Upgrading ultrabook screen to HD?

Hi everyone,

I'm after an Ultrabook with a resolution higher than 1366 x 768 for less than about £800.

The thing is, I can only find a couple of models in Full HD and they cost a lot more than that.

Now I've seen a few ultrabooks that I like, aside from the fact they only have 1366 x 768 resolution such as the Asus Zenbook UX32A and Samsung np530u3c

Can anybody tell me if it would be possibly to replace the screens on these laptops with a full HD/higher resolution screen, or is it not as simple as that?

Thanks

-Michael

 

I think that you'll have a hard time finding an ultra book that is cheap and has a full hd screen.

ANd if youre shelling out for a higher end model that is almost the same as a full blown laptop, i'd suggest going with the laptop. Unless you want the form factor of ultra book.

 

Ultrabook means underpowered CPU. It doesn't have much to do with weight, size, ETC.

In general, unless there is a model with the same motherboard that uses an HD screen, then you can't upgrade screen resolution.

I recommend you get a Sony Vaio SB series. They only weigh 3.6lbs and can be upgraded to 1600x900 screens. They can be found for 500$ USD.

Or you could go the Z route and get a bit of a dated processor with a VPCZ1. They come with 1600x900 screens standard with MUCH higher color quality than 95% of whats offered on the laptop market. Some of them have 1080p screens.
You can get a sandy bridge z2 series fairly affordably as well, for around 800$ USD. This is ultimately what I recommend. Most experts agree there is no significant advantage between Sandy Bridge (2nd gen) and Ivy Bridge (3rd gen latest) CPUs.
These laptops are made out of carbon fiber, they are WAY better than gimmicky ultrabooks.

 

Hm, what so "Ultra" about 1366x768 tn panels in these relatively expensive laptops? Seems like putting the wagon before the horse no?

Listen to niffcreature, he's right.