ASUS EEE PC 1201N UP FOR PRE-ORDER, UL20A STARTS SHIPPING

The Asus Eee PC 1201N, the first NVIDIA ION-powered notebook from Asus, is now available for pre-order. The device has an 11.6 inch display with 1366x768 pixels. And if sources are correct, it runs on a dual core 1.6GHz Intel Atom N330 processor. The mini laptop now retails for around $499.

Meanwhile, the Asus UL20A has started shipping. This notebook is equipped with a 12.1 inch display and runs on a 1.3GHz Intel SU7300 CULV processor. The Asus UL20A comes with integrated Intel GMA 4500MHD graphics so don’t expect it to deliver the same graphics performance as the 1201N which is equipped with Nvidia’s ION graphics. Asus, however, said that the UL20A is capable of playing 1080p video and HD Flash video. It also has a significantly faster browser which will considerably improve the overall performance of the notebook. This model retails for $581 at Amazon. And as part of a promotion customers who order the notebook now will get a $75 gift card from Amazon.

ASUS UL20A NOTEBOOK REVIEW

With its 12.1 inch display, the Asus UL20A isn’t much different from a typical netbook, but the machine offers the functionality of a full sized notebook.

The UL20A is thin and light. It also gets good battery life when compared to many laptops larger in size. Performance is snappy. There are no discrete GPUs, but the machine is still capable of decoding HD movies. And the larger display features a higher resolution than that is found in laptops of similar size.

The UL20A is the cheapest laptop in the Asus UL line of notebooks. It is also the smallest. Unlike the 13 inch UL30A, the UL20A doesn’t have Bluetooth or HDMI. On the plus side this machine is cheaper than its bigger sibling by almost $200.


UL20A specifications:
Processor: Dual-core 1.3GHz Intel Core 2 Duo SU7300 processor
Graphics: integrated Intel GMA 4500MHD
Memory: 2GB of RAM
Storage: 250GB hard drive
Display: 12.1 inch display with 1366 x 768 pixels
Other notable features include WiFi 802.11b/g/n

Performance
The UL20A is powered by a dual-core CULV processor. CULV processors are known for being power efficient. They also deliver better performance than the Intel Atom processors found in most netbooks. Performance is snappy. Boot times are good, and applications load almost instantly. The UL20A has enough power inside its chassis to be your primary PC. There are no discrete graphics cards, so you can’t play high-end games on this PC.

Conclusion
The UL20A is worth considering if you are looking for an ultraportable laptop priced in the upper range of a typical netbook. The notebook is now available from Amazon for $581. And there is currently a promotion wherein buyers will get Amazon gift certificates worth $75 with the purchase of UL20A.

BUY AN ASUS UL20A AND GET $75 GIFT CERTIFICATE FROM AMAZON

Asus is expected to offer a promotion in association with Amazon some time soon. As per the deal, buyers will get about $75 off the price of its ‘UL20A’ thin and light laptop.

Amazon currently sells the UL20A for $581 which is less than the MSRP of $600. Starting today buyers who purchase the device from Amazon will also get a gift certificate worth $75 which kind of means that you will be able to buy the device for about $506. Of course, you will have to buy at least $75 worth of stuff from Amazon.

The Asus UL20A is a 12.1 inch thin and light laptop with 1366x768 pixels. It is powered by a 1.3GHz Intel Core 2 Duo SU7300 processor with 2GB of RAM and a 250GB hard drive. Other notable features include WiFi 802.11b/g/n and a 0.3 megapixel web camera. The machine runs on Windows 7 Home Premium. The battery is expected to give up to 7.5 hours of run time.