Asus U30SD-XA1 review

We make use of the model, Asus U30SD-XA1 for this review. The price is maintained even for the new version and the subnotebook is available for 869 euros, including added value tax (RRP). Read in this review how the new model scores in a comparison.
Asus includes the matching 90 watt adapter with power cable, the big 8 cell battery, the usual paperwork, a small cleaning cloth for the display, as well as a driver and tools DVD beside the subnotebook, ex-factory. In view of the price, the scope of delivery is acceptable, whereas there aren’t any extras. Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium (64bit) is pre-installed on the device. A vast amount of freeware programs that are superfluous ballast, with exception of Microsoft Office 2010 Starter and CyberLink Suite, are also part of the package. We would recommend cleaning up prior to daily use.
The throughout average assessment rates and the high-gloss screen surface limit outdoor use noticeably. The display and its bezel reflect in shady places, albeit working with the sun facing you is still partly possible. The display’s brightness isn’t of any use in direct light incidence and working is no longer possible. If you’re looking for a portable workhorse, you should perhaps wait for the potential update of the Asus U30SD-XA1
A compact case and strong computing power aren’t a contradiction in the Asus U30SD. The company uses Intel’s newest Sandy Bridge CPUs in combination with a dedicated graphics unit from Nvidia. The very popular Asus U30SD-XA1 with a clock rate of 2.3 GHz presents the test system’s heart. The 32 nanometer CPU’s additional specifications are also impressive and AMD currently doesn’t have a comparable alternative: 3 MB L3 cache, Hyper Threading technology (2 cores, 4 threads) and the maximum clock rate of 2.9 GHz via Turbo Boost. The CPU places itself in the midfield in view of the updated portfolio.