ASUS Zenbook Prime UX31A-DH51 13.3" Ultrabook Computer (Silver)

Essence of Zen

Super Slim Profile. Stunning Design.

This ASUS Zenbook Prime has a thickness of only 0.72" and a weight of 2.86 pounds. Built with finely crafted aluminum in unitary construction, this stylish ASUS Zenbook Prime has a unique spun design on the lid with precision-etched concentric circles and a silver hairline finish on the body

Powerful Performance

While portability would usually mean giving up performance, this ASUS Zenbook Prime defies that common perception by still delivering serious processing power. This ASUS Zenbook Prime houses a dual-core Ivy bridge 1.7GHz Intel Core i5-3317U processor. The processor can also be overclocked up to 2.6GHz, thanks to Intel Turbo Boost 2.0 technology

Listen to the Revolution

Exclusive to ASUS is SonicMaster technology, which was approved and co-developed by world-famous Bang & Olufsen ICEpower. SonicMaster brings living audio to Zenbook Primes with the most precise processing protocols, a large variety of codecs, superior speaker construction and large resonance chambers for impactful enjoyment. Experience the fidelity that revitalizes vocals and amazing sound quality through advanced sound enhancement. Say goodbye to tinny audio and noise distortion and welcome the new era of true hi-fi to your Zenbook Prime

Instant On

Waiting 30 to 45 seconds for your computer to boot up is not time well spent. However, this ASUS Zenbook Prime has a special Instant On feature that enables you to resume your computing experience in just 2 seconds. All windows and programs will be left just the way you left them so you can quickly type a note into a word document or access your email. With the ability to be on standby for a week, this ASUS Ultrabook ensures that you always have instant access to your desktop within seconds

Witness the Visual Glory

This ASUS Zenbook Prime has a 13.3" LED-backlit IPS display with a 16:9 widescreen aspect ratio. Its high 1920 x 1080 native resolution is powered by integrated Intel HD Graphics 4000, which supports high definition 1080p video playback. The screen has an antiglare finish so you can use your ASUS Zenbook Prime in brightly-lit environments with ease. It also has micro-HDMI and mini-VGA ports so you can connect to an external display

The Premier Leader in Internal Hard Drive Storage

This ASUS Zenbook Prime contains a SATA 6Gb/s solid state drive. With 128GB of hard drive storage available, this ASUS Ultrabook has a maximum read speed of 500MB/s and a maximum write speed of 300MB/s. Enjoy uncompromising speed and innovation in one ultrathin, ultraportable Ultrabook computer

Stay Mobile

As an urban professional, you're constantly on the go and your Zenbook Prime has to fit your nomadic needs. This ASUS Zenbook Prime features 802.11a/b/g/n Wi-Fi so you can stay connected. With two USB 3.0 ports, you'll be able transfer data ten times faster than USB 2.0. Bluetooth 4.0 technology also lets you sync your favorite peripherals, such as a wireless mouse for added convenience

ASUS Warranty

The warranty from ASUS features a full year of accidental damage from handling coverage with 24/7 technical support and a 30-day zero bright dot pixel guarantee

Windows 8

The New Start Screen

Windows 8 introduces a new Start screen, which has all the information you need in one place. The new Start screen replaces the traditional Start menu with live tiles. These tiles are customizable to your liking as well as update in real time. News, weather forecasts, sports, contacts, apps and more are available for you to use. It's all right there on the Start screen. If you prefer the traditional Start screen of Windows 7, you have the option to switch to it

To the Cloud

When signed in using your Microsoft account, you'll have instant access to your own Start screen, themes, language preferences, browsing history and browser favorites. You can also connect to your services as well, such as Microsoft Outlook, Facebook, Linkedin, Twitter and more

Windows Store

In the Windows Store, you can search for or browse thousands of apps. Choose from the featured apps or grab one of the most frequently downloaded apps to see what all the hype is all about. You can also see how other people rate apps. For certain apps, you can try it out before you buy it so you can make sure you absolutely want an app before you spend your hard-earned money on it