ASUS Zenbook Infinity UX301LA - just announced at Computex

Does this have the AC WiFi?

 

Yes. /10char

 

I'd say its close. The only major difference is the graphics card because Asus will be using an Iris.

The Flip comes in i7, 8 gigs of ram, 512 SSD, etc. I wouldn't compare it to the Surface AT ALL as its more an ultra-book.

Either way, at least when Sony announces a release date, they honor it. Once again...F U Asus. I truly hope the UX301 is an unmitigated disaster.

 

LOL.

Asustek Computer Inc (2357) Snapshot

Market Cap 169.4B (Taiwanese Dollars)

That's just under 6 billion USD. They went public back in the 90's.

 

THIS!!!! :thumbsup:

 

Well, it took me few hours to go through all 41 pages, english is not my 1st language... and the feeling towards ux301 changed from "so excited!!!" to "loving it, what a fine decision i made to cancel my order on the i7/8g/512g Yoga2pro" to " what the *beep* is wrong with asus for that pricing" to "alright, as long as it is that good and i can get one before thanksgiving, i can live with $2200 less in my pocket" to "maybe i should go back to s7 392? Or finally give MAC a try and hang myself after i find out rMBP isnt that good running windows and i fail to make the transition from office 2013 to 2011 for mac..."

Anyway, there are still chances i may end up buying a ux301, so a few questions:
1. Would i7 4558u drain a lot more power during light to moderate usage compare to i5 4200u or i7 4500u? I want long battery life, I need the 512G ssd, i may not need but i want 8g ram, but i dont need or want that extra processing power. But Asus is giving me no choice.

2. Would i be able to upgrade ssd myself later? Since NGFF ssd shouldnt be too hard to find in 2014, maybe i can install 2 after market 512G? And make it RAID0.

3. I have not seen the 1440p screen with my eyes, but i know the 1800p screen on yoga2pro is not usable below 150% scaling, it is not because the contents are too small but because the jagged edge on text and icon made it real ugly, it is a PenTile panel, there is nothing you can do about it. If it can only be used at 150-200%, then it is just a better looking 1600*900. I hope the 1440p on ux301 is usable at 100-125%, small is no problem as long as the image and text are clean and crisp, like something displayed on a 1080p smart phone, small but clear. I dont pay for ultra high res for the look only, but also working real estate. So can someone confirm how the 1440p looks at 100~125% scale?

If the answer to the 1st and 2nd question is yes, and a possitive feed back on 3rd question, i can order a DH51T now, and upgrade later.

 

To try to answer your questions:

I had the UX301LA-DH51T for about a week. It was purchased for a coworker and I was trying to determine whether it is a system I'd want to go with myself (with the i7).

1. Possibly. I haven't seen a review with the 4558u in the UX301, so I'm waiting on this before I pull the trigger myself. Battery life with the i5 was moderate to good, but not outstanding, so this does worry me a bit. This is the one area that makes me lean toward a MBP, although I'd have to be able to get Windows running very well as this would be my almost exclusively used OS.

2. Theoretically, yes. But the end-user prices for NGFF SSD's for now appear higher than the cost of simply buying the higher-spec system from Asus. This is because this is still a rare and relatively exotic part. This may change over time...

3. It works for me at 125%, but I prefer to be able to fit more on my screen anyways. In Windows 8.1 the images are generally clean and crisp. There are still third-party applications that don't scale well, but that will simply take time. I did increase the scaling to 150% temporarily while I was using the UX301 in a moving car with sunlight shining on the screen. It's a bit tougher to use at 100%...

 

Any general impressions on the LCD's quality (color, sharpness - is it the fuzzy pentile style?), keyboard feel (tactile response, key travel), and overall build quality?

 

Thanks, Josh

1. I have the same idea, if the 4558u gonna drag battery life down by more than 15%, then it is doing more harm than good to me. I'm also considering 13" rMBP. but the current problem of bootcamp and random system freeze is holding me back.

2. But this is the only way to avoid 4558u, that is, if i should avoid it for batter battery life

3. I thought the same, a true RGB panel on ux301 should perform much better @ 100% compare to a pentile on yoga2pro.

 

that's one big reason i'm going for the ux301. not digging the pentile display of the yoga2pro and i hear the samsung ativ b+ uses the same pentile display

 

Had the UX302 in-hand at Best Buy and the build quality was extremely cheap! I could not believe how flimsy the screen and Gorilla Glass top are. Maybe, being this flimsy is a durability thing being able to flex, I don't know...but the fit-and-finish of this ultrabook is a joke for the money.

I don't understand why you people in this forum do not ever discuss the upcoming Kirabook with Haswell from Toshiba when making comparisons to ASUS...Kirabooks build quality with honeycomb build way stronger than even Apple, TWO-YEAR parts/labor warranty, high screen res, Harmon Kardon sound, and toushscreen!

The UX302 is same color and has same Gorilla Glass top for $999 at Best Buy as $2200 UX301LA and this is a big turnoff for me.

I'll be waiting for Kirabook refresh with Haswell.

 

BlandRapidsMichigan how about providing some links?

 

Where are details on the Haswell Kirabook? I haven't seen them anywhere. Also, have they improved their questionable cooling design?

 

Hope you don't want the high end i7 with Iris graphics... or 512GB SSD... or AC wireless. Because the KIRAbook doesn't offer a unit with any of them.

I'm sure it's a fine Ultrabook, but it isn't competing with the flagship UX301LA that you're comparing it against.

 

I agree they sit in different segments really.

 

What are you basing this on? There's no information about the Haswell Kirabook anywhere. The only thing I've heard is that we might start hearing things in December.

It's absolutely competing with the flagships - the original Kirabook set the standard for flagship ultrabooks. The Kirabook is why Asus (and everyone else) had to go up to a $2k model - Toshiba seriously raised the bar, in build quality, hardware, display quality and resolution.... There's no reason to believe that the Haswell version won't compete with (and possibly beat) the UX301.

 

it's not competing because it won't have an i7-4558U, the 28W TDP w/ iris graphics

 

I'm basing it on the fact that Toshiba doesn't offer any of these components. If you're suggesting that the very real (albeit hard to get) UX301LA with i7 and Iris graphics and 512 GB SSD and AC wireless is inferior to to a Kirabook that doesn't exist and hasn't even been rumored, then I don't know what to tell you.

ASUS isn't new to the $2k price point. Before my Surface Pro 2 and Lenovo Helix I had a 15.4" UX51VZ and that was over $2k. But let's be real. At that level with the new gear, there's not much any manufacturer can do to beat ASUS. If Toshiba out-specs the UX301LA, they will sacrifice something, like battery/weight/thinness.

 

What I'm saying is, you have nothing to back up that claim. You have no source for that information, and are therefore spreading misinformation. It's not helpful, and I'm not sure why you're doing it.

It might have that processor, it might not. The point is, you don't know, so stop making things up.

No, what I'm saying is that you are both comparing the UX301 to a laptop that doesn't exist yet - you have no basis for any statements about what it does or doesn't have, or whether its an equal competitor. That's exactly what I'm objecting to.

Look, the Haswell Kirabook may end up completely sucking. I'm just saying, don't make claims about its performance or success when we don't know anything about it. They may not even refresh it with Haswell. They probably lost a lot of money on it, releasing it so close to the release of Haswell. Or they may end up just doing everything right, and it knocks it out of the park. Again, the point is, without any information about it, you're just making things up.

 

Howdy,
You should go start your own Kirabook thread.

This thread is about the ASUS UX301

good, bad or indifferent, take it elsewhere :hi2:

 

PEACE OUT 187. I'll keep spreading misinformation and making stuff up here.

 

anyone here own the UX301 yet? looking fwd to some real owner reviews.

 

I own the UX301LA-DH51T here's my review on amazon. Let me know if you have any questions.

Amazon.com: N. Cs "Nato"'s review of ASUS Zenbook UX301LA-DH51T 13.3-Inch Touch...

One thing I've experienced since I wrote the review is that sometimes the wireless adapter needs to be reset after sleeping in order to work properly again. Not sure what triggers it but its happened twice so far, I figure a driver update will fix it at some point.

 

Here's a Ukranian? video where a white model made an appearance:
Обзор ультрабука ASUS Zenbook Infinity UX301LA - YouTube

 

A few people have experienced that with a range of machines in 8.1 .

 

How's the battery life and heat? I'm curious how the 17W and the 28W compares

 

I've used the UX301LA-DH51T for a week or so and haven't had a single WiFi issue... Make sure you're up to date with the latest Intel drivers.

 

Should I go for it? I can get the UX301LA U4558 version now, but can't decide between this and AB+. The latter will (hopefully) be available here next week.
I like that the Zenbook is light, has Iris (though it will affect battery life) and RAID. I like that the AB+ has QHD, and the design (IMO) is a bit better. Any thoughts on which one has the better keyboard?

 

I've seen reviews tout either as the best keyboard outside of the MB Air. I've only tried the UX31A and the original Samsung Series 9 and I thought the ASUS was noticeably better. It's possible the AB+ is must improved. I've found the Zenbooks to have a thicker and stiffer aluminum and that always helps with the keyboard.

 

so I woke up this morning and received a very exciting email from Amazon

"Hello,

We now have delivery date(s) for the order you placed on October 30, 2013 (Order# xxxxxxxxxxxx):

"ASUS Zenbook UX301LA-DH71T 13.3-Inch Touchscreen Laptop (Blue)"
Estimated arrival date: November 12, 2013"

wooo! Now I'm not posting to brag, but rather letting everyone know that the release date for the i7-4558 is mid-November and NOT December (as stated via Asus twitter).

Keep in mind, I (as well as Amazon) could be wrong. If it doesn't show up on Nov 12, I will post here while trying to remove my foot from mouth.

 

Thanks tetrismaster.

 

Just found this for anyone in the UK Cheap Asus Zenbook Touch UX301LA-C4006H (UX301LA-C4006H) - Buy and compare at ComputerPirates.co.uk

£1500 for 1080p non Iris graphics. Asus.. I'm not impressed with this price for so little

 

after seeing this, the novelty looks less and less attractive for purchase for me

 

If you are buying tech for novelty you're doing it wrong... its kind of sad that that was the reason you were considering a $2200 purchase. When at MOST it was going to be "novel" for a month or two.

 

If you don't mind me asking, what was the preorder pricxe you paid on the 30th? I placed my order early on the 31st for $1866 + $3.99 for one day shipping and still have yet to receive any such email.

 

Just saw this on twitter:
https://twitter.com/ASUSUSA/statuses/398494767358947328

Really? No white?

 

This probably won't stop me from buying it, but I was really hoping to get the white one.

 

I placed my order for 1866 as well (I have prime shipping). I have yet to be actually charged for it, so things may change since they increased the price.

 

i am just looking for a good price/performance ultrabook. i was hoping to get this Asus as soon as i first heard the specs back in August. but i did not thing the price will be that high at the start. Mac pro retina 2013, on the other hand, has almost same specs and costs less. and i can get it now. There is a third candidate, that looks attractive as well - Nec Lavie Z 2013 - and it costs even less for same specs both previous models have. But i can't find it in EU or US, its made for Japan market only. So those are my true reasons.

 

Cool, so I did get on the lowest price so far by Amazon. I did finally get the same email with the same November 12th date. Next week is gonna be expensive for me between this Ultrabook and a PS4.

 

My UX301LA-DH71T order has gone into "Preparing for Shipment" with an estimated delivery date of "November 11, 2013". Has anyone confirmed whether this really has the i7-4558U? From the SKU scheme it seems like the DH series are 15w which would mean the DH71T has the i7-4500U, while the XH is i7-4558U 28w.

Update: Shipped via UPS Next Day Air. Should be arriving tomorrow.

 

Guys, is the UX301LA = znbook infinity ?

 

yes it is. you're at the right place

 

Has anyone seen this laptop and the AB9+ in person? I'm curious to know how the screen quality compares. I've seen the AB9+ in person and I think the display is awesome. I'm hoping the UX301 is as good.

 

according to B&H Photo, both the DH71T and XH72T have the i7-4558U. the difference is that the XH has a 512GB SSD..

asus zenbook ux301la| B&H Photo Video

 

How's the real-world battery life? I'm considering this vs a macbook pro

 

It's a 50Whr battery as opposed to the 13" MBP's 72Whr. In other words, the 13" MBP has about 50% more juice in it, and as such, will get hours more use out of a charge, even with Windows loaded on it.

 

First impressions of the UX301LA-DH71T:

- Build quality is very nice. I'd say it definitely looks/feels better than the 13" MacBookPro Retina.
- Screen has good color/brightness uniformity. Saturation could be a tad better, but I'm saying that as a user with dual Dell U2713H's which have very good color reproduction.
- Packaging/included accessories is a nice bonus. No need to run out and get VGA/ethernet adapters.
- This model DOES come with the i7-4558U CPU and Iris graphics. At $1866, the $67 premium over the base i5-4200U version is a steal.
- AC adapter cable length seems a little short.

 

How to temperatures and fan noise? I ordered mine yesterday.

 

Can anyone with the laptop at hand confirm the mini HDMI and mini DP are usable simultaneously?