ASUS Zenbook UX31E-XH71 Review

Asus ZenBook UX31E-XH71 comes with 13.3-inch Active Matrix TFT Color LCD with LED backlight and 1600 x 900 resolution. Under the hood, this Asus ZenBook UX31E-XH71 notebook is equipped with Sandy Bridge Intel Core i7-2677M dual core processor that features a 4MB cache and 1.80 GHz processor speed and smart 4-way processing performance for HD quality computing. Although it has no dedicated graphics processing controller it has a discreet-like integrated graphics controller called Intel HD Graphics 3000 that is capable of processing high definition video and rendering images for low resolution games with ease. It can also handle video 3D and HD content, as well as 3D graphics acceleration. The Integrated memory controller, used to access system RAM, has two DDR3 memory channels and supports up to 1333 MHz data rates.

The Asus ZenBook UX31E-XH71 laptop is packed with 128 GB Solid State Drive that delivers quicker boot ups, quicker read/write speeds, more power efficiency, faster access to applications and has no moving parts, making it less prone to damage from physical shock or vibration; 4GB DDR3 memory; and built-in 0.3 Megapixel webcam and 50 W/h Polymer battery for up to 7 hours of power.

This Sandy Bridge based Asus ZenBook UX31E-XH71 laptop weighs 2.87 pounds and measures just 0.8 inch thin. It comes with connectivity options such as; Bluetooth 4.0 which is more power efficient and expands the types of products a device can wirelessly communicate with; wireless LAN that supports 802.11b/g/n standards; and HDMI output port.

Furthermore, this Asus ZenBook UX31E-XH71 features ASUS Super Hybrid Engine II wherein users can get up and running in no time. This technology permits the Ultrabook to resume in just two seconds, irrespective of how long it remains in standby mode, avoiding overlong boot ups. The Asus ZENBOOK UX31E-XH71 can stay in standby for up to two weeks.

Asus Zenbook UX31E-XH71 13.3" LED-Backlit Notebook, Intel Dual-Core i7 2677M Processor, 4GB SDRAM, 128GB SDD, Windows 7 Professional, Silver Aluminum

• Featuring an elegant spun metal aluminum chassis and designed with an ultra-thin, .12" and lightweight, 2.87 lbs form factor, the Ultrabook makes an ideal travel companion
• ASUS Super Hybrid Engine II with Instant On enables 2-second resume of the notebook from sleep for incredible responsiveness with up to two weeks of standby time. Important files are automatically backed up to the SSD if the battery level drops below 5%
• The dedicated Battery Saving Mode helps increase battery life by as much as 25% so users can maximize their productivity and with ASUS PowerWiz, users are always informed on how much charge is left per application
• USB 3.0 accelerates data transfer and Bluetooth 4.0 is more power efficient and expands the types of products a device can wirelessly communicate with
• Windows 7 Professional lets users connect to company networks easily and securely. A Trusted Platform Module restricts access to confidential data to authorized users

 ASUS Zenbook UX31E-XH71 Review

Processor	Intel Core i7 2677M
Multi-Core Technology	Dual-Core
64-bit Computing	Yes
RAM Installed Size	4GB
RAM Technology	DDR3 SDRAM - 1333 MHz
Storage Controller Type	Serial ATA
Hard Drive	128GB Solid State Drive
Supported Flash Memory Cards	SD Memory Card, MultiMediaCard
Display Type	13.3" TFT
LCD Backlight Technology	LED backlight
Max Resolution	1600 x 900 ( WXGA++ )
Widescreen Display	Yes
Image Aspect Ratio	16:9
Graphics Processor / Vendor	Intel HD Graphics 3000 Dynamic Video Memory Technology 5.0
Audio Output	Sound card
Camera Type	Integrated
Sensor Resolution	0.3 Megapixel
Input Device(s) Type	Keyboard, touchpad
Networking	Network adapter
Wireless LAN Supported	Yes
Data Link Protocol	IEEE 802.11b, IEEE 802.11g, IEEE 802.11n
Compliant Standards	IEEE 802.11b, IEEE 802.11g, IEEE 802.11n
Interfaces	1 x Hi-Speed USB - 4 pin USB Type A 1 x SuperSpeed USB 3.0 - 9 pin USB Type A 1 x audio - headphones/microphone - mini-phone 3.5 mm 1 x display / video - VGA - 14 pin mini-VGA 1 x audio / video - HDMI - 19 pin micro HDMI Type D
Power Device	External
Voltage Required	AC 120/230 V ( 50/60 Hz )
Battery Technology	Lithium polymer
Installed Qty	1
Capacity	50 Wh
Run Time (Up To)	7 hour(s)
OS Provided	Microsoft Windows 7 Professional 64-bit Edition
Dimensions (W x D x H)	12.9" x 8.9" x 0.3"-0.78 inches / 32.51 x 22.60 x 0.76-1.98 cm
Weight	2.87 lbs / 1.30 kg (with 50 W/h battery)

ASUS Zenbook UX31E-XH71 13.3-Inch Thin and Light Ultrabook with Windows 7 Professional (Silver Aluminum) ASUS $1,389.00