Asus U2E

Asus U2E
Tiny system is slow but stylish



A FASHION-FORWARD ULTRAPORTABLE with middling performance, the $1,999 Asus U2E is a real head-turner. It's a great choise- as long as speed is not your primary concern.
Measuring just 10.9x7.6x1 inches-including a built-in optical drive and three-cell battery-the U2E's svelte design is highlighted by leather trim and brushed black aluminium.
Helping the U2E achieve its low 2.8-pounds weight and tiny dimensions is an 11.1-inch LED-blacklit screen. The glossy 1,366x766-resolution display is bright and produces vivid colors, but it suffers from too much glare and offers poor off-angle viewing.
Like all 11.1-inch laptops, the U2E's keyboard is cramped: Not only are the letter keys tiny, but the notebook also has some oddly positioned function keys. With practive, however, our fingers were able to adjust. The touch pad is comfortable to use, as well. Plus, Asus includes a Bluetooth mouse and a carry case.
With its ultralow-voltage processor and integrated graphics, the U2E certainly didn't break any record on our benchmarks tests, scoring lower than more-powerful ultraportables we've tested.
In our battery-life test, the U2E's three-cell battery lasted a abysmal 1 hour and 6 minutes; fortunately, the nine-cell battery Asus bundles with the machine more than tripled that time. But there's a drawback: The nine-cell battery protrudes about an inch from the rear of the notebook, adding significant bulk and weight to the system.


source: Computer Shopper August 2008.
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