Bamboo-Clad Asus U33Jc Reviewed: Great Looks, Good Speed, Long Battery Life

You might say that Asus goes against the grain with its U33Jc. (Ahem.) It’s the company’s first notebook for the U.S. that’s decked out in smoky brown bamboo on the lid and palmrest, offset by a cool brushed aluminum deck. The eco-chic aesthetic is unlike anything we’ve seen before, but it’s far from over the top. In fact, you have to look fairly close to make out the treated wood, which is said to have the tensil strength of steel. Beyond the design, the 13-inch U33Jc impresses with its overall performance, helped by a Core i3 processor and Nvidia’s hybrid Optimus graphics. This is not a gaming rig by any stretch, but you get plenty of multimedia muscle combined with nearly 7 hours of battery life in a strikingly handsome design.

Is this bamboo notebook for you? Check out our full review of the Asus U33Jc here. Oh, and if you want to get your hands on one, Amazon will start taking pre-orders today right here.