ASUS UX30-A1 Thin and Light 13.3-Inch Black Laptop (Windows 7 Home Premium) Review
Simple personal feeling about this Asus UX30
The Good side
1. Good CPU speed, I'm a student using the laptop mainly for homework/study/web/movies/youtube. It's not a lighting speed one but I'm totally happy with it's performance --- no lag! I think the 4GB ram definitely help.
2. Super thin and sleek outlook and excellent built quality. Asus built the laptop with brushed aluminum on the top and high-end plastic on the bottom, which make it feels like you are holding a xxx latop :D,
3. Surprise how light the latop is, I can spin it with my finger! no kidding~ Also the power adapter is the smallest I've ever seen, the adapter is about the length of a lighter and 3 times of it's size and super light as well.
4. Crispy screen playing 1080p video smoothly, No problem using HDMI output on 56inches TV.
5. I think a lot of people would concern about the battery life, well, I can honestly tell you it's really not that bad, for normal web browsing it can last 4.5hrs using the battery saving mode, and don't be scared by hearing battery saving equal to low performance, in fact I just feel the same as the high performance mode except using dimmer screen brightness. The battery is in fact a high end POLYMER battery instead of standard one on other laptops, it's more reliable and has longer life.
6. Asus Express Gate installed. EG let you get on internet do most stuff without booting the windows, it's Linux based os customized for Asus laptop. As advertised get connected online and start browsing the web in 8 Sec (tested, takes 6sec! ^^)
6. Elegant package make you feeling like unboxing a macbook air ^^
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The Bad side
1. Weak microphone, I use the video chat on Skype and live messenger a lot, the microphone just doesn't useful as the one who you chat with couldn't hear any but noise from you. Disappointed. Problem Solved by bought a usb audio interface for .99, it work perfectly now.
2. It would be a little tough to get used to the touch pad, but in few days, you'll be OK and enjoy, still cant compare to Mac's touch pad.
Overall, it's a great value to purchase this notebook, I'm happy using it everyday in school and home. everything just great. Highly recommended for student or people who love to use their laptop the way I do, Web browsing/homework/movies/Youtube/video chat/
* SU7300 core 2 duo CPU 1.3GHz
* 4GB ram
* 320 GB HDD
* 1.3 MP Webcam (instead 0.3MP in description)
* 3 cell Polymer Lithium ion
* NO bluetooth
ASUS UX30-A1 Thin and Light 13.3-Inch Black Laptop (Windows 7 Home Premium) Feature
- Less than 1-Inch thin and weighs just over 3-lbs; 1.3GHz Intel SU7300 Core 2 Duo Processor
- 4GB of DDR2 RAM, 2 slots, 4GB Max
- 320GB SATA Hard Drive (5400 RPM); 13.3 HD LED LCD Display
- Intel GMA 4500MHD; Wi-Fi 802.11 bgn; 0.3M Webcam
- Windows 7 Home Premium (64 bit) Operating System
ASUS UX30-A1 Thin and Light 13.3-Inch Black Laptop (Windows 7 Home Premium) Overview
The ASUS UX30 is truly a object of beauty and style. Its exterior is not only shrouded in satin-brushed aluminum, but also cleverly conceals a wealth of connectivity ports in a slim and lightweight design that measures only 1.96cm in profile. Despite being slim and lightweight, the ASUS UX30 does not compromise on performance and user-centric features. It boasts an intuitive multi-touch touchpad that enables users to intuitively interact with their programs. Users can access a myriad of functions with motions such as sliding left and right, as well as up and down with two or three fingers simultaneously. It also features a chiclet keyboard, which provides users with wider gaps between keycaps to minimize errors. Finally, with ASUS IceCool Design, it boasts a palm-rest that stays cool for maximum comfort during periods of prolonged computing. The ASUS UX30 features a 13.3-inch WXGA LED LCD display which merges seamlessly with the lid to form a flushed surface that reflects contemporary styling and grace. An Intel GMA 4500MHD provides users with high definition visual enjoyment, while SRS Premium Sound brings surreal cinematic audio enjoyment to users wherever they go. ASUS notebooks come with ASUS’ 360 service program that includes a 2 year global warranty, one month zero bright dot guaranty, free two-way standard overnight shipping and twenty-four hour tech support seven days a week. Plus it comes with a FREE One Year Accidental Damage Warranty protecting your notebook from drops, fire, spills and surges.
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