 As a cheaper option the UX32A was praised by Chris Martin of PC Advisor for being " a more affordable luxury " , retaining the " premium feel " of the Zenbook range but at a lower price point . The aluminium chassis , which is identical to the UX32VD to keep costs down , was widely acclaimed for its strength and build quality . By contrast , the Sandy Bridge chip , a previous @-@ generation part at the time of sale , was outlined as a detraction as was the lower battery life compared to the <unk> . Although the screen used was a TN panel and of a lower resolution than the UX32VD or UX31A , it was considered an acceptable compromise for the price . The screen has a matte finish and relatively high brightness which Notebook Check 's reviewer , Christian <unk> , found " quite suitable for outdoor use " , noting that it had a good contrast ratio but a narrow range of colours . 
