Fully tested and functional.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px;border:1px solid #ddd;font-weight:bold;\"\u003eB — Good\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px;border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eLight wear, minor scratches or scuffs. Battery 50–70% capacity. 30-day battery warranty. Fully tested and functional.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003c\/table\u003e\n\n  \u003ch3 style=\"color:#0060a9;border-bottom:2px solid #0060a9;padding-bottom:6px;margin-top:24px;\"\u003eFAQ\u003c\/h3\u003e\n  \u003cp class=\"faq-q\" style=\"font-weight:bold;margin-bottom:4px;\"\u003eDoes this laptop come with a hard drive or SSD?\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003cp class=\"faq-a\" style=\"margin-top:0;margin-bottom:16px;\"\u003eNo — it is supplied with no storage drive fitted. It accepts a standard SATA drive, which you supply and install yourself. Fitting an SSD is straightforward and inexpensive.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003cp class=\"faq-q\" style=\"font-weight:bold;margin-bottom:4px;\"\u003eDoes it come with Windows installed?\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003cp class=\"faq-a\" style=\"margin-top:0;margin-bottom:16px;\"\u003eNo — there is no operating system installed. Once you fit a drive you can install Windows or, for best performance on this hardware, a lightweight Linux distribution.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003cp class=\"faq-q\" style=\"font-weight:bold;margin-bottom:4px;\"\u003eCan this CPU run Windows 11?\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003cp class=\"faq-a\" style=\"margin-top:0;margin-bottom:16px;\"\u003eNo — the Core i5-480M is a first-generation Intel mobile processor and does not meet Windows 11 hardware requirements. Windows 10 or a Linux distribution are the practical choices.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003cp class=\"faq-q\" style=\"font-weight:bold;margin-bottom:4px;\"\u003eIs the RAM upgradeable?\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003cp class=\"faq-a\" style=\"margin-top:0;margin-bottom:16px;\"\u003eIt ships with 8GB of DDR3 fitted, which is a healthy amount for this platform and typically its practical maximum for smooth use.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003cp class=\"faq-q\" style=\"font-weight:bold;margin-bottom:4px;\"\u003eWhat is this laptop actually good for?\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003cp class=\"faq-a\" style=\"margin-top:0;margin-bottom:16px;\"\u003eBudget everyday computing once a drive and OS are installed — browsing, documents, email — plus project, learning, workshop, and spare-machine duties. It is priced accordingly.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003cp class=\"faq-q\" style=\"font-weight:bold;margin-bottom:4px;\"\u003eWhat shipping options are available?\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003cp class=\"faq-a\" style=\"margin-top:0;margin-bottom:16px;\"\u003eShipping costs apply based on size and destination — rates are calculated at checkout. Orders are dispatched from our Melbourne warehouse, professionally packed for safe transit.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003cdiv style=\"background:#f0f6ff;border:1px solid #0060a9;border-radius:6px;padding:16px;margin-top:24px;\"\u003e\n    \u003ch4 style=\"color:#0060a9;margin:0 0 8px;\"\u003e12-Month Warranty — Reboot IT\u003c\/h4\u003e\n    \u003cp style=\"margin:0;\"\u003eEvery unit sold by Reboot IT is professionally tested, cleaned, and graded before dispatch. We have been refurbishing IT equipment in Melbourne since 2001 and back this unit with our standard 12-month hardware warranty. Visit reboot-it.com.au for more.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"ASUS","offers":[{"title":"Excellent","offer_id":51914510860609,"sku":"R-6169-EXC","price":119.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Good","offer_id":51914510893377,"sku":"R-6169-GOO","price":99.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"url":"https:\/\/reboot-it.com.au\/products\/asus-u31f-13-3-core-i5-480m-8gb-no-hdd-hd-graphics-webcam-wifi-laptop-no-os","provider":"Reboot IT","version":"1.0","type":"link"}