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The all-metal body is susceptible to scratches, so be sure to keep this Ultrabook in a notebook sleeve or backpack with a dedicated padded pocket when traveling. However, the notebook can tip if you push the lid back too far, so be sure to keep the screen open at a more acute angle. The Zenbook Prime UX31A definitely feels a bit sturdier than the UX31E in your hands, but it still manages to stay under 3 pounds. Both the UX31A and UX31E have the signature spun-metal lids found on all Zenbooks, a precision-crafted aluminum chassis and an ultra-slim 0.3” profile. When you first see the Zenbook Prime UX31A notebooks, you’ll notice that they look very similar to the Zenbook UX31E line. All four models come with 13.3” IPS-panel displays, Ivy Bridge processors, solid state drives, updated keyboards, touchpads and more. The ASUS Zenbook Prime UX31A Series comes in four different models, the UX31A-DB51, UX31A-XB52, UX31A-DB71 and UX31A-XB72. It looks like ASUS has now fully embraced the Ultrabook category.ĪSUS continues to impress with its Zenbook Prime series, updating the Zenbook UX31E series from last fall into a premier Ultrabook for 2012 with the UX31A series. It’s no secret that Ultrabooks have become more and more prominent in recent years, slowly phasing out older, underperforming netbooks.
