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ASUS UL30A-X5 Thin and Light 13.3-Inch Black Laptop - 12 Hours of Battery Life (Windows 7 Home Premium) | 
| Brand: Asus
Category: Personal Computer
List Price: $729.00
Buy New: $699.99
as of 11/21/2009 10:19 CST details
You Save: $29.01 (4%)
Seller: Amazon.com
Rating:  reviews
Sales Rank: 37
Color: Black
Media: Personal Computers
Batteries Included: Yes
Operating System: Windows 7 Home Premium 64-bit
CPU Manufacturer: Intel
CPU Speed: 1.3
CPU Type: Intel Core 2 Duo
System Memory: 4
Memory Type: SDRAM
Shipping Weight (lbs): 3.7
Dimensions (in): 12.9 x 9.3 x 1
Model: UL30A-X5
UPC: 884840506003
EAN: 0884840506003
ASIN: B002P3KMVC
Shipping: Eligible for FREE Super Saver Shipping
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, Wi-Fi 802.11 bgn, 0.3M Webcam | | • | Windows 7 Home Premium Operating System (64 bit) |
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Product Description
Weighing less than 4lbs and measuring less than an inch thin, the new ASUS UL30A-X5 is a harmonious blend of form and function. Powered by an Intel Core 2 Duo ultra-low voltage processor, it boasts an impressive 12.5-hour battery life for all-day computing. It also sports user-centric features such as a multi-gesture touchpad and provides an impressive multimedia entertainment experience with Altec Lansing speakers and SRS Premium Sound. All of these features and more are shrouded in a robust brushed aluminum lid that not only looks magnificent, but also helps in maintaining the notebook’s stylish exterior day after day. ASUS notebooks come with a 1 year global warranty, one month zero bright dot guaranty, free two-way shipping and twenty-four hour tech support seven days a week. Plus it comes with a FREE One Year Accidental Damage Warranty protecting your notebook from drops, fire, spills and surges.
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-X5, 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="405" src="http://images.amazon.com/images/G/01/electronics/detail-page/asus-UL30A-black-hero-450.jpg" width="450" /br /br /smallemstrong13.3-inch LED-backlit HD high definition display with a 16:9 aspect ratio (see larger image)./strong/em/small/td /tr tr tdimg align="top" border="0" height="449" src="http://images.amazon.com/images/G/01/electronics/detail-page/asus-UL30A-black-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="331" src="http://images.amazon.com/images/G/01/electronics/detail-page/asus-UL30A-black-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 (silver model shown)./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. And in addition to a 1 year global warranty, the ASUS UL30A-X5 includes a 1 year Accidental Damage Warranty (ADW).br //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 1 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-X5 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://g-ecx.images-amazon.com/images/G/01/electronics/detail-page/asus-warranty-1year.jpg" style="vertical-align: top; border: 0;" 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 li1-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:
 Incredible machine for the money! November 18, 2009
L. Furey
2 out of 2 found this review helpful
I was convinced on getting a 13" Macbook pro until I found this.
br /Twice the HD, twice the RAM, same size, same lack of weight, cool state-of th art features:
br /face recognition, 10 second boot, high end speakers and HD screen AND an incredible 12 hour battery life.
br /All at half the price..A GEM
 check the webcam first! November 16, 2009
V. cox (los angeles, ca)
1 out of 3 found this review helpful
This is a beautiful, well equipped laptop. I spent the weekend configuring it and installing the applications I need. Then I used Skype to call a friend. Sorrow ensued. The webcam image was upside down. Calls to tech support forced reinstallations of liveframe3, reinstallations of the driver, and a reinstall of the operating system. Still upside down. So dear amazonians, check the webcam first. It may save you much wasted time.
Great Laptop November 14, 2009
N. Khan
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
Pros: This laptop is so light I love it. I have also gotten alot of comments about the laptop. The keyboard is silent enough for my taste and is very comfortable. The track pad also has some special control features which come in handy.
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br /Cons: I am not particularly fond of the single mouse button. Its ok but I would rather prefer the two buttons but I will just have to get used to it. Finger print magnet. The outside doesnt really get finger prints but the inside definitely does to the right and left of the trackpad. Kinda annoying and wish it was matte but the sheen makes it look fancy i guess. The cam is only a .3 MP which is crap but i didnt get this thing for the camera.
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br /Other thoughts: For the one complaining about hitting the track pad while typing, you can turn it off using the function button. As a matter of fact there are many function buttons that are available. You will need to check the manual for those functions. The battery life is what sells this computer however I was a bit surprised by the charger. It is smaller than a normal charger but It gets a little too warm on the border of hot. Hopefully its not an electrical problem.
br /I recommend this laptop who needs a light machine with a long battery life. Hopefully it hold up and performs well when I start using my engineering programs. (I am a college student)
Snazzy for the money November 13, 2009
A. Hansen
2 out of 3 found this review helpful
I am totally digging this ride. I'm switching from an iBook, and while sad to see my Mac go, I am tickled with this machine. It feels solidly built. The keyboard style is new to me but it's very easy to use. It's very quiet. The facial recognition login is a hoot--and works! I was bummed to see that the outer case shows fingerprints almost as much as the interior. I typically don't like shiny screens, but this one really doesn't bother me. It feels very crisp.
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br /Props to Amazon for getting this to UPS just a couple hours after I ordered it and to me the very next day.
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Display too glossy November 12, 2009
M. Floyd (Washington D.C.)
6 out of 7 found this review helpful
Update 11/14: I've decided that I'm going to return this laptop. The glossy display is too reflective. It's not really that noticeable if you are looking at a web page with a white background with the brightness turned all the way up, but in almost every case it's just too glossy for my tastes. Also, as mentioned blow, this display fails horribly for sharing the screen for something such as watching a movie. If they swapped out the display and trackpad, this would be the perfect budget laptop.
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br /I was torn between this product and the Acer Aspire Timeline. I ultimately decided to go with this product because of the battery life claim. Obviously the battery life claim on ANY laptop is quoted using settings that will not be reflective of the typical user.
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br /One of my biggest concerns with this laptop was the processor. I was not sure if it would be able to handle my daily computing activities. This machine is by no means a powerhouse, but it is more than capable. As long as you do not need to do anything such as gaming or multimedia editing, you should be fine with this laptop. This machine is capable of playing HD videos with a little extra left over for background tasks.
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br /Notes:
br /- While you do receive recovery DVDs, if you need to take advantage of them you will need to get an external DVD drive. I have heard some reports that some external DVD drives do not receive enough power through one USB port and require either a powered USB hub or plugging the drive into two USB ports. (This is why USB cables for portable HDD and portable disc drives have two heads.) I am pleased to say that the Samsung USB 2.0 8x DVD Writer External Optical Drive for Mac and PC SE-S084C/RSBN (Gloss Black) works perfectly with just one USB plug.
br /- The power brick can get hot. One review claimed it got as hot as 130 F. I have not personally experienced temperatures this extreme.
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br /Usage: Microsoft Office, Web Browsing, Media Player
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br /Pros:
br /- Great balance between speed and battery life.
br /- The keyboard is fantastic.
br /- Very lightweight and portable.
br /- The laptop does not get so warm that it is uncomfortable in your lap.
br /- The laptop has a very sleek look.
br /- Excellent value for the price. Even on top of the specs, they throw in one year of accidental damage protection. That's an incredible value.
br /- The fans are very quiet even when they are on.
br /- Comes with little bloatware.
br /- Ability to play HD movies with no tweaking whatsoever (using VLC).
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br /Cons:
br /- Update: The screen is very glossy and reflective.
br /- Update: I've really discovered that the viewing angles aren't all that great if you want more than one person to look at your screen at one time for something such as watching a movie together.
br /- The track-pad is less than ideal. The track-pad tends to move the cursor position while you are typing. The gestures are nice, but I found that the scrolling doesn't register. The trackpad utility is greatly lacking in features.
br /- The hard disk squeaks. It's not terribly loud, but you will notice if you have no other background noise.
br /- The chassis is indeed a fingerprint magnet. Again, this seems to be an issue with every make and every model laptop these days.
br /- No back-lit keyboard. This is not necessarily a bad thing since a back-lit keyboard would drain on the battery.
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