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 ASUS U500VZ, FHD+GT650M+NUMPAD+0.78 !!!

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TSTsukiyomi001
post Aug 29 2012, 10:46 PM, updated 14y ago

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I believe many of us, like me, have dreamt of a laptop that combines powerful components with small footprint, with this, I am wishing that our prayers are finally answered. Let me present to you, ASUS U500VZ.

Specs (by Engadget):
15"
Windows 8 (no touch)
Ivy Bridge i7 ULV / i7-3612QM(not confirmed)
GT650M (GDDR5 not confirmed)
FHD 1920x1080 IPS Matte
SSD+HDD combo
Backlit Keyboard+Numpad
Clickpad
Thickest at 0.78 inch
Ethernet
HDMI
3x USB 3.0
SD Card slot
1x Mic/Headphone Jack
MiniVGA

Rumored release date:
October 2012 shortly after Win 8 launch

News and Preview/Review [added ixbt.com, Trusted Reviews, Ibtimes, PocketLint] 31/8/12 0350
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So here are the only questions:
1. GDDR3 or GDDR5?
2. which CPU?
3. any throttling?
4. which chipset? HM77 (raid-able) or HM76 (non raid-able)
5. weight?
6. PRICE?

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CAN'T WAIT FOR THIS TO BE RELEASED!

This post has been edited by Tsukiyomi001: Aug 31 2012, 03:52 AM
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post Aug 29 2012, 10:47 PM

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most likely a ULV Core i7...
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post Aug 29 2012, 10:48 PM

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can winrar y580?
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post Aug 29 2012, 10:48 PM

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QUOTE(alaskanbunny @ Aug 29 2012, 10:48 PM)
can winrar y580?
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probably yes in terms of performance/kg... laugh.gif

btw TS, u miss out the IPS monitor and backlit keyboard as well...

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TSTsukiyomi001
post Aug 29 2012, 10:50 PM

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thks, updated smile.gif

btw how does the ULV cores compare to standard power ones?
ie ULV i7 to normal i7?

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post Aug 29 2012, 10:54 PM

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QUOTE(Tsukiyomi001 @ Aug 29 2012, 10:50 PM)
thks, updated smile.gif

btw how does the ULV cores compare to standard power ones?
ie ULV i7 to normal i7?
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http://ark.intel.com/compare/64901,64893,64898

from left to right, a quad core i7, a normal dual core i7, and an ULV i7
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post Aug 29 2012, 10:59 PM

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thanks man
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post Aug 29 2012, 11:23 PM

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QUOTE(astria @ Aug 29 2012, 10:47 PM)
most likely a ULV Core i7...
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I thought with Quad Core i7 ?
From the Press Release..
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ASUS Announces the ZENBOOK™ U500 Ultra-performance Ultra-portable at IFA

With a 3rd Generation Intel® Core™ i7 standard-voltage quad-core processor, the new ZENBOOK U500 indisputably proves that a high-performance ultraportable is possible without sacrificing style.

IFA, Berlin, Germany (August 29, 2012) - ASUS, a global leader in the new digital era, today announces the incredible ultra-slim, ultra-powerful ZENBOOK U500VZ, and displays the updated ZENBOOK Prime UX21A Touch, TAICHI and Transformer Book.

ASUS ZENBOOK U500VZ
The ASUS ZENBOOK U500VZ indisputably proves that a high-performance ultraportable is possible without sacrificing slimline style. Wrapped in a sleek aluminium shell with unique 'spun' hairline finish, the ZENBOOK U500VZ packs an incredibly powerful 3rd Generation Intel® Core™ i7 quad-core processor. Combined with optional NVIDIA® GT650M graphics and up to 512GB SSD storage, the result is a blisteringly fast ultraportable that dramatically outperforms the competition.
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QUOTE(lee_what2004 @ Aug 29 2012, 11:31 PM)
I thought with Quad Core i7 ?
From the Press Release..
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ASUS U500VZ-CN046H 15.6inch FHD+IPS Matt Intel i7-3612QM NV GT 650M 2G GDDR5 VRAM 8192MB DDRIII 1600 128SSD+128SSD 8 cell W8-64-bit (U500VZ-CN046H)
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post Aug 29 2012, 11:51 PM

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Niiiiice... drool.gif

So, still no news on the weight?

Also, quite curious on how it will handle the cooling without overheating... hmm.gif
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post Aug 30 2012, 12:24 AM

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Woah, dual 128GB SSD? Wonder if it's RAID-able.
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post Aug 30 2012, 12:34 AM

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QUOTE(lee_what2004 @ Aug 29 2012, 11:40 PM)
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ASUS U500VZ-CN046H 15.6inch FHD+IPS Matt Intel i7-3612QM NV GT 650M 2G GDDR5 VRAM 8192MB DDRIII 1600 128SSD+128SSD 8 cell W8-64-bit (U500VZ-CN046H)
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this looks like a pre-order? afaik pre-orders are usually crazily priced, and it looks like it's the highest spec with dual ssd...
hope asus malaysia put better price and other configurations *fingers crossed*
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post Aug 30 2012, 12:39 AM

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CPU seem like normal voltage quad core i7 - just like retina MacBook Pro...This notebook is specially designed to fight with Apple retina MacBook Pro...
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post Aug 30 2012, 12:42 AM

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QUOTE(lee_what2004 @ Aug 29 2012, 11:31 PM)
I thought with Quad Core i7 ?
From the Press Release..
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can i have the link? can't find it on google m(_ _)m


QUOTE(Ricky Ling @ Aug 30 2012, 12:39 AM)
CPU seem like normal voltage quad core i7 - just like retina MacBook Pro...This notebook is specially designed to fight with Apple retina MacBook Pro...
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but ultrabooks need 17watt or below processors... :/

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post Aug 30 2012, 12:48 AM

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Based on link to pricing - 1 632,52 € (exclude sales tax) - RM6,388/=

ASUS U500VZ-CN046H 15.6inch FHD+IPS Matt Intel i7-3612QM NV GT 650M 2G GDDR5 VRAM 8192MB DDRIII 1600 128SSD+128SSD 8 cell W8-64-bit (U500VZ-CN046H)

Similar price to retina MacBook Pro. So this is not like Zenbook Prime level price
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post Aug 30 2012, 12:58 AM

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QUOTE(Tsukiyomi001 @ Aug 30 2012, 12:42 AM)
can i have the link? can't find it on google m(_ _)m
but ultrabooks need 17watt or below processors... :/
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Thats why asus didn't say it is ultrabook...
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Small footprint.
With 15"? Serious?
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post Aug 30 2012, 05:37 AM

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QUOTE(Ricky Ling @ Aug 30 2012, 12:39 AM)
This notebook is specially designed to fight with Apple retina MacBook Pro...
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waiting for Apple to sue Asus for making a "rectangular shaped thin laptop with significant bezel around the monitor"...

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