ASUS' new powerful ZenBook UX305, possibly te world's slimmest 13.3-inch ultraportable laptop at 0.48-inch thin, is available immediately in the US at MSRP $699. The UX305 weighs 2.6lbs and features in-plane switching (IPS) anti-glare displays. It is powered by the new Intel Core M processor, standard 256GB solid state storage, 8GB of RAM and offers up to 10 hours of battery life.

A wedge-shaped design crafted from solid aluminum and enhanced with diamond-cut highlights gives the ZenBook UX305 a sleek look.

Despite its slim design, the UX305 offers full connectivity options with three SuperSpeed USB 3.0 ports. One of the USB 3.0 ports supports ASUS Charger+ technology for rapid recharging of mobile devices. A USB Ethernet adapter is bundled with the UX305 for simple wired network connectivity when wireless is unavailable.

The ZenBook UX305 features two 13.3-inch in-plane switching (IPS) display options for wide viewing angles, including a matte Full HD (1920x1080) and an optional QHD+ (3200x1800) multi-touch display. QHD+ offers five times the resolution of standard HD displays for a pixel density of 275ppi.

ASUS SonicMaster audio with ICEpower technology from Bang & Olufsen ensures quality sound.

ASUS ZenBook UX305 (Model: UX305FA-ASM1) with matte Full HD display, 8GB RAM, 256GB SSD is available immediately in the US at MSRP $699. The UX305 with QHD+ display will be available at a later date.