Gigabyte U2442 V2 has been assigned to the
ultrabook series but its performance is powerful enough to replace traditional
laptops, which is good for work and especially meets the mobile entertainment
needs.
Build, design
Gigabyte
U2442 V2
The configuration of the new Gigabyte's ultrabook
model is highly regarded with its midget graphics card Nvidia GeForce GT 640M,
memory system (RAM) up to 8 GB DDR3 (bus 1600 MHz) and the storage system
between solid-state drive used for system partition (the partition in which the
operating system and software are installed) and a traditional hard drive (HDD)
with 750 GB capacity of storage for games, high-definition screen. Besides, V2 U2442
also is equipped with a 14-inch LED screen, HD+ resolution (1,600x900 pixels)
in order to better meet the demand for gaming and entertainment.
Graphics
card's cooling system and its own designed processor increase the cooling
effect and minimize the noise
Its dimensions are 33.9x23.3x2.1 cm and
1.69 kg in weigh, which is not too heavy for those users on the go. With a
forward tapered design, U2442 V2 brings more lightweight feel, despite the fact
its thickness and weight are a slight edge over Intel's ultrabook standards.
The
quality of the integrated speaker is average
A plus in U2442 V2's design is its graphics
card's cooling system and its own designed processor increasing the cooling
effect and minimizing the noise. However, the sound is just
"mediocre", which should be investigated further in order to meet the
needs of high-quality mobile entertainment.
Port, the ability of upgrade
Due to thin limitations of ultrabook
standard, U2442 V2 has no built-in optical drive, but still fully supports
universal and serial connectivity such as VGA output, HDMI, 4 USB ports
including 2 USB 3.0 ports and 2 USB 2.0 ports, a "3 in 1" memory card
reader, headphone and microphone jacks. It also supports wireless connections
such as Bluetooth 4.0, Wi-Fi 802.11n and gigabit Ethernet connections
U2442
V2 has no built-in optical drive, but still fully supports universal and serial
connectivity
2
USB 3.0 ports on the side panel
The ability to upgrade hardware components
according to user needs is mainly RAM while other components such as hard drive,
processor or graphics card are more difficult, requiring the lid off the
bottom. The fact that the default configuration fully satisfies most users'
needs so the upgrade is not necessary.
RAM
upgrade is simple and easy.
Interacting with users
Vertical
viewing angle is considerably narrower than the horizontal viewing angle
Ultrabook U2442 is equipped with a LED LCD,
HD+ resolution (1,600x900 pixels) offers a better space for working and
entertaining. Testing showed that the actual image quality is quite good, the
horizontal viewing angle is quite wide while the vertical viewing angle is
significantly narrower. In an office environment, visual display is brilliant,
sharp but when used outdoors or under strong light condition, image quality
significantly reduced due to the light scattering technology (anti-glare ) and
the brightness is only moderate.
Besides, this ultrabook model is only
equipped with an usual screen so it cannot make good use of the touch interface
design Modern UI of Windows 8. The interaction with the user is still using the
traditional method which is keyboard and touchpad.
Large
size keypress with proper gaps make it very comfortable to use
Chiclet keyboard has a seamless block
design, smooth keypress and the gaps between keys are short. The distance
between keys are reasonably fitted with large size user's hand. Although the
sensitivity of keypress is not perfect but it is good enough to
"surf" on the keyboard when typing text quickly. In addition, the
keyboard backlight is equipped with light sensors which auto-adjust brightness
depending on the using environment.
Touchpad
with two separate left, right keys
Large size touchpad has a slightly textured
surface with tiny dots that create friction that prevent the mouse from moving
quickly while ensuring high accuracy. Two separate left, right keys, light
keypress, easy to use.
