Typical price: £1,000
What is it: Thin-and-light, 13.3-inch laptop
What we think: Highly desirable, but the price is slightly too high for what's on offer and its battery life needs to be better
What you need to know
Reviewed on: 3 September 2009
Tags: Asus, Asus UX30, HDMI, unibody, chipset
We like:
Gorgeous looks; great keyboard; strong specification
We don't like:
Mediocre battery life; price is too high
Also known as:
Asus UX30-QX011C
CNET UK judgement:
The Asus UX30 is a well-specified, highly desirable laptop, and its ultra-low-voltage processor is a strong performer. It's pricey, though, and its battery life is disappointing for a laptop that's otherwise so well-suited to life on the road
Full review:
The Dell Adamo is one manufacturer's attempt to offer a Windows PC alternative to Apple's svelte MacBook Air. The Asus UX30 is another. This £1,000 thin-and-light laptop with an ultra-low-voltage processor apes Apple's machine to a surprising degree. Continue Reading...
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