Help buying an Asus Zenbook

drfisher · 25 Jan 2013 at 08:49

Hi,
What I'm looking for is the 13.3" Asus Zenbook (ux32a or 31) in at least 1600x900 resolution (1920x1080 would be great), running windows 7 and with the mini-sized SSD (24gb) and 500+ GB HD (the 256GB SSD would be nice but it's out of my price range - has to be below £1000 all in, I believe this spec should be around £800).

I'm finding it an absolute minefield out there - many sites don't give the full specs or from reading reviews, specs that can't be trusted, has anyone been looking recently for this machine that has had success finding this and who could send me a link? (Personal message if links to other companies aren't allowed here) - would be very much appreciated.

thanks!
yours confused and frustrated...

drfisher · 27 Jan 2013 at 21:45

Hmm I guess with over 200 views and no replies, this one isn't an easy one to answer. If anyone is still reading and is able to suggest an ultrabook that's equivalent to this one, that would also be much appreciated. It's really disappointing that Asus don't seem to be that interested in supplying machines with hi-res screens in this country.

CEUOTC · 27 Jan 2013 at 22:02

You could try a refurbished XPS 14 Ultrabook.

lsg1r · 27 Jan 2013 at 23:51

Seriously after 2 seconds on google (asus zenbook ux32a as search query) I've found it in 5 respectable places.. for under £850 inc vat.

I'm not going to name them as it's against forum rules

drfisher · 30 Jan 2013 at 15:14

Look, that's blatantly not true. That search query throws up 1366x768 screens. The point is that it's damn hard to find one in the uk with the 1600x900 screen res, especially with windows 7 (which you no doubt overlooked too).

And when I have found one that actually has stock (misco website for example) there's inconsistencies in the specs, will say 1600x900 but in the detailed specs it states 1366x768.

Disco Boy · 30 Jan 2013 at 15:52

I suggest that you read the forum rules, as naming competitors isn't allowed on this forum.

lsg1r · 30 Jan 2013 at 16:31

drfisher said:
Look, that's blatantly not true. That search query throws up 1366x768 screens. The point is that it's damn hard to find one in the uk with the 1600x900 screen res, especially with windows 7 (which you no doubt overlooked too).

And when I have found one that actually has stock (misco website for example) there's inconsistencies in the specs, will say 1600x900 but in the detailed specs it states 1366x768.

I don't need to prove it, besides it's against rules, but I'm clearly not blind like you are...