ASUS Zenbook UX31 Ultrabook Hands-on Review 2/2
Rob from ASUS goes hands-on with the 13.3-inch UX31 Zenbook to demo the accessories that come with it, preview the sound from the B&O speakers, and compare the design to the magnesium ASUS U36SD. Free with the UX31 are a mini-VGA to VGA adapter, a carry case with magnetic latch, and USB to Ethernet adapter. SonicMaster/B&O ICEpower audio is compared to the U36SD ultraportable notebook.
@nghiahuunguyen No, ux31 has i7. i5 is on ux21 – I have the ux31
@Alagathevictor even better xD
@nghiahuunguyen Worth every dollar
The sound quality of that thing just made me jizz in my pants. I want one so bad.
I really hope they make a sleeve like this for the Transformer Prime!!!!
@Alagathevictor Actually, there are two i5 versions of the UX31 (UX31E-DH52, UX31E-DH53). UX31E-DH72 is the i7 version.
The sound on the UX31 is terrible, i sit here typing on my 3rd UX31 today. The first two were returned back to the shop due to sound issues and the third will be returned tomorrow for a refund. The speakers are placed under the keyboard and this rattles the keys (CAPS, Enter, TAB etc) causing a dreadful distortion to some peoples voice and other high frequency sound. This appears to be a common issues and i would strongly advise listening to speach at anything above half vol before purchasing.
nc review!
@g3ntoshi I see, thanks for the enlightenment, I’m glad I bought UX31E-DH72 then, it’s more fit for the future, and I’m planning to keep this for many years due to the cost..
on profile it’s a blatant macbook air rip off…..
@nes0901 A rip off with better hardware. unlike Apple. Asus doesn’t use Last generation processors, and charges at a premium price point to its customers; something Apple does.
“Overall a really nice design”
Of course it is – Apple made it.
why you tolkn in sound test you stupid i…
I preferred the Brush Aluminum… the shinny Aluminum part where you said is “unique”…. well its pretty much “unique” for a reason…. its hideous looking… way too flashy. Thin and small notebook are meant for good look and stealthiness… this thing has neither…. May i recommend you guys learn from the designer of Toshiba Protege Z835, IT EVEN HAVE A BACKLIT KEYBOARD!!!
@ZeroWingEx
What you need to do is stop being a douchebag troll this is one of the best looking ultra books out there at the mo and brushed aluminium works to good effect it just makes everything else look a bit boring
50 seconds bootup? my dell inspiron(year 2010, consumer!!) boots up in less than 30 seconds on a cold boot with a HDD @ 7,200 RPM!
omg such a copy of the macbook air, and i have an air and my mate has the asus, GET THE MACBOOK! THE MACBOOK AIR IS THINNER!
@Clusterfuck66 Wait till you actually plug in some headphones. Your mind will be blown. I love the audio on this thing. Pandora on full blast is great. Screw “Beats audio”
@ZeroWingEX The aluminum finish isn’t nearly as obnoxious as you might think it is in person. It’s sleek and sexy enough to grab attention but it won’t blind people
I just got a micro HDMI to HDMI adapter today and tried plugging this thing into my TV and it wouldn’t put out a picture. What’s the issue?
@TechR3view but which is faster?
I’m looking foward to buy this but I have a huge question. Is the bezel black? I really want an ultrabook but I watch a lot of movies and videos. Bezel is a huge thing for me. It’s the only reason I have not bought the mac book air.
Crappy machine. LCD broke after only 1 month of usage. Now it’s been already 3 weeks since the laptop is in service and the…
booring
@BustedController There a different types of HDMI. HDMI 1.3 works on my TV but that’s it. You may want to try buying various ones on Amazon and hopefully you’ll find something that works.