Asus Zenbook UX31E (RY012V) Specifications, Reviews and Shopping

Asus Zenbook UX31E RY012V Review posted on 2011-12-12
13.3 inch Ultrabook Notebook
While price may preclude some from purchasing the Zenbook, we have no problem in recommending it as one of the best ultraportables we've seen. It's certainly a match for the impressive MacBook Air - and a real tonic to those who have wanted a performanceWindowsultraportable at a price point that doesn't require a remortgage. Yes, it's expensive. But it's so worth it.
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Asus Zenbook UX31E RY012V Overview

Asus Zenbook UX31E (RY012V) Specifications, Reviews and Shopping

Screen: 13.3 inch Glossy LCD (LED-lit) (1600x900 px)
OS: 64-bit Windows 7 Home Premium
Processor: 1.80 Intel Core i7 2677M (dual core)
Memory: 4 DDR3 GB
Storage: 128 GB
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£999
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Asus Zenbook UX31E RY012V Specifications

System

Category:	Ultrabook
Released:	November 2011
RRP:	£999
Display:	13.3 inch Glossy LCD (LED-lit) (1600x900 px / 16:9)
Processor:	1.80 GHz Intel Core i7 2677M (2 cores)
Memory:	4 GB DDR3
OS:	64-bit Windows 7 Home Premium
Warranty:	2 Year Collect-and-Return

Multimedia

Webcam:
Microphone:
TV Tuner:

Input Devices

Pointing Device:	Multi-Touch Touchpad
Numeric Keypad:
Fingerprint Reader:

Connectivity

Express Card Slot:	None
Memory Card Reader:
USB 3.0:	1
USB 2.0:	1
IEEE 1394 (FireWire):
eSATA:	0
Microphone In:
Line Out:	Stereo
VGA:
DVI:
HDMI:
DisplayPort:

Dimensions & Weight

Height/Thickness (Average):	10 mm
Width:	325 mm
Depth:	223 mm
Volume:	0.7 l
Weight:	1.3 kg
Color:	Silver

Graphics

GPU:	Intel HD Graphics 3000
Memory:	Shared
Type:	Integrated
3DMark06 Score:	3239

Storage

Type:	SSD
Capacity:	128 GB
Optical Drive:	None

Communications

Ethernet (LAN):	10/100/1000
Wi-Fi (WLAN):	B/G/N
Mobile Broadband (WWAN):
Modem (Dial-Up):
Bluetooth:	4.0
GPS:

Power

A.C. Power Adapter:	45 W
Battery Capacity:	50 WHr
Battery Size:	6-Cell
Battery Life:	5.5 hours

Asus Zenbook UX31E RY012V Reviews

While price may preclude some from purchasing the Zenbook, we have no problem in recommending it as one of the best ultraportables we've seen. It's certainly a match for the impressive MacBook Air - and a real tonic to those who have wanted a performanceWindowsultraportable at a price point that doesn't require a remortgage. Yes, it's expensive. But it's so worth it.
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The Asus Zenbook UX31 is undeniably a beautiful piece of kit. It's incredibly slim, lightweight and sturdy enough to be chucked in a bag and carted around town. It's not just a pretty face though, this thing packs enough heat to tear through all but the most demanding of computing tasks. With a price undercutting the MacBook Air, we think Apple has finally got a worthy rival.
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Whether it's these nagging design details, or the more serious flaws in its construction, the Zenbook UX31E makes some big trade-offs. There's no doubt it gets some things emphatically right - the beauty, brawn and stamina are all worthy of praise - but it's inconsistent in the most crucial aspects of any laptop's design. That makes it impossible to fully recommend right now, but one thing is for sure: the battle of the Ultrabooks has only just begun.
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