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Asus UL80VT - Intel Core 2 Duo

Based on 14 reviews

Excellent:

6
Good:

6
Average:

0
Bad:

2

Pros

Switchable GPU and overclocked CPU, Good screen is legible in direct sunlight.
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
Excellent battery life; switchable graphics; good performance, including surprising 3D-gaming ability; pre-boot environment for fast Web/music access; attractive price; strong warranty
All-day battery life, Good graphics performance, Thin design with DVD drive, Loud speakers, Fast Boot feature

Cons

The touchpad and mouse button are terrible, Feels a little flimsy
Mouse buttons could use an overhaul.
Slightly cheap-feeling keyboard; no dedicated multimedia control keys; no ExpressCard slot
Mushy keyboard, Limited display viewing angles, Lid picks up fingerprints quickly

By InfoWorld on March 19, 2010

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...

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By PCWorld on January 25, 2010

The UL80Vt-A1 delivers good battery life, a discrete GPU, and a surprisingly snappy user experience, but gets held back on design choices....

60
By SilentPC Review on December 31, 2009

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 NotebookCheck on December 24, 2009

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...

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By Good Gear Guide on December 14, 2009

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...

80
By Legit Reviews on December 14, 2009

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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By DigitalVersus on November 27, 2009

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....

80
By HotHardware on November 25, 2009

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...

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By VR-Zone on November 24, 2009

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...

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By The Tech Report on November 22, 2009

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...

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