Review: zenbook asus ux21

Asus presents a new line of ultrabook with a fine and elegant design. They have been officially called Asus Zenbook (Asus UX21E-DH52, Asus UX31E-DH52, Asus UX31E-DH53, and Asus UX31E-DH72). They have a harmonious metallic finish throughout their ultra-thin constitution of only 3 millimeters in front. This design results in sharp axes and a curved center section.

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ZENBOOK UX21E FEATURES
Processors	Intel® Core ™ i7 Processor 2677M Intel® Core ™ i5 Processor 2467M Intel® Core ™ i3 Processor 2367M
OS	Windows® 7 Professional Original 64bitsWindows® 7 Home Premium Original 64bitsWindows® 7 Home Basic Original 64bitsThis version incorporates all product updates (SP1)
Chipset	Intel® QS67 Express Chipset
Memory	DDR3 1333 MHz SDRAM, OnBoard Memory
TFT-LCD panel	11.6 ″ 16: 9 HD (1366 × 768) LED backlit
Storage	SATA3 64GB SSD 128GB SSD 256GB SSD
Network connectivity	Integrated 802.11 b / g / n Integrated Bluetooth ™ V4.0
Interface	1 x Headphone Out (Audio-in Combo) 1 x USB 3.0 port (s) 1 x USB 2.0 port (s) 1 x Micro HDMI 1 x Mini VGA
Battery	35 Whrs Polymer Battery
Dimensions and weight	29.9 x 19.6 x 0.3 ~ 1.7 cm (WxDxH) Only 3 mm at the front and 9 mm at the rear.1.1kg weight.

The Asus zenbook is packed in a box that includes the UX 21, power supply cables, for connection to the zenbook, and a sleeve to store it.

Zenbook UX 21 overview

0.3mp webcam, VGA resolution, with 30FPS

The touchpad is large, with a good multi-touch system, but with little differentiation between right and left button and that translates into involuntary pressing of the right button.

USB 3.0

Ventilation grille, these details are what make them so elegant.

The exclusive ASUS Super Hybrid Engine II technology with Insant on allows you to resume your computer in 2 seconds as well as prolonging the standby mode up to 2 weeks. Also, if the battery charge reaches a figure below 5%, the system will save the pending data automatically. The Asus zenbook incorporates an energy saving mode that conserves all the possible energy and manages to extend the autonomy up to 25%. The ASUS PowerWiz utility offers a real-time calculation of the remaining autonomy based on the usage scenario. The Asus Zenbook combines power, efficiency and productivity in an incredibly portable and stylish format.

The latest generation Intel processors combine processor, memory controller, graphics bus and graphics card in the same processor with consumptions of only 17w TDP with 3MB of second-level cache and combining all these features that limit the need for other elements that increase the consumption of the appliance.

Dissipating less heat, integrating more functions in the processor and with more compact processors and chipsets, it is the perfect platform to achieve ultralight computers in previously unknown formats, superior autonomies and competitive prices. This is the ultrabook generation, its key processors, and the ASUS UX21, along with its brother the UX31, is an excellent example of this new concept of portable machine.

ASUS is proud to present the first ultrabook with SATA 6Gb / s SSD storage and USB 3.0 connectivity. The combination of both technologies ensures the fastest and smoothest computing experience. And particularly, it ensures data transfers at a speed not inconceivable to date.

Equipped with the latest ASUS SonicMaster technology and developed in conjunction with the prestigious Bang & Olufsen ICEpower brand, the ASUS ZENBOOK sets aside the limitations traditionally associated with portable audio, reproducing a wider frequency range and increased power without compromise. This will increase the weight or size of the equipment.

Overall, the Asus UX21 is a very handy device, considering the fact that you'll get an 11.6-inch Ultrabook with Core i7 processor priced at $ 949. The 11.6-inch display handles a 1366 x 768 resolution and the 13-inch resolution of 1600 x 900 and when we talk about the battery the UX21 can give you 5 hours of use or (7 days) on a single charge

What has surprised us the most about the Asus ux21 is the boot time since it only takes 21 seconds and the sound quality in playback since it has speakers and a very elegant design and the bottom of the screen. The cooling is good, although due to the characteristics of its hardware, it should never be heated. The keyboard and touchpad are comfortable, although they do not differ much from the left to the right, this can cause an error, and the system in general - together with the screen - work perfectly, although the tested model is a Core i5 with 4GB of Ram.

The basic Asus UX21 has a starting price of 799 euros, offering 11.6-inch screen with HD resolution, Core i5-2467M processor, 4 GBytes of RAM, 64 Gbytes solid state drive and a 7-hour autonomy.

The professional review team gives the Asus ux 21 the gold medal for team quality and the quality price tag.