Asus UX31 Ultrabook

[Rebel78]

Just converting the Euro price gives you about 1600 dollars. Not bad for an i7 with a 256gb SSD I don't think. I might pull the trigger, I don't know, I'd rather a matte screen that the Toshiba has going for it. I think I'll have to check them out in person, still not sure about the Asus trackpad, I like buttons, another thing the Toshiba has.

I'm not sure how important storage is for me, all my media will be on an external.

[eugenes]

I've just spent an entire day next to a UX21. Unfortunately, it was encased in plexiglass, but I have two more days to try and convince the Asus rep to power it up and let me take a look.

All the signs point to an October release in New York and the unit on show has an i7 and a sandforce powered SSD.

Asus is also providing a leather envelop as the carrier (at least one is on display), basically mocking/copying? the original Macbook Air commercial.

[prepseb]

I've just spent an entire day next to a UX21. Unfortunately, it was encased in plexiglass, but I have two more days to try and convince the Asus rep to power it up and let me take a look.

All the signs point to an October release in New York and the unit on show has an i7 and a sandforce powered SSD.

Asus is also providing a leather envelop as the carrier (at least one is on display), basically mocking/copying? the original Macbook Air commercial.

And what are you sources to say that?

[Phil]

Just converting the Euro price gives you about 1600 dollars.

Usually a laptop that costs ± 1000 euros in Europe costs ± 1000 dollars in US.

[ALLurGroceries]

And what are you sources to say that?

There is a NYC launch event scheduled for October.

Asus Reportedly Launching 5 to 6 Ultrabooks in October

Whether they actually *ship* then is another matter...

[eugenes]

And what are you sources to say that?

Asus sign that says "Coming to New York in October" and communications from the rep saying US will be the first market with availablity.

Will the UX series actually be available in October? Who knows.

[til]

Hi guys,

this is the lineup for Hungary:

11.6" LED, 1366x768, typical 400-nit, 16 ms response time, NTSC: 45% | Bluetooth 4.0 | Wi-Fi: b/g/n | 6 cell, 4800 mAh | USB 2.0, USB 3.0, micro HDMI, mini VGA, Windows 7 Home Premium | bag

i3-2367M | 2 GB | 128 GB SSD | 719 EUR
i5-2467M | 4 GB | 128 GB SSD | 809 EUR
i7-2677M | 4 GB | 128 GB SSD | 959 EUR

13.3" LED, 1600x900, typical 400-nit, 16 ms response time, NTSC: 45% | Bluetooth 4.0 | Wi-Fi: b/g/n | 4 cell, 6840 mAh | USB 2.0, USB 3.0, micro HDMI, mini VGA, Windows 7 Home Premium | bag

i5-2467M | 2 GB | 64 GB SSD | 749 EUR
i5-2467M | 4 GB | 128 GB SSD | 839 EUR
i5-2467M | 4 GB | 256 GB SSD | 959 EUR
i7-2677M | 4 GB | 128 GB SSD | 959 EUR
i7-2677M | 4 GB | 256 GB SSD | 1089 EUR

These are approximate enduser prices without VAT. First shipment will be in November.

[Phil]

Thanks! Screens look good, except for the low gamut. Quality will be very similar to MBA.

Can you mention or link to your source?

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Edit: Asus Ux21 appearing in UK webshop: http://uk.insight.com/apps/productpr...bgains-_-60210

[Bronsky]

Looks like October US release and $999 base price for the UX-31. Acer, Asustek to ship 200,000 ultrabooks each month in 4Q11 This release says October 11, 2011. http://liliputing.com/2011/09/asus-t...ober-11th.html Looks like the anouncement is a couple of weeks away. Since Asus said it will ship 200,000 units per month, I hope that the UX-31 will be available by late October.

400 nits display should be quite bright. I agree Phil, the color gamut is not great but should suffice for a portable notebook. The only thing I would like that is omitted is a backlit KB. The HD+ display is really the deciding factor between this unit and the other ultrabooks which are all 720p resolution. If the Toshiba had an HD+ display, it would be a much tougher choice.

This looks like my wife's next notebook.

[Phil]

AnandTech - ASUS to Launch UX21, UX31 Ultrabooks on October 11

Official website: http://ux.asus.com/