PACKING & EXTERIOR
Initially short for packaging and the externals of Ultrabooks. The Ultrabook comes in a matte, very noble sounding board to the house. In addition to instructions, manuals, cleaning cloth, cable ties and all kinds warranty statements nor the important things like a very well-made case with brown leather applications, the charger and USB-> Lan and mini-VGA> VGA adapter are included. Even the adapter got a small, very stable bag, but which does not fit in with the Ultrabook into his pocket for the main unit.
If you take out the device out of the case, comes over a once a first WOW feeling. And I say this as a former Mac Pro owners. It's a good feeling to hold the device in his hand. It distorts nothing, despite the removable bottom cover (the entire bottom plate is removable!), Which allows easy access into the interior of Ultrabooks. Fingerprints are barely visible, unless you really (!) Greasy fingers. However, these can be removed with a single sweep and then no longer visible. The weight of 1148g UX21A is in my case.
PERFORMANCE
The system performance is consistently outstanding for a device of this size / in these dimensions. The amount to Windows subscores:
Processor: 7.1
RAM: 5.9
Graphics: 6.3
Graphics (games): 6.3
Primary hard disk: 7.9
In particular, the speed of the built ADATA (and not SanDisk) 128GB hard drive is measured on workflow simply brilliant. Want to say: In the main computer I have an SSD (Vertex 3) and I do not see any differences in the system perfomance on my main computer. The processor provides 1080p YouTube videos play easily at an average of 30% CPU utilization. Stationary videos in MKV file format produce a significantly lower capacity utilization (10-25% on average). Further tests I will perform.
ON ISSUE & EQUIPMENT
The input and output devices are close to a small flaw also of perfection: The display has already been shown in many other reviews as the Nonplus-Ultra. This impression I can connect me immediately. Especially on the 11.6 inch 1920x1080 pixels are simply overwhelming. I just can not see any more pixels. The problems regarding Windows. Scaling are of course present, but in my opinion this fall on only in very few cases, and can be solved permanently. The touchpad responds very precisely and the keyboard has a very good tactile feedback. So far, I do not write error on this device are still under come by unrecognized entry. The boxes are used to me sitting in front frontal occurred as 'above average' in the first moment. But wait: I am a short time later and stood eye was wonderful listening to my music 16m² office with the UX21A. And at the same level as my 30 Logitech 2.0 speakers that I stand on the stationary computer in the office. Outstanding for this size!
But the display remains a small but existing shortcoming: The display folds easily back away once you open it further than about 110 °. On a train ride or drive away this could quickly lead to the to-back flap. However, the discrepancies for displaying no disadvantages, because the built-IPS panel yes unbeatable Invertierungswinkel has in contrast to the usual TN panel.
MOBILITY
The battery life is to only average, but the ability to bring the Ultrabook within two seconds from sleep mode, makes this shortcoming bet if you already is because, in between for 1 minute idle To collapse the notebook. Suddenly it's worth by the extremely short wakeup. In office use with enabled WLAN and simultaneous surfing the battery holds about 5-5,5h. The display brightness lies on the lowest level, as evidenced by the brilliance of the panel but works wonderfully in a light (!) Room. On a very bright stage (not high, but enough for everything except in direct sunlight) decreases the battery life to about 4h. At full capacity (gaming) the battery is, however, after about 2: 20h empty.
Brief comparison with the Samsung 900X3C
Also interesting is the comparison in another review with the Samsung 900X3C. This I had proposed in his hand, only in reverse order. The display of my UX21A suggests the brilliance and versatility of the Samsung's worlds. Where do these very different impressions regarding. The display and the other criticisms stir, but I do not know well.
CONCLUSION
One of the first tests of UX21A titled Ultrabook outstanding. This I would also like to use. Except for the small (tiny!) Shortcoming of the sometimes too easy folding-over displays are simply no weak points after three days of intensive continuous use to detect. Should still find what I'm going to post-editing.
This notebook is for me also the 'epitome of Ultrabook Perfection' is. I have held at fairs, an electronics store, or at home with me anything such Thoughtful and valent in his hands. ASUS has just done right in this case everything and I say goodbye now hardware technology completely by Apple. This notebook is perfect.
