At just 0.66" thin at its thickest point, the UX21 is the thinnest notebook ASUS has ever released
Move over Macbook Air, the ASUS UX21 redefines the meaning of ultra-thin. At just 0.66″ at its thickest point this all-aluminum bodied notebook is simply epic to behold.
Weighing just 2.4lb, but packing a punch with specs ranging up to an Intel Core i7 processor, the UX21 is more than just a pretty face. This notebook features a zippy 2-second resume from sleep mode thanks to some ASUS proprietary software and SATA III SSD technology. To round things out in the future tech department you’ve also got USB 3.0 and a trackpad made of glass. Interested yet?
The ASUS UX21 features an all-aluminum body with metal keys and a glass trackpad
Side view of the ultra-slim ASUS UX21 Notebook
The UX21 wasn’t the only new gear to be announced at Computex in the personal PC department. As if it needed demonstrating, ASUS isn’t done with the netbook world just yet…
At just 1.35" thin, the Eee PC 1025 follows a long line of successful ASUS netbooks
Technically this is called 'Red' but maybe it's just the lighting... Eee PC 1025
The latest in a long line of Eee PCs, the Eee PC 1025 follows up on the success of the 1005 and 1015 before it – albeit while looking a bit more exciting (it comes in Pink too if you’re interested).
Equipped with a dual-core Intel Atom processor, up to 2GB of DDR3 ram, HDMI output, and up to 500GB of storage, the Eee PC 1025 is now better looking than ever thanks to a metallic finish and streamlined case design. And because the Eee PC line has always been known for it’s long life nature, the 1025 is no different. Standby time is extended to up to three weeks so you can forget searching for an outlet every time you sit down somewhere to check your email.
The 0.66" slim Eee PC X101 running either Windows 7 or Meego
Last (but certainly not least) comes this slim and sleek gem – the Eee PC X101. At 0.66″ slim and just a shade over 2 lbs. this ‘netbook’ comes in two flavors.
You can get the Eee PC X101 with either Windows 7, or, for the obnoxious price of $200.. with Meego – basically a web dedicated OS for those of you who spend more time surfing the net than anything else – hey it’s a ‘netbook’ afterall right? This 10.1″ netbook delivers the latest Intel Atom N435 processor and wireless N connectivity.
Which one are you picking up first?
information about asus ultra book
[...] emerging of the unbelievably thin and lightweight ASUS UX21 and UX31 Ultrabooks first revealed at Computex 2011 back in May. The twin devices make up ASUS’ entry in the “Ultrabook” category [...]
Is this ASUS UX21 ever going to be released?
Good point re: UX21. Where is it???
Right, I don’t defend the OEMs and their poor UIs but on the flip side evenoyre seems to love some UI’s like HTC’s Sense (though that’s smartphones, HTC is looking to be making a tablet as well). I just think the business thinking behind it is to make the OEMs happy so they don’t just go ahead and use something like Android for all their tablets. I also agree that MS should at the least have a base UI that works and looks nice that OEMs can either use and extend or if not try and make their own.
I think.it’s the best model in this year
[...] yet-to-be released Asus UX21 will use the Core i5-2557M listed [...]
android with this 500gb disk sound to good to be true
Count me in for wishing MeeGo or full Linux to be available on all these devices. I also don’t want to waste my money on Microsoft Windows. Currently running Mandriva with KDE 4.6 and it is better than any Windows. All with source code and all for free.
partners have proven over and over again that when given the cnhace they ruin the users experience. When you buy an HP or Dell or whatever brand computer, there is more crapware and things advertising for the manufacturer instead of giving the user a good experience. That is why Microsoft started selling their partners PCs out of a Microsoft branded store. They came with no crapware and it is a lot better experience.If/when their partners build these devices using Win 7 CE, you know must of the things on the screen will be to try and benefit the manufacturer and not the user. I think Microsoft has to start making some hardware and set the bar. Let your partners still license your OS, but give them something to work to beat.
and why is there no news on the follow up for ep121. just an upgrade to sandybridge would be enough to make me happy.
From my point of view this looks allot like the Macbook air.
That being said, because of the price it features and its ability to run Windows 7 or MeeGo, I would buy this over the mac book any day. Also from a consumer stand point aside from its sleek appearance and attractive price, I would like to know to what extent this device is upgradeable. While it is a netbook, what part of this stands out above the rest? Is it the color? The high def display? No! Its the brand name that is known for its outstanding performance and longevity that makes this laptop worth our time. Way to go ASUS! Keep it up!
All the new hardware looks very nice, especially the UX21 which I would like to get. Although I share the same concerns as Carol. Do provide all the models with MeeGo or een better (on more powerful hardware) with some more advanced free Linux distribution like openSUSE KDE or Kubuntu. Don’t force people to waste money on Windows if they don’t want to and only want the nice hardware. It very funny you can often get hardware even with stupid FreeDOS or something like that but not with some good modern Linux distro with KDE desktop.
The UX21 looks great and this is a great benefit for me as literally no PC makers are doing this kind of ultra-slim/light NB. Finally I can upgrade my Sony G1 and no need to buy MacBook Air! Any hint when we can buy this sexy baby and will it have Ethernet port?
I sure hope that it is not only the Eee PC X101 model that comes with MeeGo. I hope others will also come with MeeGo or at least without Windows. I don’t want to be forced to pay Microsoft taxes because of preinstalled Windows I will never use.