Tuesday, 10 July 2012

ASUS U30SD-XA1 13.3-Inch Thin and Light Laptop (Black)


Customer Rating :
Rating: 4.3



Product Description

13.3" / HD (1366 x768) (LED) / i5-2410M (2.66GHz) / 4G DDR3 / NV 520M 1GB DDR3 VRAM (Optimus Technology) / 500G 5400RPM / Super Multi DVD / Windows 7 Home Premium (64bit) / 802.11 bgn / VGA / HDMI / Intel WiDi / Bluetooth / 3x USB 2.0 ports / 4-in-1 Card Reader / 0.3 MP / 8 cell 5600mAh

Amazon.com Product Description

Thin & Light with the Power to Perform

The new U30SD-XA1 presents an impressive style of compact finesse, with its light aluminum alloy construction, chiclet keyboard and oversized palm rests. Start smart with its all new Intel® Core i5-2410M processor that is smarter and faster with Intel Hyper-Threading Technology for enhanced multitasking.

At less than 4.5-pounds and only 1.5-inches thin, its unique and lightweight design makes it easy to carry anywhere you go. With full HD playback capability and HDMI connectivity, you can easily enjoy the big screen experience on any HDMI-ready HDTV or home theater setup.

Thin & Light with the Power to Perform

Key Features

    1 Year Accidental Damage Warranty (ADW)3

    Whether your notebook is damaged by accidental spills, drops, electrical surges, or fire, ASUS will fix it or replace it for you during the first year after purchase.

  • Covers accidental drops, spills, power surges, and fire damage
  • Target 3 business day turnaround time for repair / replacement; not including receiving and shipping time
  • 1-way shipping (from ASUS to the user) at no additional cost
  • 24/7 toll-free phone support

  • What's in the Box

  • U30SD-XA1
  • AC Adapter
  • 8-cell Battery Pack
  • Warranty Information Card

    Specifications

  • Operating System: Windows 7 Home Premium (64-bit)
  • Display: 13.3-inch HD display (1366 x 768)
  • Processor: 2nd generation Intel Core i5-2410QM processor (2.3 GHz)
  • Graphics: NVIDIA GeForce GT 520M graphics with 1GB DDR3 VRAM
  • WLAN: 802.11 b/g/n (@ 2.4GHz), Bluetooth 2.0
  • LAN: 10/100/1000 Mbps Ethernet
  • Memory: 4GB DDR3, 2 x SODIMM Sockets (up to 4GB)
  • Storage: 500GB 5400RPM hard drive
  • Optical Drive: DVD Super Multi Double Layer
  • Camera: 0.3 megapixel
  • Speakers: Altec Lansing speakers with SRS premium sound
  • Microphone: Digital Array Microphone
  • Card Reader: 5-in-1 card reader (SD, MMC, MS, MS-Pro, MS-Duo)
  • Input / Output:1 x Mic-in, 1 x Headphone-out, 1 x VGA port/Mini D-Sub 15-pin for external monitor, 1 x RJ-45 LAN, 3 x USB 2.0 ports
  • Battery: 8 cell
  • Dimensions: 13.12 x 9.52 x 0.8 ~ 1.2 –inches (W x D x H)
  • Weight: 4.8 lbs with 8 cell battery
  • Color: Silver
  • © 2011 ASUS Computer International. All Rights Reserved. ASUS is a registered trademark of ASUSTeK Computer. All specifications and terms are subject to change without notice. Please check with your supplier for exact offers on selected models. Products may not be available in all markets. Product may not be exactly as shown in photos.

    1 All figures theoretical values compared to USB 2.0 benchmarks for reference purposes. Actual speed depends on device and system status.
    2 Intel Wireless Display requires a compatible laptop, TV adapter, and a TV with HDMI or composite A/V input.
    3 Rated number 1 Windows-based PC maker in PCMag.com's Service & Reliability Report 2009. Rated number 1 PC brand according to SquareTrade, the leading direct-to-consumer warranty company (for more information visit http://www.squaretrade.com/pages/laptop-reliability-1109/ ). Rated number 1 Windows-based PC brand in PCWorld.com survey http://www.pcworld.com/article/211074/the_tech_brands_you_can_trust.html.
    4ASUS reserves the right to exclude certain SKUs; check with your retailer to confirm coverage of specific models. Valid for notebooks purchased in the US and Canada only. Certain retailers do not participate in ADW coverage. For complete details, please visit: usa.asus.com/event/ASUS360 and adw.asus.com/.

    Check Out Other Great ASUS Products

    ASUS U31JG-XA1 Laptop
    Thinner and lighter than the U30SD, the U31Jg-XA1 is designed for people that are always on the move. Its slim profile, multitasking-capable Intel® Core i3 processor and a sleek black chassis is all business. Its dedicated graphics processor also lets you kick-back after work and have some fun.

    ASUS U36JC-B1 Thin and Light Laptop
    Even slimmer and lighter notebook, check out the U36Jc-B1 equipped with the Intel® Core i5 processor (standard voltage). Less than ¾ of an inch thin, it is ultra-portable at its slimmest form. With an Aluminum-Magnesium alloy chassis, it is also lightweight and scratch-resistant.

    ASUS ML248H 24-Inch LED Monitor
    Enjoy brilliant pictures on a 24-inch LED-backlit LCD monitor. Its 10 million to 1 contrast ratio gives you deeper blacks and brighter whites and ever so rich color profile. Connect to your U30SD-XA1 with the easy-to-use HDMI connectivity for razor-sharp visuals.

    ASUS RT-N56U Wireless N Router (dual-band)
    Add a powerful and fast Wireless N router to your cart today and enjoy the benefits of the freedom of wireless networking. The RT-N56U is like having two routers in one. Dual band transmissions enable both 2.4GHz and 5GHz spectrums simultaneously to give you faster, more secure connections.



ASUS U30SD-XA1 13.3-Inch Thin and Light Laptop (Black) Reviews


ASUS U30SD-XA1 13.3-Inch Thin and Light Laptop (Black) Reviews


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65 of 66 people found the following review helpful
4.0 out of 5 stars Well rounded features with high build quality, May 26, 2011
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T. McKendry (WI, USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: ASUS U30SD-XA1 13.3-Inch Thin and Light Laptop (Black) (Personal Computers)
I've broken this review into sections with a number rating out of 10 for each. There's a pro/con summary at the end.

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Keyboard: 9/10

Excellent size, layout and tactile response. The black on black chiclet keys look sharp, modern and are comfortable to type on. Typing is also relatively quiet and unlike a lot of other Asus laptops, there is very little flex. I love the minimalist look and that there are no superfluous media keys. The keys themselves are spacious and the lettering is slightly over-sized. The only thing missing that would make it perfect to me is back lighting.

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Touchpad: 7/10

Performance is smooth and accurate for standard navigation & left/right clicking. The pad is spacious and the left/right click rocker bar works as it should. Two finger scrolling works really well, but the other multi-touch functions (zoom in/out, rotate) are buggy and only work half the time... Read more
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12 of 12 people found the following review helpful
4.0 out of 5 stars Nice laptop with some juice, May 27, 2011
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This review is from: ASUS U30SD-XA1 13.3-Inch Thin and Light Laptop (Black) (Personal Computers)
Just got this laptop 2 days ago thanks to amazon prime shipping.

I needed a small and light laptop with some juice and purchased this laptop.

Pros:
-Sandybridge CPU, very fast and snappy.
-G520M with optimus. I love this technology, as it saves a lot of battery. You can choose what program to use with the discrete or integrated video card. I've only tested counter-strike source and I got up to 150fps, ranging around 50-70 average on High settings!
-Keyboard looks very nice and clean and feels good to type on
-Not too heavy, something you can carry around with you.
-Build of the laptop is very good, wish they would put the same material thats on the palm rest to the case. (Oil resistance)
-Battery life is VERY good! So far I get around 8 hours (Surfing, Gaming, Install programs, Movies, Brightness at 30-40%)
-Touchpad is good, but clicker attracts oil!!
-Nice and quiet, no vents on bottom, doesn't get burning hot... Read more
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6 of 6 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars Surpassed all of my expectations, July 8, 2011
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Where to start? I bought this laptop for college next year. My budget was limited (hooray minimum wage jobs!) and this seemed like a good deal for the price, so I thought why not?

I had greatly underestimated this laptop.

This review will talk about what other reviews don't talk about, and that is software. The default install has plenty of bloatware, so I installed a blank install using the product key on the bottom of the laptop. Then it came to install the drivers from the CD Asus supplies you... there were a lot of files. I think in the end I ended up installing nearly all of them.

The Asus-branded software offered is hardly bloatware. Asus Fast Boot is a great feature which lets you install as much crap as you want, and still have the computer start up fairly quickly. The Bluetooth drivers are the best I've seen in any device, period. You can use your computer as a headset for your phone, you can use bluetooth headsets/phones with the computer,... Read more
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