Asus Zenbook UX21 out at local Fry's Electronics

   

(Image Credit: Asus)

   The very first of Intel's Ultrabook line has rolled out. There's no mistaking it, this a chic and sleek machine designed to rival Apple's MacBook Air. Asus rightfully named it's UX31 and UX21 line as the "Zenbook" sending out a sense of individuality and character - it's not just a jargon of numbers and letters, it's a Zenbook. 

   Walking into my local Fry's Electronics and seeing this beautiful piece sitting on a dinky-little black table both surprised and disappointed me. I don't know about your Fry's Electronics, but mine usually doesn't have an inventory to get particularly excited about so this caused me to buck it over to the stand. Whoever designed the display stand for this 'latest and greatest' in ultra-portable laptops should be ashamed (as should the designer of this). The table sat inconspicuously between two stacks of printers and Xbox 360s.

Model UX21E-DH52 i5-2467M

  There's no going around it, the Zenbook feels as good as it looks and it looks fantastic. It feels great in the hands and satisfaction fills whoever flips its screen. Imagine turning heads at Starbucks while you sip away at your latté. PCs are finally getting into the game - no more hiding your big bulky laptop in lieu of someone brandishing their MacBook.  
   
   Now this model is the 11.6'' UX21. I was informed by a Fry's employee that they've yet to receive the UX31s. When I inquired about when they would receive it he replied, "We don't really know when shipments come in, but it is in the system so we should hopefully get them soon." I'm hoping they get them soon. If you're one of the few who can't wait and need to purchase it now, then head over to several online retailers here.
   
   If someone has the UX31 model and wouldn't mind elaborating on their experience with it, please do so at the bottom. Hopefully Intel and it's affiliates won't disappoint as I'm ecstatic about the release of these Ultrabooks.


   This certain Fry's Electronics is located here.