When combined with the ultrabook category last fall , Asus lead the charge , being one of the first on the scene and offers a powerful ultraportable experience in a slim and elegant design . The ultrabook arena has got a lot more crowded lately , but Asus has upped the ante in the Zenbook Prime UX31A - R5102F ( $ 999.99 list ) , which boasts stunning 1080p display and an Intel third -generation Core i5 - 3317u processor . It is not only the town ultrabook with an Ivy Bridge processor , and there is plenty of room for competition in terms of battery life and port selection , so this time the race was not so easily won .
Observant readers may notice that Asus Zenbook Prime UX31A - R5102F is identical in almost every respect the Asus Zenbook Prime UX31A - DB51 ( $ 1,099 list , 3.5 ) - the only difference appears to be the model. Using the same components and performance between them , the consumer must decide between two major sales pricing and availability .
Design
The UX31A - R5102F is easily one of the sleekest and most visually amazing Ultrabooks on the market . A machined aluminum chassis provides stability which most competitors fragile , and the two - toned metal on metal design is simple but stylish . Measuring 0.7 by 12.8 by 8.9 inches ( HWD ) , the UX31A - R5102F is about the same size as the Sony VAIO T13 ( SVT13112FXS ) ( $ 799.99 direct , 4 stars ) , and average weight at 3.05 pounds .
While the details of such a radial brushed finish on the lid and a vertical brushed hairline pattern on the palmrest is visually attractive , the real eye- popper is 1920 by 1080 resolution display amazing, using the in- Plane Switching technology ( IP ) for more colors and extremely wide viewing angle . Joining the display has been amazing audio powered by Bang & Olufsen 's ICEpower speakers , providing enough volume to fill a room and is clear enough to have a few people gather round to listen to a song or watch the video .
The keyboard has been tweaked slightly , moving out the metal keycaps seen in previous Asus Zenbook UX31 - RSL8 ( $ 1,049 list , 4 stars ) for matte plastic . The chiclet layout and keystroke shall remain the same , but an adjustable backlight lets you work in whatever lighting conditions you find yourself in. The touchpad offers support acts , but beware as you swipe , pinch , and scroll , because a stray thumb can easily register as a second finger , which causes some frustration . Thanks to a change in supplier and improved drivers , however , the clickpad on UX31A - R5102F have no errors or jumpiness some enthusiastic clickpads ago .
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