This unassuming Asus laptop is the ThinkPad alternative I didn't see coming

• The Asus ExpertBook P3 is currently on sale at the company's website for $1,150.
• It's a great laptop, boasting a compact design, a long-lasting battery, and powerful speakers.
• However, the dull display and weak webcam keep it from being a perfect all-rounder.

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Work laptops are an interesting category, because they're all out to do the same thing: help professionals and students power through their day. So, when I review these computers, I examine the finer details. 

Even though two models seem identical on the surface, it's the small differences in design and functionality that make one laptop a better experience over another. Case in point: the Asus ExpertBook P3.

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