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Zenbook UX31A

By Asus

ThinkPad X230

By Lenovo

Verge score: 7.1	Verge score: 7.5
The Zenbook UX31A is the direct replacement of the UX31, though don't be fooled by the similar product names, this is a serious upgrade we're talking about. Ivy Bridge processors from Intel and matte screen options will be available with the highest spec offering 1920 x 1080 resolution on a 13.3-inch IPS display. Description	The ThinkPad X230 by Lenovo is an ultraportable notebook with a 12.5-inch IPS display, built-in LTE connectivity, and Intel's Ivy Bridge family of processors. It features Dolby Advanced Audio, two USB 3.0 ports, a built-in webcam with face tracking, and an optional backlit keyboard.
Status: Available Availability date: June 2012 Price at launch: $1,149.99 Availability	Status: Available Availability date: Jun. 5, 2012 Price at launch: $1,179.00
Laptop type: Ultraportable Width: 12.8 inches Depth: 8.78 inches Thickness: 0.71 inches Weight: 2.87 pounds Color: Silver Hardware	Laptop type: Ultraportable Width: 12.01 inches Depth: 8.13 inches Thickness: 0.75 inches Weight: 2.96 pounds Color: Black
Operating system: Windows 7 Software	Operating system: Windows 7
Screen size (diagonal): 13.3 inches Display surface: Matte Technology: LCD Backlight: LED Resolution (X): 1600 px Resolution (Y): 900 px Display (base)	Screen size (diagonal): 12.5 inches Technology: IPS LCD Backlight: LED Resolution (X): 1366 px Resolution (Y): 768 px
Size (diagonal): 13.3 inches Technology: IPS LCD Backlit: LED Resolution (X): 1920 px Resolution (Y): 1080 px Display (max)
Type: Chiclet Backlit: Yes Number pad: No Keyboard	Type: Chiclet Backlit: Optional Number pad: No
Type(s): Trackpad Multitouch: Yes Mouse	Type(s): Trackpad, Pointing stick
CPU brand: Intel CPU family: Ivy Bridge Model: Core i5-3317U Cores: 2 Clockspeed: 1.7 GHz Turbo clockspeed: 2.6 GHz Processor (base)	CPU brand: Intel CPU family: Sandy Bridge Model: Core i3-2370M Cores: 2 Clockspeed: 2.4 GHz
Brand: Intel Family: Ivy Bridge Model: Core i7-3517U Cores: 2 Clockspeed: 1.9 GHz Turbo clockspeed: 3 GHz Processor (max)	Brand: Intel Family: Ivy Bridge Model: Core i7-3520M Cores: 2 Clockspeed: 2.6 GHz Turbo clockspeed: 3.3 GHz
Graphics type: Integrated Integrated GPU brand: Intel Integrated GPU model: HD Graphics 4000 GPU (base)	Graphics type: Integrated Integrated GPU brand: Intel Integrated GPU model: HD Graphics 3000
GPU (max)	Integrated GPU brand: Intel Integrated GPU model: HD Graphics 4000
Base RAM size: 4 GB RAM type: DDR3 Base RAM speed: 1600 MHz Memory	Base RAM size: 4 GB Max. config RAM size: 16 GB RAM type: DDR3 Base RAM speed: 1600 MHz RAM slots: 2
Base drive type: Flash (SSD) Base drive capacity: 128 GB Max. config SSD: 256 GB Card reader: Yes Card reader support: SD, MMC Storage	Options: HDD (5400RPM), HDD (7200RPM), Flash Memory (SSD) Base drive type: HDD (7200RPM) Base drive capacity: 320 GB Max. config HDD: 500 GB Max. config SSD: 180 GB Card reader: Yes Card reader support: SD, MMC
Speakers: 2 Audio brand: Bang & Olufsen ICEpower Audio	Audio brand: Dolby Advanced Audio v2
Video resolution: 720p Webcam	Video resolution: 720p
Ambient light: Yes Sensors	Biometric scanner: Optional
USB 3.0: 2 Mini VGA: 1 Mini DisplayPort: 1 Micro HDMI: 1 3.5mm mic / headphone combo: 1 Port options	USB: 2 USB 3.0: 2 Ethernet: 1 VGA: 1 Mini DisplayPort: 1
Wi-Fi: Yes Wi-Fi options: 802.11n, 802.11g, 802.11b, 802.11a 802.11n frequencies: 2.4GHz Bluetooth: Yes Bluetooth version: 4.0 Wireless video: WiDi Connectivity	Wi-Fi: Yes Wi-Fi options: 802.11n, 802.11g, 802.11b, 802.11a Bluetooth: Optional Bluetooth version: 4.0 Other carrier options: Gobi 3000 3G: Yes 4G: Yes
Trusted platform module: Optional Security
Size: 50 Wh Chemistry: Lithium Polymer (Li-Po) Removable: No Quoted time: 6 hr Battery	Size: 63 Wh Chemistry: Lithium Ion (Li-Ion) Removable: Yes
Gigabit ethernet to USB 3.0 dongle, Mini VGA to VGA dongle Bundled Accessories
PCMarkVantage: 13128 3DMarkVantage (GPU): 3316 The Verge Battery Test: 5 hours and 46 minutes Benchmarks	The Verge Battery Test: 7 hours and 10 minutes