The Zenbook UX51VZ-DH71 15.6" Notebook Computer from ASUS features a hairline spun design with precision etched concentric circles coated with a silver finish. The 15.6" HD widescreen display uses LED backlight technology for low power consumption. The screen has a 16:9 aspect ratio and a Full HD 1920 x 1080 native resolution, which is supported by an nVIDIA GeForce GT 650M graphics card with 2GB of discrete memory.
Windows 8 is the installed operating system. Windows 8 replaces the traditional Start menu with a redesigned Start screen. The Start screen features tiles that update in real-time, which provide faster access to news, weather forecasts, sports scores, social network updates and more. Windows 8 also focuses more on cloud storage as well as apps, which can be downloaded from the Windows Store. Windows 8 provides a unique user experience.
The system is powered by a quad-core Ivy Bridge Intel Core i7-3612QM processor. It also has 8GB of 1600MHz DDR3 RAM, dual 128GB solid state drives, a 2-in-1 media card reader, 10/100/1000Mbps Gigabit Ethernet, 802.11a/b/g/n Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 4.0, an integrated webcam and microphone. There are also built-in stereo speakers.
| Performance | |
|---|---|
| Processor | 2.1GHz Intel Core i7-3612QM Quad-Core Ivy Bridge |
| Cache | L3: 6MB |
| System Bus | 5GT/s |
| Memory |
Type: 1600MHz DDR3 SDRAM Installed: 8GB |
| Graphics Card |
Type: Dedicated Installed: NVIDIA GeForce GT 650M with 2GB DDR3 SDRAM Dedicated |
| Display | |
|---|---|
| Type | Widescreen |
| Size | 15.6" |
| Backlight | LED |
| Aspect Ratio | 16:9 |
| Finish | Antiglare |
| Native Resolution | 1920 x 1080 |
| Storage | |
|---|---|
| Hard Drive | Installed: 256GB (2x 128GB SSD) |
| Optical Drive | None |
| Input/Output Connectors | |
|---|---|
| Ports | 3x USB 3.0 (A) |
| Display |
1x HDMI 1x Mini-VGA 1x DisplayPort |
| Audio |
Integrated Stereo Speakers Integrated Microphone 1x 1/8" (3.5mm) Headphone/Microphone Combo Jack |
| Flash Media Slot |
1x SD 1x MMC |
| Communications | |
|---|---|
| Network | 10/100/1000Mbps Gigabit Ethernet (RJ-45) |
| Wi-Fi | 802.11a/b/g/n |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 4.0 |
| Mobile Broadband | None |
| Webcam | Yes |
| General | |
|---|---|
| Operating System | Windows 8 (64-bit) |
| Security | Not Specified By Manufacturer |
| Keyboard | Type: Standard Notebook Keyboard |
| Pointing Device | TouchPad |
| Battery | 8-Cell |
| Power Requirements | AC: 100-240 V AC, 50/60Hz |
| Dimensions (WxHxD) | 15.0 x 1.2 x 10.0" / 38.1 x 3.0 x 25.4 cm |
| Weight | 4 lb / 1.81 kg |