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ASUS Zenbook UX305FA-RBM1-GD 13.3" Ultrabook $977 Delievered @ Bhphotovideo

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I was looking for a deal on a powerful Ultrabook …. this looks like a good deal on a latest model, couldn't found anything less than $1200 in Australia for these specs.

PRODUCT HIGHLIGHTS

  • 800 MHz Intel Core M-5Y10 (Broadwell) (processor can also be overclocked up to 2.0 GHz)
  • 8GB of 1600 MHz LPDDR3 RAM
  • 256GB Solid State Drive
  • Integrated Intel HD Graphics 5300
  • 13.3" Full HD IPS Display
  • 1920 x 1080 Native Resolution
  • 802.11ac Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 4.0
  • 1.2 MP Webcam
  • Bang & Olufsen ICEpower, SonicMaster
  • Windows 8.1 (64-bit)
  • 1.18kg
  • 0.5-inch thin

Just did a random processor comparison with a 4th gen core i5 processor.

Amazon reviews for a similar machine are here

The titanium gold ZenBook UX305FA-RBM1-GD 13.3" Ultrabook Computer from ASUS is a thin and lightweight (1.18 Kg) notebook with the power and features required for home and professional use. The UX305's IPS display is a 13.3" screen that has a true 16:9 aspect ratio, which is also the standard for HDTVs. The Full HD 1920 x 1080 native resolution can play 1080p content without upscaling or letterboxing. Visuals are handled by integrated Intel HD Graphics 5300.

The system is powered by a dual-core Broadwell 800 MHz Intel Core M-5Y10 processor that can be overclocked to 2.0 GHz. It also has 8GB of 1600 MHz LPDDR3 RAM, a 256GB solid state drive, 802.11ac Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 4.0, a 1.2 MP integrated webcam, and a microphone. There are also built-in Bang & Olufsen ICEpower speakers with SonicMaster audio technology.

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  • daffyd on 24/05/2015 - 12:30

    Been waiting for these to come into stock at Bhphotovideo. Great value highly-portable machine for most (non-gaming) purposes.

    …not that I need one.

  • paulaus on 24/05/2015 - 12:34

    $699 US

    • paul11 on 24/05/2015 - 12:36
      +4

      Yes, add $65 shipping, convert it to AUD, and it comes out at $977 AUD delivered.

  • tonyjzx on 24/05/2015 - 12:36

    1-Year Accidental Damage Protection (Electrical Surges, Fire Damage, Drops, and Liquid Spills)
    1-Year Limited Warranty with 24-Hour Phone Tech & Online Chat Support

    hmmm

  • overlook on 24/05/2015 - 12:37

    im really tempted but it seems the CPU is really underpower…not like I do alot of programming. This is like ultrabook for netbook purpose? Just general browsing and doc?

    • crudman on 24/05/2015 - 13:04

      That's what ultrabooks are for… This is supposed to have 10-13hrs battery life.

      It's slow Dual Core 800Mhz seems poor but it seems to rank a lot better overall than my old Intel Core2 Duo T9400 @ 2.53GHz. However I think in raw processing power my old one is better. At least with the ultrabook it can Turbo Boost to 2Ghz. https://cpubenchmark.net/laptop.html

      Don't expect games to run especially at that resolution. Something like SC2 will run but you have to use a lower res - http://www.notebookcheck.net/Intel-HD-Graphics-5300.125576.0… (scroll down to FPS, you want at least 30fps for games to run smoothly)

    • freefall101 on 24/05/2015 - 13:28
      +1

      it's the speed of the U cpus of the last generation (i5-4xxxU) but fanless due to lower power consumption. General browsing and doc would be an Atom processor, this is pushing past that lets you run any app you want, but isn't suited to encoding/gaming.

      I guess it comes down to what you need. This is faster than my laptop at work that's a Core i5 but hitting the end of its 3 year life cycle. So it won't really struggle with much. At the same time it's thin and has a great battery life, which my current laptop doesn't have. So it can do everything I currently do, it's more an upgrade for my shoulder.

    • paul11 on 24/05/2015 - 18:06

      Compared the processor on this machine with a 5th gen Intel Core i5 5200U.

      The differences are minimal. No winner declared. Too close to call.

      Plus the ultra low power consumption of this processor will give prolonged battery life.

  • paulaus on 24/05/2015 - 12:48
    -3

    I will wait till oz dollar is equal to US and then buy one.No hurry lol.

    • picket23 on 24/05/2015 - 12:51
      +14

      Glad you're not in a hurry in that case

    • [Deactivated] on 24/05/2015 - 14:00
      +1

      HGAHAHHAHAHHAHAHAHAHHAHA!!!!

      Have you seen the forecasts? The government and the RBA want the AUD below 70 cents.

      • paulaus on 24/05/2015 - 16:03

        Yeah the rich get richer

  • wbeer on 24/05/2015 - 12:52
    +3

    http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/Lenovo-Yoga-2-Pro-13-3-Touch-QHD-…

    I would buy that instead

    • [Deactivated] on 24/05/2015 - 13:22

      Fair bit more expensive

    • [Deactivated] on 24/05/2015 - 13:28

      It's 2nd hand? As per description "This is open box item from Bestbuy customer return, LIKE NEW condition under warranty to 10/2015. Minimal scratches"

  • MasterNoob on 24/05/2015 - 13:07
    -6

    THe first non-macbook I've liked on this site. Well done!

  • corsairDT on 24/05/2015 - 14:00

    Tempted, thanks OP. Given the power supply is for the states, what would I need to make it work here? Can someone recommend what I would need for example from an ebay link?

  • donnie darko on 24/05/2015 - 15:16

    Back to work tommorow ; sunday already wth

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  • Eivad on 24/05/2015 - 16:05

    I've been looking for this deal for a while now, almost bit the bullet on the UX303 a couple of months ago for a similar price - thanks OP!

  • HONDA4LIFE on 24/05/2015 - 17:08

    Looks like a good unit. Making me consider replacing my old HP Core 2 Duo…

    Does this come with an International warranty?

  • sonicentropy on 24/05/2015 - 19:09

    The camparison on CPU Boss is BS
    I have used both processors M performs well till you want to multitask, load a autocad file or load up a VM the cpu hits it thermal limit and starts to active cool (basicly slows down).

    • overlook on 24/05/2015 - 20:32

      that is what i thought, i see all the reviews, other than battery life, M is actually worse than 5xxxU in all performance. That is quite stupid…

    • paul11 on 24/05/2015 - 21:18

      @sonicentropy: Its not meant for running design software like AutoCAD or Maya or doing video/audio editing. You may need the latest core i5 or i7, 16GB RAM and a dedicated graphics card for doing that kind of work. An an ultrabook with that kind of configuration will cost almost double the price of this machine.

      • sonicentropy on 24/05/2015 - 22:05

        Not true my dell xps 12” i7 ultrabook cost me $1200 model run out its nearly 2 years old model and craps hard on the core M i have at work (apart from boot time and battery life) the core M is a low wattage cpu. Its the eazybake oven of cpus. I am a power user not everyone is and 70% of people will love what they can do. But intel should market this at what it truly is, a glorified Atom not a viable desktop replacement

        • paul11 on 24/05/2015 - 22:43
          +1

          XPS 13 on dell website is $1899

          Any XPS with 256 SSD and 8GB RAM (and a processor better or equal to core M) won't be $1200 anytime soon let alone $977.

        • seijai on 25/05/2015 - 00:13
          +2

          Actually, I just purchased a Dell refurb 13" XPS with i5-5200U, QHD+ touch display (3200 x 1800), 8gb ram and 256gb SSD for $1175 delivered off ebay. Includes GST and delivered in 5 days.

          Comes in Dell box and looks brand new. The infinity display is amazing.

          The standard version with FHD, 4gb ram and 128gb SSD can be had for as low as $920 delivered

          http://www.ebay.com.au/sch/the.laptop.shop/m.html?item=39113…

        • overlook on 25/05/2015 - 07:57

          @seijai:

          It seems this is refurbished from USA. Does warranty works here too? I been trying to get some from outlet…T.T

        • seijai on 26/05/2015 - 07:25

          Not too sure tbh. Says 1 year Dell warranty but not sure if that is international

        • AncientWisdom on 26/05/2015 - 11:34

          @seijai: No GST on a product from a US seller. Also buyers could potentially get hit by customs as it is over $1000

        • overlook on 26/05/2015 - 14:08

          @ory_zm:

          actually if you look closely they already told you there is import tax

        • seijai on 26/05/2015 - 23:40

          @jasecs:

          Yes. Correct. No gst but I paid import tax. Was a bit cheaper 2 weeks ago. Was $1175 delivered with import tax.

        • overlook on 27/05/2015 - 08:04

          @seijai:

          If that was the price I won't even think about it… I will just get it. I missed a few i5 5thgen xps 13 from outlet at about 1.2k

        • AncientWisdom on 28/05/2015 - 13:43

          @jasecs: Wow! never saw that before… that's awesome!

        • AncientWisdom on 28/05/2015 - 13:53

          Re: Warranty

          Looks like it is transferrable, use http://www.dell.com/support/assets-transfer/us/en/04#/Identi…
          According to one eBay listing it comes with "Dell’s In Home Repair Warranty" which I believe is equivalent to the 1 year Standard warranty.

  • ronnknee on 24/05/2015 - 21:18

    I have the predecessor. Excellent ultrabook. Might want to uninstall Windows 8 and install 7.

  • Eivad on 25/05/2015 - 00:01

    Online ordering is currently shut down due to Shavuos. Will be back in 35 hours…damn

  • AncientWisdom on 26/05/2015 - 12:33

    Thanks, got one for my father in law.

  • cato1 on 03/06/2015 - 21:28

    Did anyone get hit with GST going through customs?

    • AncientWisdom on 05/06/2015 - 11:57

      Ours went through fine. Did you add anything else to the laptop?

      • cato1 on 05/06/2015 - 13:18

        Thanks :)
        I haven't actually put the order through yet. I wasn't sure if they included the delivery costs!

        • AncientWisdom on 06/06/2015 - 13:48

          Generally they do although it should still come (just) under $1000.

    • mttk1853 on 16/06/2015 - 10:12
      +1

      For my experience with b&h last year for the Sony Vaio Pro 13
      (https://www.ozbargain.com.au/node/150496), I did not pay any import tax nor GST, and I merely get charge by my credit card for conversation fee.
      So if you have something like 28 degree or bankwest which they do not charge conversion fee for online purchase, you can save like ~$40 dollar.

      I personally do not know about import tax and was shocked by another member above saying they got charge with import tax.

      In regards to GST, my understanding is it only against the value of the good but not the total of the purchase, as it is also being discussed within the quoted link above.
      And at least I did not get charge when my total is over $1000 AUD last year.

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