Asus UL30A review

One of the most portable laptops we have ever seen, but performance suffers

Our Score 3.5

Last reviewed: 2009-11-10November 10th 2009

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Price at launch	£599.00
Product Type	Notebook
Hard Drive Capacity	320 GB
Processor Manufacturer	Intel
Graphics Controller Manufacturer	Intel
Graphics Controller Model	GMA X4500HD
Bluetooth	Yes
Wi-Fi	Yes
Maximum Battery Run Time	11 Hour
Solid State Drive Capacity	No
HDMI	Yes
Webcam	Yes
Product Family	UL30A
Operating System Architecture	64-bit
Processor Model	SU7300
Operating System	Genuine Windows 7 Home Premium
Brand Name	Asus
Processor Speed	1.30 GHz
Processor Type	Core 2 Duo
Screen Size	33.8 cm (13.3")
Number of Cells	8-cell
Screen Resolution	1366 x 768
Standard Memory	4 GB
Cache	3 MB
Processor Core	Dual-core (2 Core)
Display Screen Type	Active Matrix TFT Colour LCD
Display Screen Technology	Colour Shine
Wi-Fi Standard	IEEE 802.11n
Bluetooth Standard	Bluetooth 2.1
Ethernet Technology	Fast Ethernet
Memory Standard	DDR3-1066/PC3-8500
Height	24.6 mm
Width	322.0 mm
Depth	233.0 mm
Screen Mode	WXGA
Memory Technology	DDR3 SDRAM
Product Series	UL30A
Mobile Technology	Centrino
Manufacturer	ASUS Computer International
Product Model	UL30A-QX131V
Product Name	UL30A-QX131V Notebook
Aspect Ratio	16:9
Manufacturer Part Number	UL30A-QX131V
Manufacturer Website Address	uk.asus.com
Marketing Information	The new UL30A-QX131V Notebook is a harmonious blend of form and function. User-centric features such as multi-gesture touchpad and impressive multimedia entertainment with Altec Lansing and SRS Premium Sound. These features can be found in an ultra-light notebook that is generously cloaked in brushed aluminum.
Maximum Memory	4 GB
Package Contents	UL30A-QX131V Notebook Standard Battery AC Adapter
Standard Warranty	2 Year Limited