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Asus UX32VD

Specifications

Asus UX32VD
Asus UX32VD (UX Series)
Processor
Intel Core i5-3317U 2 x 1.7 - 2.6 GHz, Ivy Bridge
Graphics adapter
NVIDIA GeForce GT 620M - 1024 MB VRAM, Core: 625 MHz, Memory: 900 MHz, 296.25
Memory
5.9 GB 
, PC3-12800
Display
13.30 inch 16:9, 1920 x 1080 pixel, IPS, CMN1343, glossy: no
Mainboard
Intel HM76 (Panther Point)
Storage
Hitachi Travelstar Z5K500 HTS545032A7E380 + 24 GB SSD Cache, 320 GB 
, 5400 rpm, +24GB SSD Cache
Soundcard
HD Audio
Connections
3 USB 3.0 / 3.1 Gen1, 1 VGA, 1 HDMI, Audio Connections: Headset Combo, Card Reader: SD-Cardreader, Mini-VGA
Networking
10/100 MBit Lan Adapter (10/100MBit/s), Intel Centrino Advanced-N 6235 (a/b/g/n = Wi-Fi 4/), Bluetooth 4.0
Size
height x width x depth (in mm): 18 x 326 x 223 ( = 0.71 x 12.83 x 8.78 in)
Battery
48 Wh Lithium-Polymer
Operating System
Microsoft Windows 7 Professional 64 Bit
Camera
Webcam: 720p HD Webcam
Additional features
Mini-VGA/VGA Adapter, USB 3.0/LAN Adapter
Weight
1.47 kg ( = 51.85 oz / 3.24 pounds), Power Supply: 300 g ( = 10.58 oz / 0.66 pounds)

 

Pricecompare

Average Score: 86.25% - good
Average of 4 scores (from 6 reviews)
price: - %, performance: 83%, features: 70%, display: 96% mobility: 86%, workmanship: 84%, ergonomy: 86%, emissions: 80%

Reviews for the Asus UX32VD

87% Review Asus Zenbook UX32VD Ultrabook | Notebookcheck
Miracles happen. The first rumors about Asus' new, revised Zenbook series made some waves: Full-HD IPS displays in skinny 13" cases. Hard to believe: non-reflective display surfaces! The rumors turned out to be true, in front of us sits an Asus UX32VD, one of the first specimen of the series with the sought after display panel.
Asus Zenbook Prime UX32VD
Source: Mobile Tech Review English Archive.org version
The Asus Zenbook Prime UX32VD is one of the first Ultrabooks in the brave new frontier that marries typical Ultrabook specs with upgradable parts and dedicated graphics. Our advice? Wait for the second or third generation where dedicated graphics performance improves along with battery life. The NVidia GT620M doesn't offer enough graphics prowess to offset the drop in battery life and the UX32VD isn't a serious gaming machine.
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 08/09/2012
80% Asus Zenbook UX32VD review
Source: CNet English Archive.org version
Laptop shopping is always about making compromises, trading computing power for battery life or reducing size and weight at the cost of extra features.With a Core i7 CPU, discrete graphics, and a full HD screen, the Asus Zenbook UX23VD is pretty close to being the ultrabook that has it all, but you'll pay for all those features.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 07/23/2012
Rating: Total score: 80% performance: 80% mobility: 80%
Asus Zenbook Prime UX32VD
Source: CNet English Archive.org version
One of the coolest-looking of the original generation of ultrabook laptops was the Asus Zenbook UX31E. When we knocked the original UX31 Zenbook for copying the MacBook Air without offering a significant discount, we expected the follow-up Asus ultrabook to -- like similar laptops from HP, Toshiba, and Dell -- come in at well under $1,000.
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 05/22/2012

Foreign Reviews

86% Test: ASUS Zenbook UX32 Ultrabook – Hátraarc!
Source: Wikitech HU→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 06/22/2012
Rating: Total score: 86%
Asus Zenbook UX32VD
Source: Itsvet HR→EN Archive.org version
Positive: Very attractive design; solid and well case; fantastic matte HD screen; excellent performance. Negative: Price.
Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 07/31/2012
92% 경량 휴대 노트북의 새로운 패러다임 - 에이수스 젠북 프라임 UX32VD (통합편)
Source: Notegear KO→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 08/18/2012
Rating: Total score: 92%

Comment

Series:

With the recent announced UX21 and UX31 Ultrabooks, provided by the Taiwanese manufacturer Asus and marketed under the self-created term Zenbook, the already existing UX series moves back to the foreground. In 2009 Asus showed the slim notebook UX50V with energy efficient hardware and a 15-inch display. Today, three years after the first device of this series Asus presents two devices in the Ultrabook-class with 11.6 - and 13.3-inch display. The category Ultrabook itself was launched by Intel to the fire up the market of the top dog Apple with its MacBook Air 11 and MacBook Air 13.

Significant milestones for this project are a sleek design, fast and energy-saving hardware as well as a decent battery lifetime. Asus uses a alloy-chassis, a solid state drive and a lithium-polymer battery, which is integrated. In the first reviews for the two new devices  the available ports, the bright screen and the minimalistic background noises in idle-usage models are highlighted. Disadvantages are the reflective surface of the display and the missing option to expand the integrated hardware.

Asus offers the Zenbook UX21 (11.6 inches) and the UX31 with the larger 13.3-inch screen from 999 € (MSRP) upwards. In regard to other devices you’ll see that Asus only sell premium devices at the moment. Acer offers the Aspire S3 Ultrabook already from 799 € (MSRP) upwards. But in comparison the devices from Asus get a better result in the most reviews out there.

NVIDIA GeForce GT 620M:

Based on either the older 40nm GF108 chip or the newer 28nm GF117 Fermi die shrink. In either case, the 620M is most similar to a GT 525M and comes without dedicated display ports. Consequently, the GPU can only be used in conjunction with Optimus. 

Non demanding games should be playable with these graphics cards.

» Further information can be found in our Comparison of Mobile Graphics Cards and the corresponding Benchmark List.


3317U: Ivy-Bridge-based ULV-CPU in Q2 2012. Offers a core clock of 1.7 - 2.6 GHz and an HD 4000 GPU (350 - 1050 MHz). The TDP is rated at 17 W.» Further information can be found in our Comparison of Mobile Processsors.


13.30":

There are hardly any tablets in this display size range anymore. For subnotebooks, on the other hand, it is the standard format.

The advantage of subnotebooks is that the entire laptop can be small and therefore easily portable. The smaller display also has the advantage of requiring less power, which further improves battery life and thus mobility. The disadvantage is that reading texts is more strenuous on the eyes. High resolutions are more likely to be found in standard laptops.

» To find out how fine a display is, see our DPI List.


Asus: ASUSTeK Computer Inc. is a major Taiwanese computer hardware manufacturer based in Taipei, founded in 1989. Under the Asus brand name, the company manufactures a wide range of products, including laptops, desktops, motherboards, graphics cards, monitors, smartphones and networking equipment, complete systems and PC components for end users.

Under the ROG (Republic of Gamers) brand name, ASUS manufactures gaming laptops known by gamers for their powerful specifications, dedicated graphics cards, high refresh rate displays and advanced cooling systems.

Beyond gaming, a wide range of notebooks are offered for different needs and budgets, from ultra-slim and lightweight ultrabooks to versatile 2-in-1 convertibles and budget-friendly options. In 2023, Asus had a 7% global market share of the PC market.

Customer satisfaction with ASUS notebooks concerns performance, the features, and the good price-performance ratio of ASUS notebooks. However, as with any brand, there are occasional reports of problems such as overheating, driver compatibility, or build quality issues.


86.25%: This is an above-average rating. Nevertheless, it should not be forgotten that about one fifth of all tested models receive a better rating.


» Further information can be found in our Notebook Purchase Guide.

 

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Stefan Hinum, 2012-05-31 (Update: 2012-05-31)