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    New Asus U47 thin and light

    Discussion in 'Asus' started by Oats04, Feb 7, 2012.

  1. Oats04

    Oats04 Notebook Consultant

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    Not sure if this has been posted yet, ASUS's U47, thin bezel 14 inch in a 13 in body. Will have Ivy bridge. Has an optical drive unfortunately for those of you that want a cleaner look. under an inch thin.

    Link has pics, specs, and a youtube video handson

    Asus U47: nuovo ultraportatile con Intel Ivy Bridge - Notebook Italia

    looks like a competitor for MSIs X460dx, except slightly smaller and lighter.

    Unfortunately, resolution is still 768p, and if i were to make a guess, the new gpu will probably be GT 630m, a rebranded 540m, like whats int he X460DX.
    Also speakers not visible, probably in the machine, under, or in the hinge.
     
    Oats04, Feb 7, 2012
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  2. CKtalon

    CKtalon Notebook Enthusiast

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    Hoping that there will be a premium model with a 1600x900 screen..Even with a DVD drive (which I don't care about), 1.3kg is pretty awesome!
     
    CKtalon, Feb 7, 2012
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  3. sl0519

    sl0519 Notebook Consultant

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    Thanks for the post.
    Holy Sxxx!! 1.3kg?? I wondered how they achieved it with optical drive!!
    This is difinitely going to be a clear winner in the ultraportable segment!
     
    sl0519, Feb 7, 2012
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    Doesn't look too thin though.
     
    bambooragons, Feb 8, 2012
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    davidricardo86 Notebook Deity

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    I'm interested!
     
    davidricardo86, Feb 8, 2012
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    sullymc Notebook Enthusiast

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    Looks perfect for me but I need a new laptop asap; I can fudge it with an old desktop for 6-8 weeks but I'd love to know if anyone has any insight on when this laptop will be released.

    Any good sites to keep on top of the release date?
     
    sullymc, Feb 17, 2012
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