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ASUS UL80Vt-A1 14-Inch Thin and Light Black Laptop (11.5 Hours of Battery Life)

ASUS UL80Vt-A1 14-Inch Thin and Light Black Laptop (11.5 Hours of Battery Life)

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Brand: ASUS
Category: CE

List Price: CDN$ 949.99
Buy New: CDN$ 799.99
as of 7/30/2010 21:45 CDT details
You Save: CDN$ 150.00 (16%)



Seller: Amazon.ca
Rating: 4.5 out of 5 stars 5 reviews
Sales Rank: 1507

Color: Black
Media: Personal Computers
Autographed: No
Memorabilia: No
Batteries Included: Yes
CPU Speed: 1.3
CPU Type: Intel Core 2 Duo
Processors: 2
System Memory: 4
Memory Type: SDRAM
Hard Drive Size: 320
Floppy Disk Drive: None
Graphics RAM: 512
Display Size: 14
Shipping Weight (lbs): 4.8
Dimensions (in): 13.5 x 9.6 x 1.1

MPN: UL80VT-A1
Model: UL80Vt-A1
UPC: 884840523338
EAN: 0884840523338
ASIN: B002Q8HK7K

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Features:
  • 1.3GHz Intel SU7300 Core 2 Duo Processor
  • 4GB of DDR3 RAM, 2 slots, 8GB Max
  • 320GB SATA Hard Drive (5400 RPM), DVD Super Multi Drive
  • 14" Widescreen HD LED LCD Display, NVidia G210M Graphics with 512MB DDR3 + Intel GMA 4500MHD (Switchable VGA), 0.3M Webcam, Wi-Fi 802.11 bgn
  • Windows 7 Home Premium Operating System (64 bit), 11.5 Hours of Battery Life

Editorial Reviews:

Amazon.ca Product Description
Style and Performance in Perfect Harmony

The energy-efficient, slim, and stylish ASUS UL80Vt-A1 notebook redefines ultraportable notebooks with new power boosting features. Free yourself from power cords and start exploring with up to an amazing 12 hours of all-day battery life1. Powered by the ultra-low-voltage Intel® Core™2 Duo processor SU7300, and optimized with 4GB of DDR3 DRAM, ASUS GraphiX Boost switchable graphics, and exclusive Turbo33 technology, the UL80Vt-A1 takes you further than most other notebooks with eye-catching style, optimized performance, smart power usage, and a generous 320GB of storage. Its ultra-slim profile makes traveling a breeze and its 14-inch HD LED-backlit display offers bright, vibrant visuals and advanced energy efficiency.

Effortlessly navigate your e-mails and favorite websites with the enhanced multi-touch trackpad and complete important assignments with ease using the comfortable chiclet keyboard. The UL80Vt-A1 also features Altec Lansing speakers, plus SRS surround, for a home theater experience on the go. The UL80Vt-A1 is built from the ground up to give you the best value; it’s an ultraportable notebook that truly delivers mobility and power on demand.


Now there is an even bigger reason to get the UL Series by ASUS. 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.





The most thoughtful notebook warranty package is icing on the cake.

Most other brands only offer 1 year of warranty service, and can charge up to $100 for an additional year. ASUS UL80Vt-A1 come standard with a 2-Year Global Warranty and more*:

  • Thirty-days flawless display guarantee
  • Free two-way standard shipping
  • 24-hour tech support seven days a week

  • Plus ASUS Accidental Damage Protection: ASUS UL80Vt-A1 also come with a One Year Accidental Damage Warranty protecting the notebook from drops, fire, spills, and surge.**

    Also check out what the media has to say about the ASUS UL80Vt series notebooks:
    AnandTech: "... the UL80Vt is one of the best laptops we've looked at in a long time... If you've ever considered buying a netbok simply because they're small and get good batter life, the UL80Vt is like a netbook on steroids. It will easily provide twice the performance of your typical Intel Atom-based netbook, and it can do that while still going toe to toe in terms of battery life..."

    Stylish Design with Exceptional Multimedia Performance and Versatility




    Key Features

    • All-day computing with up to 12 hours of battery life1 (Learn more)
    • Exceptionally compact and light, just over 1-inch thin, and less than 4.8lbs
    • Powered by the Intel Core2 Duo Processor SU7300 for energy efficiency (Learn more)
    • Exclusive Turbo33 Technology for 33% performance boost during process-intensive multi-tasking (Learn more)
    • GraphiX Boost that instantly switches between the energy-efficient built-in graphics and powerful ASUS Discrete Graphics Engine (Learn more)
    • Color Shine 14-inch LED-backlit widescreen HD display that uses less energy and gives you an immersive cinematic experience (Learn more)
    • 4GB of DDR3 system memory for smooth performance with Windows 7 Home Premium 64-bit installed
    • 320GB 5,400rpm hard drive for responsive, convenient storage and access to all your documents, music, videos, and photos
    • Chiclet style keyboard and multi-touch trackpad for comfortable and intuitive use (Learn more)
    • Built-in high-speed 802.11n wireless connectivity that enables ‘real-time’ video conferencing and Internet browsing
    • Integrated webcam for connecting with your friends and family
    • Altec Lansing speakers enhanced with SRS Premium Sound for home theater quality acoustics
    • ASUS IceCool Technology provides a cool-to-the-touch palm rest
    • ASUS 360 two year global warranty and ASUS ADW one year accidental damage warranty* (Learn more)


    Learn More

    Takes You Where You Want to Go

    Golden Ratio of 16:9 for Widescreen Movies and Games Experience up to 12 hours of all-day computing with the UL80Vt-A1 *. Thanks to its ultra-low-voltage Intel Core2 Duo processor SU7300, 8-cell battery, LED-backlit display, and ASUS Super Hybrid Engine (SHE), you can maximize your time on the move and minimize time plugged-in.

    And with our new FastBoot Technology providing an ultra-fast boot time of only 30 seconds, you can use your PC anywhere, virtually right away. A generous 320GB of hard drive storage holds your favorite music, videos, and photos.

    Compact, and just over 1-inch thin, the UL80Vt-A1 fits virtually anywhere –freeing space up for books, files, or whatever else you need. The UL80Vt-A1 lets you focus on the essentials in life. With this kind of mobility, you get the peace of mind you deserve.


    Energy Efficient Processing

    Multitask with Ease with Intel<sup>®</sup> Core™2 Duo Processors The ASUS UL Series Laptops are the perfect balance of style and performance for mobile computing. They all feature an Ultra-Low-Voltage Intel® Core™2 Duo processor so that you can enjoy the performance and long battery life you need in the sleek designs you crave.

    Sleek new ultra-thin laptops powered by the latest ultra-low-voltage Intel® Core™ processors deliver this unique balance of performance and power consumption to let you travel light and provide the performance you need for music, HD video, photos and more.

    Intel® ULV processors are also optimized for battery life, so you can stay unplugged longer and use your laptop on the go without having to search for power outlets.

    Full feature computing on the go – thin and light with long battery life – with Intel Inside®.


    Instantly Boosts PC Performance

    System wide performance boost ASUS has innovatively designed the UL80Vt-A1 to provide you even more performance when you need it.

    The ASUS exclusive Turbo33 technology automatically boosts the system performance by 33% and more. When process-intensive multi-tasking is needed, Turbo33 automatically takes CPU, memory and even graphics performance to a whole new level to ensure a smooth and seamless computing experience.

    With this performance booster, the Intel Core2 Duo SU7300 is over 25% faster than a SU9400 CPU. This translates into almost 20% more overall system performance than a notebook powered by the SU9400.***


    Switch Between Extended Battery Life and Full Speed Graphics

    Instant switching between UMA and Discrete Graphics The UL80Vt also features GraphiX Boost to instantly switch between the energy-efficient integrated graphics and the powerful ASUS Discrete Graphics Engine powered by NVIDIA CUDA enabled GeForce G210M.

    This ASUS exclusive feature gives you the ability to maintain a perfect balance between conserving the battery life and enjoying surreal high-definition graphics.

    With GraphiX Boost, you no longer have to sacrifice all-day battery life or jaw dropping graphics. Now you can switch between the two on-the-fly whenever high graphics processing demand is needed without having to reboot your system. It is truly graphics power on demand.


    Comfort Included

    Ergonomic With ASUS IceCool Technology, you’re ensured extended battery life and a cool-to-touch surface, so, even after long computer sessions, there’s limited heat for optimized comfort.

    With plenty of space to place your hands, the generous palm rest area makes typing on the chiclet style keyboard an enjoyable experience. It’s comfort made easy.


    Eye-Catching Sophistication

    Anodized brushed aluminum cover Impress onlookers and complement any setting with the UL80Vt-A1’s black anodized brushed aluminum cover and a high-class appeal. From the first time you open the UL80Vt-A1 you notice the stunning interior casing around a display that brings color to life, and shines with a brilliant, high-gloss finish.

    Plus, the chiclet style keyboard and spacious keys not only allow for a comfortable typing experience, but also prevent dust buildup, helping to keep your keyboard clean every time you use it.

    Inspired by a butterfly’s grace, the UL80Vt-A1 carries the hallmark contours and slim elegance that separates it from the typical cookie-cutter notebook.


    High Definition That Doesn’t Break the Bank

    Super Hybrid Engine If you’re looking for mobile HD playback that doesn’t break the bank, with its 14-inch 16:9 ratio High Definition display, the UL80Vt-A1 is a great solution when you’re on the go.

    When you’re at home or in the office, you can easily stream high definition media to external displays with its HDMI connectivity. Complemented with Altec Lansing speakers and SRS premium surround sound, the UL80Vt-A1 provides high-quality audio playback so there’s no need to invest in expensive speakers.

    With the UL80Vt-A1, you can enjoy all your favorite movies and music where you want, when you want, with crisp clarity and great value that you will appreciate every time.

    You can also instantly switch from integrated graphics to the ASUS Discrete Graphics Engine –powered by NVIDIA GeForce G210M GPU –to enjoy casual gaming and all your favorite movies and music with crisp clarity that you will appreciate every time.


    ASUS Exclusive Windows 7 Features

    Fully Featured For Your Convenience Experience FastBoot, the unique performance boost for Windows 7 made possible by ASUS’s close partnership with Microsoft.

    With ASUS exclusive FastBoot technology, Windows 7 64-bit-enabled ASUS notebooks start up in a staggering 30 seconds. That is 40% faster than 32-bit operating systems.

    ASUS helps get you up and running faster than ever before.

    System performance is subject to system configuration. This data is based on a comparison between a FastBoot-optimized ASUS notebook running 64-bit Windows 7 and an identically-configured notebook without FastBoot running 32-bit Windows Vista. For more details regarding the test results, please visit the information site.


    ASUS 360* -- 2 Year Global Warranty

    2 Years Global Warranty Included ASUS complimentary notebook care package.

    ASUS 360 offers a level of coverage that would add hundreds of dollars to the price of competing laptops:

    Two year global warranty

    Thirty days flawless display guarantee

    Two way free standard shipping

    24/7 tech support


    ASUS ADW* -- 1 Year Accidental Damage Warranty**

    1 Year Accidental Damage Warranty Included Accidents happen. But when they happen to your ASUS notebook purchased in the US or Canada, you have extra protection. Whether your notebook is damaged by accidental spills, drops, electrical surges, or fire, ASUS will fix it or replace it for you during the first year after purchase.**

    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


    For PC’s running Windows 7 Home Premium

    Limited Time Offer Get more features with Windows Anytime Upgrade. It’s the best way to add features to Windows 7, takes as few as ten minutes, requires no software or downloads, and you’ll keep your existing programs, files, and settings. Windows will walk you through the simple upgrade process.

    Don’t forget… Microsoft Office is not part of Microsoft Windows In order to get the most out of your new PC, don’t forget to purchase a Microsoft Office suite.

    Windows 7 Home Premium makes it easy to create a home network and share all of your favorite photos, videos, and music. And you can watch shows for free when and where you want with Internet TV on Windows Media Center.* Get the best entertainment experience with Windows 7 Home Premium.

    * Internet access required. Free TV content varies by geography. Some content may require additional fees.


    Warranty

    ASUS 360* (2 Years Global Warranty) + ASUS ADW* (1 Year Accidental Damage Warranty**) + Flawless Display Guarantee

    ASUS UL80Vt-A1 comes with ASUS 360 (2 years global warranty), ADW (1 Year Accidental Damage Warranty*) and Flawless Display Guarantee. If the purchaser discovers one defective bright dot within 30 days of purchase, ASUS will replace the panel without cost to the purchaser.


    What's in the Box

  • ASUS UL80Vt-A1
  • AC Adapter
  • 8 cell Battery Pack
  • Warranty Information Cards



  • Specifications

  • Operating System: Genuine Windows 7 Home Premium 64-bit
  • Display: 14-inch HD LED-backlit Widescreen (1366 x 768)
  • Intel Platform: Intel Core2 Duo processor SU7300 (1.3GHz)
  • Graphics: Switchable: Intel GMA 4500MHD and ASUS DGE powered by NVidia GeForce G210M with 512MB VRAM
  • Wireless: WLAN 802.11b/g/n (draft 2.4GHz n)
  • LAN: 10/100/1000 Mbps Ethernet
  • Memory: 4GB DDR3 DRAM, 2GB x 2 (upgradable to 8GB)
  • Storage: 320GB 5,400RPM Hard Drive
  • Optical Drive: DVD Super Multi Double Layer Drive
  • Camera: 0.3 Megapixel
  • Speakers: SRS Premium Stereo Speakers by Altec Lansing, Hi-Definition Audio CODEC
  • Microphone Digital Array Microphones
  • Card Reader: 1 x 5-in-1 card reader: MMC, MS, MS-Pro, SD, xD
  • Input/Output: 1 x Mic-in, 1 x audio-out (S/PDIF), 3 x USB 2.0 ports, 1 x RJ45 LAN
  • Video Output: 1 x HDMI, 1 x VGA port/Mini D-sub 15-pin
  • Keyboard: 13.70-inch keyboard with MS Windows function keys
  • Battery Pack: 8-cell Lithium Ion Battery, 5600mAh - Up to 12 hours1
  • Power Supply: Output: 19 V DC, 4.7 A, 65W / Input: 100~240 V AC, 50/60 Hz universal
  • Dimensions: 13.3 (W) x 9.45 (L) x 0.55~1.06 (H) inches
  • Approximate Weight: 4.41 lbs (with 8-cell battery)
  • Color: Black


  • 1Estimated maximum battery life test was done in ASUS Power4Gear battery saving mode with Mobile Mark 2007. Actual battery life may vary based on product settings, usage patterns and environmental conditions.

    *For notebooks purchased on or after Sept. 10, 2007. The ASUS 360 Notebook Service Program and Accidental Damage Warranty covers “ASUS” brand notebooks only, and does NOT extend to: “Built on ASUS”, “ASMobile”, “Powered by ASUS”, the Eee PC, or some other models. These retailers are currently among the companies that do NOT participate in the ASUS 360 Notebook Service Program and Accidental Damage Warranty: Best Buy, MicroCenter, and The Source by CircuitCity in Canada. Limited of one claim per notebook for Accidental Damage Warranty. ASUS reserves the right to discontinue this program and to modify the terms and conditions thereof at any time. ASUS Accidental Damage Warranty Program starts from the date of your ASUS notebook purchase, when all the requirements are met.
    **One incident covered per notebook
    ***Performance figures were tested in PCMark 2005 v1.2.0 in 1366x768x32bit. Figures are for reference only and may vary depending on system setup and conditions.
    All specifications and terms are subject to change without notice. Please check with your supplier for exact offers on selected models. Products may not be available in all markets. Product may not be exactly as shown in photos.
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    Customer Reviews:
    4 out of 5 stars ASUS UL80VT review   June 22, 2010
    Richard Peter Mountain (Toronto)
    Great size, very light weight and faster speed than I initially expected.

    When I first started the computer, it crashed several times while windows was initially setting up and I had to install the recovery with the help of a wonderful customer service agent at ASUS. It actually froze while doing the recovery (and the hard drive clicked repeatedly before I manually shut it down) and after 2 attempts it finally reinstalled the recovery. Now The Trend Micro anti-virus software still points me to an error every start-up which is very annoying (it reminds me that the computer was improperly shut down etc. due to possible operating system problems).

    Now, on start-up, the screen flashes between the blue windows screen and black quite a few times before settling on the windows login screen. After calling ASUS again, they assured me that this can be normal.

    Other than these things, the computer works great! It has a very long battery life which has really been convenient so far. The optical drive has also been handy for using DVD's.



    5 out of 5 stars Great   April 30, 2010
    C. lichty
    very highly recommended laptop, I have not found anything that I do not really like about it.


    5 out of 5 stars exactly what i wanted   April 26, 2010
    CLaughs (Stoon, SK)
    1 out of 1 found this review helpful

    I chose this laptop because I wanted a thin-and-light for a good price! The size is perfect and battery life amazing. Love the chicklet keyboard. Touchpad works great but the buttons take a little more effort than they should. Previous reviews have complained about construction quality; it's definitely not a deal-breaker. You can push down the front panel a little. My main complaint is when switching power modes or unplugging the AC adaptor, the screen goes black and takes a few seconds to load. My only complaint. I highly recommend this computer. I'm a student so I mainly use it for watching DVDs, Internet, and Microsoft Office.


    4 out of 5 stars high schooler's tool   March 10, 2010
    Norm (Toronto)
    0 out of 1 found this review helpful

    The computer handles our son's requirements, including gaming, entertainment and school work (usually in that order).


    4 out of 5 stars UL80VT   March 2, 2010
    GSimon (Ontario, Canada)
    5 out of 5 found this review helpful

    I bought this laptop from Amazon.ca just about a month ago now, and I really enjoy using it.

    SIZE - 5/5

    Perfect. It's really unbelievable how light this computer is. I had an old ASUS gaming laptop before this, and hauling it around was a pain to say the least. This thing? Don't even notice it in my bag.

    BUILD - 4/5

    Almost perfect. The screen is VERY thin. It was actually the thing I was most impressed about when I first opened the box. With the chiclet keyboard, I was sort of expecting a Mac-like feel, which isn't really the case. The keys are still nice to type on, but you have to press just a bit more than the traditional style laptop keyboards. Not hard to adjust to. Mouse pointer could use a little work however. Even with the cursor speed max'd out, I still finding myself wishing the cursor was able to be faster, or have a little more space for my finger. Mouse button needs lots of force to use, and while it is what I used to use on my old computer, I switched to the mousepad clicking because it was awkward to press. Other than that, computer feels solid and looks beautiful. I was getting lots of questions about it the minute I started bringing it out in class/study groups.

    ASUS SOFTWARE -3/5

    It's alright. I deleted most of it because it was either trial type software or other things were available for free which were better (ie there was a file sync program that just gets destroyed by Dropbox, etc). Power4Gear is actually very useful, and it's something that ASUS has used for a long time now, so I kept that. The ASUS linux pre boot is neat. It does boot really fast but I don't think it was meant for the widescreen because everything appears stretched. I'd really like to be able to use that button to boot a true version of linux, like Ubuntu, but as of yet I haven't figured out how. Also, with Windows 7 booting so quickly on this laptop anyways, I find myself just booting Win7 instead of the installed linux.

    SPECS - 5/5

    Great specs for such a small machine. Bought this one over the others because of the integrated video card and because I didn't want a 16" screen. Was really worth it. The video card takes some pressure off the comparatively low powered processor, which is great. If you're worried about the processor, DON'T BE! I was told by friends "don't get it; it'll take 7 seconds to load Google Chrome!" NOT THE CASE AT ALL. Browsing, word processing, and other everyday things do not stutter one bit. If you're loading games, yeah it'll take a long time, but that's not what you should be buying this computer to do. Lastly, don't think of it as a netbook. It's way too powerful to be that. With 4GB and the factory overclocked CPU, the only comparison would maybe be the portability. Oh yeah, Windows 7? Works fantastically on this machine, and on any machine! Don't let the Mac fanboys convince you otherwise. This computer is great and to get a Mac with similar specs would cost you 300-400 dollars more, which I was told "is worth it because you pay for better software". No, you pay a huge Apple markup, plain and simple, and this computer can compete with the Macbooks any day of the week. Discrete graphics work as advertised and it's really a cool thing to have on a laptop.

    BATTERY LIFE 5/5

    Just as advertised. I get 10hrs easily on an Entertainment setting with the screen turned down (it's so bright by default you almost have to turn it down). I don't even bother bringing my power cord everywhere anymore; I can work on this computer all day without it.

    OVERALL 4/5

    Just an outstanding computer. Mouse pointer knocked it down a star because it's something that you have to use all the time and it's a bit annoying. Solid overall build, processing speed is fine and it looks great. Battery life, portability and speed were what I was looking for, and I got it. If you find out how to install a second operating system that is able to use the existing linus power button, let me know!


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