Ultra Thin Laptops – Toshiba Satellite T135-S1310 vs. Asus UL30A-X5
Both models of the 13.3-inch laptop are currently some of the most ultra-thin laptop models on the market. The Asus UL30A-X5 is a bit more powerful than the Toshiba Satellite T135-S1310, but overall, they’re interchangeable models for average laptop users.
Toshiba Satellite T135-S1310 comes with Intel Pentium SU4100 (1.3GHz), 4GB RAM and 320GB storage. On the other hand, the Asus UL30A-X5 has an Intel Core 2 Duo SU7300 processor, 4GB of DDR3 RAM, and 500GB of storage. Both models have an HD display with the same resolution (1366 x 768). Both models also come with 3 USB ports, an HDMI output, and a memory card reader. Here the similarity ends.
Toshiba Satellite T135-S1310 comes with many additional features such as Bluetooth 2.1 connectivity, sleep and charging functionality. On the other hand, the Asus UL30A-X5 laptop also has some features that are not present in the Toshiba model. For example, it comes with built-in SRS Premium Sound speakers from Altec Lansing. It also has a longer battery life, lasting up to 12 hours on a single charge. The Toshiba model can last up to 9 hours on a single full charge.
There are also notable differences in their design. The Asus model has a brushed metallic finish on its outer shell while the Toshiba model has a glossy finish. The Asus model is a thinner and lighter laptop that measures just 0.98 inches thick and weighs 3.74 pounds. The Toshiba model is 1.35 inches thick and weighs 3.9 pounds. So which is the best ultra-slim laptop model? Despite its many differences, it can be difficult to decide. The 13.3-inch Toshiba Satellite T135-S1310 has a significant price advantage (it costs about $593 per unit, about $100 cheaper than the Asus model). On the other hand, the Asus UL30A-X5 has a better feature set and a great design. If you have some extra cash to spare, the Asus model will make an excellent purchase.
