itreviews.com Updated:
2011-08-17 05:29:38
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The Asus UL30A is a serviceable notebook which, while it lacks an optical drive, has much of what else is needed for efficient everyday use. It is light and portable too. If you like the look of it but not the mobile broadband deal, you can always buy...
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A 13.3in screen on a laptop has always made a good compromise. It's just big enough that it's comfortable to use, but just small enough that you can carry it around in relative comfort. Machines like the Asus UL30A have taken this philosophy to heart, but...
Superb battery life, Good value, Quiet...
Drab design, Slightly flimsy body, Average viewing angles...
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T3.com Updated:
2011-08-17 05:29:38
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Asus has produced some really innovative notebooks recently, including the 3D and with speakers outside its body. Powered by a CULV (Consumer Ultra Low Voltage) processor the Asus UL30A is one of the most impressive laptop computers we’ve seen. Not...
Outstanding battery, - Usability, - Brushed aluminium design...
Not as powerful as other dual-core notebooks...
If you're after portability this is a brilliant machine, it's not particularly powerful, but it's fine for general office tasks and still outperforms a netbook by quite a margin...
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digitalversus.com Updated:
2011-08-17 05:29:38
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The screen True to form, Asus decided to use a glossy panel on this model. Although almost all the competition do the same, it is regrettable because of the reflections caused by this coating. Once again a TN panel, also in common with almost all othe...
Pluses, Record battery life: 6H38 for video playback!, Dual core CPU, HD video decoding possible, Quiet...
Minuses, Glossy poor quality screen, Poor speakers, Too much glossy plastic, A few details on the finish need reviewing...
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Asus' ultraportable UL range offers affordable and portable computing. The Asus UL30A is the smaller of the two machines that comprise the series and offers a lightweight solution and unprecedented battery life that will keep you productive on the move...
Fantastic battery life, Decent storage, Highly portable...
No DVD drive, Not very powerful...
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gadgetshow.channel5.com Updated:
2011-08-17 05:29:40
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The Asus UL30 makes the most of Intel’s new budget CPU to deliver a super-slim laptop that manages to cram in a 9-hour battery life, Intel Core 2 Duo SU2300 processor and 3GB of memory. The Windows 7 laptop has 13.3-inch LED widescreen display that com...
Two things immediately make this laptop a winner; the first is the compact and truly portable design that feels simple fantastic to the touch. The second is the battery life, which at 9-hours without even trying to conserve energy is simply amazing. Wrap...
We’re having real trouble finding things to fault on this laptop. We’ve pushed and prodded it and while the trackpad can be a little erratic and the plastic used isn’t quite as super-tough as we would have liked, we simply can’t fa...
The Asus UL30A makes the most of Intel’s new dual-core processor to deliver a super-slim and well-built laptop. With plenty of power, it ploughs through heavy-duty tasks, so you can sit back and watch HD movies in style – and you will watch th...
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Cravings for Windows 7 already reaching fever pitch? Want to use the OS’s big lift off as an excuse to lash out on a new lappie? Then you’ll need to make sure you give the Asus UL30A a long, hard look before spending any dosh. This super-specced mac...
Great looks, crammed with excellent features, works like a dream...
Keyboard could be better, trackpad sometimes sluggish...
If you want a laptop packing Windows 7, then look no further...
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Take everything we liked about the Asus Eee PC 1005HA (a well-designed, seashell-shaped netbook) and marry that with the CULV-laden Acer Aspire Timeline 3810T. The result: Asus's stab at a good, low-cost ultraportable computer - the Asus UL30A. Quit...
All said and done, the Asus UL30A is a reasonably good package, but it is around £525. You might find yourself asking if you want to get something that might not run as long, but have more muscle (like, say, Dell's Studio 14z) or forgo a little b...
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We've seen some impressive battery scores this month, but the Asus UL30A sweeps all before it. In our heavy-use test it endured 4hrs 14mins away from the mains, and in light use it lasted an incredible 10hrs 23mins.In exchange for that sort of longevit...
Asus' UL30A delivers a classy, all-round package with truly outstanding battery life...
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Zdnet.com.au Updated:
2011-11-04 04:29:23
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Design and features Asus' UL30A follows in the footsteps of the U80V, with a piano black exterior, chiclet-styled keys and a minimalist but attractive design. One mark of difference though is the lid, in a subtle black brushed aluminium, bringing...
If you've got modest needs, the value presented by the UL30A is hard to ignore, especially in light of its amazing battery life. Recommended.
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Review Summary – Asus UL30A The 13.3 inch Asus UL30A is the best affordable portable notebook i got my hands on ever, period. Comes with very good looks and overall almost impeccable construction quality, decent autonomy and a good price for what it has...
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The aluminium-clad lid, though, is stylish and reserved, and only the base betrays a slightly cheaper finish, complete with wobbly battery fitting. But unless you plan to hold the laptop upside down, who cares?Pared-down processorThe ultra-low voltage...
Excellent build quality. Value for money. Incredible battery life...
Loose battery fit. Blue tint to screen...
The best super-light laptop for the price, let down only by a blue cast to the screen...
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Intel's CULV (Consumer Ultra-Low Voltage) processors are low power chips that help bridge the performance and battery life gap between netbooks and mainstream laptops. Take the Core 2 Duo SU7300 as an example. While it runs at only 1.3GHz (standard notebooks typically have CPUs clocked at 2GHz+), the SU7300 has a thermal design power of only 10W. The mainstream T6000 serie...
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onlinenotebook.com Updated:
2011-08-17 05:29:38
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Asus UL30A-A1 is powered by Intel Core 2 Duo SU7300 / 1300 MHz, a dual core processor, data bus speed is 800 MHz, chipset type is Mobile Intel GS45 Express. L2 cache is of 2 MB, the memory included is 4 GB DDR3 SD RAM of 1066 MHz, memory is not expand...
Great battery life, slim design, inexpensive...
The keyboard isn’t comfortable for typing...
We will recommend the Asus UL30A-A1 when it comes to thin-and-light notebook. It has a fast processor and the battery life is amazing...
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Take everything we liked about the Asus Eee PC 1005HA (a well-designed, seashell-shaped netbook) and marry that with the CULV-laden Acer Timeline 3810T. The result: Asus's stab at a good, low-cost ultraportable computer--the UL30A. (OK, low cost is...
Good battery life, Great keyboard...
Below-average performance...
Slick looks, a CULV processor and a huge keyboard make Asus' new ultraportable a laptop worth a second (and maybe even a third) look...
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insidehw.com Updated:
2011-08-17 05:29:39
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Quick view of the specifications suggest that the Asus UL30A is another accessible model in a series of small notebooks based on Intel CULV processors. A little closer study reveals that the list of components is not all that common, but after a few se...
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Von: Bernd Müller 23.10.2009 The polite big brother of the currently at hand Asus UL30A, already had to endure a comprehensive test by our editorial team. Those who opt for the handy 13.3 inch version, are looking for compact mobility. The absence of...
High Battery Life, Low Power Consumption, Acceptable Performance, Low Heat Dissipation and Low Volume, Large Keyboard Layout...
Reflective TFT, Sensitive Surfaces...
Asus UL30AThis 13 inch notebook by Asus has recognized the sign of the times, and saves power where possible. Less than 10 Watts when doing nothing in office use, something that has so far only been achieved by netbooks with Intel Atom processor. For a 13...
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A netbook makes a fine travel notebook to check up on e-mail, find night life destinations on Google maps, and tap out a few quick journal entries, but for heavy lifting, Intel's Atom is a garden trowel where a backhoe is needed.Yet for anyone who nee...
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The aluminium-clad lid, though, is stylish and reserved, and only the base betrays a slightly cheaper finish, complete with wobbly battery fitting. But unless you plan to hold the laptop upside down, who cares?Pared-down processorThe ultra-low voltage...
Excellent build quality. Value for money. Incredible battery life...
Loose battery fit. Blue tint to screen...
The best super-light laptop for the price, let down only by a blue cast to the screen...
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ManufacturerAcerModelUL30A-X3Price (Street)AvailabilityNowNetbooks are often decried for their lack of horsepower, and rightfully so. After nearly a year with an Eee PC, Ive come to the conclusion that its just fast enough for the basics, but definit...
Im chomping at the bit to replace my Eee PC with a more powerful budget ultraportable. Unfortunately, each of the systems currently on the market has attributes that have stopped me from pulling the trigger. The UL30A, at least so far, is no exception...
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The consumer ultra-low voltage (CULV) processor revolution is about to quiet all the buzz netbooks have created in the laptop category. CULV processors favor battery life and dont necessarily come with optical drives—just like netbooks. Ive seen a...
Amazing battery life. Metallic design is gorgeous. 500GB of storage. Software over-clocking feature works well. Comes standard with huge battery. Lightweight. 4GB of DDR3 memory.
Available through e-tailers only.
The ASUS UL30A-A1 is an amazing ultra-thin laptop that gives 10 hours of battery life for less than what everyone else is charging...
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Take everything we liked about the Asus Eee PC 1005HA (a well-designed, seashell-shaped netbook) and marry that with the CULV-laden Acer Timeline 3810T. The result: Asus's stab at a good, low-cost ultraportable computer, the UL30A.Quite literally, it...
All said and done, this machine a reasonably good package, but it is £500. You might find yourself asking if you want to get something that might not run as long, but have more muscle or forgo a little bit of that power and save a few bucks with a pla...
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The ASUS UL Series is the company’s first entry into the low-cost ultraportable notebook market, and the UL30A shows off what’s great about the line. Taking full advantage of its Intel Ultra-Low Voltage (ULV) processor, this 13.3-inch notebook combines...
Light, attractive design, Long battery life, Solid overall performance, Good keyboard...
Poor graphics performance, Screen a bit too glossy...
Outfitted with a new low-voltage processor and plenty of internal storage, this ultraportable offers 10 hours of endurance and enough muscle for work and play.
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In our 2009 Notebook Buyer's Guide, we discussed the merits and perils of CULV based notebooks. This suddenly popular and quickly growing sector looks to bridge the gap between the bargain basement netbook and the full-size notebook. It makes sense to...
Good Value, Great Keyboard and Overall Design, Very Snappy For The Price, Fantastic Battery Life, Multi-Touch Trackpad, Windows 7 Upgrade Coupon...
GMA4500MHD GPU, Glossy Display Bezel and Casing, Excessive Palm Rest Stickers, Trackpad Button Is Too Small...
In our SiSoftware Sandra testing, the Asus UL30 managed to hold its own in most respects, though it never looked like a real speed demon. In other tests, it fell noticeably behind the other machines, but both of those were priced higher and aimed slig...
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The ASUS UL30 series is a thin and lightweight 13.3" notebook powered by the Intel Core 2 Duo ULV processor. Aiming to compete against the Acer Timeline series, this model boasts an impressive 12 hours of runtime, for true all-day computing. Offerin...
Excellent battery life, Solid build and good looking design, Great keyboard...
Display has limited viewing angles, Small AC adapter gets hot under stress...
The ASUS UL30A-A1 is a very nice 13" ultraportable notebook. The design is attractive and the construction of the body is great; with high quality materials used throughout. The keyboard is comfortable to type on, with excellent support to resist any flexing. Our battery test fell 2 hours short of the 12-hour claim, but it was still impressive at right under 10 hours. With a starting price of $79...
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Not since the HP Pavilion dv2-1030us have we seen an under-$800 fully functional ultraportable, so the $799 Asus UL30A-A1 is a welcome addition to the category. The 13-inch 3.7-pound Asus UL30A-A1 is a low-cost, highly portable notebook...
Excellent price; superb battery life; decent performance; sophisticated design...
Touch pad too close to keyboard; tiny right-Shift key; no optical drive...
With marathon-level battery life, this is one of the most portable notebooks we’ve seen. Its performance lags, but its $799 price puts it ahead of the pricey ultraportable pack...
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about.com Updated:
2013-06-14 07:59:16
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The ASUS UL30A-X1 is an alternative for those looking to get a highly portable laptop computer but dont want to sacrifice performance in a netbook. At $700, the system is still quite affordable yet provides a better experience with just a...
Long Battery Life, Comfortable Isolated Keyboard Design, Well Priced...
Webcam Only 640x480 Resolution, Lacks DVD Drive, Could Use a Lower Profile Battery...
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 4 GB DDR3-SDRAM 500 GB Intel® GMA X4500MHD Windows 7 Home Premium Black (UL30A-QX359V)")
