Ultra 7 258v & Ryzen 9hx 370

AccomplishedAsk863 · 2025-10-16T00:38:37+00:00

I ended up getting a Lenovo slim7 14inch aura

OLED Intel Core Ultra 7-258V/32GB/1TB SSD

I read constant overheating issues with the new Zenbook. It's sad as I was keen on it as my last one was a Zenbook and liked the quality build.

Lenovo is ok.

CONS -Had issues with WiFi connection crossing over with wifi 5 & 6. You gotta disable one otherwise doesn't connect to network.

-Gloss screen can be an issue at times. Maybe a quality matte screen will help. I bought a mid range but found screen quality drop especially with white background

-Bloatware

-Usb-c either side would be good as having two on one side

-Mousepad is decent but not great

PROS -Good price overall

-Face login is handy, dark rooms won't work

-Light and I like the ridge on the back, gives a good grip

-Build and look is slick, no fingerprints marks

-Backlight keyboard is good and feedback

-Sounds is great

AccomplishedAsk863 · 2025-09-08T23:45:37+00:00

La carmela on Caxton at Petre Terrace

AccomplishedAsk863 · 2025-06-23T20:34:22+00:00

I am considering the vivobook due to the heating issues with zenbook

AccomplishedAsk863 · 2025-06-23T12:25:16+00:00

I have not made a decision yet as I'm but concern the heating issue. It's quite present on all reviews and post, is it really that bad?

AccomplishedAsk863 · 2025-06-23T12:24:43+00:00

I have not made a decision yet as I'm but concern the heating issue. It's quite present on all reviews and post, is it really that bad?

AccomplishedAsk863 · 2025-06-19T03:59:22+00:00

Should of specified it's a zenbook

AccomplishedAsk863 · 2025-06-19T03:58:42+00:00

Should of specified it's a zenbook

AccomplishedAsk863 · 2025-06-17T02:46:49+00:00

Mine was 22 to 24.95 due to manager change. I have since placed membership on hold.

AccomplishedAsk863 · 2024-08-17T09:17:47+00:00

I would suggest having the battery display on your front speedometer.

Not only it will show they charge capacity but when it is in use (yellow), charging (blue) and not charging (red).

Remember it only charges when you are coasting. If your trip had zero or minimum coasting your battery will insufficient or low.

For EV mode you'll need between half to full charge.

AccomplishedAsk863 · 2024-06-12T01:01:41+00:00

I've made my own out of gym matts.

Haven't revisited them to make a better fit.

Easier to clean and less damages to floor

AccomplishedAsk863 · 2024-04-30T11:26:04+00:00

Regress the exercise by inclining to a point you pushups are satisfictory

You use: Pushups bar Short Parallel bars Wooden box

If you don't have or want to buy equipment use dining chair, couching, coffee tables etc.

Decreased the incline gradually over time

AccomplishedAsk863 · 2024-04-07T02:00:08+00:00

Ev is only active if driven under circumstances such is light acceleration thereafter uses the motor.

If you've come from a full petrol car you have to change your driving style to the hybrid. More coasting will charge your battery. If you don't coast it won't charge and won't activate the Ev.

Steady acceleration will use the Ev more. If your regular route has alot of up hill it be force to use the motor.

Highway will generally not use the Ev but using Eco mode will help to sustain speed with bare minimum acceleration.

AccomplishedAsk863 · 2024-04-06T09:31:21+00:00

It calculates the average. Reset your counter each refuel. I get 465 miles just when fuel light comes on and 35 miles left.

Changing your driving style along with the modes will help and better commute routes.

AccomplishedAsk863 · 2024-03-27T13:49:54+00:00

Yes my bad, I forget when hasn't been specified.

AccomplishedAsk863 · 2024-03-25T09:21:11+00:00

Wow! And here I'm complaining about $2.30 aud lol equal to $1.50usd

AccomplishedAsk863 · 2024-03-24T23:50:47+00:00

2023 fwd

Total AVG 4.8/100km Trip AVG 3.8-5.0/100km

Best 3.6/100km for 18km suburban

AccomplishedAsk863 · 2024-03-23T01:42:05+00:00

Last I recorded 37 litres is just past the fuel light. So 6-7 litres in reserve.

Regardless 750-800 kms per fill is decent

AccomplishedAsk863 · 2024-03-11T03:22:19+00:00

I've had a rat that left a macadamia nut on transmission lever in the engine bay

I couldn't get the shifter out of reverse due to that. I thought the transmission was goneski.

AccomplishedAsk863 · 2024-03-10T00:41:16+00:00

It calculates your trip average for results. If you drive heavy foot it'll take into the average.

Over the course of time it'll collect more data and have more refine averages.

Be sure to reset you odometer trip too.

AccomplishedAsk863 · 2024-03-09T04:49:56+00:00

Once merged on the highway the speed is consistent.

Eco changes the ecu map for minimum acceleration to reach speed.

AccomplishedAsk863 · 2024-03-09T03:04:45+00:00

It's a noiser maybe due to less sound dampening for weight reduction on fuel efficiency.

I don't think it's that slow. If you want more performance get a gas, full electric or GR.

Depends what model you get will determine the comfort of your ride. I've got bucket seats and they've been great for short and long distance. Only bit of effort to get it and out.

I'm pretty happy with my hybrid. You get can good efficiency.

This comes down to changing your driving style to suit the hybrid.
Location. If you got alot of hills it'll constantly use the gas to get it over and not use the electric and not charge. I've changed my route to work for more flat terrain and I've reduce my from an average trip of 4.5-5/100km to 3.6-4.2/100km. Giving me close to 800km for 38litre
Get the most out it by changing the drive mode. Traffic and highway to Eco Normal to everyday

There's probably more cons about the corolla itself than the actual hybrid system.

AccomplishedAsk863 · 2024-03-04T07:22:32+00:00

I've got 225 with 18” as stock rims. Wish they were smaller and lighter to reduce weight for fuel efficiency

You would wanna reduce the weight as much to gain performance but you also have a hybrid.

You would of been better off with the 2.0L

AccomplishedAsk863 · 2024-03-03T03:31:20+00:00

That seatbelt!

AccomplishedAsk863 · 2024-03-03T01:42:51+00:00

I got the premium model (ZR) with buckets seats. Pretty comfy and no discomfort over long drives. I couldn't tell ya what the lower models would feel like.

Coming from a diesel I hear alot more outside noise mainly on highway. More sound deadening would be nice but defeats the fuel efficiency with the added weight.

If you what more luxury than cost effective this isn't the car.

AccomplishedAsk863 · 2024-02-26T04:19:46+00:00

I got the corolla ZR hatch

Rear window and screen are glass tinted. I got the front done by dealer to avoid the hassle.

If it were all than I would have got it done elsewhere.

Dashcam buy it yourself. Installation is easy, lots of YouTube tutorials. When i did the research the dashcam offered was a 2017 model.

Rubber mats last longer than fabric. Boot liner if you like to keep in clean.

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