ASUS announced U36 model notebook

[xonix]

ASUS today announced the release of the U36 model notebook, the world’s thinnest notebook with a standard-voltage Intel processor. ASUS has developed a unique thermal design reducing notebook thickness to a mere 19mm while still packing a powerful Intel Core i3 or Core i5 processor. Together with ASUS’ Super Hybrid Engine technology and an NVIDIA® graphics card with Optimus technology, the U36 has a super long battery life, lasting up to 10 hours.

Link: http://www.hardwarezone.com.sg/tech...aign=HWZSG+Infotech+20101206&utm_medium=email

CPU Intel Core i5-460M processor (2.53GHz with Turbo Boost up to 2.8GHz)
OS Windows 7 Ultimate
Graphics NVIDIA GeForce 310M with 1GB Dedicated VRAM & Intel GMA HD Support NV Optimus Technology
Display 13.3-inch HD with LED Backlight
HDD 500GB HDD
RAM 3GB DDR3 RAM
Weight 1.44Kg

 

[idiort]

wow nice.. slim.. but only 4 cell battery with normal processor... the battery will take a big hit for sure... but i think the 4 cell battery shud be high capacity.. claimed can reach 10 hrs,meaning can last roughly 5 hrs for normal usage.. not bad for such a light laptop...

i wonder how much it will be... macbook air has serious competition now... this laptop confirm cheaper with much better specs....

 

[tingyuan]

i want buy it as i still waiting for macbookpro update

 

[Yo2020]

ASUS today announced the release of the U36 model notebook, the world’s thinnest notebook with a standard-voltage Intel processor. ASUS has developed a unique thermal design reducing notebook thickness to a mere 19mm while still packing a powerful Intel Core i3 or Core i5 processor. Together with ASUS’ Super Hybrid Engine technology and an NVIDIA® graphics card with Optimus technology, the U36 has a super long battery life, lasting up to 10 hours.

Link: http://www.hardwarezone.com.sg/tech...aign=HWZSG+Infotech+20101206&utm_medium=email

the article (link above) could be misleading on the weight n battery life.

the fact should be these:
a) Config 1: 8-cell, 1.6kg, up to 10hrs of battery life (5600 mAh 84 Whrs)
b) Config 2: 4-cell, 1.44kg, claimed battery life was not stated. but if u halve that of 8-cell, u get 5hrs. in real-life situation, however, it could be just 2-2.5hrs. if the 4-cell can really last 10hrs, it can't be weighed 1.44kg.

http://www.asus.com/product.aspx?P_ID=XrzH3yU3IVV4nMqL

 

[idiort]

oh no wonder.. lol.. so 2-3 hrs for 4 cell is pathetic but its i5 processor lahz..

 

[otacon]

but the color so dull

 

[idiort]

yeah asus always black or white one.. no colourful laptop..

 

[ziggyy]

Any idea how muchie?

 

[SimonLam]

Still ok with 8cell at 1.6kg...

Its a full standard voltage model.

 

[idiort]

probably 1.5k and above... since its so light for 13.3inch with normal voltage model and so slim

 

[ziggyy]

Thanks will stick to waiting for the ul20ft to drop its price then. just need something small light and with a little more power than a netbook.

 

[SimonLam]

This laptop should be in the same class as Lenovo U460

 

[Yo2020]

Thanks will stick to waiting for the ul20ft to drop its price then. just need something small light and with a little more power than a netbook.

u may want to consider to pay slightly more for Toshiba T210. its' design is definitely more appealing than asus's. there are, white, black n red colours to choose from too.
see my comments here:
http://forums.hardwarezone.com.sg/showthread.php?t=3012261

 

[nox2608]

why does asus persist in using such a dated graphics card? want to change my laptop and have been tempted by their U series coupled with the Optimus tech (much more elegant than using hardware switch). too bad its always saddled with the 310m.

 

[idiort]

u may want to consider to pay slightly more for Toshiba T210. its' design is definitely more appealing than asus's. there are, white, black n red colours to choose from too.
see my comments here:
http://forums.hardwarezone.com.sg/showthread.php?t=3012261

personal preference lahz.. see if u need the ext dvd drive anot....

but asus model can overclock to 1.6ghz from 1.2ghz,something which other brands dun offer...

 

[Yo2020]

but asus model can overclock to 1.6ghz from 1.2ghz,something which other brands dun offer...

to me, sub-notebooks (ie. 11.6" & 12.1") are usually meant for surfing, watch video, office doc or something light. thus, i wonder y the need of overclock or powerful CPU/GPU.

 

[idiort]

overclock comes useful when u need the processing power for example converting videos and etc..

its always useful to have overclocking for lets say future usage 2-3 yrs down the road.. but nowadays ulv processor are fast enough to even play flash hd1080 videos from youtube.. some older ulv cant i think but my i3-330um can..

 

[Pikachu84]

So where do I get this machine when it pops out? U think around $1500?

 

[bundy]

not here in singapore, just back fr sls, shops yet to sell it.

 

[Pikachu84]

So I am looking for something exactly like the U36. 13 inch screen, light weight and long battery but still powerful.

Is this the best deal or are there other laptops I should be aware of?