Asustek To Launch Three New ZenBook Ultrabook Models In June With Near-“Retina” Display Resolution

Digitimes’ Rebecca Kuo and Steve Shen report that PC-maker Asustek Computer will launch three new models to its ZenBook Prime Ultrabook lineup – the UX21A, UX31A and UX32VD – in June, featuring full HD IPS panels from Chimei Innolux, reputed to be almost twice as expensive as comparable LED slim HD panels, and with a target of shipping 100,000 units initially, according to industry sources.

The new Utrabooks’ wide viewing angle IPS panels, will reportedly be available in 11.6-inch or 13.3-inch sizes with a display resolution of 1920 x 1080 pixels, and priced beginning at US$1,000. Interestingly, that display resolution almost satisfies or even slightly exceeds one calculated set of criteria for “Retina” status (see: http://bit.ly/LjC0k5).

The UX32VD is to be Intel Ivy Bridge powered and to feature a hybrid hard drive system with a 24GB SSD boot volume and 500GB SATA HDD storage capacity, as well as a discrete Nvidia GeForce GT620M graphics card.

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