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    Asus UX30 details/pictures

    Discussion in 'Asus' started by Red_Dragon, Jun 4, 2009.

  1. Red_Dragon

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    I looks very impressive. However, from what I've heard, the UX30 doesn't have a replaceable battery.

    Also, from the pictures, there doesn't seem to be a mic plug (only a headphone plug).
     
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    ALSO, from the pictures there doesnt seem to be a DVD drive....bummer(not that i use mine that much either)
     
    Red_Dragon, Jun 4, 2009
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    Many of the 13" ultra portables don't seem to have DVD drives.

    But, the lack of a replaceable battery is the real killer for me.
     
    knowthenazz, Jun 4, 2009
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    Fair point not using the DVD drive that much, but still, I do use it enough to warrant having one. Annoying this doesn't include it. I'd gladly sacrifice a little in size for an inbuilt DVD. Non-replacable battery is bad.
     
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    Well, are you set on a 13"? Perhaps a 14" will better meet your needs? There are a tonne of them out there these days. And all of them generally have a DVD drive.

    Then again, there are 13" laptops that do have DVD drives...and replaceable batteries.

    Portability will obviously be your biggest question.
     
    knowthenazz, Jun 5, 2009
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    Right, you should have a look at Samsung's new Q320 its an amazing notebook
     
    Red_Dragon, Jun 5, 2009
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    Did anyone catch the sign saying 'long battery life above 4 hours'? It sounds like this model will have a 4-cell battery similar to the MSI X340.

    I was hoping it'd at least come with a 6-cell to compete with the Acer Timeline (in terms of battery life).
     
    kuri, Jun 10, 2009
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    Its too bad these don't seem to have discrete graphics or more powerful Core2 processors.

    The Sony Z series comes to mind as a 13" notebook with a discrete graphics card and a full on core 2 duo processor.
     
    ChivalricRonin, Jun 10, 2009
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    yes, but the sony carries an extremely high price tag.
     
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    True, but a lot of that is the "Sony" name. They've always been more expensive than their competitors in any sort of electronics, even with equivalent specs. Admittedly, they do make more high end items than many other companies though.
     
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    Did anyone see any prices on the UX30 yet?
     
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    lol i think the UX30 is lost in combat :)
     
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    Oh yeah, that black looks really hot wasnt there suppose to be a white too?
     
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    WOW if i get one of these id want it in that combination :)

    to bad about the Optical drive.....oh well its still livable.
     
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    Hmmm, September is so far away... I wonder if this model will make it to NZ. Always hard to find the good Asus notebooks here :-(
     
    caldazar, Jul 14, 2009
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    It should, Most of Asus models got to NZ right?
     
    Red_Dragon, Jul 15, 2009
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    We used to get most Asus models (a few years back when I got my W7J)... lately I've only been able to find EEE models or Asus's low end offerings...
     
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    Just buy from one of the major Asus retailers im sure they will ship there.
     
    Red_Dragon, Jul 16, 2009
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    Lid color's a bit bland for me, but I can't argue with an aluminum one. :D
     
    Howitzer225, Jul 16, 2009
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    Is it avaiable in USA ?
     
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    What ever happened to the 12in UX20?
     
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    I'm waiting eagerly for the rest of the U series. Anyone have data on an Aluminum one that has discrete graphics? At the moment it seems the U50 is the only model that contains both a full Core 2 (non ULV, slow proc) and discrete graphics, but it is also a plastic-built one.
     
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    Yes, that would be right. These U/UX series owners seem to really enjoy them.
     
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    Same here that one is a real looker :)
     
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