ASUS Zenbook UX31E-DH72 Intel Core i7 2677 Ultrabook Unboxing & First Look Linus Tech Tips

The video delivers a detailed unboxing and first look at the ASUS Zenbook UX31E-DH72, with Linus from Linus Tech Tips guiding viewers through the initial packaging and on-device impressions. The host compares the Zenbook to the MacBook Air, highlighting the Zenbook’s thinner and lighter form factor as the primary advantage, while noting the Air’s Thunderbolt capability as a counterpoint. Packaging contents are itemized, including a USB-to-ethernet adapter, a VGA adapter, a power brick, a carrying case, a warranty booklet with accidental damage protection, a recovery DVD, and a cleaning cloth. The device’s exterior finish is praised for its sharp, stainless-steel-inspired look, with attention given to the top’s circular pattern and the bottom’s brushed texture, along with ventilation details and torque screws. Inside the device, the IO options are reviewed in context of competing ultrabooks: USB 2, headphone jack, SD card slot, back-end hinge, and a set of video outputs including HDMI and VGA, plus micro HDMI, all presented as part of a robust, flexible port set. Keyboard layout receives specific attention, noting long backspace, enter, and shift keys, a Windows key on the Zenbook, and overall similarity to the MacBook Air with subtle differences such as branding and the Windows key. Throughout, Linus provides practical observations about weight, thickness, and how the Zenbook feels in hand, concluding with a visual comparison to the MacBook Air and a teaser for a future head-to-head comparison on NCIX, as well as remarks on build quality and overall design as strong selling points. The review ends with appreciation for the unboxing experience, a nod to the accessory inclusions, and an invitation to subscribe for the full comparison coverage.

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