Testseek.co.uk have collected 195 expert reviews of the Asus UX31A Zenbook Prime and the average rating is 84%. Scroll down and see all reviews for Asus UX31A Zenbook Prime .
October 2012
(84%)
195 Reviews
Average score from experts who have reviewed this product.
Users
(75%)
16 Reviews
Average score from owners of the product.
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The editors liked
Excellent screen
Thin and light
Good performance
Decent connectivity
Great screen
Top-notch build quality and design
Astonishing looks
Awesome IPS display
Improved trackpad and backlit chiclet keyboard
Solid performances
Decent battery life
Runs cool and quiet
Good overall performance from the CPU
RAM and SSD
5 1/2hour battery life
Low heat
Good air ventilation
Large multitouch touchpad
Extremely thin and light (1.3 kg)
Matte IPS display with good contrast
Utterly gorgeous
Plenty of processing power
The editors didn't like
Poor battery life
Could do with more RAM
No larger SSD option
Tinny speakers
So very expensive
Trackpad
Bloatware
Uncomfortable wrist rest
Still not the best trackpad
Average speakers
Can get hot when pushed
Limited connectivity means you have to use adapters (for VGA
Ethernet
Etc.)
Low gaming performance
Mediocre webcam
Some battery life has been sacrificed to keep the dimensions down.
Abstract: For a while now, ultraportables have been the only class of laptop that really matters. Sure, you can find more powerful machines for less money. But the mix of portability, speed, and beauty—along with the miniature muscle of Intel's Ivy Bridge chi...
ASUS Zenbook UX31 Features, 13.3inches screen, with 1600 x 900 resolution, Intel Core i52557M dual core processor, 4 GB Base RAM Capacity, 1333 MHz RAM, 128 GB solid state disk (SSD), Intel HD 3000 graphics, Over 5 hours battery life, Mini HDMI & Mini VGA
This is the only Windows based Ultrabook, which does not have a full sized HDMI port, The keyboard backlight is missing, It does not have a user replaceable battery, It has got no option to expand the integrated hardware, The trackpad is not sensitive eno
Ultrabooks are bound to be priced on a higher side for its expensive components like SSD, Intel core processors. ASUS Zenbook UX31 Price is India is starting from 89,999 INR, which makes it a little harsh on your pocket. However, amongst this league of ga...
Abstract: In the age of Ultrabooks, it's hard to stand out from the crowd as there are an excess of them since the introduction of the class last year. But Asus had done just that with the Zenbook Prime, initially unveiled at the same time the first Ultrabooks were...
Where the ASUS Zenbook UX31A excels the best, we feel is in terms of user experience. The clean chassis design, the tactile backlit keyboard and gorgeous screen all add to a very good user experience. You might miss a few IO ports, but it's undeniable th...
Abstract: Apple's MacBook Air is one of the most powerful laptops around since years. Its sleek wafer-thin hardware and powerful specs make it the top choice for the people looking for ultraportable machines. But MacBook Air isn't the juggernaut in the market anymo...
Full HD (1920 x 1080 pixels) display, Good keyboard and clickpad, Good battery life, Allaluminum body
Looks similar to cheaper UX32VD, Lack of microHDMI converter, Pricey
The Prime Put To The TestThe Zenbook Prime is powered by an Intel Core i7-3517U processor clocked at 1.9GHz (turbo boost to 3GHz) coupled with Intel HD Graphics 4000 and 4GB DDR3 memory. For storage, it uses a whopping 256GB SSD, which gives users plenty...
Last year at Computex, Intel introduced Ultrabook brand which were a set of premium laptop specifications to push for sleeker and more innovative form factors, without compromising on battery life or performance. These Windows based offerings with 17W ...
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Published: 2012-10-25, Author: Alfred , review by: techgoondu.com
Abstract: Asus laid open its Windows 8 cards on Wednesday, as it joined the mad rush to push out as many new tablets, laptops and hybrids as possible with the new operating system's launch.Among the many touch-screen laptops, slide-out tablets and even a dual-scree...
Fan noise can be distracting, mousepad scrolling isn't that great
Priced at AED 6299, the ASUS Prime is definitely the Ultrabook that an enthusiast will be looking at. With it’s full-HD 1080p IPS panel, it offers a display unlike any other Ultrabook and combine that with the speedy Core i7 CPU and a decent battery l...
Abstract: The first time I personally saw the Asus Zenbook, I knew it would be my next laptop (the last two I bought were all Macbook Airs). And while ultrabooks are still in their infancy stage, they've already sparked interest and awe to the point of being an asp...
