Asus U-Series & UX-Series Ultra Slim Notebooks Illuminated Keyboards, Contemporary Style

Following on from offering some insight into their up and coming Asus
Eee Keyboard PC, Asus have detailed (somewhat poetically, it must be
said) two new series of notebooks sporting ultra slim designs and
contemporary styling in the form of its new U- and UX Series of
notebooks which, as you can see from Asus's official press release
provided below, are aimed specifically at 'the modern individual who
accepts no compromise when it comes to exquisite taste in high fashion
and possesses an eye for the latest trends as well as the intricacies in
design' (and that's you, isn't it?).

The new ultra slim Asus notebooks both sport illuminated 'chiclet'
keyboards as which will, apparently, remind the user 'of the star
studded skies above' whilst their overall minimalist aesthetics are
'reminiscent of the streets of Paris with the evening fast approaching'
(really, this press release is quite something else). Additionally both
the U- and UX-Series come with LED backlit displays complete with AI
Light Sensor technology - which will dynamically adjust the display
brightness to ensure optimum settings according to environmental
lighting conditions.

Here's the official Asus press release which, frankly, is begging to be
set to music:

Light and Light - Introducing the New U and UX Series Notebooks

An Intricately Crafted Series of Notebooks that Provide Both
Contemporary Style and Effortless Computing On-the-go

ASUS, a leader in innovative industrial design, today presented the new
U and UX Series, a new range of notebooks that celebrate contemporary
styling and effortless elegance. Each of them a masterpiece so immensely
desirable, the U and UX Series takes modern day computing to the
streets, bringing delight to the users' senses and allowing them to work
or play in style.

Immaculate Design for the Discerning Individual

The ASUS U and UX Series are designed for the modern individual who
accepts no compromise when it comes to exquisite taste in high fashion
and possesses an eye for the latest trends as well as the intricacies in
design. Reminiscent of the streets of Paris with the evening fast
approaching, the ASUS U and UX Series' newly-adopted illuminated
'chiclet' keyboard lights up brilliantly, not only providing users with
the ability to type in the dark, but its subtle yet assuring glow also
reminds the user of the star studded skies above. AI Light sensor
technology intelligently detects the surrounding environmental lighting
conditions and then automatically adjusts the brightness or dimness of
the LED backlit display to provide a comfortable computing experience
even in adverse lighting conditions. These features can be found
adorning a softly contoured chassis, shrouded in a sleek and
sophisticated glossy LCD lid and supported by a frame inspired by the
curvature of a butterfly's wings.

UX Series - Gracefully Slim for Added Lightness

The UX Series' strikingly slim profile adds to an impressively
minimalistic approach to avant garde notebook design. A slot-in optical
disc drive helps the UX Series to maintain its elegant profile, while a
contrast of matte and gloss finishes provides a sense of both
sophistication and boldness.

U Series - Delight in Style and Substance

To further complement the illuminated 'chiclet' keyboard, the U Series
sports an equally illuminated and interactive touchpad which sends a
trail of progressively fading lights to pinpoint the location of the
users' fingertips while delighting the senses. Powered by an Intel Core
2 Duo processor which provides the muscle for extensive multitasking and
productivity, the U Series is equipped with a hard disk drive of up to
500GB, providing more than ample storage for documents and multimedia.
An energy-efficient 15.6-inch LED backlit display powered by a dedicated
NVIDIA GeForce G 105M with 512MB memory provides users with stunning
visual performance for presentations and entertainment while utilizing
very little power. Combined with Altec Lansing speakers-equipped with
SRS true surround sound that provides high definition audio-the svelte U
Series is truly an all-rounded performer for any occasion or a night out
in town.