Two low-profile Zenbook models use Ivy Bridge chips

UX32A and UX32VD are equipped with Core i7-3517U processor, GeForce GT 620M graphics, 1GB RAM along with 500GB HDD instead of SSD.

Asus's low-cost Zenbook is rumored to be priced at $ 800-1,100. (Photo: Cnet).

A source of Cnet said, in addition to the two upcoming Zenbook Prime models, Asus will launch two more Zenbook models using Ivy Bridge chips are UX32A and UX32VD. Both are equipped with energy-efficient dual-core Intel Core i7-3517U chip.

In it, UX32VD is equipped with Nvidia GeForce GT 620M graphics card, 1GB RAM and UX32A only integrated Intel graphics. Both models have Full HD resolution screens. However, UX32VD and UX32A use a 500GB HDD with a cache of 24GB cache instead of an SSD. This makes the UX32VD and UX32A models weigh 1.45kg, 0.15kg more than the Zenbook UX31E.

Manufacturers are expected to launch new ultrabook early next month. Currently, there is no official information on the selling prices of these products. A source from The Verge said that Asus's new ultrabook will cost around $ 800-1,100.