ul80vt This page needs a UL80 topic! Lets start with spec's... I've read the su7300 is 800mhz FSB, DDR3 1066mhz, nVidia g210m 512mb at 800mhz... Also read the g210 outperforms the ATI 4560! Has anybody run performance tests on the UL series (with vt technology)? Any comparisons b/w the u80 vs ul80? ul80vt This page needs a UL80 topic! Lets start with spec's... I've read the su7300 is 800mhz FSB, DDR3 1066mhz, nVidia g210m 512mb at 800mhz... Also read the g210 outperforms the ATI 4560!... » Read More ul80vt This page needs a UL80 topic! Lets start with spec's... I've read the su7300 is 800mhz FSB, DDR3 1066mhz, nVidia g210m 512mb at 800mhz... Also read the g210 outperforms the ATI 4560! Has anybody run performance tests on the UL series (with vt technology)? Any comparisons b/w the u80 vs ul80? « Show Less
503703
Can you give any guidance on when other configs will be available? I want the ul80vt but I need to have win 7 professional and I would prefer the silver case. I had also read there was going to be a faster processor on offer (su9600?).
503704
Hi Asus,Think a backlit keyboard might be a user replaceable option at a later date?- Mike
503705
I agree back-lit keyboards are really nice. It definitely swing my decision over to buying an Asus in a heartbeat if I knew the UL80/UL30 series had back-lit keyboards...
503706
Though this generation of UL notebooks gets most everything right, think I speak for many when I stress my disappointment with the CULV market... Most notable missing feature, integrated lighting. When stuck in airports and dark planes (trains and automobiles), us road warriors spend most of our time on the notebook. CULV and Asus V technology cures the battery ailment, but still not the lack of light. Suppose I could keep using this stupid usb flexy thing for now, with serious eye fatigue and gets in the way of the screen or typing (your pick). Oh well, still debating whether to fork up close to a G on this rig, or wait for the next generation and hope my prayers are finally answered...Sad in DC,Mike Though this generation of UL notebooks gets most everything right, think I speak for many when I stress my disappointment with the CULV market... Most notable missing feature, integrated lighting. When stuck in airports and dark planes (trains and automobiles), us road warriors spend most of our time on the notebook. CULV and Asus V technology cures the battery ailment, but still not the lack of light. Suppose I could keep using this stupid usb flexy thing for now, with serious eye fatigue and gets in the way of the screen or typing (your pick). Oh well, still debating whether to fork up... » Read More Though this generation of UL notebooks gets most everything right, think I speak for many when I stress my disappointment with the CULV market... Most notable missing feature, integrated lighting. When stuck in airports and dark planes (trains and automobiles), us road warriors spend most of our time on the notebook. CULV and Asus V technology cures the battery ailment, but still not the lack of light. Suppose I could keep using this stupid usb flexy thing for now, with serious eye fatigue and gets in the way of the screen or typing (your pick). Oh well, still debating whether to fork up close to a G on this rig, or wait for the next generation and hope my prayers are finally answered...Sad in DC,Mike « Show Less
503707
Pawan, the warranty is fully valid in Canada and anywhere in the world.We are working to bring the products up on Amazon.ca. I expect the UL80VT will be available by mid November on Amazon.ca.
503708
Based on reading notebookcheck.net, the G210 is comparable to the ATI 4330 and Nvidia 9500
1801876
The Asus will be faster due to having an overclockable processor. It will also have longer battery life, and be less cumbersome (the U550 weighs at least 60% more than the UL50VT). The UL50VT also has a dedicated G210M (in addition to the 4500MHD), whereas the U550's I see have only the integrated GMA4500MHD (not even close). The UL50VT has a larger hard drive; 500GB compared to 320 or 250GB. The Lenovo does have a better webcam, but you can buy one for the UL50VT for $30. As you have said, the U550 does have WiMAX and the UL50VT does not. Fingerprints will be an annoyance on both machines, but you can wipe them off with a microfiber cloth. As you mentioned, the Asus does have outstanding (and free!!) warranties. Another nice feature of th UL50VT is that it has an aluminum lid, so the screen itself is that much sturdier. Plus it just looks awesome. I am the very satisfied owner of a UL50VT-A1 and I must say it has met or exceeded all of my expectations. The build quality is well above usual, and it is much faster than I had expected. Although I don't have any experience with the Lenovo, I can say that the UL50VT looks amazing, the pictures don't do it justice. Also, the programs that Asus includes are very helpful, and other than those, there really wasn't too much "bloatware" included with it. In my opinion, the only category in which the U550 really "beats" the Asus is price, but even then, when you consider what you are getting, the Asus is very reasonable. In summary, I would recommend the Asus.
26378
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/
343246
Everything I've read says you can't upgrade the RAM on the U120. I had just ordered it and haven't received it yet. I hope I won't regret not being able to add RAM. I researched as much as my mind could handle when I ordered this. I liked the light weight and the decent screen size and the brightness. It's all very confusing. Now there is a U120H. I don't know what the H has and why it's different. Better connectivity I've been told. Anyone know what this means? I don't want to have buyer's remorse. Sigh...it's all too much!
622243
The 3160 does not care the same speed as the 7260, almost half the speed (up to 433Mbps). Honestly I could not find, nor do I know the difference. From what I seen there are two different 7260 they have dual ban and single ban. The one I bought is the dual ban version and highly recommend it. It truly has great distance and speeds. I hope this answers some questions you had. It also should work in any lapatop that accepts half mini pcie
1365465
As you mentioned, the main differences between the UL50Vt and UL50A are the discrete graphics and DDR3 vs. DDR2 RAM, and according to Best Buy's website, their UL50A is not Bluetooth enabled. If you're OK with not having the nVidia discrete graphics, then the Best Buy one seems to be a pretty good deal. I would stream a bunch of YouTube vids at full screen at Best Buy and if the video quality is solid (not jagged or stuttery), then you should be happy with the less expensive one. Also, supposedly the noticeable differences between DDR2 and 3 is neglible, so it all comes down to how much do you value the extra graphics and Bluetooth?
2064123
I have mine running 16Gb of GSkill Sniper @ 2133Mhz,... Ive had it @2400Mhz,... while an item may not be on the QVL, it could still work. Ive rarely bought items on a MoBo's QVList, as I have faithful following of certain brands and like to try new ones every now and then. The thing about this board in particular, is the seriously silly amount of voltage control you have. Theres a good chance that much voltage control could allow you to run stuff easily that isnt on the QVL. A Qualified Vendors List is solely for the VERY FEW components a manufacturer tests and promotes with,... and there are MAN MANY companies that just don't submit for QVL tests because they dont see the need. I have mine running 16Gb of GSkill Sniper @ 2133Mhz,... Ive had it @2400Mhz,... while an item may not be on the QVL, it could still work. Ive rarely bought items on a MoBo's QVList, as I have faithful following of certain brands and like to try new ones every now and then. The thing about this board in particular, is the seriously silly amount of voltage control you have. Theres a good chance that much voltage control could allow you to run stuff easily that isnt on the QVL. A Qualified Vendors List is solely for the VERY FEW components a manufacturer tests and promotes with,... and there... » Read More I have mine running 16Gb of GSkill Sniper @ 2133Mhz,... Ive had it @2400Mhz,... while an item may not be on the QVL, it could still work. Ive rarely bought items on a MoBo's QVList, as I have faithful following of certain brands and like to try new ones every now and then. The thing about this board in particular, is the seriously silly amount of voltage control you have. Theres a good chance that much voltage control could allow you to run stuff easily that isnt on the QVL. A Qualified Vendors List is solely for the VERY FEW components a manufacturer tests and promotes with,... and there are MAN MANY companies that just don't submit for QVL tests because they dont see the need. « Show Less
545868
The Crucial site describes the 800mhz as "CL=6" and the 667mhz as "CL=5". CL=5 is faster than CL=6. With that taken into consideration, wouldn't the 667mhz memory be faster than the 800mhz when the FSB is running at 667 mhz?
887707
We have heard you loud and clear. Early December, UL30VT. Simlar specs to other VT models, similar price. BT. No backlit keyboard, sorry. Can't reveal more at this time. Thank Amazon's discussion boards and two of Asus's core competencies -- agility, and ability to innnovate.
95435
This is a high end card. I looked at the the FTW version of this card before buying the windforce GHZ model. The GHZ gigabyte model has a better overclock and comes with a back plate. It also runs very quite under load and I have been very happy with it so far. Considering buying a second for sli right now. The only real step up currently available is the Gigabyte 780 Ti GHZ edition if you can find it in stock anywhere and it will cost you about $200 more.
1063483
60f Ambient - Running Chrome with looped YouTube and 10+ tabs, A Virtual Box Instance. Fan speed 90% (It is a personal choice, I find the fan to be relatively quiet but it is quite noticeable, but expect a rise in 10c min/idle or 20c min/load with the auto fan) Cpu usage avg;s around 10% per core, with the occasional 30%. Varies between 3.5-4.5 watts at .85 volts. Gpu usage is low using nil power, but expect 7w if fully loaded. I find the 17w max to be accurate and a good maximum tdp that can be sustained by this form factor, as to minimize effects high temperature has on nearby components. Vertical orientation rather than flat is superior and I consider it necessary. Lowering the temps by at least 5c is observed. SSD never goes above 45c, with 35c being avg, with the CPU matching these temps with a few C more. Unless using Furmark and Prime95 we can see temps up to 80c with SSD temps of 50-60c. It is recommended to never go above 45c on the SSD. While the cpu temps are high, expect the cpu to outlast any other components. The only concern is components that are withing a few CM's of the socket, when the CPU is being utilized heavily using games or other things. Conclusion - Temps are a Non-issue, except when using the CPU and/or GPU heavily. The temps Being manageable, but not achieving transparency that is wanted in this form factor. Recomendation - Wait for the Haswell incarnation and buy a version that has a TDP less than 17w, unless under low load conditions or light usage of high power applications. I want you to buy this though to accelerate the adoption of this form factor.
443618
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.
535176
EDIT: Both the DH71T and the XH72T use the i7 4558U Processor. I apologize for any confusion caused. As a matter of fact, it has two models with i7 processors. They are 1) the UX301LA-DH71T, which has the i7 4500U 1.8~3.0 GHz Processor, and 2) the UX301LA-XH72T, which has the i7 4558U 2.8~3.0 GHz Processor. They both use the Intel HD5100 GPU. If you search for the exact model on Amazon, these items will not show up. However, by searching through Google, you can find the Amazon pages for these models and sign up to be notified when these models will be available (from my understanding, the UX301LA-DH51T will be in stock on October 26, 2013 in the US though the UX301LA-DH51T was already made available in other countries). Also, if you were curious, the UX301LA-DH71T starts close to $2k and the XH72T is around $2.2k. These numbers were obtained through other vendors but I think are appropriate guidelines since the base model is already $1.8k. Included with every computer is a case, adapter dongles, and power adapter. Hope that helps. Also, I'm not an ASUS representative and I do not have any connections to ASUS. I have just been waiting for this ultrabook for a while so I've been doing a fair bit of research.
1620389
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.
1479572
Depending on what quality you want with your game. I'm just using one 780 and it plays bf4 on ultra just fine. Unless u want to do 4K maybe you will need 2 of those.
1397001
I doubt that's correct with newegg.com. I think they just wrote that, and will update accordingly. I do hope Amazon gets more in stock. I bought a ul80vt, but want to exchange it. However cannot get it exchanged obviously, since there is none to exchange it with. I love the laptop and just hope they get some new ones soon.
982408
the ftw version is clocked higher so you get more power out of cores, a regular is around 863mhz and the ftw is around 980mhz, and then boosted from a regular 900mhz to around 1033mhz. this all enables the cards to do tessellations faster thus increased performance. and yeah, its a single.