asus ul30a-a2 thin and light 13-3-inch silver laptop - 12 hours of battery life windows 7 home premium
free yourself from power cords and start exploring with up to an amazing 12 hours of all-day battery life with the asus ul30a-a2 thanks to its ultra low voltage ulv intel core 2 duo su7300 processor and 13.3-inch led-backlit display which combines vibrant visuals with advanced energy efficiency . this stylish ultra-portable notebook features a brushed aluminum lid that not only looks magnificent but also helps in maintaining its stylish exterior day after day . the ul30a also features a multi-gesture touchpad which enables you to intuitively zoom in or out of pictures via pinching or navigate up and down pages by sliding your finger . learn more about windows 7 home premium below . 13.3-inch led-backlit hd high definition display with a 16 9 aspect ratio . an all-day computing companion the asus ul30a provides up to 12 hours of battery life . the chiclet style keyboard and spacious keys allow for a comfortable typing experience and also prevents dust buildup . pre-installed with the microsoft windows 7 home premium operating system 64-bit version you ll be able to easily create a home network and share all of your favorite photos videos and music . windows 7 is the easiest fastest and most engaging version of windows yet . better ways to find and manage files like jump lists and improved taskbar previews help you speed through everyday tasks . windows 7 is designed for faster and more reliable performance so your pc just works the way you want it to . learn more about windows 7 home premium below . experience fastboot the unique performance boost for windows 7 made possible by asus s close partnership with microsoft . with asus exclusive fastboot technology this windows 7-enabled asus notebook starts up in a staggering 30 seconds . compact and under 1-inch thin you can fit the ul30a virtually anywhere -- freeing space for books files or whatever else you need to enjoy a spacious workspace . the ul30a includes altec lansing speakers plus srs surround for a virtual home theater experience on the go as well as an hdmi port for connecting to an hdtv at home . you ll be able to store all of your favorite applications most important documents and large video and audio libraries with the generous 500 gb hard drive . other features include 4 gb of ddr3 ram maximum capacity integrated webcam draft-n wi-fi networking 802.11 b g n intel gma 4500mhd integrated video graphics and multi-format memory card reader . now there is an even bigger reason to get the ul series by asus . adding to a whole trophy case of awards is the latest 2009 editor s choice award by engadget . voted by engadget s editorial staff as laptop of the year the ul series is the ultimate companion for your mobile computing needs . and where some pc manufacturers only offer 1 year of warranty service the asus ul30a comes standard with a 2-year global asus 360 warranty as well as 1 year of accidental damage warranty adw . key features high-gloss 13.3-inch led-backlit hd high definition display with 1366 x 768 resolution 16 9 aspect ratio that uses less energy and still gives you an immersive cinematic experience learn more up to 12 hours of battery life from 8-cell battery 5600mah windows 7 home premium makes it easy to create a home network and share all of your favorite photos videos and music . and you can watch shows for free when and where you want with internet tv on windows media center . get the best entertainment experience with windows 7 home premium . learn more get more features with windows anytime upgrade . it s the best way to add features to windows 7 takes as few as ten minutes requires no software or downloads and you ll keep your existing programs files and settings . windows will walk you through the simple upgrade process . chiclet style keyboard and multi-touch trackpad for comfortable and intuitive use learn more asus icecool technology for cool-to-the-touch palm rest exclusive express gate feature enables ultra-fast boot so you can connect to the web in just 10 seconds energy efficient dual core 1.3 ghz intel core 2 duo su7300 processor with ultra-low voltage for extended battery life learn more 500 gb sata hard drive 5400 rpm 4 gb of installed ddr3 ram 1066 mhz 2 x sodimm slots 4 gb maximum capacity intel graphics media accelerator 4500mhd integrated video processing 0.3-megapixel webcam for connecting with friends and family over video chats asus smartlogon facial recognition system detects your face and logs on automatically draft-n wi-fi networking 802.11 b g n hdmi high-definition audio video output allows a single cable to transmit uncompressed high-definition video to your digital tv or lcd altec lansing speakers enhanced with srs premium sound for home theatre quality acoustics learn more asus super hybrid engine for extended battery life dimensions 12.9 x 9.28 x 0.98 inches wxdxh weight 3.74 pounds with battery warranty 2 year global warranty and 1 year accidental damage warranty learn more networking connectivity amp expansion with its integrated draft-n wi-fi networking capabilities this laptop provides up to five times the performance and twice the wireless range using 802.11n-compatible routers as you would with 802.11 g networks . it s also backward compatible with 802.11 b g networks commonly found at wi-fi hotspots and in older home routers . this notebook also provides fast 10 100 ethernet networking . 3 usb 2.0 ports for connecting a wide range of peripherals -- from digital cameras to mp3 players 1 hdmi output for connecting to a compatible hdtv or home theater receiver for uncompressed digital audio and video via a single cable analog video output 1 vga 5-in-1 memory card reader compatible with secure digital sd multimedia card mmc memory stick memory stick pro and xd picture card 1 headphone jack s pdif digital audio output 1 microphone jack 10 100 fast ethernet what s in the box this package contains the asus ul30a-a2 notebook pc ac adapter rechargeable 8-cell battery and user manual learn more high definition that doesn t break the bank the 13.3-inch led-backlit display offers bright vibrant visuals and advanced energy efficiency and it has a high-definition resolution 1366 x 768 and 16 9 ratio display for watching movies and hdtv programming without annoying black bars . it s supported by an integrated intel gma 4500mhd integrated graphics processor for cinematic visual quality . equipped with hdmi connectivity you can easily stream media whether you re on the move or through an external display at home or in the office . the ul30a is complemented with altec lansing speakers -- 30 percent more powerful compared to those found on conventional notebooks -- and srs premium surround sound providing high-quality audio playback without the need to connect to external speakers . the angle of the speakers also allows audio to be bounced upwards from any surface to provide better amplification delivering a wider frequency range which in turn produces lower pitches that allow users to hear every reverberation of the drums as well as every note in pitch perfect quality . windows 7 home premium makes it easy to create a home network and share all of your favorite photos videos and music . you can even watch pause rewind and record tv . get the best entertainment experience with windows 7 home premium . simplify everyday tasks work the way you want make new things possible simplify your pc with new navigation features like aero shake jump lists and snap . customize windows to look and feel the way you like by changing themes and taskbar programs . setting up a home network and connecting to printers and devices is easier than ever . windows 7 home premium supports the latest hardware and software . designed to make your pc sleep and resume quicker . takes full advantage of 64-bit pc hardware and memory . connecting to wireless networks is fast and easy . watch pause rewind and record tv with windows media center . watch your favorite dvd movies . includes integrated video and dolby audio codecs . jump lists new in windows 7 jump lists take you right to the documents pictures songs or websites you turn to each day . to open a jump list just right-click a program icon on the windows 7 taskbar . you ll also find them on the start menu . what you see in a jump list depends entirely on the program . the jump list for internet explorer 8 shows frequently-viewed websites . windows media player 12 lists commonly-played tunes . your jump list missing a favorite you can pin whatever files you like there . jump lists don t just show shortcuts to files . sometimes they also provide quick access to commands for things like composing new e mail messages or playing music . improved windows taskbar in windows 7 you can pin favorite programs anywhere on the taskbar for easy access . not crazy about the icon lineup now you can rearrange them any way you like by clicking and dragging . finally there are new ways to preview windows . point to a taskbar icon to see a thumbnail preview of open files or programs . then move your mouse over a thumbnail to preview the window full-screen . you can even close windows from the thumbnail previews -- a big time saver . snap ever need to cut through a cluttered desktop and quickly focus on a single window just click a pane and give your mouse a shake . every open window except that one instantly disappears . jiggle again -- and your windows are back . energy efficient intel core 2 duo ulv processor offering the latest in ultra-low voltage processing power the dual-core intel core 2 duo su7300 has a has a power consumption rating of just 10 watts and a 1.3 ghz speed that s paired with a fast 800 mhz front-side bus fsb and 3 mb l2 cache . an l2 or secondary cache temporarily stores data and a larger l2 cache can help speed up your system s performance . the fsb carries data between the cpu and ram and a faster front-side bus will deliver better overall performance . intel core 2 duo processor the dual-core that delivers impressive power while saving energy featuring dual cores that power through the most intensive tasks the intel core 2 duo processor lets you surf the web download content connect with friends -- and do it all with ease . intel advanced smart cache technology minimizes wait times by allocating more access to frequently used data to the processing core that needs it most . intel s power-saving capabilities enable fast cool-running performance even in a compact form factor . intel centrino 2 processor technology breakthrough technology for mobile creativity with dual-core processing ultra-fast wireless and exclusive energy conservation features intel centrino 2 processor technology lets you achieve more aspire higher and log many more miles between battery charges . optimized wireless capabilities provide up to 2x greater range and up to 5x better wi-fi performance1 . intel clear video technology combines hardware - and software-based video processing features to deliver sharper image quality improved clarity and customizable color control . eye-catching sophistication impress onlookers or complement any setting with the ul30a s brushed aluminum finish and high-class appeal . simply opening the notebook you notice the interior casing around the display that brings the color to life so that time-after-time the ul30a shines with a brilliant high-gloss finish . plus the chiclet style keyboard and spacious keys not only allow for a comfortable typing experience but also prevents dust buildup keeping it nice and clean every time you use it . inspired by the light grace of a butterfly the ul30a carries the hallmark contours and slim elegance that separate it from the typical cookie-cutter notebook with a true style of its own . with asus icecool technology you re ensured extended battery life and a cool-to-touch surface so even after the longest computer sessions there s limited heat for optimized comfort . the palm rest area also makes your experience more enjoyable so you have plenty of space to place your hands while typing on the keyboard . industry leading customer warranty the industry s most complete notebook care package offers a level of coverage that would add hundreds of dollars to the price of competing laptops 2-year asus 360 global warranty estimated 200 value 1-year adw estimated 100 value 30-day flawless display guarantee free 2-way standard overnight shipping 24 7 tech support accidents happen you have extra protection when they happen to your asus notebook purchased in the us or canada . asus will fix it or replace it for you at no charge during the first year after purchase in the event of damage from accidental spills drops electrical surges or fire . warranty covering accidental drops spills power surges and fire damage target 3-business-day turnaround time for repair replacement not including receiving and shipping time one-way shipping from asus to the user at no additional cost 24-hour toll-free phone support one incident covered per notebook