Which Ultrabook?

theBEASTxMZA · 16 May 2013 at 10:36

So, it's about time I sold this hefty desktop replacement I have at the moment and obtained something.....lighter.....
xD

I've decided to look at some form of ultrabook. Needs to be reasonably powerful (ideally able to handle at the least TF2/CS on low settings).
No bigger than 11-13" either.
I have a budget of around £700-odd.
Been taking a look at a few Zenbook's, but really have no idea what I should be looking at to get the most bang for my buck.
Looks are just as important as function

Suggestions?

theBEASTxMZA · 18 May 2013 at 14:06

Bump?

CEUOTC · 18 May 2013 at 20:04

How about a refurb : Asus U36SG (£599.99) or Asus U46SV (£599.99).

K@rl · 19 May 2013 at 00:02

Xps 13 from the Dell Outlet is a bloody bargain.

Schizophonic · 19 May 2013 at 23:45

K@rl said:
Xps 13 from the Dell Outlet is a bloody bargain.

+1

I got one and its amazing piece of kit

Nymins · 19 May 2013 at 23:53

Wait for Haswell. The increase in power management and iGPU are designed for ultra books, so it's worth waiting.

PooBrain · 20 May 2013 at 08:43

I don't recommend overpriced tat but for the prices at Dell Outlet you cannot grumble can you?

Makhaira · 20 May 2013 at 12:09

Don't know where the 1080p XPS13's have gone from the Dell Outlet, been watching for days now

.

K@rl · 20 May 2013 at 17:13

Apologies - one its on it's way to my house

Was a bit hit and miss finding one though.

Makhaira · 20 May 2013 at 22:53

<Waves fist angrily!>.

theBEASTxMZA · 22 May 2013 at 14:24

Nymins said:
Wait for Haswell. The increase in power management and iGPU are designed for ultra books, so it's worth waiting.

Appreciated.
Having checked Haswell shizz up, looks like I'll wait for another couple months.

embalse · 22 May 2013 at 19:13

Makhaira said:
Don't know where the 1080p XPS13's have gone from the Dell Outlet, been watching for days now .

Looking at their site I can only see XPS13's with this display....

Display: 13.3in Hi-Def (720p) True Life WLED Display with Skype-Certified 1.3MP Hi-Def Webcam

Is there another one with 1080p?

embalse · 24 May 2013 at 08:51

Anyone using a USB/Ethernet connection with the XPS13?

I know it goes against the whole portable/wireless idea, but there are times when I need a a hardwire/RJ45 connection.

K@rl · 24 May 2013 at 11:56

I'll be getting a cheap one for configuring routers etc - they are only tiny and I can just pop it in my laptop bag.

Most of the time i'll be on wireless. My XPS13 will be here on the 29th. Very excited indeed.

K@rl · 24 May 2013 at 11:57

embalse said:
Looking at their site I can only see XPS13's with this display....

Display: 13.3in Hi-Def (720p) True Life WLED Display with Skype-Certified 1.3MP Hi-Def Webcam

Is there another one with 1080p?

I got the 1080p one on there - you just have to keep checking. They seem to be very popular.

Makhaira · 26 May 2013 at 16:55

Still not having much luck spotting one of these! What sort of price premium are the 1080 versions commanding on the outlet?

embalse · 28 May 2013 at 14:25

Makhaira said:
Still not having much luck spotting one of these! What sort of price premium are the 1080 versions commanding on the outlet?

I would say around £730 inc vat

They go very quickly though

Schizophonic · 28 May 2013 at 23:03

Not having much luck in shifting one of these but if you would please let me know or not.

Both at 1080p res btw.

Makhaira · 29 May 2013 at 12:05

embalse said:
I would say around £730 inc vat

They go very quickly though

Been able to confirm with a couple of people on here (thanks guys!) that they're cropping up for around £610 these days, so going to keep an eye out, will definitely stump up the cash for that!

/excitement

Nymins · 29 May 2013 at 12:29

More will probably appear over the summer when (I expect) the Haswell version will come out.