All ultra low voltage Core parts are soldered from all manufactures.
I haven’t seen a socketed laptop CPU in years. No ultrabook will have a socketed CPU.
Socketed CPU’s are always higher power parts.
Core i5 ultra-low-voltage parts (<=15w) don’t come in physical quad core. However, the dual core + hyper threading cores still outperform a similar i3 because of the additional cache (which makes the hyper-threading even more efficient)
Who needs quad core i7 in a laptop with a 13" screen? The only applications for such a powerful CPU are gaming (which this has no discrete GPU) or video/simulation, which this has a 13" screen that isn’t going to be comfortable to edit video on.
This laptop is well balanced all around. The only peeve I have, as I have with most PC’s, is they STILL have weaksauce wifi cards. It’s 2014, why doesn’t everything come with 802.11ac? The cards are $25, about $6 more than the 802.11n.
I wasn’t talking about changing out the CPU- I was referring to a socket for the RAM instead of soldering the RAM in. I have no issues with the CPU, but at least give end users the choice by NOT soldering the RAM in and using a socket for the RAM. They don’t have to solder the RAM into an ultrabook, I have 2 made by Acer that have socketed RAM.
That’s pretty much beyond the pale. Yeah in theory its possible but its not something your going to be doing your self. You’re talking about 8 chips the size of a postage stamp with 60 or so solder points each. Oh and there is a very good chance of cooking near by stuff on the motherboard. Not to mention I wouldn’t even begin to know where to buy individual ram chips.
You prefer a system thats always swapping things in and out of the page file? Don’t pretend that less ram is a good thing I have 8gb in my desktop currently and I’m feeling seriously pinched. Modern web browsers are ram hungry monsters so whats 4gb going to be like in 3 or 4 years when you can’t upgrade it?
oh ok, thanks. the way the ram was described in the specs (On-board 4GB 1600MHz DDR3L SDRAM) made it sound like it was a stick of ram soldered on, not the individual ram chips
Hi, I like the Zenbook and would rate it an 8.5/10. My main issue is the touchpad is a piece of crap and has been the culprit of numerous false clicks.
Yes I have the one with the power button at the top right of the keyboard and have not found it annoying and have not accidentally hit it. It’s this one:
Hi, I bought this HP Ultrabook in July 21st. Right now I still cannot track my package. Can I get it in 3-8 business days? Because I will move to a new apartment in August 1st. I need to get it before I leave. Thanks.
Hi, I’ve sent the message to support@woot.com. But still no responses. Actually, I also bought a Garmin GPS in July 19th. I cannot track it either. Could anybody can tell me what to do? The order number for HP 13’3 is 4943****. And the order number for GPS is 4942****. Thanks.
Did anyone receive the laptop? Or at least is there anyone who can track his/her package?
I’ll add you to my afternoon report so they can look into it.
However, if your asking about the shipping on your Ultrabook, it ships from a different vendor. It will ship in 3-5 business days. Today is the 4th business day so it will take a bit longer.
Mine arrived yesterday. Totally DOA. Won’t turn on, even when connected to AC adapter. Waiting for response from Woot customer support.
UPDATE: I had a “hunch” that the problem was just a bad AC brick, so I called HP tech support. They sent me a new one via FedEx overnight. PROBLEM SOLVED. Now I just have to figure out how to navigate W8.1 after being an XP guy for all these years! A daunting task…
Has anyone gotten shipping information? Been well over 5 business days, figured we’d have a tracking number already. Woot customer service didn’t have much to say:
“I’m sorry for the delay, but unfortunately, we’re not able to provide any updated information on your order just yet, as it’s being shipped by one of our vendors. Once it ships you’ll receive the tracking information via email.”