ASUS further expanded their notebook families recently by introducing new UL series notebooks. These new notebooks share many similarities, including a brushed aluminum exterior. Additionally, most of these notebooks include NVIDIA GPUs that include NVIDIA Optimus technology to intelligently switch between integrated and discrete graphics for a seamless user experience and increased battery life.
ASUS UL series notebook: The ASUS UL series notebooks are powered by Intel processors and offers users between 8 and 12 hours of battery life in a package less than an inch thick. Users can select models that utilize the latest Intel Core processors or opt for a more power efficient low voltage processor for longer battery life. Below are several configurations of the ASUS UL series notebooks.
ASUS UL 20AT notebook: The ASUS UL 20AT notebook comes with stylish brushed aluminum exterior. This ultra portable notebook weighs just 3.4 pounds and offers up to 8 hours of battery life.
Specifications:
- Less than 1 inch ultra-slim profile.
- Intel Core 2 Duo processor SU7300 1.3 GHz / Intel Core 2 Solo processor SU3500 1.4 GHz, Intel Celeron processor 1.2 GHz.
- Mobile Intel GS45 chip-set.
- Windows 7 Ultimate / Home Basic / Professional/ Home Premium.
- DDR3 1066 MHz up to 4 GB RAM.
- 12.1†LED back-light HD (1366 x 768) display.
- Intel GMA 4500MHD graphics card
- 250 GB/ 320 GB / 500 GB 5400 rpm hard drive
- No optical drive
- Integrated 802.11 b/g/n
- Built-in 0.3 MP web-cam
ASUS UL30JT notebook: The ASUS UL30JT notebook comes with a smudge-proof satin-brushed aluminum LCD lid and palm rest which is complemented with NVIDIA Optimus technology that helps the notebook achieve up to 10 hours battery life.
Specifications:
- Less than 1 inch ultra-slim profile
- Intel Core i7 640 UM processor 1.2 GHz with turbo boost up to 2.26 GHz / Intel Core i7-620UM processor 1.06 GHz with turbo boost up to 2.13 GHz / Intel Core i5-520UM processor 1.06 GHz with turbo boost up to 1.86 GHz
- Mobile Intel HM55 chip-set
- Windows 7 Ultimate / Home Basic / Professional/ Home Premium
- DDR3 1066 MHz up to 4 GB RAM
- 13.3 inch HD (1366 x 768) slim-type glare LCD
- NVIDIA GeForce 310M with DDR3 1 GB VRAM & Intel GMA HD
- 250 GB 5400 rpm/ 320 GB 5400 rpm/ 500 GB 5400 rpm / 500 GB 7200 rpm hard drive
- No optical drive
- Integrated 802.11 b/g/n
- Built-in 0.3 MP web-cam
- 322 x 232 x 14.8-24.6 mm dimension
- 3.1 pounds with the 4 cell battery, 3.7 pounds with the 8 cell battery
ASUS UL80VT/VS notebook: The ASUS UL 80VT/VS notebook meets the demands of on-the-go users who need an all-day battery with a claimed 12 hour battery life. This notebook also comes with a brushed aluminum exterior and a solid state drive.
Specifications:
- Less than 1 inch ultra slim profile
- 16 second fast boost with 160 GB solid state drive
- Choose between stunning graphics or battery conversation with graphics X boost
- Intel Core 2 Duo processor SU9400 / SU7300, 1.4 GHz Intel Celeron processor SU2300 1.2 GHz
- Mobile Intel GS45 chipset
- Windows 7 Ultimate / Home Basic / Professional/ Home Premium
- DDR3 1066 MHz 2 x SODIMM up to 4 GB RAM
- 14 inch 16:9 HD (1366 x 768) slim-type LCD
- NVIDIA GeForce G 210M with 512 MB DDR3 VRAM & Intel GMA 4500 MHD (switchable graphics)
- 250 GB / 320 GB / 160 GB SSD drive (UL80 VS)
- DVD super multi
- Integrated 802.11 b/g/n
- Built-in 0.3 MP web-cam
- 338 x 240 14-26.88 mm dimension
- 4.4 pounds
ASUS UL 80JT notebook: The ASUS UL80 JT notebook comes with smudge-proof satin-brushed aluminum LCD lid and a 14 inch 16:9 HD display.
Specifications:
- Less than 1 inch ultra-slim profile
- Intel Core i5-520UM processor 1.06 GHz with turbo boost up to 1.86 GHz
- Mobile Intel HM55 chip-set
- Windows 7 Ultimate / Home Basic / Professional/ Home Premium
- DDR3 1066 MHz up to 4 GB RAM
- 14 inch HD (1366 x 768) slim-type LCD
- NVIDIA GeForce 310M with DDR3 1 GB VRAM & Intel GMA HD
- 250 GB 5400 rpm/ 320 GB 5400 rpm/ 500 GB 5400 rpm / 500 GB 7200 rpm hard drive
- DVD super multi
- Integrated 802.11 b/g/n
- Built-in 0.3 MP web-cam
- 338 x 240 14-26.88 mm dimension
- 4.4 pounds with the 8 cell battery
ASUS UL50VF notebook: The ASUS UL50VF notebook comes with the same brushed aluminum exterior, a solid state drive and an NVIDIA GeForce GPU.
Specifications:
- Less than 1 inch ultra-slim profile
- Intel core 2 duo processor SU7300 1.3 GHz, Intel Celeron processor SU2300 1.2 GHz
- Mobile Intel GS45 chip-set
- Windows 7 Ultimate / Home Basic / Professional/ Home Premium
- DDR3 1066 MHz up to 4 GB RAM
- 15.6 inch HD (1366 x 768) slim-type LCD
- NVIDIA GeForce 210M with 512 MB DDR3 VRAM & Intel GMA 4500 MHD (switchable graphics)
- 160 GB solid state drive
- DVD super multi
- Integrated 802.11 b/g/n
- Built-in 0.3 MP web-cam
- 386 x 259 x 16.4 – 26.4 mm dimension
- 4.6 pounds with the 6 cell battery, 5.07 pounds with the 8 cell battery.
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