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ASUS UL30A-A2 Thin and Light 13-3-Inch Silver Laptop - 12 Hours of Battery Life (Windows 7 Home Premium) | 
| Brand: Asus
Category: Personal Computer
Buy New: Too low to display
as of 11/21/2009 18:59 CST details
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Seller: Amazon.com
Rating:  reviews
Sales Rank: 138
Color: Silver
Media: Personal Computers
Autographed: No
Memorabilia: No
Batteries Included: Yes
Operating System: Windows 7 Home Premium 64-bit
CPU Manufacturer: Intel
CPU Speed: 1.3
CPU Type: Intel Core 2 Duo
Processors: 2
System Memory: 4
Memory Type: SDRAM
Hard Drive Size: 500
Floppy Disk Drive: None
Display Size: 13.3
Shipping Weight (lbs): 3.7
Dimensions (in): 12.9 x 9.3 x 1
Warranty: 2 years warranty
MPN: UL30A-A2
Model: UL30A-A2
UPC: 884840499695
EAN: 0884840499695
ASIN: B002P3KMNU
Availability: Usually ships in 24 hours
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| Features:
| • | 1.3GHz Intel SU7300 Core 2 Duo Processor | | • | 4GB of DDR3 RAM, 2 slots, 4GB Max | | • | 500GB SATA Hard Drive (5400 RPM) | | • | 13.3" HD LED LCD Display, Intel GMA 4500MHD, 0.3M Webcam, Wi-Fi 802.11 bgn | | • | Windows 7 Home Premium Operating System (64 bit), *12 Hours of Battery Life |
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Product Description
Shrouded in a robust brushed aluminum lid, The ASUS UL30A-A2 Notebook PC looks as good as it performs. It's perfect mobile computing solution for those who need an all-day companion.
Amazon.com Product Description
Free yourself from power cords and start exploring with up to an amazing 12 hours of all-day battery life with the ASUS UL30A-A2, thanks to its Ultra Low Voltage (ULV) Intel Core 2 Duo SU7300 processor and 13.3-inch LED-backlit display, which combines vibrant visuals with advanced energy efficiency. This stylish, ultra-portable notebook features a brushed aluminum lid that not only looks magnificent, but also helps in maintaining its stylish exterior day after day. The UL30A also features a multi-gesture touchpad, which enables you to intuitively zoom in or out of pictures via pinching, or navigate up and down pages by sliding your finger. p table align="right" cellpadding="10" width="450" tbody tr tdimg align="top" border="0" height="126" src="http://images.amazon.com/images/G/01/electronics/detail-page/windows7-homepremium-stacked.jpg" width="450" /br /br /smallemstrongLearn more about Windows 7 Home Premium below./strong/em/small/td /tr tr tdimg align="top" border="0" height="419" src="http://images.amazon.com/images/G/01/electronics/detail-page/asus-UL30A-hero_open-450.jpg" width="450" /br /br /smallemstrong13.3-inch LED-backlit HD high definition display with a 16:9 aspect ratio./strong/em/small/td /tr tr tdimg align="top" border="0" height="440" src="http://images.amazon.com/images/G/01/electronics/detail-page/asus-UL30A-cover-450.jpg" width="450" /br /br /smallemstrongAn all-day computing companion, the ASUS UL30A provides up to 12 hours of battery life./strong/em/small/td /tr tr tdimg align="top" border="0" height="451" src="http://images.amazon.com/images/G/01/electronics/detail-page/asus-UL30A-keyboard_detail-450.jpg" width="450" /br /br /smallemstrongThe chiclet style keyboard and spacious keys allow for a comfortable typing experience and also prevents dust buildup./strong/em/small/td /tr /tbody /table Pre-installed with the Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium operating system (64-bit version), you'll be able to easily create a home network and share all of your favorite photos, videos, and music. Windows 7 is the easiest, fastest, and most engaging version of Windows yet. Better ways to find and manage files, like Jump Lists and improved taskbar previews, help you speed through everyday tasks. Windows 7 is designed for faster and more reliable performance, so your PC just works the way you want it to. (Learn more about Windows 7 Home Premium below.)/p pExperience FastBoot, the unique performance boost for Windows 7 made possible by ASUS's close partnership with Microsoft. With ASUS exclusive FastBoot technology, this Windows 7-enabled ASUS notebook starts up in a staggering 30 seconds./p pCompact and under 1-inch thin, you can fit the UL30A virtually anywhere--freeing space for books, files, or whatever else you need to enjoy a spacious workspace. The UL30A includes Altec Lansing speakers plus SRS surround for a virtual home theater experience on the go, as well as an HDMI port for connecting to an HDTV at home. You'll be able to store all of your favorite applications, most important documents, and large video and audio libraries with the generous 500 GB hard drive. Other features include 4 GB of DDR3 RAM (maximum capacity), integrated webcam, Draft-N Wi-Fi networking (802.11b/g/n), Intel GMA 4500MHD integrated video graphics, and multi-format memory card reader./p pAnd where some PC manufacturers only offer 1 year of warranty service, the ASUS UL30A comes standard with a 2-year global ASUS 360 warranty as well as 1 year of Accidental Damage Warranty (ADW)./p p/p h2Key Features/h2 ul listrongHigh-gloss 13.3-inch LED-backlit HD high definition display/strong with 1366 x 768 resolution (16:9 aspect ratio) that uses less energy and still gives you an immersive cinematic experience (Learn more) /li listrongUp to 12 hours of battery life/strong from 8-cell battery /li listrongWindows 7 Home Premium/strong makes it easy to create a home network and share all of your favorite photos, videos, and music. And you can watch shows for free when and where you want with Internet TV on Windows Media Center. Get the best entertainment experience with Windows 7 Home Premium. (Learn more) /li listrongGet more features with Windows Anytime Upgrade./strong It's the best way to add features to Windows 7, takes as few as ten minutes, requires no software or downloads, and you'll keep your existing programs, files, and settings. Windows will walk you through the simple upgrade process. /li listrongChiclet style keyboard and multi-touch trackpad/strong for comfortable and intuitive use (Learn more) /li listrongASUS IceCool Technology/strong for cool-to-the-touch palm rest /li listrongExclusive Express Gate feature/strong enables ultra-fast boot so you can connect to the web in just 10 seconds /li listrongEnergy efficient, dual core 1.3 GHz Intel Core 2 Duo SU7300 processor/strong with ultra-low voltage for extended battery life (Learn more) /li listrong500 GB SATA hard drive/strong (5400 RPM) /li listrong4 GB of installed DDR3 RAM/strong (1066 MHz; 2 x SODIMM slots; 4 GB maximum capacity) /li listrongIntel Graphics Media Accelerator 4500MHD integrated video processing/strong /li listrong0.3-megapixel webcam/strong for connecting with friends and family over video chats /li listrongASUS SmartLogon facial recognition system/strong detects your face and logs on automatically /li listrongDraft-N Wi-Fi networking/strong (802.11b/g/n) /li listrongHDMI high-definition audio/video output/strong allows a single cable to transmit uncompressed high-definition video to your digital TV or LCD /li listrongAltec Lansing speakers /strongenhanced with SRS Premium Sound for home theatre quality acoustics (Learn more) /li listrongASUS Super Hybrid Engine for extended battery life/strong /li listrongDimensions:/strong 12.9 x 9.28 x 0.98 inches (WxDxH) /li listrongWeight:/strong 3.74 pounds (with battery /li listrongWarranty:/strong 2 year global warranty and 1 year accidental damage warranty (Learn more)/li /ul pstrongNetworking, Connectivity Expansion/strongbr / With its integrated Draft-N Wi-Fi networking capabilities, this laptop provides up to five times the performance and twice the wireless range using 802.11n-compatible routers as you would with 802.11g networks. It's also backward compatible with 802.11b/g networks (commonly found at Wi-Fi hotspots and in older home routers). This notebook also provides !--COMMENT: FAST--Fast (10/100) Ethernet networking./p ul li3 USB 2.0 ports for connecting a wide range of peripherals--from digital cameras to MP3 players /li li1 HDMI output for connecting to a compatible HDTV or home theater receiver for uncompressed digital audio and video via a single cable /li liAnalog video output: 1 VGA /li li5-in-1 memory card reader compatible with Secure Digital (SD), MultiMedia Card (MMC), Memory Stick, Memory Stick Pro, and xD Picture Card /li li1 headphone jack (S/PDIF digital audio output), 1 microphone jack /li li10/100 Fast Ethernet /li /ul pstrongWhat's in the box/strongbr / This package contains the ASUS UL30A-A2 notebook PC, AC adapter, rechargeable 8-cell battery, and user manual/p h2Learn More/h2 !--COMMENT: ==========================================-- hr class="bucketDivider" size="1" / h3a name="screen"strongHigh Definition That Doesn't Break the Bank/strong/h3 The 13.3-inch LED-backlit display offers bright, vibrant visuals and advanced energy efficiency, and it has a high-definition resolution (1366 x 768) and 16:9 ratio display for watching movies and HDTV programming without annoying black bars. It's supported by an integrated Intel GMA 4500MHD integrated graphics processor for cinematic visual quality. Equipped with HDMI connectivity, you can easily stream media whether you're on the move or through an external display at home or in the office. pThe UL30A is complemented with Altec Lansing speakers--30 percent more powerful compared to those found on conventional notebooks--and SRS premium surround sound, providing high-quality audio playback without the need to connect to external speakers. The angle of the speakers also allows audio to be "bounced" upwards from any surface to provide better amplification, delivering a wider frequency range, which in turn produces lower pitches that allow users to hear every reverberation of the drums, as well as every note in pitch perfect quality./p p!--COMMENT: ==========================================--/p hr class="bucketDivider" size="1" / a name="windows7"img align="top" border="0" height="51" src="http://images.amazon.com/images/G/01/electronics/detail-page/Windows7-homepremium-1line.jpg" width="600" / pWindows 7 Home Premium makes it easy to create a home network and share all of your favorite photos, videos, and music. You can even watch, pause, rewind, and record TV. Get the best entertainment experience with Windows 7 Home Premium./p p table width="750" tbody tr td width="250"strongSimplify everyday tasks/strong/td td width="250"strongWork the way you want/strong/td td width="250"strongMake new things possible/strong/td /tr tr td width="250"img align="top" border="0" height="105" src="http://images.amazon.com/images/G/01/electronics/detail-page/windows7-table-prem-simplify.jpg" width="225" / p/p /td td width="250"img align="top" border="0" height="105" src="http://images.amazon.com/images/G/01/electronics/detail-page/windows7-table-prem-work.jpg" width="225" / p/p /td td width="250"img align="top" border="0" height="105" src="http://images.amazon.com/images/G/01/electronics/detail-page/windows7-table-prem-possible.jpg" width="225" / p/p /td /tr tr td valign="top" width="250" ul liSimplify your PC with new navigation features like Aero Shake, Jump Lists, and Snap. /li liCustomize Windows to look and feel the way you like by changing themes and taskbar programs. /li liSetting up a home network and connecting to printers and devices is easier than ever. /li liWindows 7 Home Premium supports the latest hardware and software. /li /ul /td td valign="top" width="250" ul liDesigned to make your PC sleep and resume quicker. /li liTakes full advantage of 64-bit PC hardware and memory. /li liConnecting to wireless networks is fast and easy. /li /ul /td td valign="top" width="250" ul liWatch, pause, rewind, and record TV with Windows Media Center. /li liWatch your favorite DVD movies. /li liIncludes integrated video and Dolby audio codecs. /li /ul /td /tr /tbody /table /p pstrongJump Lists/strongbr / New in Windows 7, Jump Lists take you right to the documents, pictures, songs, or websites you turn to each day. To open a Jump List, just right-click a program icon on the Windows 7 taskbar. (You'll also find them on the Start menu.) What you see in a Jump List depends entirely on the program. The Jump List for Internet Explorer 8 shows frequently-viewed websites. Windows Media Player 12 lists commonly-played tunes. Your Jump List missing a favorite? You can "pin" whatever files you like there. Jump Lists don't just show shortcuts to files. Sometimes they also provide quick access to commands for things like composing new e‑mail messages or playing music./p pstrongImproved Windows Taskbar/strongbr / In Windows 7 you can "pin" favorite programs anywhere on the taskbar for easy access. Not crazy about the icon lineup? Now you can rearrange them any way you like by clicking and dragging. Finally, there are new ways to preview windows. Point to a taskbar icon to see a thumbnail preview of open files or programs. Then, move your mouse over a thumbnail to preview the window full-screen. You can even close windows from the thumbnail previews--a big time saver./p pstrongSnap/strongbr / Ever need to cut through a cluttered desktop and quickly focus on a single window? Just click a pane and give your mouse a shake. Every open window except that one instantly disappears. Jiggle again--and your windows are back./p p table align="center" cellpadding="10" width="800" tbody tr tdimg align="top" alt="Which version of Windows 7 is Best for You?" border="0" height="458" src="http://images.amazon.com/images/G/01/electronics/detail-page/Windows7_Detail_Chart.jpg" width="770" //td /tr /tbody /table !--COMMENT: ==========================================--/p hr class="bucketDivider" size="1" / h3a name="processor"strongEnergy Efficient Intel Core 2 Duo ULV Processor/strong/h3 img align="right" border="0" height="87" src="http://images.amazon.com/images/G/01/electronics/detail-page/intel-pentium-inside-logo.jpg" width="112" / Offering the latest in ultra-low voltage processing power, the dual-core Intel Core 2 Duo SU7300 has a has a power consumption rating of just 10 watts and a 1.3 GHz speed that's paired with a fast 800 MHz front-side bus (FSB) and 3 MB L2 cache. (An L2, or secondary, cache temporarily stores data; and a larger L2 cache can help speed up your system's performance. The FSB carries data between the CPU and RAM, and a faster front-side bus will deliver better overall performance.) p table tbody tr td align="center" valign="top" width="250"img align="top" alt="4-star Core 2 Duo" border="0" height="70" src="http://images.amazon.com/images/G/01/electronics/detail-page/intel-core2duo-4stars.jpg" width="200" //td tdstrongIntel Core 2 Duo Processor: The Dual-Core that Delivers Impressive Power While Saving Energy/strong br / Featuring dual cores that power through the most intensive tasks, the Intel Core 2 Duo processor lets you surf the web, download content, connect with friends--and do it all with ease. Intel Advanced Smart Cache technology minimizes wait times by allocating more access to frequently used data to the processing core that needs it most. Intel's power-saving capabilities enable fast, cool-running performance even in a compact form factor. p /p /td /tr tr td align="center" valign="top" width="250"img align="top" alt="4-star Centrino 2" border="0" height="70" src="http://images.amazon.com/images/G/01/electronics/detail-page/intel-centrino2-4stars.jpg" width="200" //td tdstrongIntel Centrino 2 Processor Technology: Breakthrough Technology for Mobile Creativity/strong br / With dual-core processing, ultra-fast wireless and exclusive energy conservation features, Intel Centrino 2 processor technology lets you achieve more, aspire higher, and log many more miles between battery charges. Optimized wireless capabilities provide up to 2x greater range and up to 5x better Wi-Fi performance1. Intel Clear Video Technology combines hardware- and software-based video processing features to deliver sharper image quality, improved clarity and customizable color control./td /tr /tbody /table /p p!--COMMENT: ==========================================--/p hr class="bucketDivider" size="1" / h3a name="design"strongEye-Catching Sophistication/strong/h3 Impress onlookers or complement any setting with the UL30A's brushed aluminum finish and high-class appeal. Simply opening the notebook you notice the interior casing around the display that brings the color to life so that time-after-time the UL30A shines with a brilliant, high-gloss finish. Plus, the chiclet style keyboard and spacious keys not only allow for a comfortable typing experience but also prevents dust buildup keeping it nice and clean every time you use it. Inspired by the light grace of a butterfly, the UL30A carries the hallmark contours and slim elegance that separate it from the typical cookie-cutter notebook with a true style of its own. pWith ASUS IceCool Technology, you're ensured extended battery life and a cool-to-touch surface, so even after the longest computer sessions there's limited heat for optimized comfort. The palm rest area also makes your experience more enjoyable so you have plenty of space to place your hands while typing on the keyboard./p p!--COMMENT: ==========================================--/p hr class="bucketDivider" size="1" / h3a name="warranty"strongIndustry Leading Customer Warranty/strong/h3 table align="left" cellpadding="10" width="370" tbody tr tdimg align="top" border="0" height="240" src="http://images.amazon.com/images/G/01/electronics/detail-page/asus-warranty-360.jpg" width="320" //td /tr /tbody /table table align="right" cellpadding="10" width="320" The industry's most complete notebook care package offers a level of coverage that would add hundreds of dollars to the price of competing laptops: ul li2-year Asus 360 global warranty (estimated $200 value) /li li1-year ADW (estimated $100 value) /li li30-day flawless display guarantee /li liFree 2-way standard overnight shipping /li li24/7 tech support /li /ul p/p tbody tr tdimg align="top" border="0" height="240" src="http://images.amazon.com/images/G/01/electronics/detail-page/asus-warranty-ADW.jpg" width="320" //td /tr /tbody /table strongAccidents Happen/strongbr / You have extra protection when they happen to your ASUS notebook purchased in the US or Canada. ASUS will fix it or replace it for you at no charge during the first year after purchase in the event of damage from accidental spills, drops, electrical surges, or fire. ul liWarranty covering accidental drops, spills, power surges, and fire damage /li liTarget 3-business-day turnaround time for repair / replacement; not including receiving and shipping time /li liOne-way shipping (from ASUS to the user) at no additional cost /li li24-hour toll-free phone support /li liOne incident covered per notebook /li /ul
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| Customer Reviews:
 Very nice laptop November 20, 2009
J. Chang (California)
I received this item 2 days ago, after a long wait....
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br /I agree with most of the previous reviews with few issues of my own
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br /Pros:
br /- battery life: I have it set on "entertainment mode" and I got about ~8.5hrs of intermittent, but mostly continuous use. (brightness set to 30-40%, wifi running)
br /- design
br /- keyboard
br /- speed
br /- size
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br /Cons:
br /- location of power jack (when I use it sitting in bed with my legs crossed, the part of the power cord that connects to the computer is resting on my right thigh and it is the most annoying thing in the world!!!!)
br /- touch pad (like everyone else...multi-touch seems very sensitive--I'm sure there is a way to adjust though)
br /- battery saving mode on Win 7 (I'm not sure if anyyone else's used this mode, but it looks horrible...)
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br /There is a lot of chatter about the wifi issue at other forums, where people are complaining about dropped connections. During my battery test run, I was able to surf the web without any connection problems. I have Trendnet N router in my living room and I was able to get 4 bars from my bedroom (~30-35 feet) without any interruption. I was able to stream videos on HD without too much problems. I was also able to pick up my neighbor's
Lightweight, good machine, good value - happy customer November 19, 2009
Pam S-G (Seattle, WA)
Pros:
br / + battery life
br / + lightweight
br / + keyboard
br / + bright screen
br / + decent volume from speakers
br / + Windows 7
br /Cons:
br / - screen glare
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br /So far, so good. I bought this laptop based on the reviews from other Amazon users. So far, no problems. I've had it for a week now. I've used it for showing videos, doing Excel sheets, web gaming and photographs. Doing a great job.
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br /It took a number of entries on the "smart logon" system before it actually started auto logging on. I assumed using it the first time was good enough. I had to select the little arrow on the left side of the live picture and type in my password for five or so log ins before it started recognizing me. Now it logs me in regularly.
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br /If the warranty card is sent in (which I still need to do) they state they double the accidental damage warranty.
 Long Battery Life November 16, 2009
George Slurpy (Grand Rapids, MI USA)
This laptop's battery life is truly stunning! I consistently get over 12 hours of battery life with this thing. I treat it almost like a cellphone now; charging it every few days. The low voltage Core 2 Duo processor is just fine for everything from web-surfing, watching streaming video, and writing documents to some more intense applications such as web development, application development, and some light Photoshop.
br /I went with this laptop over the ASUS UL30A-X5 because this laptop has a larger 5600mAh battery. The ASUS UL30A-X5 has a 4400mAh battery which means it has a lower capacity.
nice portable-iffy touchpad November 11, 2009
Kraemer A. Lovelace
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
If your looking at this machine its because you want something thin and light. It meets those requirements and its well made. Its fast, has plenty of storage and the battery life is great (though I'd say closer to 8 hours of solid computing as apposed to 10).
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br /The Cons:
br /The touchpad is typical ASUS trash. I hit it whenever I'm cranking out an email, a word doc, whatever, its just not very good. Also its hard to scroll well/fast and I've played with all of the settings as well. I'd wouldn't call it a deal breaker, but it would rank as a serious annoyance.
Met all expectations November 11, 2009
R. Greenberg (Southern Maryland)
2 out of 2 found this review helpful
I've been working with computers for over 30 years. This is the first computer of any sort that met and I will expect exceed all of my expetations (over time). It is the perfect computer for doing MS Office type work, emailing documents back and forth, and internet use. It's nice and fast, great display, no issues with the key board, and set up was not that difficult. I have a very capabile desktop and did not need to duplicate what I already had. This is the PERFECT machine for getting work done and keeping in touch with email. Now if it keeps working for a few years, ASUS would have hit a huge home-run.
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