Asus S56CA-WH31 Ultrabook $450 Shipped

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.

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

i thought under $500 (or even under $600), 1366x768 is the norm. I don't think it is right to bash the resolution when the price tag is below $500.

if you want 1600x900 at 15.6 inch, you probably need to shell out at least $700.

http://www.costco.com/New-Dell-In...30978.html

http://www.costco.com/New-Dell-In...30978.html

umm. thats a 17" laptop not a 15.6.

at 17" it better have at least 900p resolution.

it's sad that 5 years ago I can get better resolution on a laptop.

Thanks alot you stupid hipsters and your movie watching.