ASUS UX31 Specifications and information

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Information from 07 Sep 2011.

The UX31 (and smaller UX21) were the first true Ultrabooks to become available and ASUS have included a good set of specifications that include USB3, a high brightness 1600x900 screen and 128GB of fast SSD. We've reviewed the UX31 (and UX21) and it's an amazing bit of kit but you'll need to watch out for the keyboard which didn't work-out for us. Our review link is above.

Also available with 256GB SSD and Core i7 (Intel Core i7-2677M) CPU on two additional models. Availability (USA) 12th October.

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ASUS UX31 Specifications

Manufacturer ASUS
Model name UX31
CPU Intel Core i5 2557M
Detailed info
CPU speed 1700 Mhz
Graphics Intel HD Graphics 3000 specs
OS Microsoft Windows 7
Display Size
13.3" 1600 X 900
Screen Type
LED-Backlit LCD
Touchscreen type
 No Touchscreen
RAM 4096 MB
SSD 128 GB
Battery capacity 50 Wh
Weight (Minimum) 1297gm / 2.86 pounds
Size 325/224/18.0 mm
Size 12.8/8.8/0.7 inches
Physical Interfaces Line-out / Headphone (3.5mm)
HDMI (Micro)
SDHC Card Slot
VGA (Mini)
USB 2.0
USB 3.0 (x1)
Wireless Interfaces802.11 b/g/n
BT 4.0
No Wireless WAN (e.g. 4G)
AdditionalSleep 'n Charge USB
*Specifications can vary
ASUS UX31 prices
USA$109930 Oct 12
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