Pretty good marks already for the $799 ultraportable ASUS UL30A notebook, as the machine garners a LAPTOP Editors’ Choice award for its ten-hour battery life, nice design, and adequate horsepower.
Other niceties include a sizeable island keyboard, good touchpad, bright 13.3-inch HD screen, and a thickness of less than an inch.
Conversely, the four-pound weight seems a bit on the heavy side, the 0.3-megapixel webcam is an afterthought, and subpar 3D video abilities.
On the whole, though, the long battery life in spite of the relatively powerful dual-core CPU, along with the $799 price tag make the UL30A “a compelling value,” according to LAPTOP.
That’s a pretty nice notebook for a pretty expected price. I’d say drop the price a bit before it becomes a “must have” item. $599 to $699 would be a more attractive price tag. But still, that’s not too bad of a price really. I just can’t help but to feel that I’d be more tempted even it was $699. I feel like I’m on a fence at the moment and that would push me over.
There are two configs over on Amazon now, both under $799. They aren’t the exact same as the model reviewed, but at least one has the same processor and both have the same battery. With holidays coming up, I’m sure you’ll be able to find it for closer to $699 in the next few months.
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