Asus UX31 Ultrabook

[indpndc]

The i7 model is in stock in several online retailer:
Asus UX31E DH72 Laptop Computer With 133 LED Backlit Screen 2nd Gen Intel Core i7 2677M Processor by Office Depot
JR.com: ASUS ZENBOOK UX31E-DH72 13.3" Notebook PC in PC Notebook Computers
I am waiting for a price cut (even a small one!), plus i prefer to buy from microsoft store

I called Office Depot - they did not actually have them, they were allowing orders to be placed based on when they think they will have them and not clearly stating that. You can only get a hint of that by putting one in your shopping cart and seeing the delivery date being way out.

Not sure about jr.com - every time I look there, they show on order, not in stock. Dynamism shows stock last I looked, though.

[placcy]

im waiting for the 2nd batch with a hopefully improved headphone combo jack. until then ill try and be satisfied with my Vaio SA25.

[LapbookNotetops]

Are you able to replicate the problems in the videos I posted? I want to know if my keyboard is the one that is having the problem. I really want to keep this laptop or get a replacement if I can do so.

sorry for the slow response. I don't have any problems with the keyboard and I am getting more and more used to it by the day.

I also wanted to address the "delay" that happens when using the trackpad after the keyboard. This is a feature to prevent the mouse from moving when you're using the keyboard. You can turn it off in the mouse settings!

I have been using the UX31 as my primary machine for almost a week now and I am very pleased.

I'm still contemplating upgrading to a sony z series though

[icydude]

Has anyone on here bought a Micro HDMI - HDMI adapter?

I do not want a 6 inch extension cable but I am unsure as to how slim of a block style is required.

[yo_i_have_a_notebook]

Hi,
I installed vanilla windows 7 and can't seem to figure out how to enable the quick start aspect of this thing. You know, close the notebook, then open and get going in 1 second. I reviewed the ASUS crapware thread but it didn't seem to cover this. Right now i close the notebook and it basically crashes and reboots.
Anyone know the magic combination of ASUS programs to install?

BTW - still not loving the trackpad -

Thanks!

BTW - still not

[Av8r]

Just ordered the i5 256GB SSD from Amazon. Last one they had with those specs. Arrives tomorrow, so I'll give my first impressions, especially about the keyboard and trackpad.

Do you think I'll be satisfied with the i5? I'm a photographer and videographer and do some editing concurrently sometimes. In fact, I often have a printer hooked up making prints. The 4GB of RAM concerns me a little, but I hear the SSD takes up a lot of the slack. Most of the time, I just watch movies on the plane. This laptop is only for travel. At home I have a hefty PC for the heavy lifting.

[Luterin]

sorry for the slow response. I don't have any problems with the keyboard and I am getting more and more used to it by the day.

It's great that you do not have any problems, but have you actually tried to do what he indicated was his problem in the videos he posted?

[Teiji]

Hi,
I installed vanilla windows 7 and can't seem to figure out how to enable the quick start aspect of this thing. You know, close the notebook, then open and get going in 1 second. I reviewed the ASUS crapware thread but it didn't seem to cover this. Right now i close the notebook and it basically crashes and reboots.
Anyone know the magic combination of ASUS programs to install?

BTW - still not loving the trackpad -

Thanks!

BTW - still not

I believe you need to install the Instant On utility ( ASUSTeK Computer Inc. -Support- Drivers and Download UX31E ). You might also need to install the Power4Gear utility because I've read somewhere that it causes crashes/BSOD if you uninstall it.

[g2ney]

Does anyone know which kind of software update that I have to do with the new UX31? I just got the lalptop yesterday and the Asus Live Update does not work.

[Teiji]

Does anyone know which kind of software update that I have to do with the new UX31? I just got the lalptop yesterday and the Asus Live Update does not work.

Well the first thing you should do is check to see if you have the latest BIOS (206). To check that, press F2 at the Asus logo when you turn on the laptop. Then you might need to update the Touchpad and wireless drivers.

My UX31 arrived yesterday and it came with the latest BIOS 206.The Asus Live Update worked for me and took care of all the other driver updates (touchpad, wireless, etc.).