Asus
ZENBOOK Prime UX31A 13.3" UltraBook PC (UX31A-R4005X)
- Intel Core i5 3317U 1.7GHz (Ivy Bridge)
- 4GB DDR3 Memory
- 128GB Solid State Drive
- 1920 x 1080 Full HD IPS display
- Bang & Olufsen Ice Power Audio
- Webcam, Wi-Fi 802.11n & Bluetooth 4.0
- Windows 7 Professional 64-bit
- Backlit chiclet keyboard
Model: UX31A-R4005X
Mnf. #: UX31A-R4005X
GTIN/Barcode:SKU: 32789
Warranty: 2 years
R 12,235.39 (incl.VAT)
Asus ZENBOOK UX31A Prime 13.3" UltraBook PC
Features:
Stylish slice of ultra-portable entertainment
- Gorgeous full HD IPS display and artistic backlit keyboard light up your fun
- High speed SSD cuts down loading times and annoying waits
- Powered by up to 3rd generation Intel® Core™ i7 processors with Ivy Bridge tech
- Harmonic balance of professional and recreational living with superior efficiency and great multimedia enjoyment
Working elegance
- Instant on 2-second resume, automatic data backup and recovery, plus 25% more battery life than other ultrabooks!
- USB Charger+ extra zippy device charging tops up all your other portables via USB
- Responsive performance and battery saving modes for different situations
Deluxe play
- Full HD IPS anti-glare panel offers 350cd/m2 brightness
- Sound done by exclusive ASUS SonicMaster audio, co-developed with Bang & Olufsen ICEpower®
Singularly impactful beauty
Setting new standards in technology and fashion, ZENBOOK Prime measures just 3mm front and 9mm back. It uses precision-crafted aluminum throughout its monoshell build, ensuring light durability. The cover features finely-etched concentric circles that embody the infinite nature of Zen thinking, and the entire design has been optimized to offer a holistic approach towards combining beauty with speed, and balancing work with play. To maintain this look and feel, ASUS has developed a lineup of ZENBOOK Prime accessories that are just as attractive and sophisticated.
Trend-setting speed and power
ASUS engineering has been able to accomplish the feat of bestowing ZENBOOK Prime with uncompromising technical excellence despite its ultra-suave and compact form. Up to 3rd generation Intel® Core i7™ processors (Ivy Bridge platform) are at the heart, while SATA 6Gb/s SSD storage outpaces normal hard drives by up to four times. Similarly, USB 3.0 ensures data moves up to ten times faster than USB 2.0, and Bluetooth 4.0 offers the latest version of the wireless connectivity standard. Dual band 2.4GHz/5GHz Wi-Fi derived from top-end ASUS router technology ensures the fastest networking, and to keep all of this cool, a proprietary V-shaped air channel drives heat away before it can cause instability.
Responding to your needs
Standard USB 3.0 Intelligent power management and extreme efficiency have resulted in ZENBOOK Prime offering 2-second instant on resume, similar to your smartphone and creating an always-on ultrabook that doesn’t make you wait. It can also stay in standby for up to two weeks with the security of automatic file backup to prevent data loss. The battery lasts 25% longer than those found on other notebooks, helped along by two distinct operating modes that can be switched instantly: performance mode in high demand applications, and battery saving mode during daily computing tasks. For a genuinely personal and discrete user experience, ZENBOOK Prime offers facial recognition to minimize the risk of unauthorized usage.
The art of entertainment
ZENBOOK Prime fields a vivid full HD 1080p IPS panel that brings visuals to breathtaking life with 350cd/m2 brightness and 800:1 contrast. Its anti-glare materials reduce distracting reflections and unsightly fingerprints, while IPS technology affords wide 178° viewing angles so more people can look on with better quality from almost any direction. Even in the dark, ZENBOOK Prime shines, using a high-comfort backlit keyboard so you can keep working and enjoying without disturbing others. And for face to face communications, the built-in HD camera does your conversations great justice.
To complement its superior visual finesse, ZENBOOK Prime includes exclusive ASUS SonicMaster audio technology, developed together with Bang & Olufsen ICEpower®. Sharper high notes, clearer vocals, deeper bass, and a wider sound range all impress, completing a remarkably attractive portable multimedia package.
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Product Line | ZENBOOK | |
Laptop Type | Ultrabook PC | |
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Model | UX31A-R4005X | |
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Software Platform | Windows | |
Operating System | Windows 7 Professional | |
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Processor Type | Intel Core i5 3317U | |
Processor Speed | 1.7 GHz | |
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Display Size | 13.3 inch | |
Display Resolution | 1600 x 900 | |
Aspect Ratio | 16:9 | |
Swivel screen | - | |
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Hard Drive Type | Solid State | |
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Optical Drive | - | |
Built-In Card Reader | 2 in 1 Card Reader | |
Supported Memory Cards | Multimedia Card (MMC) Secure Digital (SD) | |
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Memory Technology | DDR3 | |
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Installed Memory | 4 GB | |
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Graphics Capacity | Shared | |
Graphics Chipset | Intel HD Graphics 4000 | |
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Wired LAN | - | |
Wireless LAN | Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n | |
Bluetooth | Yes | |
HSDPA/3G Module | - | |
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USB 2.0 | - | |
USB 3.0 | 2 USB2.0 Backward Compatible | |
DisplayPort | - | |
Analog Monitor (D-Sub) | 1 Mini VGA | |
HDMI | 1 Micro HDMI | |
eSATA | - | |
eSATA/USB Combo | - | |
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) | - | |
Express Card Slots | - | |
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Webcam Resolution | 0.3 MP | |
Power |
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Battery Type | 50WHrs Lithium Polymer | |
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Kensington Lock | ||
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Width | 325 mm | |
Height | 18 mm | |
Depth | 223 mm | |
Weight | 1.30 kg | |
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Reviews (1)
Asus Zenbook UX31A-R4003X
I purchased one a few weeks ago for our CEO who was looking for a lighter and "macbook air like" replacement for his problematic HP 2540p notebook.
Now we are an "HP only" organisation.....until now. After finding HP lacking with a credible offering I stumbled across a review for the Asus and recommended it. Boy am I happy I did that. This is the FIRST time I have ever set up a notebook and felt sad after handing it over - it really is that good.
It's most standout feature is actually the Full HD IPS screen - no business HP laptop that I have ever come across is in it's league. Absolutely stunning with fantastic viewing angles.
The combination of the i7 processor,the 256GB SSD and IPS screen makes it not only an ultraportable desktop replacement but quite honestly the closest thing to a Macbook Air running Windows in my opinion. Also I had no issues with the keyboard like some have reported although the "2 finger" scrolling was a bit too sensitive for my liking.
Being an ultrabook there are obviously compromises like only 2 USB ports and having to use the USB to LAN adapter as well as VGA adapter BUT pair it with a USB 3 hub and you will not regret it.
The only real complaint I have is the steep price. While it's not a MacBook Air it most definitely is in my books the Windows equivalent of it. Boot times are like less than 20 secs and waking it up from sleep mode is a eye-watering 1-2 seconds.
The Zenbook is the benchmark in Ultrabooks IMO. But hey, what do I know, I'm just an IT geek.
STRENGTHS:
IPS screen, backlit keyboard, weight, B&O sound and premium chassis.
WEAKNESSES:
Would be a killer if it had a USB 3 docking station for business users.
BEST USES:
Actually surprisingly suitable for business use especially those on the road.
SIMILAR ITEMS OWNED:
MacBook and HP Folio 13
RECOMMENDED ITEMS:
Getting a USB3 hub