ASUS Zenbook Prime UX32A

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Overview

The ASUS Zenbook Prime is an 13.3" Ultrabook with a resolution of 1366x768. It is based on Intel's Ivy Bridge processor and should start at a price point of 800$. It does have a 24GB SSD cache Partition for system acceleration. Depending on how well the SSD based cache partition works, the UX32A could be a powerful Ultrabook at a reasonable Price.

ASUS Zenbook Prime UX32A Price. (RRP. See below for latest prices.)
USA:$80030 Oct 12

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Specifications for the ASUS Zenbook Prime UX32A

Specifications (base version)
Manufacturer ASUS
Model name Zenbook Prime UX32A
CPU type Intel Core 3rd Generation (2012)
Graphics Intel HD 4000
OS Windows 8
Display Size
13.3" 1366 X 768
Screen Type
LED-Backlit LCD
Touch Technology
No Touchscreen
RAM 4096 MB
SSD 24 GB
Hard Disk 320 GB
Battery capacity 48 (Wh)
Weight 1440gm / 50.8 oz.
Size (w/h/d mm) 325/223/9 mm
Size (w/h/d inches) 12.8/8.8/0.4

Physical Interfaces
DC-in
HDMI
Line-out / Headphone (3.5mm)
SDHC Card Slot
USB3.0 (x3)
VGA (Mini)

Wireless Interfaces
802.11 b/g/n
BT 4.0
No Wireless WAN (e.g. 3G cellular)

Additional Specs and Accessories (can vary)
AC Adaptor
Intel Wireless Display
Microphone
Multitouch Touchpad
Stereo speakers
WebCam 1.3Mp

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Latest ASUS Zenbook Prime UX32A News

Latest NewsTrack product
SLRLounge - Asus UX32VD Review16/02/13
Notebookcheck - Asus UX21A Review 02/11/12
Notebookinfo - ASUS UX21A Review (German)16/08/12
Notebookjournal - ASUS UX21A Review (German)16/08/12
Video Unboxing of the ASUS UX32VD24/07/12
CNET - ASUS Zenbook UX32VD Review24/07/12
Laptopmag - ASUS Zenbook Prime UX32VDReview12/07/12
NotebookCheck - Review of the ASUS Zenbook Prime UX32VD30/05/12
ASUS Zenbook Prime (UX21A) Review: The First of the 2nd Gen Ultr24/05/12

Product Notes
RAM is 2GB onboard + 2GB or 4GB SO-DIMM 500GB HDD available

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