ASUS UL30 laptop
Features:
- Intel Core 2 Duo ULV SU7300 1.3GHz
- 4GB DDR3-800 (2 DIMMs)
- Wi-fi enabled
- Dimension 12.7″ x 9.2″ x 0.58-0.97″
PROS:
- Lightweight (3.7lbs), and ultra thin (1.0 in)
- Good looks
- Long battery life
CONS:
- No internal CD/DVD drive
- The price starts from £489 ($799)
Detailed Specification:
| Processor | Intel Core 2 Duo ULV SU7300 1.3GHz |
| Memory | 4GB DDR3-800 (2 DIMMs) |
| Hard drive | Seagate 500GB 2.5″ 5,400-RPM |
| Chipset | Intel GS45 Express |
| Graphics | Integrated Intel GMA X4500MHD with 132MB video memory |
| Optical CD / DVD drive | No built in drive |
| Display | 13.3″ TFT with WXGA (1366×768) and LED backlight |
| Colour | Brushed aluminium finish |
| Weight | 3.7 lbs |
| Dimension | 12.7″ x 9.2″ x 0.58-0.97″ |
| Network type | Wi-Fi 802.11b/g/n, Bluetooth 2.1,Mobile Broadband |
| Integrated camera | 0.3 MP Webcam |
| Battery | 8-Cell 15V 5600mAh 84WHr |
| I/O ports (Data) | 3 USB 2.0 ports, HDMI; Headphone; Microphone; VGA, 5-1 card reader |
| OS | Windows Vista Home Premium (32-bit) |
| Price starting at | £489 ($799) |
Expert Review:
ASUS UL30A closed view
The ASUS has made maiden entry into the low cost ultra-portable laptop market with the introduction of UL Series laptops. There are 3 models to choose from in UL Series viz. UL30A-A1, UL30A-X3 and UL30A-X1 with varying size of hard disk and processor speed. The first one has been reviewed here.
The ASUS UL30A-A1 ultra-portable and cheap laptop has elegant look with brushed aluminium lid that eschews fingerprints. With external dimensions of 12.7″ x 9.2″ x 0.58-0.97″ and weighing just 3.7 lbs, the laptop is compact and lightweight. The processor used is the special Ultra Low Voltage (ULV) processor from Intel viz. Intel Core 2 Duo ULV SU7300 1.3GHz. The main memory has a capacity of 4GB DDR3-800 RAM and hard disk, 500 GB.
One of the highlights of ASUS UL 30A is the ability of the user to switch between different power modes on the run. By pressing a button on the upper left corner, the OS moves from High Performance, Entertainment, Quiet Office and Battery Saver in sequential fashion.
Other features of this ultra-portable cheap laptop include 13.3″ TFT with WXGA (1366×768) and LED backlight display, Wi-Fi 802.11b/g/n, Bluetooth 2.1,Mobile Broadband for external connectivity, and 3 USB 2.0 ports, HDMI; Headphone; Microphone; VGA, 5-1 card reader.
ASUS UL30 laptop
The 8-Cell 15V 5600mAh 84WHr battery lasts up to 9 hours on normal usage and the OS as reviewed here is Windows Vista Home Premium (32-bit) though Windows 7 can also be loaded into the laptop. ASUS provides a two-year global, one-year accidental warranty, and 24/7 telephonic support.
On the whole ASUS UL 30A has many superior features including excellent graphics, power saving, and elegant design. It is certainly worth the money.
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