Product Information
The ASUS ZenBook Prime UX31A 13.3-inch Ultrabook is powerful laptop computer that comes in a sleek, lightweight, and ultra-slim form factor. With a 3rd generation Ivy Bridge Intel Core i7 processor powering this Ultrabook, ASUS ZenBook Prime UX31A laptops deliver exceptional overall performance in terms of computing speeds, data management, graphics display, and energy efficiency. This ASUS ZenBook also comes loaded with a variety of features that give it the kind of performance and versatility that would rival and even surpass Apple MacBook Air laptops with the same screen size, form factor, and price point. Right at the heart of an ASUS ZenBook Prime UX31A laptop is the multiple core i7-3517U processor from Intel. The Intel Core i7-3517U, which uses the 32 nm process, has two cores, four threads, and processor base frequency of 1.90 GHz that goes up to a maximum turbo frequency of 3.00 GHz with the Intel Turbo Boost Technology. This makes the Asus ZenBook Prime UX31A capable of handling graphic intensive tasks and even high fps gaming. The Core i7-3517U has 4 megabytes of cache, a 5 GT/s DMI bus speed, and a relatively cool 17 watts of thermal design power. This processor alone boasts of a number of other Intel exclusive features such as the Intel HD Graphics 4000, Hyperthreading Technology, VT-x, and 4-G WiMax Technology. As if the power of the processor on the ASUS ZenBook Prime UX31A is not enough, the laptop comes with high-end hardware that makes it even faster and more energy efficient. This ASUS Ultrabook has 4 gigabytes of DDR3 1600 MHz SDRAM and a 256GB SSD SATA III storage. The combination of a fast RAM type, an SSD storage, and Intel’s hyperthreading and 64-bit architecture all work together to give you fast boot speeds, application launches, and software processes. Even with several applications open and your browser with graphic heavy content all running at the same time, the ASUS ZenBook Prime UX31A handles them with ease, giving you a smooth and seamless workflow. The ZenBook Prime has a 13-inch screen, which despite its comparatively smaller size is one of the main features of this laptop. The screen boasts of an IPS Full HD display with a native 1920 by 1080 resolution. Unless you have had experience with a similar display, watching your favorite video, editing images, or just enjoying computer visuals is an exciting, new experience with the ZenBook Prime’s 350cd/m2 brightness and 800:1 contrast. The computer screen also has anti-glare materials that reduce reflections and a 178-degree viewing angle that allows you to look on from almost any angle with amazing clarity. Among the other features of the ASUS ZenBook Prime UX31A include brand-exclusive SonicMaster audio technology that gives you sharper high notes, clearer vocals, deeper bass, and a wider sound range for a complete, high-end multimedia experience. The interface options on this ZenBook include one audio-in combo jack, two USB 3.0 ports, one micro HDMI, one mini VGA, and one SD card reader. For connectivity, it has an integrated 802.11 a/b/g/n Wi-Fi capability and a BT 4.0 support. The ZenBook UX31A has several advantages over its costlier cousin, the ZenBook UX32VD and these include its relatively lower overall weight and its faster SSD storage. These features are also among the reasons why this ZenBook is a wise and affordable choice for tech junkies, businessmen, and every other user who is looking for both quality and performance in a laptop.Product Identifiers
UPC0886227325665
ModelZenbook UX31A
eBay Product ID (ePID)129844782
Product Key Features
Operating SystemWindows 8
ColorSilver
ProcessorIntel Core i7 3rd Gen.
Graphics Processing TypeIntegrated/On-Board Graphics
Additional Product Features
Video CardIntel Graphics Media Accelerator (GMA) HD
PlatformPC Products
Special FeaturesIntegrated Video Camera
Data Link ProtocolIEEE 802.11b, IEEE 802.11A, Bluetooth, IEEE 802.11g, Ethernet, IEEE 802.11n
Installed RAM Size4GB
Battery TypeLithium Ion
Processor Speed1.9GHz
Hard Drive256GB
Laptop TypeUltrabook
Display Size13.3in
Networking TypeBluetooth, Integrated Wireless Lan
PortsRJ-45 (Nic)