ASUS UL30A-X5 Thin and Light 13.3-Inch Black Laptop (12 Hours of Battery Life)

Plus it comes with a FREE One Year Accidental Damage Warranty protecting your notebook from drops, fire, spills and surges. All of these features and more are shrouded in a robust brushed aluminum lid that not only looks magnificent, but also helps in maintaining the notebook’s stylish exterior day after day. Weighing less than 4lbs and measuring less than an inch thin, the new ASUS UL30A-X5 is a harmonious blend of form and function. It also sports user-centric features such as a multi-gesture touchpad and provides an impressive multimedia entertainment experience with Altec Lansing speakers and SRS Premium Sound. ASUS notebooks come with a 1 year global warranty, one month zero bright dot guaranty, free two-way shipping and twenty-four hour tech support seven days a week. Powered by an Intel Core 2 Duo ultra-low voltage processor, it boasts an impressive 12 hour battery life for all-day computing.

(An L2, or secondary, cache temporarily stores data; and a larger L2 cache can help speed up your system's performance. With ASUS exclusive FastBoot technology, this Windows 7-enabled ASUS notebook starts up in a staggering 30 seconds.

Compact and under 1-inch thin, you can fit the UL30A virtually anywhere--freeing space for books, files, or whatever else you need to enjoy a spacious workspace. Get the best entertainment experience with Windows 7 Home Premium. The UL30A also features a multi-gesture touchpad, which enables you to intuitively zoom in or out of pictures via pinching, or navigate up and down pages by sliding your finger. Your Jump List missing a favorite? You can "pin" whatever files you like there. Then, move your mouse over a thumbnail to preview the window full-screen. Windows 7 is designed for faster and more reliable performance, so your PC just works the way you want it to. Simplify everyday tasks Work the way you want Make new things possible

• Simplify your PC with new navigation features like Aero Shake, Jump Lists, and Snap.
• Customize Windows to look and feel the way you like by changing themes and taskbar programs.
• Setting up a home network and connecting to printers and devices is easier than ever.
• Windows 7 Home Premium supports the latest hardware and software.

• Designed to make your PC sleep and resume quicker.
• Takes full advantage of 64-bit PC hardware and memory.
• Connecting to wireless networks is fast and easy.

• Watch, pause, rewind, and record TV with Windows Media Center.
• Watch your favorite DVD movies.
• Includes integrated video and Dolby audio codecs.

Jump Lists New in Windows 7, Jump Lists take you right to the documents, pictures, songs, or websites you turn to each day. Every open window except that one instantly disappears. Intel Clear Video Technology combines hardware- and software-based video processing features to deliver sharper image quality, improved clarity and customizable color control. To open a Jump List, just right-click a program icon on the Windows 7 taskbar. You can even close windows from the thumbnail previews--a big time saver.

Snap Ever need to cut through a cluttered desktop and quickly focus on a single window? Just click a pane and give your mouse a shake. The palm rest area also makes your experience more enjoyable so you have plenty of space to place your hands while typing on the keyboard. Windows will walk you through the simple upgrade process.

Networking, Connectivity & Expansion With its integrated Draft-N Wi-Fi networking capabilities, this laptop provides up to five times the performance and twice the wireless range using 802.11n-compatible routers as you would with 802.11g networks. Inspired by the light grace of a butterfly, the UL30A carries the hallmark contours and slim elegance that separate it from the typical cookie-cutter notebook with a true style of its own.

With ASUS IceCool Technology, you're ensured extended battery life and a cool-to-touch surface, so even after the longest computer sessions there's limited heat for optimized comfort. Adding to a whole trophy case of awards is the latest 2009 Editor's Choice Award by Engadget.  Voted by Engadget's editorial staff as LAPTOP OF THE YEAR, the UL series is the ultimate companion for your mobile computing needs.

And in addition to a 1 year global warranty, the ASUS UL30A-X5 includes a 1 year Accidental Damage Warranty (ADW). Optimized wireless capabilities provide up to 2x greater range and up to 5x better Wi-Fi performance1. The FSB carries data between the CPU and RAM, and a faster front-side bus will deliver better overall performance.) Intel Core 2 Duo Processor: The Dual-Core that Delivers Impressive Power While Saving Energy Featuring dual cores that power through the most intensive tasks, the Intel Core 2 Duo processor lets you surf the web, download content, connect with friends--and do it all with ease. Learn more about Windows 7 Home Premium below. 13.3-inch LED-backlit HD high definition display with a 16:9 aspect ratio (see larger image). An all-day computing companion, the ASUS UL30A provides up to 12 hours of battery life. The chiclet style keyboard and spacious keys allow for a comfortable typing experience and also prevents dust buildup (silver model shown). Pre-installed with the Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium operating system (64-bit version), you'll be able to easily create a home network and share all of your favorite photos, videos, and music. Not crazy about the icon lineup? Now you can rearrange them any way you like by clicking and dragging. Key Features

• High-gloss 13.3-inch LED-backlit HD high definition display with 1366 x 768 resolution (16:9 aspect ratio) that uses less energy and still gives you an immersive cinematic experience (Learn more)
• Up to 12 hours of battery life from 8-cell battery(4400mAh)
• Windows 7 Home Premium makes it easy to create a home network and share all of your favorite photos, videos, and music. Intel's power-saving capabilities enable fast, cool-running performance even in a compact form factor.

    Intel Centrino 2 Processor Technology: Breakthrough Technology for Mobile Creativity With dual-core processing, ultra-fast wireless and exclusive energy conservation features, Intel Centrino 2 processor technology lets you achieve more, aspire higher, and log many more miles between battery charges. Energy Efficient Intel Core 2 Duo ULV Processor Offering the latest in ultra-low voltage processing power, the dual-core Intel Core 2 Duo SU7300 has a has a power consumption rating of just 10 watts and a 1.3 GHz speed that's paired with a fast 800 MHz front-side bus (FSB) and 3 MB L2 cache. And you can watch shows for free when and where you want with Internet TV on Windows Media Center. Sometimes they also provide quick access to commands for things like composing new e‑mail messages or playing music.

  Improved Windows Taskbar In Windows 7 you can "pin" favorite programs anywhere on the taskbar for easy access. Simply opening the notebook you notice the interior casing around the display that brings the color to life so that time-after-time the UL30A shines with a brilliant, high-gloss finish. Windows 7 is the easiest, fastest, and most engaging version of Windows yet. Industry Leading Customer Warranty The industry's most complete notebook care package offers a level of coverage that would add hundreds of dollars to the price of competing laptops:

  • 1-year Asus 360 global warranty (estimated $200 value)
  • 1-year ADW (estimated $100 value)
  • 30-day flawless display guarantee
  • Free 2-way standard overnight shipping
  • 24/7 tech support

  Accidents Happen You have extra protection when they happen to your ASUS notebook purchased in the US or Canada. The angle of the speakers also allows audio to be "bounced" upwards from any surface to provide better amplification, delivering a wider frequency range, which in turn produces lower pitches that allow users to hear every reverberation of the drums, as well as every note in pitch perfect quality.

  Windows 7 Home Premium makes it easy to create a home network and share all of your favorite photos, videos, and music. Intel Advanced Smart Cache technology minimizes wait times by allocating more access to frequently used data to the processing core that needs it most. The UL30A includes Altec Lansing speakers plus SRS surround for a virtual home theater experience on the go, as well as an HDMI port for connecting to an HDTV at home. Eye-Catching Sophistication Impress onlookers or complement any setting with the UL30A's brushed aluminum finish and high-class appeal. It's also backward compatible with 802.11b/g networks (commonly found at Wi-Fi hotspots and in older home routers). It's supported by an integrated Intel GMA 4500MHD integrated graphics processor for cinematic visual quality. You can even watch, pause, rewind, and record TV. This notebook also provides Fast (10/100) Ethernet networking.

  • 3 USB 2.0 ports for connecting a wide range of peripherals--from digital cameras to MP3 players
  • 1 HDMI output for connecting to a compatible HDTV or home theater receiver for uncompressed digital audio and video via a single cable
  • Analog video output: 1 VGA
  • 5-in-1 memory card reader compatible with Secure Digital (SD), MultiMedia Card (MMC), Memory Stick, Memory Stick Pro, and xD Picture Card
  • 1 headphone jack (S/PDIF digital audio output), 1 microphone jack
  • 10/100 Fast Ethernet

  What's in the box This package contains the ASUS UL30A-X5 notebook PC, AC adapter, rechargeable 8-cell battery, and user manual Learn More High Definition That Doesn't Break the Bank The 13.3-inch LED-backlit display offers bright, vibrant visuals and advanced energy efficiency, and it has a high-definition resolution (1366 x 768) and 16:9 ratio display for watching movies and HDTV programming without annoying black bars. Equipped with HDMI connectivity, you can easily stream media whether you're on the move or through an external display at home or in the office.

  The UL30A is complemented with Altec Lansing speakers--30 percent more powerful compared to those found on conventional notebooks--and SRS premium surround sound, providing high-quality audio playback without the need to connect to external speakers. ASUS will fix it or replace it for you at no charge during the first year after purchase in the event of damage from accidental spills, drops, electrical surges, or fire.

  • Warranty covering accidental drops, spills, power surges, and fire damage
  • Target 3-business-day turnaround time for repair / replacement; not including receiving and shipping time
  • One-way shipping (from ASUS to the user) at no additional cost
  • 24-hour toll-free phone support
  • One incident covered per notebook

  Plus, the chiclet style keyboard and spacious keys not only allow for a comfortable typing experience but also prevents dust buildup keeping it nice and clean every time you use it. Windows Media Player 12 lists commonly-played tunes. This stylish, ultra-portable notebook features a brushed aluminum lid that not only looks magnificent, but also helps in maintaining its stylish exterior day after day. Point to a taskbar icon to see a thumbnail preview of open files or programs. (Learn more about Windows 7 Home Premium below.)

  Experience FastBoot, the unique performance boost for Windows 7 made possible by ASUS's close partnership with Microsoft. You'll be able to store all of your favorite applications, most important documents, and large video and audio libraries with the generous 500 GB hard drive. The Jump List for Internet Explorer 8 shows frequently-viewed websites. Get the best entertainment experience with Windows 7 Home Premium. (You'll also find them on the Start menu.) What you see in a Jump List depends entirely on the program. Other features include 4 GB of DDR3 RAM (maximum capacity), integrated webcam, Draft-N Wi-Fi networking (802.11b/g/n), Intel GMA 4500MHD integrated video graphics, and multi-format memory card reader.  Now there is an even bigger reason to get the UL Series by ASUS. Jiggle again--and your windows are back. Better ways to find and manage files, like Jump Lists and improved taskbar previews, help you speed through everyday tasks. Jump Lists don't just show shortcuts to files. Free yourself from power cords and start exploring with up to an amazing 12 hours of all-day battery life with the ASUS UL30A-X5, thanks to its Ultra Low Voltage (ULV) Intel Core 2 Duo SU7300 processor and 13.3-inch LED-backlit display, which combines vibrant visuals with advanced energy efficiency. (Learn more)

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