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ASUS' UL80Vt is a 14in notebook that's built for people who want plenty of features and good speed, yet want a laptop that's reasonably light and capable of lasting a long time away from a power outlet. It weighs approximately 2kg and ships with an 8-cell battery, and it comes with a stack of ASUS utilities that allow you to tweak its performance, power profiles and start-up speed. Click here for specs on ASUS UL80Vt notebookConfiguration and speedThe ASUS UL80Vt notebook has 4GB of DDR3 SDR...
Long battery life, relatively light, GeForce graphics adapter, runs cool...
No ExpressCard slot, no FireWire, no eSATA...
If a reasonably thin and light notebook with excellent battery life sounds like your cup of tea, then the ASUS UL80Vt is for you. At 14in it’s easy to use, yet not a burden to carry around. It’s well built, looks good and performs well, but it...
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digitalversus.com Updated: 2014-05-22 02:03:13
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The screen True to form, Asus have gone for a glossy panel on this model. We know this is what you get on nearly all laptops/notebooks these days, but we still disapprove of the choice because of unavoidable reflections caused by the screen surface. A...
Battery life: 4hours, 55 minutes, Dualcore CPU, Dedicated graphics card; will play some 3D games, Quiet...
Glossy, poorquality LCD panel, Mediocre speakers, Overuse of glossy plastics, A few details on the finish need rectifying...
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The UL80Vt-A1 covers its base respectably. Strong battery life and surprisingly responsive performance give Asus's latest rig two solid legs to stand on. The only major drawbacks here are the price and that wretched mouse.
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Asus has its work cut out for it in finding a market for the UL80Vt-A1. This ultraportable laptop has a higher price ($849) than many similarly specced competitors, though it's in the same ballpark as its $800 stablemate, the Asus UL30A. So how does As...
Switchable GPU and overclocked CPU, Good screen is legible in direct sunlight...
The touchpad and mouse button are terrible, Feels a little flimsy...
The UL80Vt-A1 delivers good battery life, a discrete GPU, and a surprisingly snappy user experience, but gets held back on design choices...
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The Asus UL80Vt is a 14" laptop sporting Hybrid Graphics, the ability to switch between the Nvidia GeForce G210M discrete video card and Intel's integrated GMA 4500MHD graphics. The efficiency of a low power CULV processor and a hefty 8-cell battery of...
On a typical laptop with discrete graphics, even if you only play games on AC power, battery life is usually subpar compared to a model with integrated video. The Asus UL80Vt, with its big battery and Hybrid Graphics, breaks this long-held construct...
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By Felix Sold 12/14/2009 "UltraLight" is the name Asus has given to the new UL notebook range that has now been released onto the market. The UL80 models have a 14.0 inch HD display and a hybrid solution made up of Intel's GMA 4500MHD and Nvidia's Ge...
Chic design, Good workmanship, Hybrid graphic, Overclockable CPU, Very long battery life, Price...
Small scope of delivery, High black value...
Asus' UL80Vt-WX028V left us with a good impression for the largest part. The black case is very elegant and also even well manufactured. However, the flexible display lid and the instable keyboard area are a weakness. The connectivity variety is, as to be...
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Because of the fast paced and energy conscience lives of many people, low power consumption and battery life in the portable PC market has been a key selling point for many consumers in recent months. One key response to this ever increasing demand...
The ASUS UL80VT goes above and beyond when it comes to decreasing power consumption and improving battery life! If you like this article, be sure to !...
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The first thing that came to mind when we tore the Asus UL80Vt from its box was this: "Hmm, this seems familiar." Turns out, the UL80Vt isn't all that different on the surface than the 13.3" UL30A that we reviewed back in September, but just because As...
Windows 7 Runs Buttery Smooth, Great Value At $800-900, Switchable GPUs, Good Keyboard, Great Battery Life, Ultra Quiet And Cool, Well-Rounded, Built-in DVD Burner...
Glossy Display, Low Resolution Panel, Lackluster Trackpad, Overload Of Palm Rest Stickers, Only A 5400RPM HDD...
In our SiSoftware Sandra tests, the UL80Vt trailed the reference systems in the CPU benchmarks, but managed to match up well against rivaling components in other areas. Even though the benchmarks were somewhat low in the CPU specific tests, never felt...
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The UL80 series is one of ASUS' line of thin and light notebook PCs, designed with a slim profile and superior mobility for the business professionals. Our review unit is the UL80Vt model that weighs approximately 2.0kg, which may not be the lightest...
You have probably seen an article posted by Gizmodo listing 7 reasons to stick with Windows XP. Well, there are certainly some reasons for sticking with Windows XP and the one that really makes sense is if your current system is too old to support Wind...
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ManufacturerAsusModelUL80Vt-A1Price (Street)AvailabilityNowRegardless of what you think of netbooks, the surprise success of Intel's Atom CPU has definitely had a positive impact on the mobile market. The popularity of sub-$400 Atom-based systems no do...
According to our price search engine, the UL80Vt-A1 is currently selling for around $825 online. Amazon is also running a deal that'll get you the system and a $100 gift card for $824, with free shipping to boot. Even with that pseudo discount, the UL...
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With the release of Windows 7 has come a serious onslaught on new laptops. Great news for us, since we love choices -- but we don't really get a chance to take them all for a spin. ASUS's UL80Vt caught our eye for a few reasons. The company's increasingly...
Sleek, attractive design, Impressive switchable graphics, Better than average battery life...
Nearly unusable mouse button, Slightly cheapfeeling build quality, Seriously fingerprint prone...
ASUS's ever-expanding lineup of reasonably priced laptops are also looking more sophisticated than your standard units, too, and their looks are pleasing to us. They seem to have found a nice sweet spot here at about $825 -- plus a $100 gift card if you b...
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When laptops equipped with consumer ultra low-voltage (CULV) processors first came on the market, they tended to be minimalist in design—much like the first netbooks—and focused on having a sleek form factor more than anything else. Like netbooks, t...
Amazing battery life. Metallic design is sleek. Software switching utility works well. Switching graphics technology with Nvidia and Intel chipsets. Comes standard with huge battery. Internal optical drive included. 4GB of DDR3 memory. Two-year global war...
Mouse buttons could use an overhaul.
The CULV-equipped ASUS UL80Vt-A1 laptop is loaded with lovable features, including switching graphics technology, a huge battery, and a metallic design...
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If you need an everyday laptop that offers portability and a full list of features at a reasonable price, look no further than the Asus UL80Vt. It’s the best 14-inch thin-and-light available for the price ($849 list, or around $825 on the...
Excellent battery life; switchable graphics; good performance, including surprising 3D-gaming ability; pre-boot environment for fast Web/music access; attractive price; strong warranty...
Slightly cheap-feeling keyboard; no dedicated multimedia control keys; no ExpressCard slot...
Long battery life and good performance help make the feature-packed UL80Vt today's best under-$1,000 thin-and-light...
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ASUS UL80Vt-A1 Review Article ContentsASUS UL80Vt-A1 Review The ASUS UL80Vt is a 14” thin-and-light laptop with 10 hours of battery life, an overclocked processor, and switchable Nvidia graphics. Read on to find out if this battery-friendly powerhous...
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Think of it as the best of both worlds. ASUS’ UL80Vt, the latest member of the company UL Series, matches Intel’s budget- and endurance-minded Ultra-Low Voltage processor with a powerful Nvidia graphics chip, giving this $849 14-inch thin-and-light not...
All-day battery life, Good graphics performance, Thin design with DVD drive, Loud speakers, Fast Boot feature...
Mushy keyboard, Limited display viewing angles, Lid picks up fingerprints quickly...
This lightweight powerhouse combines good graphics punch with over 9 hours of battery life.
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Thursday marked the official launch of Windows 7, so perhaps we can finally put those Mac versus PC commercials behind us. Whatever your feelings towards Vista, the fact remains that it garnered a less than stellar reputation. As we discussed in our Wi...
At this point, you should probably already have a good idea of whether the ASUS UL80Vt is going to be the sort of laptop you want to purchase. Provided that raw computational or graphics performance are not your primary concern, the UL80Vt is one of the best...
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