Good workmanship with room for improvement.

It all started in August this year, as the UX303 ordered here, but no closer Delivery was known.
At first I chose the version R5097H that despite eight weeks of waiting time was not available but.
After a few calls to ASUS, regarding the availability on the German market, I decided unnerved
for this version, but in fact, though not until mid-October, was issued with delivery.
While the cancellation of the first order went smoothly, but the purchased product I had still 14 days
. wait

Finally arrived, a great joy began to spread when unpacking. There ACCESSORIES !!!
I need to just write large because it unfortunately is no longer a matter of course these days, which the
Get buying a product. A bag, LAN adapter, VGA adapter and a Velcro strip, for fixing
by cable, were included in the package.

Subsequently, the device was taken a closer look at. At first glance, there is nothing wrong, but
the second is as even more disruption. The edges of the "base unit" would have mE provided with slightly larger radii
can, this acts as a bit "sharp-edged". The bottom, in which the base plate is enclosed, it has at ASUS probably
completely disregarded. Either had the Pavers no filing, ASUS has released its QS, or both.
Annoying if you chose the most expensive option and have to say something.
In addition, the base unit, in about the middle, visible bulging and can be pressed in and around the same level.
Compared to the older UX31 the UX303 is processed significantly worse.

But now to the pleasant aspects: the equipment. This is beyond any doubt and leaves nothing to be desired
open if it was not for the missing, but I promised, keyboard lighting .... !!!!
This function Wirde Although software supported each other, but the keyboard does not have LEDs.
Meanwhile, Amazon has but adjusted its sales text to arouse only no expectations.
Where ASUS also renounced it, was the Intallation useless software. So Ultrabook "out-of-the-box" running
smoothly and without long loading times.

The performance of the i5 and the IntelHD artwork is for my purposes more than adequate. My usual applications are study-related rather limited to Office and 3D drawing programs, but also the old Battlefield 1942 and Vietnam
run smoothly. I think already about it to install the first Call of Duty. They are all old tracks,
may now think of any, but for me to be a good time waster.
The display, considered in detail, provides Office programs and Explorer in a neat sharpness is, only a few
Apps or player, such as that of Simfy, is noticeable in the relatively low resolution of the same.
Comparing the display with the better-equipped model UX303LN, you will still find big differences.
Buyers who want to have the better, should pay attention to the "LN" in the version.
Furthermore, the speakers remain to be mentioned positively, these provide a good and balanced sound,
which certainly can compete with other Ultrabooks. Here you need so do not be afraid, after half an hour.
Music enjoyment, to bleed from the ears.
Even the touchpad and the keyboard a positive impression.

Now for the reasons why I missed only four stars!
First point is that the case has been processed rather mediocre.
My second point is that this model, as long as the SSD is installed, 200 more costs, although a SSD in accessories only
150 costs. This is in my eyes an impertinence of ASUS.
Third point is the lack of keyboard illumination, but only because I was still promised.

Considered as an overall package of this only "minor" deficiencies and not shake a buy recommendation.

PS:
A contribution on the net I took that on board a mini PCIe slot is still free. So if you want to save money,
has the option to Version me access HDD and retrofit an SSD.
! Here it should be mentioned that with this approach threatens a loss of warranty!