Subnotebooks 2005

p>first sight? This is the headline that Asus uses on a large format banner over the Zenbook range oHP HSTNN-IB94n its German homepage. And in fact, the manufacturer can afford to brag like this: The 11.6 inch UX21E, as the smallest member of the new family, is impressive at first glance and first touch. The aluminum case is beyond any doubt in terms of solidness and quality, and it is on a par with Apple's unibody concept. This alsoHP HSTNN-LB93 applies to the details, such as the thin but extremely stiff lid and the hinge. No matter how it's looked at, the body doesn't show any flaws in workmanship anywhere.

The base unit is made up of one top part. The interfaces stick out on the right and left. The bHP HSTNN-LB94ottom is a homogeneous surface curved to the sides that doesn't have any air outlets or even maintenance covers. The plate can be taken off by removing Torx screws. But that is not very useful because the WLAN module and RAM are soldered onto the mainboard. The "hard disk", an ADATA XM11 (128GB SSD)HP HSTNN-OB93, isn't installed in a 2.5 or 1.8 inch form factor (typical for notebooks, subnotebooks, and netbooks) and plugged into the standard SATA connector, but is rather set as mSATA.

In the past few months, a lot has been written and discussed about UltraBooks. Many looked skeptically at the price tendentiously over 1000€. Others discussed about the profit margins and predicted quantities. Intel wanted a 40% market share in 2012 and was ridiculed for that.All oHP HSTNN-OB94f that doesn't impress us as technology fans. More important is: after the initial contact behind closed doors at the IFA 2010, we are now holding the probably thinnest and, at the same time, most powerful subnotebook in our hands. Or better - the Zenbook, which can be translated as simplicity or perfection (Zen Buddhism). MacBook Air

The spatial conditions of the not more than 17 millimeter high chassis (thickest point incl. feet) don't support a HP HSTNN-XB93generous configuration of ports. Moreover, there is the claim of perfection and cleanliness. A row of plugs wouldn't look right here. The UX21E's connectivity is therefore conservatively limited to two USB (1 x 3.0), micro HDMI, mini VGA (for dongles) and headphones.The manufacturer solves the pHP HSTNN-XB94roblem of the too large VGA D-Sub plug and the too high RJ45 port via an adapter, respectively via a USB Ethernet card (ASIX AX88772B). So users who have to use a projector (typically: VGA) for a presentation can use the included adapter. Adapters for micro HDMI type D (M) to HDMI type A, 19 pin (W) are available for little money in retail

Although an Ethernet adapter hasn't been installed, there naturally is HP NU089AAa WLAN adapter that supports the latest draft-n standard (Atheros AR9485WB-EG). Unexpectedly, a Bluetooth 4.0 +HS unit is also installed (Atheros AR3012). BT 4.0 is the low energy version that is also used in devices with a button cell battery. BT 4.0 is not yet used standardly in notebooks.SuppliesBeside the dongles and the usual quick start manuals, more accessories are found in the box. It is a high quality slim case made HP HSTNN-CB87of faux leather. There are no recovery DVDs for Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium 64 bit includedWarrantyAsus grants a manufacturer warranty of 24 months on its UltraBooks (including pick-up & return). Users can also attain a warranty extension for a period of three year

The keyboards are submHP HSTNN-XB87erged into a matt plastic plate. Pressed keys are on a level with this grid and even deeper under high pressure. The wrist rest is generously sized and even large hands have room. Positive: the small but separated arrow keys can be found without looking. Asus hasn't built in a key light. The power on button is part of the keyboard and is found in the right corner beside "delete". Thus, a typo can quickly lead to an unintentional shutdown or standby. The keys areHP NB800AA absolutely level, i.e. they do not have conical inside curve (for accuracy). We notice the clear pressure point and firm stop (not hard) positively. The design-related, low key drop of only two millimeters causes a somewhat short and unsatisfactory typing feel, though. The keys have a smooth surface that can get a greasy feel depending on the fingers' moisture. Batteria HP HSTNN-XB0PThe marks for touch-typists are very clearly palpable.  

TouchpadThe multi-touchpad, model Elan SmartPad, is very big and matt (no fingerprints, good gliding traits). The "click pads" specialty is a "left mouse key" beneath the entire area of the sensitive surface. Alike the Apple MacBooks or the Samsung Serie 9 900X3A, the pad surface sinks byHP COMPAQ HSTNN-LB11 a millimeter and thus triggers a left mouse click (or double click).The pad also has a right mouse key that usually opens context menus. The right and left key are in the front area. The surface above it isn't touch-sensitive. That is very good because it prevents an irritating cursor movement when only a click is to be implemented.HP COMPAQ HSTNN-OB06 The Samsung Serie 9 900X3A has such a drawback. The mouse keys' drop is good (two millimeters), but could be a bit clearer (for speed). The pressure point is sufficient, the stop is soft and the click is quiet

The 11.6 inch screen has a resolution of 1366x768 pixels, so typical for the small form factor. Users who want a more clearly arranged desktop will have to buy the 13.3 inch UX31E, which is equipped with a HD+ resolution (1600x900) in every configuration version. The reflective screen shows HP COMPAQ HSTNN-UB11its qualities in brightness. Colors and contrasts couldn't convince us.

We calculate a contrast of 144:1 due to an extremely weak black value of 3.31 cd/m2. A high contrast generates bright and vivid colors. The glare type can make them look a bit better, but on total they look rather pale. The Adobe RGHP COMPAQ PB992AB (t) and sRGB (t) color gamut are failed by far (pictures 1 & 2). We place the "VAIO Premium display" of a Vaio SE1Z9EB (FHD) next to it for comparison (AdobeRGB coverage

Regrettably, the splendid brightness isn't attached to a matt, but rather a glare type. HP Compaq 383510-001Thus, the usual annoying reflections develop when sunlight hits the screen at an unfavorable angle. The brightness helps to reduce this effect. Brightness settings on high in battery mode have the disadvantage of a shorter runtime. The despite it all rather poor battery life was determined with a setting of 100 cd/m2 (WLAN test, movie) in this review. It could get problematic should these times turn out to be even shorter. The brightness is decreased to HP Compaq HSTNN-IB12395 cd/m2 in battery mode (ceThe horizontal viewing angles are only stable up to about 45 degrees. Beyond that, the contrast fades and the colors invert. When our view sways downwards (vertically), the displayed script stays well legible up to about 35 degrees. However, colors already start toHP Compaq HSTNN-UB12 clearly invert at 10 degrees. Consequently, it is a viewing angle weak TN screen. That's too bad because such TFTs are installed into every low cost laptop. Many users would likely be willing to pay a bit

.5 (64 bit, multi core calculation) rewards the system with 2.13 points. The i5-2537M HP Compaq PB991Ain the Samsung 900X3A only manages 1.41 points in this exercise. The UltraBook with the Core i7 CPU is consequently on a par with the normal laptop processors, Core i3-2330M (2.1) or the older i5-430M (2.0) in processing speeds. A Core i3-2310M (used frequently) only achieves 2.0 points. The performance boost becomes very obvious when ASUS G73 Battery   

we look at the 2010 low voltage CPUs (Arrandale). An i5-470UM (1.33 - 1.86 GHz, 18 watts) reached 1.3 points in the R11.5 test. An i5-560UM (1.33 - 2.13 GHz, 18 watts) managed 1.5 points. 

The cheaper alternative i5-2467M, as used in the Acer Aspire S3-951-6ASUS G73J Battery  646 (UltraBook) and in the Macbook Air 11 inch 2011-07 MC969D/A, isn't significantly weaker: 1.9 points. The results were similar in the other CPU test, e.g. WPrime 2.0 with 732 seconds (the lower the better). The i5-2467M needs 869 seconds here. Thus, the Core i7 is only beneficial for performance fans. Turbo 2.0 does its job perfectly, as the high scores prove. We don't notice any performance decreases since the clock is 2.6 GHz in thASUS G73JH ASUS G73JH-A1 Batterye beginning of the multi core tests and then only drops to 2.2 GHz. This is still within the Turbo range and above the 1.8 GHz standard clock.The Asus Zenbook UX21E-KX008V (RRP: 1099€) enters the stage with a bang. The application performance is very good thanks to a fast ADATA SSD. Except for the low gaming performance, users won't notice a difference to a conventional desktop or notebook. Quite the contrary, the UX21E is superior to HDD based devices or even many SSD laptopsASUS G73JH-RBBX05 ASUS G73JH-X1 Battery in the access times.

The compact, solid and high quality workmanship of the aluminum body is in a class of its own and is virtually in no way inferior to Apple's MacBook Air. The big click pad is very comfortable to use, the keys are basically pleasant but have a short drop. The interfaces are minimalistic ASUS G73JH-X2 Batteryby design, but are expanded with practically relevant, included adapters (VGA, Ethernet).

Can the Zenbook UX21E-KX008V beat the MacBook Air 11 (2011)? No, because the screen is too weak (low contrasts, narrow viewing angles) and the battery life is too short. The Air has a higher contrast and wider viewing angles. Asus A42-G73

The enormous brightness of the HD display is hardly of any use for the UX21E because the screen isn't anti-reflective. 

The UX21E can beat Acer's inexpensive entry-level UltraBook S3 inAsus Eee PC 1215N Battery    any event. It reached poorer results with a battery life of 3:33 hours and a run of the mill screen with a low contrast and low brightness. The more so as the 800€ version is equipped with a HDD, which delivers a significantly lower system performance

The consumption measurements from the outlet (battery charged to 100%) show a modest UltraBook. We measure Asus Eee PC 1015 Battery   only 6.6 watts in idle. This is due to the frugal components. The LED screen, with its high brightness and the operating mode "high performance", can however push the idle power consumption up to 11 watts.The power consumption increases during load, but stays significantly below the 50 to 70 watts of conventional notAsus A31-1015  

ebooks. When only the processor stress test loads the i5-2537M, the multimeter records 29.5 watts (@ 1.8 GHz constant). The power consumption increases to 31

Intel calls for a period of at least five, but better seven, hours from UltraBAsus A32-1015  ooks. Our Asus UX21E clearly fails this demand. At least in the practical test where it ends up with only 3:37 hours in the WLAN test (217 minutes). The brightness was only set to 100 cd/m2 and we visited news sites and sporadically watched news podcasts. After recharging the built-in battery (35 Wh), the 11.6 inch laptop lasted for 2:29 hours in CPU load (highest brightness). During a low definition movie (low resolution avi), we determined 3:54 hoAsus PL32-1015   urs (234 minutes, 100 cd/m2, wireless off). In view of the normal use of this mobile device and compared to the competition, the runtime is disappointing. The Acer Aspire S3 Ultrabook (HDD version, Core i5) however only managed 213 minutes in the WLAN test. On the other hand, there are many 11.6 inch devices Acer Travelmate 290 Battery (Samsung 900X1B: 356 minutes) or 13.3 inch notebooks (Samsung 900X3A: 338 minutes) with a considerably longer battery life. Thus, the Dell Vostro V131 didn't even need a low voltage processor for its 476 minutes - a 65 Wh battery sufficed. And it is just this capacity (35 watts) that is the UX21E's weak point because the energy absorption is very loThe ZENBOOK™ is a far cry from commodity notebook PCs that are built to simplAcer Travelmate 5310 Batteryy get the job done. It’s an exercise in philosophy, created by people who spend much time and effort to find a balance between technological advancement and better living. While the modern era is typified by rapid change and upheaval, the ZENBOOK™ epitomizes tranquility that seamlessly integrates with the lives of users. It is an initiative to fuse beauty, strength and stability in pure unison, built on new values, and evolved for a new age wheASUS U43F batteries

re finding what’s truly important in our lives is more vital than ever. It is the world’s first PC that encourages people to seek greater meaning in their interactions with technology, rather than simply offer new gadgets. Simple, subtle but totally sophisticated, the ASUS ZESamsung AA-PB9NC6B 

NBOOK™ can be your companion and guide in this new phase of technological evolution.Angular harmony was another highlight of the design process. The ZENBOOK™ had to have a sharp culminating point on one end, and a rounded, smooth curve on the other. They even paid close attention to the underside, Samsung AA-PB9NS6Bwhich for the first time ever on a notebook gets the same aluminum hairline treatment as the rest of the machine.They were also going for a seamless and smooth look, with an embedded keyboard and an oversized, integrated touchpad that would be roomy despite the overall compact form factor of the machine. Keeping the proportions just right was critical. Entirely new fabrication and assembly processes had to be developed to produce the ZENBOOK™,Samsung AA-PB9NC6W-E  calling for new machining tools.A slim case made of a rather unknown material called Duraluminum, a good computing performance, a corresponding battery life and last but not least, a high-end screen are the basis for a successful subnotebook. Samsung surprised us all with the new Series 9 at the ConsumHP HSTNN-DB23r Electronics Show 2011 (CES). The series encompasses the recently reviewed Samsung Series 9 900X3A subnotebook  with a 13.3 inch screen, among others. Awe was followed by disappointment because the smaller 900X1B was to be exclusively sold on the US market for the time being. About six months after the CES 2011 the kick-off for the smallest representative of the series was given in Germany.There's no doubt that Samsung HP HSTNN-FB21polarizes with the Series 9's design. The all over black case looks elegant and timeless. The silver case's beveled edges provide a nice accent. The material of choice for this subnotebook is also the alloy, Duraluminum, which proves to have a higher torsional stiffness than pure aluminum. The design makes a consistent impression. This is especially due to the fact that the same material was used, with exception of the display's bezel. A point HP HSTNN-XB21of criticism must however be applied: The matt brushed surfaces are very susceptible for fingerprints and not as easy to clean as the glossy bezel or the keyboard bed.

Samsung has naturally HP HSTNN-XB22hidden the interfaces, whereby the wobbly lid made of simple plastic doesn't fit into the overall image. The case's stability is impressive at this low height and total weight. The keyboard and wrist rest yield slightly, while visibly under strong, selective pressure. The display lid can't continue the image. It can be easily twisted and waves develop on the screen. They consequently interfere the LEDs' lighting when pressure is applied to the outside. You shouHP HSTNN-XB233ld treat the screen with the utmost care because creaking noises can be heard when it's twisted. This could consequently lead to a crack.

A look at the total weight shows that Samsung's subnotebook is a true lightweight with a mere 1HP KU529AA.07 kilograms. For comparison, Lenovo's ThinkPad X121e is 1.55 significantly heavier (31%), Apple's MacBook Air 11 Mid 2011 is just as heavy and the not yet available Asus UX21 Ultrabook is also in this range with 1.1 kilograms.

In terms of looks, the SamsuASUS Eee PC T91 Battery ng we tested continues the image of its big brother Series 9 900X1B-A02. This also applies to the innards and the offered features. A matt, 11.6 inch screen with a resolution of 1366x768 pixels serves as the screen. The rarely used Intel Core i3-2357M ULV-CPU with a clock frequency of 1.3 GHz and Hyper Threading support works inside. 4 GB RAM, an embedded Intel GMA HD 3000 graphics and a 64 GB SSD memory capacity belong to thAsus ASUS Eee PC T91 S101 Batterye other configuration features. The scope of interfaces has been reduced to the basics, but is nevertheless state of the art with USB 3.0 and mini HDMI.

A trend besides 3D and various ASUS G51 Battery  martphones, tablets, was certainly the ultrabook device category initiated by Intel. Among them, various devices with 11.6 and 13.3 inch screens. Examples would be Asus' UX21 and UX31, Acer's Aspire S3, Lenovo's U300, or Toshiba's Portégé Z830. The Samsung 900X1B plays in just this league and is immediately available. The other manufacturers can't serve with this. Samsung has not presented its own ultrabook until now. Our sample, 900XASUS UL20F Battery1B-A02, goes over the counter for 999 euros (RRP) and is located exactly in the targeted price range for this new device category.

In the below iHP COMPAQ nx7300 Batterymage, chief ZENBOOK™ designer Loewy shows us that the design team was trying to get the same thin

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