Asus S56CA-WH31 Ultrabook $450 Shipped

Quote from MaxKohl : I think the term ultrabook is being abused by everyone. A 4.6 lbs machine is way too heavy to be in the ultrabook class.

This is not an ultrabook. It's heavy and is not an i5-3317U.

Quote from itsWill : I just dont usually see many ultrabooks with a higher res w/ similar specs, in this price range.

There are no ultrabooks in this price range period. This is definitely not an ultrabook.

Is it touch screen..???

$50 less than other stores. Op is posting information as it is advertised. Stop cluttering the thread whining about the specs or the terminology.

Fat a$$ ultrabook at that weight. Not the OP's fault, but Asus for abusing the term.

Quote from HaKkErO : There are no ultrabooks in this price range period. This is definitely not an ultrabook.

Sure are a lot of smartypants here that think they know what an "Ultrabook" is or is not.... and seems, in this thread at least, to be based upon weight. Ultrabook is a registered trademark and has specific parameters that the computer(s) must meet. This computer can not be called an "Ultrabook" by its manufacturer if it doesn't meet the spec. It obviously does or it could not be marketed as one.

Crucially... a weight target is NOT one of the specifications a manufacturer must meet to be able to brand their gear as an Ultrabook. So please, stop trying to say this is not an Ultrabook just because it doesn't meet YOUR definition of an Ultrabook. All it needs to do is meet INTEL'S definition of an Ultrabook.

Quote from dougpaw57 : Dude, I can get a laptop with 1366x768 for $299.

Mine was $270.

Quote from dougpaw57 : The screen and keyboard ARE the most important things

lololololol

Quote from zhopa : This is not an ultrabook. It's heavy and is not an i5-3317U.

There's also nothing in the Ultrabook specification that says it has to be an i5, much less a specific processor.

Quote from drdiaboloco : Sure are a lot of smartypants here that think they know what an "Ultrabook" is or is not.... and seems, in this thread at least, to be based upon weight. Ultrabook is a registered trademark and has specific parameters that the computer(s) must meet. This computer can not be called an "Ultrabook" by its manufacturer if it doesn't meet the spec. It obviously does or it could not be marketed as one. Crucially... a weight target is NOT one of the specifications a manufacturer must meet to be able to brand their gear as an Ultrabook. So please, stop trying to say this is not an Ultrabook just because it doesn't meet YOUR definition of an Ultrabook. All it needs to do is meet INTEL'S definition of an Ultrabook.

this...ultrabook is a marketing gimmick invented by intel

Quote from icydog : This is ok for what it is, but at 15.6" 1366x768, 4.6lbs, it is NOT an ultrabook.

....or a specific screen size.

Quote from ProAm500 : this...ultrabook is a marketing gimmick invented by intel

Sure. But it's also a gimmick that has specific definition. Amongst those definitions/specifications you will find no mention of weight, screen size, needing an i5, or a price point.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ultr...ifications

Quote from Maschil : 4cell battery.. hm

4 cells doesn't really mean anything...you need to measure battery size in terms off watt hours. This thing comes with a 44 Wh battery...according to review on amazon, thats about 4-5 hours of regular use battery life

Hey I'm an Apple hater, but it is not a good marketing move for Asus or any PC maker to call this an Ultrabook.

15.6-inch
Dimensions: 14.9" x 10.5" x .83"
(W x D x H)
Weight: 4.6lbs (with 4-cell battery)
compared to:

13-inch MacBook Air

Height: 0.11-0.68 inch (0.3-1.7 cm)
Width: 12.8 inches (32.5 cm)
Depth: 8.94 inches (22.7 cm)
Weight: 2.96 pounds (1.35 kg)2