Comments on: Official Site Reveals Asus S46 and S56 Ultrabook Specs, Integrated and Discrete Graphics Available. Hitting the Market Soon?

By: Ben Lang

Ben Lang — Tue, 28 Aug 2012 15:02:34 +0000

Mr.Chainsaw :
Again, the UX32VD is the ‘cheap’ version of the Zenbook Prime series. So like I said discrete graphics only for cheap devices

What do you mean 'cheap'? If the UX32VD was more expensive would you be happy?

By: Mr.Chainsaw

Mr.Chainsaw — Tue, 28 Aug 2012 12:01:31 +0000

Again, the UX32VD is the ‘cheap’ version of the Zenbook Prime series. So like I said discrete graphics only for cheap devices

By: Ben Lang

Ben Lang — Tue, 28 Aug 2012 11:45:30 +0000

This is a value device so it’s not surprising that there isn’t a premium resolution. VGA is rapidly being phased out, especially with thin Ultrabooks. As for discrete graphics, you find it in the ‘cheap’ ones because they are usually not as small, leaving space and thermals necessary for discrete graphics. Premium Ultrabooks are usually as small/thin/light as possible, making discrete graphics tough. Check the UX32VD for a premium Ultrabook with discrete graphics if you’re interested.

By: noreplay@foomanbi.com

noreplay@foomanbi.com — Tue, 28 Aug 2012 11:35:21 +0000

in other words… who the hell do they design those pieces of garbage for?

By: Mr.Chainsaw

Mr.Chainsaw — Tue, 28 Aug 2012 09:23:51 +0000

What were they thinking?!
-14″, crappy screen (resolution)
-2x USB 2.0 ?!
-2kg but only 4 cell battery?!
-VGA?? and HDMI but no Displayport?!

And as always, why is discrete graphics only included in the ‘cheap’ ones?