ul30vt-a1 vs ul30a-x5: ASUS or anyone else: What is the differnece and advantage for these two models?
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The ASUSs with "-A#" have longer battery lives than the ones with "-X#" The UL30VT has a better graphics card (dedicated card in addition to an intergrated one) than the UL30A which just has integrated graphics.
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Asus will you be sending more ul20's , theres none left! send at least one more so i can get the 75 rebate plzzzzz
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Another variable I missed was the UL30vt-A1 vs X1. Is there any difference in the X1 vs A1 of the vt line?Thanks again.
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I believe the difference is the internal storage. I bought the *B1 for my son which has 32gb and the *A1 has 16gb, I believe.
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I would agree with JPL above, the difference is primarily GPU vs. CPU performance. With that being said, I would like to point out a much more potent APU codenamed 'Kaveri' will be available around Feb 2014. I'm not sure what the purpose of your build will be, but if you're looking for a powerful small form factor PC (like a HTPC for example), Kaveri will undoubtedly be the more robust option. Otherwise, I would highly recommend the A10-5700 because it has nearly the same graphics and CPU effectiveness as the A10-5800k but consumes significantly less power, the only difference being you cannot overclock the A10-5700. Cheers! I would agree with JPL above, the difference is primarily GPU vs. CPU performance. With that being said, I would like to point out a much more potent APU codenamed 'Kaveri' will be available around Feb 2014. I'm not sure what the purpose of your build will be, but if you're looking for a powerful small form factor PC (like a HTPC for example), Kaveri will undoubtedly be the more robust option. Otherwise, I would highly recommend the A10-5700 because it has nearly the same graphics and CPU effectiveness as the A10-5800k but consumes significantly less power, the only difference being you... » Read More I would agree with JPL above, the difference is primarily GPU vs. CPU performance. With that being said, I would like to point out a much more potent APU codenamed 'Kaveri' will be available around Feb 2014. I'm not sure what the purpose of your build will be, but if you're looking for a powerful small form factor PC (like a HTPC for example), Kaveri will undoubtedly be the more robust option. Otherwise, I would highly recommend the A10-5700 because it has nearly the same graphics and CPU effectiveness as the A10-5800k but consumes significantly less power, the only difference being you cannot overclock the A10-5700. Cheers! « Show Less
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The underlying firmware is essentially the same. I like the uv5a better than the others, but it is six of one, half a dozen of the other. People have gotten defective ones in any of them. You just have to be lucky because when you get a good one, it is an awesome value.
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It isn't just DDR. The UL50Vt has discrete nVidia 210M graphics, in addition to built in graphics. They are switchable, so you can turn off the discrete graphics when the battery begins to drain in order to work longer without having to find an outlet. The UL50A just has the built in graphics.
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There are a few things, best thing is go to asus website where you can compare different models. Hope this helps. Excellent board I must say.
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Totally agreed!!! so I'm planning to buy the spare battery... I think Amazon needs to correct the misleading information regarding the specification of UL30A!!
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Just spent a few hours figuring this out. The A and VT refer to two different type of video card setups. The VT is the Nvidia cards with the GraphiX Boost switchable graphics. This means that there are actually 2 video cards in that model. The idea is you only use the more powerful board when using intensive graphics like in gaming, which helps save battery life. If having better battery life is important you you, the VT would be best, but it will raise the price a good bit. The A is a single integrated videoboard, so is more ecomical. The -a2, -c1, x5 parts I haven't figured out 100%, but seems to be things like case color, OS, battery size or something else like that. Be aware some come with higher capacity batteries. The speakers are on the bottom of the laptop, so it might sound best if on a hard surface, but I haven't tested that & am just guessing there. Hope this helps!!
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Hey ASUS I have a question.I am ready to purchase the UL30A-X5, but I worry about the issues with the Wifi dropping signals. This is a dealbreaker for me as I will be using this laptop for wireless websurfing.Any comment on the problems people are having? Is it the atheros card? How can I get a unit with the the Intel card?Thanks for all your help and I really like ASUS products. Please don't make me have to buy a HP DM3.
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Looks like they have the U2, which is almost the same as this U1, but with a larger heatsink and brighter LED's on it. Both use the same driver, this is probably an old listing...
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THANK YOU SO MUCH!!!! I have asked endless retailers on ebay -all of which directed me to asus which is quite difficult to get thru to with a tech question if you're not registered as an owner! this info is GREATLY appreciated!
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I'm a med student myself, actually already an MD here in my country, but plan in taking my step 1 this june... anyways, I have to recomend ASUS, the laptop has 5 stars build quality as well as performance! I actually bought the ASUS UL80vt, and fits perfectly to my lifestyle, and just so you know, that 12 hr battery thing is for real!!! you should get the ul80vt instead, its quite faster and better at multitasking than the ul30A-x5 since it has turboboos technology, also the screen is 14.1 and comes with DVD drive, which you may not use as much, but I prefer to have it than not.... BTW, go with the Silver model, it looks nicer!!! happy shopping!, let me know what you went for!
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My take on the UL20A vs. the 1201N is as follows;If you want to pay $80 less, less battery life, less weight, but be able to play 1080P media and games, then get the 1201N.Otherwise, get the UL20A. The battery life on the 1201N isn't that bad, I can get 4.5 hours or so with medium usage, maybe 2-3 if I play 1080P media continuously. It's pretty decent for its capabilities.
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Both boards are awesome, and come from solid manufacturers. RMA policies for both are great (albeit slow sometimes). It really boils down to price and application. The GA board has 6x SATA connectors and WiFi while the Asus has 4x SATA connectors and no WiFi. The Gigabyte also has Dual LAN (one Intel, one Atheros). The Asus supports DDR3 3200 while the Gigabyte only supports DDR3 3100. The Asus appears to have better heatsinks on the power devices which is typically better for overclocking. The Asus also has an M.2 slot, which isn't a big deal unless you really plan on using it. When I built my rig I went with the Gigabyte for its feature-set and price point and couldn't be happier. Both boards are awesome, and come from solid manufacturers. RMA policies for both are great (albeit slow sometimes). It really boils down to price and application. The GA board has 6x SATA connectors and WiFi while the Asus has 4x SATA connectors and no WiFi. The Gigabyte also has Dual LAN (one Intel, one Atheros). The Asus supports DDR3 3200 while the Gigabyte only supports DDR3 3100. The Asus appears to have better heatsinks on the power devices which is typically better for overclocking. The Asus also has an M.2 slot, which isn't a big deal unless you really plan on using it. When I... » Read More Both boards are awesome, and come from solid manufacturers. RMA policies for both are great (albeit slow sometimes). It really boils down to price and application. The GA board has 6x SATA connectors and WiFi while the Asus has 4x SATA connectors and no WiFi. The Gigabyte also has Dual LAN (one Intel, one Atheros). The Asus supports DDR3 3200 while the Gigabyte only supports DDR3 3100. The Asus appears to have better heatsinks on the power devices which is typically better for overclocking. The Asus also has an M.2 slot, which isn't a big deal unless you really plan on using it. When I built my rig I went with the Gigabyte for its feature-set and price point and couldn't be happier. « Show Less
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Thanks ASUS, your input is always appreciated. I saw the official specs for the UL30vt and I am excited and my CC is equally excited. It is ready whenever Amazon posts the preorder product page.For others here it is http://gdgt.com/asus/ul30vt/specs/