13.3-inch format, the Asus U36SD-RX313Vis a versatile ultraportable offering a self-announced 10 hours. Lessthan 650 euros, it runs on Intel platform Huron River with a Core i3Sandy Bridge, a graphics card with Nvidia Optimus technology, goodstorage space and USB 3.0. It embeds a proper connection includingHDMI, Wi-Fi n but also a USB 3.0 port in addition to two USB 2.0.Appeared last year, the guaranteed USB 3.0 transfer rates up to 10times faster than USB 2.0 with USB 3.0.


Also on the program Optimus Technologywhich in addition to the dedicated graphics card Geforce GT 520M usesthe Intel GMA 3000 HD integrated into Sandy Bridge processor.Optimusevaluate real-time graphics needs and automatically switches from oneto another, focusing on running the Intel GMA HD 3000 consumes lessenergy and leads to greater autonomy, while the GeForce GT 520M isset to contribution for its performance a little more important. Thisis the case if a game is launched, an area where it is able to runtitles undemanding 3D resources, while it can play worry-free HDvideo like the Intel GMA 3000 HD.


The screen also takes a 16:9 formatthat is well suited for this purpose and a standard definition of1366 × 768 and a treatment that revives the brilliant colors butappears prone to glare. It's not really an asset for this type of PCthat is meant to be portable. However, the mat is more suitable inthese circumstances as less prone to glare and therefore morereadable in bright environments while being less tiring for the eyes.