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Summary : Screen Size, Screen Resolution, Graphics Coprocessor, Graphics Card RAM

Screen Size

11.6 inches

Screen Resolution

1366 x 768

Max Screen Resolution

1336 x 768 pixels

Processor

1.8 GHz Intel Core i7

RAM

4 GB SO-DIMM

Memory Speed

1333 MHz

Hard Drive

SATA

Graphics Coprocessor

Intel HD Graphics 3000

Chipset Brand

Intel

Card Description

HD Graphics 3000

Number of USB 2.0 Ports

Number of USB 3.0 Ports

Other Technical Details

Brand Name

Asus

Series

Zenbook

Item model number

UX21E-DH71

Hardware Platform

Operating System

Windows 7;

Item Weight

2.42 pounds

Product Dimensions

11.7 x 7.7 x 0.7 inches

Item Dimensions L x W x H

11.7 x 7.7 x 0.67 inches

Color

Silver

Processor Brand

Intel

Processor Count

Computer Memory Type

SODIMM

Flash Memory Size

128

Hard Drive Interface

Serial ATA

Audio-out Ports (#)

Battery Type

lithium_polymer

Power Source

Voltage

19 volts

Additional Information

ASIN

B005SY30I2

Customer Reviews

46 customer reviews

3.0 out of 5 stars

Best Sellers Rank

#52,685 in Computers & Accessories (See top 100)
#10,949 in Computers & Accessories > Laptops > Traditional Laptops

Shipping Weight

5.95 pounds

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Date First Available

October 12, 2011

Warranty & Support

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S. Smith

ASUS ZENBOOK REVIEW

November 20, 2011

Verified Purchase

Summary: The Zenbook is exactly what I had in mind when I needed a lightweight, low maintenance portable to carry on business trips with me. Tablets or netbooks were not an option because of their limited capabilities and inadequate performance.

The Zenbook is very pleasant to look at and different, but not difficult to use- in fact, my experience has been enjoyable. I've not experienced any problems described by other reviewers. Perhaps Asus is listening and my machine is a reflection of that.

I was surprised at the negative comments on engineering design, choice of components, etc. The emphasis on the keyboard and touchpad are understandable in that they are different - the manual explains how to use the keypad and what to expect. I've had electrical "pops" on many laptop chargers, and this one did so about 5% of the time. Asus provides a solid warranty on its laptops. And, I have dealt with their support organization before on warranty work and service calls, with positive results, except one, where it took time for them to find a replacement laptop - the outcome was satisfactory.

Pros:

1. The Elan touchpad works very well and has a sensitivity region that shrinks in size when you are typing on the keyboard so that you don't accidentally activate the touchpad while typing.
2. While a source of complaints, the keyboard and keys definitely enhance the look. Keys provide positive feedback with a "tactile click" created by the key giving way when it is pressed down far enough. It's also reliable - key presses that failed were not the computer's fault.
3. When done working, I just close the lid on the machine to suspend my work - (it has "sleep" rather than "shutdown" as the default option to power off your computer).
4. To resume (hours or days later), I simply open the lid and login -much the same as any laptop only the response is much quicker - about 2 seconds. My wireless reconnects fast enough that I can go directly to the Internet and start browsing, or refresh my Outlook to get the latest mail.
5. The extremely small footprint allows me to store the computer anywhere, even inside a leather notebook that normally holds a pad of paper.
6. Bluetooth 4.0 and USB 3.0 for greater speeds and new capabilities
7. Good speakers and audio
8. Tiny camera and good microphone. The mic even works with WSR.....not great
9. My old USB DVD/CD player works fine.
10. Crisp easy to read display

Cons:
1. The keyboard keys are the "chicklet" style found on other Asus, Apple, etc. computers and if you are not used to them they can be difficult to type on simply because they are flat across the top as opposed to the tapered keys found on many keyboards (e.g. ThinkPad) and are low-profile (i.e. short). Personally, all keyboards require some time to adapt to them.
2. I/O ports are limited but adequate.
3. Must carry the port adapters if you need Ethernet or VGA - I personally don't need them.
4. 4 GB RAM limit, hopefully this will change with higher density chips. However, with the SSD being so fast, virtual memory use is not noticeable to me.
5. Wireless limited to 150 Mb/s - fast enough for real-time data over wireless, but 300Mb/s would be desirable. Most routers still only support G (54 Mbps) in public places, hotels, etc. So I couldn't use it anyway.

In short, the Zenbook represents a significant step forward in mobile technology. I will benefit from Asus's innovatation and the reward/cost ratio is clearly on my side.

Update 12/18/2011:
I've used the computer daily for the last month traveling around the country without any issues. I carry it in my backback or luggage along with my Lenovo work computer. I'm actually starting to depend on the handy mouse pad gestures - quite nice. The graphics chip can drive a full HD TV (1920 x 1080) and its own monitor concurrently - e.g., watch/listen to amazon movies while I use run programs, handle email, and/or browse the internet on the lower resolution builtin display.

Very portable, convenient and reliable. Still very pleased with the purchase.

Update 2/10/2012:
Just had my first interaction with Asus support - the laptop was accidentally damaged; I sent it in under the ADW warranty and it was back in my hands 2 days later - Fixed! 1 day to transport in each direction and 1 day for the repairs. As expected, Asus covered the transportation in both directions.

Update 11/21/2012:

Just completed a 1 year anniversary with my Zenbook. I like it even more than before as ASUS continues to refine the drivers and I've found tidbits of info in the user comments here that are helpful - like how to configure the touchpad. I plan to migrate to windows 8 - the drivers are available, or, switch to one of the new touch enabled Zenbooks instead.

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jas. wilkinsTop Contributor: Woodworking

Asus Zen book - my perfect travel companion

January 31, 2012

Verified Purchase

I have been buying small light laptops since Sony first came out with the small Vaio (maybe the Z series?) laptops. I spent thousands on small laptops and had some I liked, and some I ended up giving away. When Asus came out with the EEE I thought it would be a great traveling email machine; small, light, and inexpensive enough to be disposable. After I started using one it became very apparent that my email actually involves a high percentage of checking files and attachments. The EEE did what it was designed for, but was not a good fit for me. I moved up to an ultrabook. Thin, light, better for files but the screen was not fantastic and the keyboard was clunky. It worked but I was always happy to get back to a desktop computer.

The Asus Zenbook has been my companion on several trips now and I really like it. The performance, screen, audio, and keyboard are incredible in a package this size. The only Apple product I own is an iPad so I cannot compare this to a Mac Air, but using it I can understand how people can become fanatically attached to a computer.

This is, hands down, the best traveling machine I have ever used. If I wanted a compromise between size, weight, and features, I might pick up a bigger heavier workhorse with a DVD and bigger form factor, but, if you don't carry your computer around, get a desktop. In my office I have a desk top with two 24 inch monitors. It's a tool. On the road I have my Zenbook and I admire it both as a tool and as a wonderful piece of engineering that does the job fantastically well. It is a joy to use on the road.

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Benjamin C. Kirkup

One serious flaw

August 24, 2015

Verified Purchase

This requires a bit of a complex review. I don't normally write reviews years after the purchase, but in this case, it seems necessary.
The notebook is sleek and lovely, it worked very well for a long time. The keyboard is great. The touchpad is ok, but a usb mouse
solves that. The screen, etc, very nice.

The problem is that it started crashing, first only when it was on a long time, then when it was doing heavy tasks, finally more and more
frequently, corrupting data. Reinstalls didn't help. I heard the fan going. I blew any dust out, it seemed to help, but only a little. Online,
people suggested heat in other Zenbooks as a problem. I monitored the heat and kept tasks to a minimum; which helped. I eventually
pulled it apart and replaced the thermal paste under the heat sink. That seems to have solved the issue, amazingly enough.
I used a two-stage cleaner and Arctic Silver 5.

The fix was ultimately ~$20 to execute. I'm glad I didn't have to replace the notebook. It handles Win10 very well and should have quite some
life left in it.

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