[Culverin]

core i7
glass trackpad
metal keys
aluminum body
sata3
usb3
hibernate for a week

http://www.revscene.net/forums/view-source:http://www.blogcdn.com/www.engadget.com/media/2011/05/asusux2011-05-28-0.jpg
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http://www.blogcdn.com/www.engadget.com/media/2011/05/asusux2011-05-28-2.jpg

:fuckyea:

Simply put, daddy want.
http://www.engadget.com/2011/05/30/asus-outs-ux21-ultrathin-laptop-with-up-to-core-i7-cpu-video-ha/

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-aLwBxaNDiA

[Ronin]

Oh my god, it's beautiful. It's like if Apple gave the Macbook Air some real specs.

If I can install OSX on it, I'm sold.

[Meowjin]

If I can install OSX on it, I'm sold.

In that case it would cost 4 times the regular msrp.

[Alphamale]

^You haven't heard?

Ronin is a chump.

[Grandmaster TSE]

thats one sexy beast

[Ronin]

In that case it would cost 4 times the regular msrp.

Why would it cost more? It's not like they're installing it for me.

But yes, if Apple actually made something with these specs, it would probably be about $8,999. They already sell hardware from 4 years ago for $1649.

[Razor Ramon HG]

Judging from the naming scheme ASUS uses, it's most likely a 12" laptop. (I didn't watch the video, so excuse me if they mention it there).

I had the UL20 before, and it was an amazing laptop. Best keyboard I had ever used.

[Meowjin]

i have a bamboo asus and it's handsdown the most beautiful well priced laptops ive ever purchased.

[Harvey Specter]

Hasn't Asus come out with a laptop with an touch screen keyboard?

[StylinRed]

i got banned from that reviewers (tnkgirl) site/youtube comments

cuz i thought it was a dude after watching a video and expressed my surprise (because i had always assumed it was a girl)

and when i got banned i thought i really offended the guy so i sent a pm apologizing for having previously assumed he was a girl



turns out the reviewer IS a girl lol (or so it and others say)

:haha:

[LiquidTurbo]

Looks suspiciously like the Macbook Air eh!

I wish competitors would innovate a little more instead of trying to one up Apple.

Perhaps I'm jealous, since I have an MBA, and the only reason I got it is because it's the lightest and thinnest laptop out there. I wanted a windows equivalent and FINALLY we get this.. and it looks just like an MBA. ASUS even using the term "Unibody Engineering", same as apple. The only thing they did was maybe it Polished Aluminum instead of the Matte Finish!

Now the question, when will this thing come out! Looks great.

This thing looks to be about the size of the 13" MBA, but it doesn't have an SD card slot like the MBA does. Also, wondering what the capacity of their hard drive is....


Also this thing is slated for a Sept release date, and I'd be surprised if Apple doesn't refresh their MBA lineup by then.

[TheNewGirl]

Simply put, daddy want.



Mommy wants too.

That is a pretty, pretty piece of machinery.

[dignatas]

lol I didn't see the video but judging by the CPU and the thin laptop. I am guessing it *might* overheat like crazy. Hope it doesn't though, looks REALLY nice

[StylinRed]

Perhaps I'm jealous, since I have an MBA, and the only reason I got it is because it's the lightest and thinnest laptop out there. I wanted a windows equivalent

didn't Sony come out with a thin; ultra light laptop too? (not as thin but lighter?)



i cant stand ultra thin devices though, be it computers or phones

not only for the fact that i feel like i'll snap em in two but also for the reason of i can't hold onto them; they seem to slide out of my fingers with ease

[LiquidTurbo]

^ lol? If you hold a MBA, you dont get any feeling that you can 'snap' it.

[Gumby]

i cant stand ultra thin devices though, be it computers or phones

not only for the fact that i feel like i'll snap em in two but also for the reason of i can't hold onto them; they seem to slide out of my fingers with ease
Yeah it looks so fragile - makes me think I'll need to handle it with two hands at all times.

Guess I just have to handle one of these just to get a feel for them.

[TheNewGirl]

didn't Sony come out with a thin; ultra light laptop too? (not as thin but lighter?)



i cant stand ultra thin devices though, be it computers or phones

not only for the fact that i feel like i'll snap em in two but also for the reason of i can't hold onto them; they seem to slide out of my fingers with ease

That's why it's got the metal casing.

The MBA is nice, while it's light it feels solid in your hand. You should pick one up before you judge it.

[lacubrious1]

Looks like a macbook air down to the same style keyboard and trackpad.

If this comes out in september, it'll be interesting to see what apple comes out with. New MBA's are rumored to come out within a month or two with sandy bridge processors as well.

[CP.AR]

DO WANT

I love ASUS.

My 4 year old F3SV, though large and not very "pretty" has held up my entire undergrad career from start to finish. No hitches (except for the screen, which they replaced under warranty with a turnaround in under a week).

And their price to spec ratio is among the best IMO

[StylinRed]

That's why it's got the metal casing.

The MBA is nice, while it's light it feels solid in your hand. You should pick one up before you judge it.

^ lol? If you hold a MBA, you dont get any feeling that you can 'snap' it.



the issue is mainly slipping out of my hands snapping is secondary (as for the macbook air yeah definitely feels like it'll snap; or fold in half ;))




asus also has a netbook with the same design

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z-0mPVMESf8

runs meego though

[Death2Theft]

So whats the point of having such a small laptop with an i7 if it doesn't have a gpu to back it up? I'm still in love with my m11xr3 ;)

[EmperorIS]

whats the battery life ?

[Manic!]

So whats the point of having such a small laptop with an i7 if it doesn't have a gpu to back it up? I'm still in love with my m11xr3 ;)

Photoshop, video editing among other things.

[TheKingdom2000]

i'm not sure about the glass trackpad.
That doesn't sit well with me at all.

[Nightwalker]

Soon all laptops will be this thin.

[too_slow]

I'm glad I didn't pick up the MBA yet! I can't wait until other PC makers starts building a similar form factor laptop!

My only wish is that a 256gb SSD is more affordable :(

[Datsun]

http://img825.imageshack.us/img825/2439/69198245.jpg

[dark0821]

as a current Asus Laptop user i have to say....
one of the better laptops ive used...
and yes it seems the only downfall for asus is over heating...

judging form the size and CPU power.. i would go out a limb and say it will over heat =.=

[TheKingdom2000]

http://img825.imageshack.us/img825/2439/69198245.jpg

This guy may have valid points, but his statement about staying in business is clearly untrue.
He forgets the fact that people WILL pay a premium for Apple products. Clearly, they're doing something right.

We can whine and bitch and complain all we want. Steve jobs is taking it to the bank. And he's taking it HARDDD.

[Grandmaster TSE]

the only thing they'e doing right is their marketing

[bloodmack]

Apple is what most business's wish they were, a company who can take all the money they can and some how take more.

MAC's are horrid computers. I think the iPod/iPhone line up is the ONLY thing good to come out of apple other than low key software they have.

[Gilgamesh]

Apple is about branding-that's it.

[Ronin]

Laptops are like cars. You can only have two of fast, cheap and well-built (or good looking depending on who you talk to). Macbook Pros have always had fast hardware and they feel solid.

On the other hand, PC laptops usually have fast hardware on the high end and cost less but they've always been either massive bricks or flimsy. I had a thin Sony prior to buying a MBP and it never felt as solid. The plastic creaked, the keyboard flexed. Plus I spent years working retail, selling $600 laptops to people that didn't know any better.

Admittedly, PC laptops have gotten a lot better in terms of build quality lately, especially those high end HPs. Asus has made some decent things in recent memory. I had one of those super portable 10" ones...not the netbooks.

[LiquidTurbo]

Apple is what most business's wish they were, a company who can take all the money they can and some how take more.

MAC's are horrid computers. I think the iPod/iPhone line up is the ONLY thing good to come out of apple other than low key software they have.

Yes, that's the reason why just about every graphics professional prefers a mac.

I use both on a regular basis. They're not 'horrid' computers, they can do just about anything a PC can.

Unless you're an engineer that frequently requires the use of proprietary software, Mac fits the bill for just about anyone else.

[TheKingdom2000]

I use both.
Macbook for school and desktop for home.

imo. having a desktop PC is a MUST. I can't stand using a Mac as a desktop for some reason? I need the PC as i'm so used to it.

But, I LOVE my macbook for school. It just feels and works great. Best laptop i've ever owned. And I don't need to worry about viruses. So I always stream/download videos/movies/porn on my macbook without worrying about my computer getting slow.

I think you can have the best of both worlds. Just don't count the mac out just yet.

[HonestTea]

didn't Sony come out with a thin; ultra light laptop too? (not as thin but lighter?)



i cant stand ultra thin devices though, be it computers or phones

not only for the fact that i feel like i'll snap em in two but also for the reason of i can't hold onto them; they seem to slide out of my fingers with ease

the TX series from Sony?

http://www.mobiletechreview.com/notebooks/Sony-Vaio-TX850.htm

[Jayboogz]

What's the pricetag on this?!
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[Frank D'Angelo]

Laptops are like cars. You can only have two of fast, cheap and well-built (or good looking depending on who you talk to). Macbook Pros have always had fast hardware and they feel solid.


Fast hardware? Until a few months ago, the 13" MBP was still using a Core 2 Duo and they were charging $1249 for it.

[StylinRed]

the TX series from Sony?

http://www.mobiletechreview.com/notebooks/Sony-Vaio-TX850.htm

i guess that would be it; i remember checking them out @ the sony store but cant put a model# to it. that must be it

[Iceman_2K]

Finally a PC maker that has some put some thought in the style of one their machines.

Shouldn't this be in the Computer Forum?

[LiquidTurbo]

Finally a PC maker that has some put some thought in the style of one their machines.

Shouldn't this be in the Computer Forum?

By thought, essentially copying the MBA..:whistle:

[Ronin]

I use both.
Macbook for school and desktop for home.

imo. having a desktop PC is a MUST. I can't stand using a Mac as a desktop for some reason? I need the PC as i'm so used to it.

But, I LOVE my macbook for school. It just feels and works great. Best laptop i've ever owned. And I don't need to worry about viruses. So I always stream/download videos/movies/porn on my macbook without worrying about my computer getting slow.

I think you can have the best of both worlds. Just don't count the mac out just yet.

Pretty much exactly the same for me. I use a PC desktop but a Mac laptop.

[Culture_Vulture]

I'm so glad that this is coming out, it's about time somebody just tells Apple to stfu with their shit assed overpriced products

[goo3]

Yes, that's the reason why just about every graphics professional prefers a mac.

I use both on a regular basis. They're not 'horrid' computers, they can do just about anything a PC can.


And some things Apple does vastly better, particularly their laptops.. which is why they're being copied.

PCs need the extra horsepower because Windows is a dog. Until you use OSX/*nix day to day, you don't realize how much of a dog it is. Woof.

[Meowjin]

where does this misconception come from that an apple laptop is better for photoediting than a pc? Get your head out of your ass.

Dumb comments of the year award for that one.


Yes, that's the reason why just about every graphics professional prefers a mac.
.


The reason for that is because it's a trend that alot of entry level photographers took., and has no merit what so ever.

[Sky_2000]

When Apple used PPC architecture, it could be argued that it allowed Macs to perform graphical tasks more efficiently and quickly than the generic x86 architecture.

With Apple using x86/64 just like any other PC, that argument is over.

[Death2Theft]

If a ten inch size doesnt' classify it as a netbook what the hell does?
Laptops are like cars. You can only have two of fast, cheap and well-built (or good looking depending on who you talk to). Macbook Pros have always had fast hardware and they feel solid.

On the other hand, PC laptops usually have fast hardware on the high end and cost less but they've always been either massive bricks or flimsy. I had a thin Sony prior to buying a MBP and it never felt as solid. The plastic creaked, the keyboard flexed. Plus I spent years working retail, selling $600 laptops to people that didn't know any better.

Admittedly, PC laptops have gotten a lot better in terms of build quality lately, especially those high end HPs. Asus has made some decent things in recent memory. I had one of those super portable 10" ones...not the netbooks.

[Grandmaster TSE]

the thing that bugs me the most are people that buy apple just for the sake of having an apple and not for what the computer can actually do

[LiquidTurbo]

where does this misconception come from that an apple laptop is better for photoediting than a pc? Get your head out of your ass.

Dumb comments of the year award for that one.





The reason for that is because it's a trend that alot of entry level photographers took., and has no merit what so ever.

When Apple used PPC architecture, it could be argued that it allowed Macs to perform graphical tasks more efficiently and quickly than the generic x86 architecture.

With Apple using x86/64 just like any other PC, that argument is over.

Final Cut Pro. Also, find me a PC equivalent that's as pleasant and enjoyable to use as a 27" iMac for photo-editing. The high quality display definitely helps. That being said, I edit all my photos on my PC. :lol:

[Ronin]

If a ten inch size doesnt' classify it as a netbook what the hell does?

Netbooks use cheap, slow hardware so that high school girls can browse Facebook.

A 10" notebook with real hardware in it like this Asus? That's not a netbook.

Netbooks are a class of laptop computers based on price, hardware and overall (lack of) capability...not because of their size, even though that's a factor.

[CRS]

damnit.

I want a 13.3 version of this.

[Mr.HappySilp]

I use both.
Macbook for school and desktop for home.

imo. having a desktop PC is a MUST. I can't stand using a Mac as a desktop for some reason? I need the PC as i'm so used to it.

But, I LOVE my macbook for school. It just feels and works great. Best laptop i've ever owned. And I don't need to worry about viruses. So I always stream/download videos/movies/porn on my macbook without worrying about my computer getting slow.

I think you can have the best of both worlds. Just don't count the mac out just yet.


I think u should re-consider the part about viruses. In some cases MAC is worse when it comes to virus protection.

[Death2Theft]

Funny my m11xr3 is refered to as a netbook it has everything this asus has and a better videocard.
Netbooks use cheap, slow hardware so that high school girls can browse Facebook.

A 10" notebook with real hardware in it like this Asus? That's not a netbook.

Netbooks are a class of laptop computers based on price, hardware and overall (lack of) capability...not because of their size, even though that's a factor.

[!LittleDragon]

I think u should re-consider the part about viruses. In some cases MAC is worse when it comes to virus protection.

Anyone who's been reading Slashdot recently would know how fast Mac viruses are evolving. They don't need user intervention to install themselves anymore.

[Manic!]

there is going to be a ton of these types of laptops coming out in the next year. It's a new a new Intel spec called Ultrabook.

http://www.anandtech.com/show/4371/intel-ultrabook-meet-the-new-thin-and-light-notebook

[Mr.HappySilp]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hBdlXdys8t4

the most expensive model right now is around $1500which isn't too bad. i7core 2.7G 8GB of RAM VIDIA® GeForce® GT 525M 2GB graphics with Optimus 750GB HD and 1080P WLED display.

Claims it can run for 8hours.

[flagella]

^8 hours? I doubt it.

[Ronin]

Funny my m11xr3 is refered to as a netbook it has everything this asus has and a better videocard.

So the people doing the referring would be wrong.

[Razor Ramon HG]

So the people doing the referring would be wrong.

There are two general meaning of the terms netbook IMO. One is what you described earlier, and another is a broader term for any laptop around 12 inches and under.

[Ronin]

There are two general meaning of the terms netbook IMO. One is what you described earlier, and another is a broader term for any laptop around 12 inches and under.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Netbook

[c3m]

Nice design from Asus but it look awfully like the MBA.
The Core i7 in it will probably be the 2 cores 1.7 or 1.8 to keep the heat down

As for Mac vs PC (software + hardware), I don't get why PC users always try to convert Mac users into a PC user. They also, always bash Apple's spec and price whenever they get a chance. It's not like people are using their money to get a Mac, so why so serious?

I would understand if people are shareholders and/or own a tech company that compete with Apple but I just don't get why consumers try to stop people from buying Apple?

And speaking from my experience some people only used Mac for 5 minutes and label it sucks just because the layout is different from Windows.

[Mr.HappySilp]

I find Window is a lot easier to troubleshot (work as a tech support). Vs Mac. It just seems ppl who uses windows have an easier time doing what I ask them to do. Also Mac like to do some werid things.

A common issue with Mac Mail I find is that for the out-going mail server port it likes to change to the delfault port even though the user have put a specific port. not sure why though.

Another issue with MAC Mail is that say you setup several E-mail acctounts and decide to delete one. All E-mails and contacts associate with that E-mail account will get deleted as well. This does not happen to Outlook or other E-mail programs.

Another thing is why does APPLE want to name their router Airport, or TimeCapsule? Just call it a router lol.

[flagella]

Nice design from Asus but it look awfully like the MBA.
The Core i7 in it will probably be the 2 cores 1.7 or 1.8 to keep the heat down

As for Mac vs PC (software + hardware), I don't get why PC users always try to convert Mac users into a PC user. They also, always bash Apple's spec and price whenever they get a chance. It's not like people are using their money to get a Mac, so why so serious?

I would understand if people are shareholders and/or own a tech company that compete with Apple but I just don't get why consumers try to stop people from buying Apple?

And speaking from my experience some people only used Mac for 5 minutes and label it sucks just because the layout is different from Windows.

No one's stopping them from dumping money to Apple. We just laugh at some of the fools who are blindly buying any Apple products out there to be "cool".

[!LittleDragon]

As a shareholder, I encourage people to buy Apple even tho I wouldn't myself... lol, the only Apple product I have is an iphone 4 that I got through a Fido upgrade.

[goo3]

I think u should re-consider the part about viruses. In some cases MAC is worse when it comes to virus protection.

Some free AV for Mac:

ClamAV
Sophos

A good idea to scan your files if you bit torrent.

The UNIX kernel was designed with security in mind, but no OS is immune. This means that as Apple is being targeted more, some things will get through, but your advantage is that you have an OS that's naturally more resistant to these attacks.

Even if you don't bit torrent, it's still a good idea to learn about the social engineering tricks those guys are using to gain access to your system and to give your computer a scan once in awhile just to be non-ignorant of what's going on in your system.

That said, the hype with the Mac viruses so far are really overblown.

[!LittleDragon]

The UNIX kernel was designed with security in mind, but no OS is immune. This means that as Apple is being targeted more, some things will get through, but your advantage is that you have an OS that's naturally more resistant to these attacks.

A lot of people think that but security analysts say OSX is the least secure of the major OS's. There was an article several years ago saying how OSX had 5x the security holes of XP and Vista combined, more recent articles say little has changed. The user base is now big enough for hackers to make it worth their while to hack. Think of the OSX user base as a small town where nobody locks their doors, it just takes a few baddies to rob them blind. At hacking competitions like Pwn to Own, OSX is usually the first to fall.

[Mancini]

whats the battery life ?

I have the same question. The laptop looks fantastic but I suspect it will have unthinkably bad battery life.

The part where he couldn't open it was funny.

[Ronin]

Another thing is why does APPLE want to name their router Airport, or TimeCapsule? Just call it a router lol.

Airport is basically their brand for their wireless products, encompassing shit like routers, wireless media streaming, Time Capsule (backup), etc. It's like how D-Link calls their shit RangeBoost or Xtreme or whatever. Linksys calls theirs a much more marketable and attractive WRT54G. It's just a brand or a model name.

[lacubrious1]

I have a macbook pro and desktop PC.

I don't give a shit about what other people use.
I don't think I'll ever use any new computer that I buy to its full potential.

[t8v6]

Apple is about branding-that's it.

It's not just branding. Apple knows that customers want. Most people don't care what hardware a computer has. They just need to know it runs well and lasts long. In terms of build quality apple has really set the standard with their unibody aluminum designs. Slap on the apple brand and an OS that everyone can use and they can price it higher than anyone else. Not trying to praise apple here or anything. In fact, I really hate the apple OS's since a lot of things are so restricted. But they're obviously doing something right for so many people to become loyal to their products.

[.Renn.Sport]

Funny my m11xr3 is refered to as a netbook it has everything this asus has and a better videocard.
:failed:

and it also weights more than my macbook pro

[Mr.HappySilp]

:failed:

and it also weights more than my macbook pro

Also have more RAM, better video card, faster CPU, better feel of the keyboard as your macbook pro as well.

[Araaadi]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hBdlXdys8t4

the most expensive model right now is around $1500which isn't too bad. i7core 2.7G 8GB of RAM VIDIA® GeForce® GT 525M 2GB graphics with Optimus 750GB HD and 1080P WLED display.

Claims it can run for 8hours.

I'm soo getting this before i start school again.

[punkwax]

:nerd:

[Mr.HappySilp]

I'm soo getting this before i start school again.

I wanted to get it too but I would wait for more reviews.

[Death2Theft]

Your skinny little honger arms just need more exercise.
:failed:

and it also weights more than my macbook pro

[.Renn.Sport]

Also have more RAM, better video card, faster CPU, better feel of the keyboard as your macbook pro as well.
:failed:
so what? that pos is close to 5 lbs for a 11 inch. so much for a netbook!

This acer is gonna weight like half as much, with the same performance and twice as much battery life

[Mr.HappySilp]

^6 lol acer@@ U were talking about your Macook better than a M11X not an acer lol.

Man I feel bad for all those that's investing in your SO CALL Company. But hey you are always talk BS anyways.