Typical price: £1,300
What is it: Leather-clad ultraportable laptop with solid-state drive
What we think: The 'deluxe version' of the U2E is an excellent ultraportable laptop, but it could be a better performer
What you need to know
Reviewed on: 17 June 2008
Tags: Asus, Asus U2E Deluxe Edition (32GB solid state), laptops, battery life, resolution
We like:
Lots of ports; leather exterior; solid-state drive
We don't like:
Processor lacks grunt; middling storage space; noisy fan
Also known as:
Asus U2E-1B1P
CNET UK judgement:
The U2E-1B1P is a great little laptop with a unique look and long battery life. It lacks some of the wow factor of the Apple MacBook Air or Sony's power house VGN-TZ21WN and its fan can be noisy
Full review:
How many dead cows does it take to make a laptop? In the case of the Asus U2E deluxe edition, it's at least one: it comes with a leather finish on the lid. It does also have some interesting stuff going on inside, thanks to its solid-state hard drive, which distinguishes it from the U2E we reviewed earlier this year. If you're tempted, it'll set you back the not inconsiderable sum of £1,300. Continue Reading...
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