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ASUS Zenbook UX305LA 13.3" Laptop (Intel Core i5, 8GB, 256 GB SSD) AUD $1170 Delivered @ Amazon

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paul11 on 29/12/2015 - 16:33 amazon.com (591 clicks)
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  • 13.3-Inch Full-HD IPS (1920*1080 pixels) Anti-Glare Matte Display with an Ultra-wide 170° Viewing Angle.
  • Powerful 5th-generation Intel Core i5-5200U 2.2GHz (Turbo up to 2.7GHz) Broadwell.
  • 8 GB RAM/ 256 GB Solid State Drive; 10-Hours Battery Life.
  • 1.2 MP High Definition Webcam.
  • Designed to be ultra-slim with an all-aluminum body.
  • The unit weighs only 2.86 lbs / 1.29 Kg, is less than .6-inch thin.

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  • bargrin on 29/12/2015 - 16:40

    Noob q: Can you put in a larger SSD and still keep the same OS and software that comes with it?

    • BoyGotSkills on 29/12/2015 - 16:49
      -2

      Short answer, no. You want a bigger laptop for that.

    • Gnostikos on 29/12/2015 - 16:50
      +3

      Disassembly looks fairly easy and judging by this picture, the Micron M600 M.2 SSD is not soldered on unlike with other Ultrabooks. So it's a matter of removing one screw, sliding the old SSD out and putting the new one in.

      To clone the old SSD to the new one, you could simply take an image of the entire original drive with Macrium Reflect and then image the new SSD on another PC with an M.2 port and whack it into the laptop. Alternatively, there are imaging programs out there that you could run off a USB stick, boot into before the OS and image from USB storage, but that's a little more complicated. A fresh reinstall of the OS on the new SSD in the laptop is also possible, then you could install Macrium Reflect and copy over the original image and reimage the new SSD.

      You won't be able to have both SSDs hooked up to the laptop and there's not that many motherboards with two or more M.2 ports, so it makes it slightly more convoluted to clone them.

      Goes without saying that you will probably void the warranty doing this.

      • rhangman on 29/12/2015 - 16:57
        +1

        Can get M.2 adapters, in this case, I'd assume it's sata, so adapter converts it to a 2.5" SATA SSD which you could easily use in something else when done. Can also get PCIe M.2 adapters for PCIe M.2 drives.

        • Gnostikos on 29/12/2015 - 17:02

          Yes, good point. If you had an M.2 to USB adapter or enclosure, then cloning SSDs is a cinch, since you can have both drives visible to any imaging software installed on the Zenbook and you won't require the use of another PC.

      • cycleri3 on 04/01/2016 - 11:28

        where is the hard drive in that picture?

        • Gnostikos on 07/01/2016 - 19:08

          It's not a hard drive (as in this). It's a solid state drive. An M.2 (PCIe interface) form-factor SSD to be precise.

          It's smack bang in the middle of that picture of the motherboard. The black rectangle with a white serial number stick on it (which says "SSD" at the end of the number string). The black sticker is something ASUS apply. Normal M.2 SSDs look like this.

    • twocsies on 29/12/2015 - 16:54

      Compatible upgrades from Crucial.
      http://www.crucial.com/usa/en/compatible-upgrade-for/ASUS/ze…

  • vjknight on 29/12/2015 - 16:42

    How does this compare, noting a few different specs…..$400 less

    • dknight on 29/12/2015 - 16:45

      compare to which ?

        • twocsies on 29/12/2015 - 23:57

          That Acer V13 laptop you have linked is HD, not Full HD, so the screen resolution is quite a bit worse. 1366 x 768 px panel TN (old style screen). That's good for battery life but not for watching 1080p video. The Zenbook has 1920x1080 pixel IPS (newer style, better colours and viewing angles). I'd say this is a big advantage for the Zenbook.

          The SSD is smaller. Acer V13 you linked to has 128GB vs the Zenbook's 256GB. That's about a $100 difference at current SSD prices. Advantage Zenbook.

          It weighs a bit more. Acer V13 is 1.5 kg (3.31 lbs.) with 4-cell battery, Zenbook UX305 is 1.3 kg. Advantage Zenbook.

          It's 50% thicker. Acer V13: 327 (W) x 228 (D) x 19.65 (H) mm, Zenbook UX305: 324 x 226 x 12.3 mm. Advantage Zenbook.

          CPU: Acer V13: i5-6200U, Zenbook UX305LA: i5-5200U. For CPU I'd give a minor 5-10% advantage to the Acer V13.

          If you're looking for thin and light and metal body, UX305LA is your ticket. Acer V13 is cheaper and thicker and heavier, but as far as the computing performance goes, it's just as good, if not better than the UX305. At the end of the day, you've got to consider whether the price difference is worth the loss in durability and portability.

        • vjknight on 30/12/2015 - 06:32
          +3

          @twocsies:

          Thanks for taking the time. Appreciate it.

    • twocsies on 29/12/2015 - 17:12

      Cheapest on Amazon seems to be UX305 with a Core M 5y10 0.8 GHz (with 256GB SSD) at US$618. Technically that's the UX305FA vs. the UX305LA listed by OP.
      http://www.amazon.com/Zenbook-UX305-13-Inch-Laptop-model/dp/…

      For whatever reason, Australian Asus laptops seem to come with 128GB SSD. Cheapest on UX305FA (with 128GB SSD) is AUD $799 + $6.24 shipping. Cheaper local and comes with Australian warranty so I'd go for this one. You can always upgrade the SSD or use USB drives.
      http://www.wireless1.com.au/asus-ux305fa-ms-fc076h-13-3-note…

      The Core M 5y10 is much less powered than the i5. The advantage to lower powered CPU is much better battery life and no fan noise. The disadvantage is that it's a slower, so better for light tasks.

      Personally I couldn't accept the lower powered CPU but I'm studying computer science. You will know your needs better than me.

      • rhangman on 29/12/2015 - 17:32
        +1

        http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/ASUS-Zenbook-UX305FA-13-3-Full-HD…
        128GB 5Y10 for $788 - 15% = $669.80 with 4% cashback = $638.28

        • tryonthis on 29/12/2015 - 17:51

          4GB of RAM kills this deal. Definitely need 8GB's and unfortunately the RAM is soldered on so it can't be upgraded. If it could be, I would be all over that ^^ deal!

        • twocsies on 29/12/2015 - 17:52

          Good point on eBay's 15% off sale. The OP's deal is not necessarily the best deal.

          The UX305LA (same as OP except 128GB SSD) is $1269 - 15% = $1078.65 and 4% cashback = $1035.50.
          http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/ASUS-Zenbook-UX305LA-CORE-i5-5200…

          Free postage and no import duties because it's Australian stock. Only thing missing is the 128GB instead of 256GB SSD.

          Edit: Found a good price on the 256GB i7 version, Australian stock. >10 available. AU$1549 - 15% = $1316 and 4% cashback = $1263.98.
          http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/Asus-Zenbook-UX305UA-13-3-IPS-Int…

        • paul11 on 29/12/2015 - 19:01

          @twocsies: So basically, the exact same thing is 1263-1170 = $93 dearer in Australia.

        • twocsies on 29/12/2015 - 20:39
          +1

          @paul11: No, because the one I listed has i7, the one you posted above has 5th gen i5. I'd say it's definitely worth $93 for upgrade to 6th gen i7. Maybe not if you're not a power user…

          I don't see any 256GB SSD for UX305LA in Australia, and the import charges from US make it around the same price. To really take advantage of the 15% off would require sub US$800 (because AUD$1000+ attracts import charges).

        • paul11 on 29/12/2015 - 22:49
          +1

          @twocsies: Great find mate. The only thing I find lacking in these ASUS Ultrabooks is backlit keyboard. I often work late nights, so absolutely need this feature.

  • pauper on 29/12/2015 - 18:55

    This model or the HP Spectre?

    • frostman on 08/01/2016 - 11:08

      Try 007 Spectre

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