UL20A - Will it really not have an HDMI out? I've been waiting for the 12" version of the UL series for a while now, as the perfect compromise between size/power/battery. However I'm very sad to see that it might ship without HDMI out. Is that true?It seems very strange to me to omit something so basic and so useful for such a device - i.e. small and light, long battery life and connectability. ASUS nailed the first two and missed the last.Please, ASUS get rid of the archaic VGA and put an HDMI socket... please! UL20A - Will it really not have an HDMI out? I've been waiting for the 12" version of the UL series for a while now, as the perfect compromise between size/power/battery. However I'm... » Read More UL20A - Will it really not have an HDMI out? I've been waiting for the 12" version of the UL series for a while now, as the perfect compromise between size/power/battery. However I'm very sad to see that it might ship without HDMI out. Is that true?It seems very strange to me to omit something so basic and so useful for such a device - i.e. small and light, long battery life and connectability. ASUS nailed the first two and missed the last.Please, ASUS get rid of the archaic VGA and put an HDMI socket... please! « Show Less
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The ASUS website at http://usa.asus.com/product.aspx?P_ID=4bW8LLbz527KrWHB says there is an HDMI port. I am not sure if that is true for all UL-20A models but I guess there is hope.
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P. Alexis, no the UL20A will not have an HDMI port, sorry. I wish it did and agree it should. You can do a VGA to DVI, then DVI to HDMI, not ideal of course, and you don't get sound throught the hdmi even if you do it that way.Mike D, the url you posted is for our U20, a different model.ASUS U20A-B2 12.1-Inch Black Laptop (Windows 7 Home Premium)
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I was waiting to purchase one of these but the lack of hdmi is a deal-breaker for me. I'd rather not go to the acer timeline 1810t but I'll have to if you don't follow through with the spec on your website.Bill (a sad, lost buyer)
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The 1810T has in addition:- HDMI,- Bluetooth,- Gigabit ethernet,- Extra 2GB RAM for a total of 4GB.- It is also 0.2lbs lighter.I would still go for the UL20A though because of ASUS build quality, metallic cover and overall design if it had the first two, i.e. HDMI and Bluetooth. For now I'm waiting...
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Hi ASUS,Thanks for the reply. I'm sorry to hear that, I guess I either have the option of waiting for a possible refresh although it's probably going to take a while since this isn't even out yet, or go with the UL30 even though I really need something smaller. If you can, please pass it on higher that customers want an HDMI option!Btw for anyone thinking of buying an ASUS laptop, I've been a long time ASUS faithful (starting with the G1), really rock solid and problem free.
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Asus are supposed to be releasing a specific mini hdmi to vga adapter; it's been shown off as an accessory but there hasn't been any pricing or release information given as of yet. Until then, there are other cables/adapters that seem to work including one from HP (- it needs a mini hdmi to hdmi adapter in order to use it with the transformer); you may wish to check out this thread on XDA Developers that discusses it in further detail. http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1088243 Robert
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Lots of info on the wiki link. However, I did not find answers to these basic questions:* Is there a better connection when the ends are NOT gold-plated?* It seems, + correct me if I'm mistaken, that what type of HDMI cable you get (e.g. 1.3 vs 1.4) depends on the device you're hooking up (its type of connectors). Please confirm or clarify.* Also, what is wikipedia talking about when they say that in 2012, then numbers (e.g. 1.4) will have to be removed?THANKS!
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I doubt Samsung is going to come out with a 42" LCD. It would be nice because that's a great mid-size. I have a 42" Samsung plasma and the size is perfect - not too big and not too small. The 40" LCD is a little small for my tastes and a 46" would be too much. My doubts about Samsung coming out with one is based on 1) the fact that there are only a few actual manufacturers of the LCD screens themselves and 2) the most popular sized LCDs are 37", 40", and 46" respectively. LG and Sony both have 42" LCDs (available here), but they are of the lower tier screens (ie: non-120Hz, low contrast ratio, etc.). I doubt Samsung is going to come out with a 42" LCD. It would be nice because that's a great mid-size. I have a 42" Samsung plasma and the size is perfect - not too big and not too small. The 40" LCD is a little small for my tastes and a 46" would be too much. My doubts about Samsung coming out with one is based on 1) the fact that there are only a few actual manufacturers of the LCD screens themselves and 2) the most popular sized LCDs are 37", 40", and 46" respectively. LG and Sony both have 42" LCDs (available here), but... » Read More I doubt Samsung is going to come out with a 42" LCD. It would be nice because that's a great mid-size. I have a 42" Samsung plasma and the size is perfect - not too big and not too small. The 40" LCD is a little small for my tastes and a 46" would be too much. My doubts about Samsung coming out with one is based on 1) the fact that there are only a few actual manufacturers of the LCD screens themselves and 2) the most popular sized LCDs are 37", 40", and 46" respectively. LG and Sony both have 42" LCDs (available here), but they are of the lower tier screens (ie: non-120Hz, low contrast ratio, etc.). « Show Less
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I want to but the LN46A630 and want to ensure that I get the correct HDMI cable that will support 120 HZ, etc. So what exact product should I get? When folks reply, please give the model # so I know what to get. Thanks!
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It does not come natively with extra hdmi or dvi connectors on the graphics card, I've heard you can play games with the usb to dvi converter but none of its ports are usb 3.0 and for watching movies it MAY cut it, but not likely for games.The core is fast enough but Toshiba (in my experience) also have heating issues and you may also push the machine to a shorter lifespan if you run the cpu's at max for games or Blu-ray level content (since an external blue ray is an option)Duf
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Asus will you be sending more ul20's , theres none left! send at least one more so i can get the 75 rebate plzzzzz
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I bought an Asus 1000HE earlier in the year. Love it! Just bought a 26 inch Panasonic Viera TV. There is a VGA input on the TV. I found a VGA cable, both sides have the dual screw head, and tried to do a simple connection from Asus to Viera. Didn't work. Do I need another cable? One without screws on one side. Thank you.
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What about the nc20... basically an nc10, but with a 12.2" screen? Newegg already has it, I hope Amazon will follow. It is 1G RAM standard, bu expandable to 2G and same 160G HD.
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The Samsung note is a very good tablet too but does not have mini HDMI out but speakers are better on Samsung as they are in the front and not the back. I think the display is better on the Asus but only marginal. I hope this helps.
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Sorry, foot in mouth on earlier post, I just got my A2 and there is no HDMI cable include. Your on your won on that one.
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ASUS, Do you stand by your statement that there are reasons to believe that this will not affect any UL30A-A3B units only A2s and X5s. There was quite a lot of discussion of this problem despite your claims that this is almost insignificant due to its extreme rarity. Somehow, I am concerned that ASUS is trying to whitewash this. I am concerned enough to have great reservations about buying this machine. Can ASUS explain what the problem appears to be, since you said it was not the card or Firmware ? How is it fixed on affected units ?
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I'm waiting for the release of the 6 cell version. I don't want to have a small, take anywhere laptop that needs a plug to work after two hours of use. There are other, similar subnotebooks coming out soon too. The Acer one, Dell (whatever, don't know if it has a name), the new ASUS 901 and 1000 series, and, very likely, there will be more. Buying one now is great if you can find one, and I would like to, but I don't want to feel buyer's remorse in a short period of time.
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I am thinking about buying this TV but, based on several reviews, plasma TV's experience problems like "burn ins". I would like to plug the TV in and watch it ,with the worry of "breaking it in". Perhaps plasma' are not meant for me. Any reactions?
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I asked this not too long ago and removed my question because the manufacturer doesn't even recognize HL163ABB as a product. 3 different calls to their support and they all gave me different answers because they were guessing. At first they told me they didn't make that model(HL163ABB) and I must've had it wrong. I had to ask them to google the model number. From what I have found, HL161ABB has more of a viewing angle, can tilt, and uses a little more power. Though I've purchased 2 of them and both of them were broken. I'm about to buy my 3rd one, praying it doesn't have any problems. The HL163ABB uses slightly less power, can't tilt, stands a bit taller, the manufacturer has no idea about it, and the ports are on the back of the monitor so you probably won't be able to mount it(though the screws are there indicating it could be mounted). Even though I got 2 of HL161ABB sent to me that were broken(buttons stop working on both of them), I'm still trying again and buying a 3rd time. Hannspree techsupport will make you pay for shipping and says they usually have it back within 3 weeks. When you e-mail them, they won't respond for days as well so I didn't even bother and just returned the monitor to Amazon... Goodluck, these are the only 16" led monitors with d-sub/vga around so we don't have much of an option.
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They are releasing a Matte model, but is only in black has 3 hdmi ports instead of 4. It is model #lnxxa630. It has AMP and 120hz, 40,000 to 1 contrast and so on. I don't think it will have the ability to play videos though.
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Everything I've read says you can't upgrade the RAM on the U120. I had just ordered it and haven't received it yet. I hope I won't regret not being able to add RAM. I researched as much as my mind could handle when I ordered this. I liked the light weight and the decent screen size and the brightness. It's all very confusing. Now there is a U120H. I don't know what the H has and why it's different. Better connectivity I've been told. Anyone know what this means? I don't want to have buyer's remorse. Sigh...it's all too much!