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    Ivy Bridge Zenbook with FHD IPS screen UX21A UX31A UX32A UX32VD

    Discussion in 'Asus' started by Mech0z, Apr 25, 2012.

  1. urbanglowcam

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    Excellent. Thanks simmi. That makes the UX31A more attractive to me now. It's going to be a tough decision.
     
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    Called them, they said it would arrive by the 20th... Something about a shipping carrier not yet selected? I asked if it shipped on the 19th if I would still get it on 20th, he said yes... So I am skeptical but we shall see...
     
    UltrabookFanBoy, Jun 18, 2012
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    Just received an email from Amazon saying my ux31a-db51 has shipped. Ordered yesterday.
     
    BlackLS3, Jun 18, 2012
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    Hi Folks!

    I'm most likely to buy the:
    ASUS ZENBOOK UX32VD 13,3" FHD IPS with norwegian configuration (because they truly differs from country to country).
    Google Oversetter

    In addition I also want to upgrade with:
    Samsung SSD 830 Series 256GB 2.5"
    DDR3 SO-DIMM 1600MHz 8GB

    Do anyone know if the Crusial 8GB, 204-pin SODIMM, DDR3 PC3-12800 memory module ( CT102464BF160B - 8GB, 204-pin SODIMM , DDR3 PC3-12800 from Crucial.com) is acceped?

    Or is CORSAIR Vengeance 8GB 204-Pin DDR3 SO-DIMM DDR3 1600 PC3 12800 ( Newegg.com - CORSAIR Vengeance 8GB 204-Pin DDR3 SO-DIMM DDR3 1600 (PC3 12800) Laptop Memory Model CMSX8GX3M1A1600C10the only one which works?
     
    Indisium, Jun 18, 2012
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  5. chicgeek

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    Do we actually know how much the UX31A-DB71 is going to be? (Amazon had inflated pre-sale prices of $1750 before it became unavailable, but I'm looking for the more realistic price.)
     
    chicgeek, Jun 18, 2012
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    I saw 1599 at amazon for the 31a
     
    lasko25, Jun 18, 2012
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  7. urbanglowcam

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    Based on what I've been seeing, I'm guessing around $1500.

    ASUS Zenbook Prime UX31A-DB71 13.3" Ultrabook. ASUS UX31A-DB71
    Ux31a-db71 I7-3517 1.9g 4g 256gb 13.3in Bt W7hp UX31A-DB71 - Buy Asus Laptops & Netbooks Computer Systems | PCNation.com

    Also, I saw it for $1499.99 on Amazon before they marked it as out of stock.

    I think that was the UX31A-DB7 2, the version with Windows 7 Professional (Instead of Home Premium) and TPM (Trusted Platform)
     
    urbanglowcam, Jun 18, 2012
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  8. chicgeek

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    Thanks folks. Yeah, I think the TPM is more pricey and I have no interest in that. :)
     
    chicgeek, Jun 18, 2012
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    ASUS North America has said the device is out and Frys, BHphoto and Newegg should have it hopefully by end of today on their site

    Zenbook Prime | FIND YOUR ZEN
     
    CompUG, Jun 18, 2012
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  10. urbanglowcam

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    Saw that. I hope the Microsoft Store says something soon. I think the BHphoto inventory is the best list right now for referencing models/pricing for each model.

    asus zenbook prime | B&H Photo Video

    For me, I'm considering the UX31A-DB71 for $1500 or UX32VD-DB71 for $1300 and spend an extra $200 or so on a SSD.

    Since both options will run me about $1500 I'm just thinking whether I'd like the all aluminum, thin body, or dedicated GPU. :/ Tough
     
    urbanglowcam, Jun 18, 2012
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  11. chicgeek

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    Yeah, this is my debate now. I think I'm going to go for the unibody UX31A-DB71 because I'm not sure how well the switchable graphics would work with Ubuntu. Besides, slimmer, lighter, sexier... :D
     
    chicgeek, Jun 18, 2012
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    Is the Microsoft store selling any Ivy bridge laptops?
     
    CompUG, Jun 18, 2012
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    Very true. Also, I'm a little worried about the flexing on the keyboard with the VD models some have reported. Not that the 31A is guaranteed to not have this.

    But I'm just hoping the HD 4000 will be enough for my design usage. Plus no modifying anything after. I should be fine with 256GB though. 4GB is great but it's also impossible to upgrade RAM on it right? :(
     
    urbanglowcam, Jun 18, 2012
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    I've seen conflicting info on whether the RAM is upgradable on the UX31A, mostly in this thread. It'd be nice to have the flexibility, but I think I should be fine for my use...

    Anyone have any idea on available colours? If it's just the dark grey that'd available, that'd fine with me, but I'd like to check out my options regardless.
     
    chicgeek, Jun 18, 2012
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    Any confirmation whether the UX31A-DB51 in north america are coming with Sandisk or ADATA SSDs? I'm itching to place an order but can't decide between the UX31A-DB51 or the UX32VD-DB71.
     
    jim1123, Jun 18, 2012
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  17. chicgeek

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    They don't even have the Ivy Bridge Samsung Series 9 13" models. Seems like the Vizio update is a bit of an anomaly.
     
    chicgeek, Jun 18, 2012
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    Gotcha, thanks. You're looking at that rose gold one hah? My girlfriend said she wanted that one lol.

    Unfortunately, I've only seen it offered on the UX31E, but the Prime versions may or may not have been shown off at Computex too.

    [​IMG]


    Yeah, true. But they also offer other Ivy Bridge models. Strange.


    I've seen a lot of confirmation of ADATA SSDs being used, but not specifically to NA yet. Hopefully we find out very soon with people being given confirmation of shipments this week.
     
    urbanglowcam, Jun 18, 2012
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  19. chicgeek

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    Hell no, I don't do pink. Ever.

    I'll likely go for the dark grey, but I remember seeing a bronzish Zenbook and wanted to check it out too.

    Just looking at the pink picture you posted makes me heave a little bit... :p
     
    chicgeek, Jun 18, 2012
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  20. urbanglowcam

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    Rose gold's more bearable than the hot pink at least. Apparently, that's the IN color lately. :confused:

    If that made you heave, wait till you see this one.

    [​IMG]
     
    urbanglowcam, Jun 18, 2012
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    Ohdeargod.
     
    chicgeek, Jun 18, 2012
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  22. Darkimmortal

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    Very tempted :v
     
    Darkimmortal, Jun 18, 2012
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    Has anyone tested the video out on a larger monitor yet (2560x1440)? I was wondering what cable might I be able to use? I cannot for the life of me find a micro-hdmi to dual-dvi cable.
     
    c0ldilmit, Jun 18, 2012
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    It's like Kirino's laptop but newer and thinner :3


    Had a couple questions about this model series:

    1. That touchscreen version looked the most tempting to me. Is there any news about when this will be released? (Please don't say fall...)

    2. I've noticed almost all the chat seems to be about the 13-inch model, and it also seems to be the main one listed in online stores, but I haven't discovered why that is. Is the 11-inch one delayed or something?

    Any idea where this person might have gotten theirs?
     
    Mugyu, Jun 18, 2012
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    Has that been in reference to the 128gb SSDs as well? I think I've seen people mention the 256GB versions coming out with ADATA drives.
     
    jim1123, Jun 18, 2012
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  26. chicgeek

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    Oooo, I missed that thread when I posted mine asking about compatibility. Subscribed - thanks for the heads up.
    (Yes, I know it's the UX21 vs the UX31, but still useful.)
     
    chicgeek, Jun 18, 2012
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  27. urbanglowcam

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    A few pages back, I posted some references to users from Germany and China showing that they had ADATA drives in both 128GB and 256GB. Whether or not they'll be using that for NA models is still a mystery, but I'm betting they are.

    I think the inferior U100 Sandisks were just for review devices. We'll find it very soon though as people are getting their shipped this week apparently.
     
    urbanglowcam, Jun 18, 2012
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    Anyone from Canada found any kind of release date yet? Amazon.ca is saying shipping somewhere from July 3-13 for me. Excalibur.com is going to require me to go through the pain in the butt of a wire transfer, and then charge me additional money for my troubles, and it's not in stock to boot. B&H also only shows it up for preorder.
     
    endless_nameless, Jun 18, 2012
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    Seems Amazon UK has completely removed the UX32VD, not quite sure what to make of this
     
    Darkimmortal, Jun 18, 2012
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    ccarollo, Jun 18, 2012
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    I can only find the ASUS UX31A-DB51 (made harder cause they never once use the word "prime" on that page) on Amazon.ca. I might do some sort of US mailbox then ship to Canada thing, especially if a lot of these retailers are shipping for free to US addresses.
     
    chicgeek, Jun 18, 2012
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    I've been emailing the recommended Asus Canadian retailers and they have been saying they will receive stock within 2-4 weeks for their store front.
     
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    Yes yeah I found that odd, that they have the Vizio up but not the Samsung Series 9. It could be that the Vizio comes with Microsoft signature no bloatware, so that could be the reason...I need a new laptop ASAP. So I am hoping Newegg MS or Frys stocks quickly so I can try to get the free xbox.
     
    CompUG, Jun 18, 2012
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    Darkimmortal, Jun 18, 2012
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    That's a ridiculous and stupid advert. Glad I didn't see it before I started checking out the Zenbook Prime... :/
     
    chicgeek, Jun 18, 2012
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    This has got to be one of the worst "product launches" I have ever seen. At day's end, the only retailers that Asus lists on its Zenbook Prime promo page have the laptop available for pre-order only. How is that a launch? Why can't I just buy the damned thing?
     
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    haha excalibur lists june 28th, and they're on promo page. nice. from what I see on the forum they sent 10 units to amazon and that's it :rolleyes:
     
    shadvich, Jun 18, 2012
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    Where was that listed at? Which model?
     
    UltrabookFanBoy, Jun 18, 2012
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    Get used to it! I love ASUS products, but when it comes to US releases for high end products, it's always a very slow roll-out. Same thing happened for the Transformer Prime tablet. Thing was impossible to track down in the states for the first few months.
     
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    ASUS Zenbook Prime UX31A-DB51 13.3" Ultrabook. ASUS UX31A-DB51
    right hand side. the VD is july 3rd. awesome.


    If nothing comes in stock by Monday I'll have to either go with an old zenbook or a series 9. dunno what asus is doing, terrible launch
     
    shadvich, Jun 18, 2012
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    Oh, I failed. Will edit my post. :)
     
    chicgeek, Jun 19, 2012
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    No problem. So many variables and confusion in this laptops launch that it's hard NOT TO make a mistake. :)
     
    urbanglowcam, Jun 19, 2012
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    Seriously! They need a marketing person to sort out their naming system. Production codes should not make it to the marketplace.
     
    chicgeek, Jun 19, 2012
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    It is interesting that Newegg has the Ram as being DDR3 1333 when everywhere else is listing it as 1600. I assume Newegg just has a typo?
     
    wannabesean1123, Jun 19, 2012
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    One of my friends is looking to buy a Zenbook UX32VD in the UK for work. The UK Warranty repair service, as I read from reviews all over, looks pretty unfavourable. Zenbook looks amazing; I have not purchased any Asus notebooks to draw my own experience.

    While the reviews are generally from those with bad experiences, it is possible that good reviews of the UK service are not visible on the forum. Should Asus be avoided, given the service is going to be handled in the UK?
     
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    may i know the difference between the ADATA & Sandisk ssd? what are the read & write speeds & any other differences since most of you guys like ADATA rather than sandisk.

    thanks :D
     
    infernoaswen, Jun 19, 2012
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