For those of you who have been interested in the ASUS Zenbook UX305 ultrabook but haven't heard quite enough about it to be convinced yay or nay, you're in luck. It was first announced back in September, when ASUS first unveiled the device at the IFA show in Berlin. Now the wait is over, and the new laptop is available in the United States, starting at just $699.

The 13.3-inch Zenbook UX305 has a 1080p matte-coated IPS display, and features an Intel Core M processor with Intel HD Graphics 5300. Being built around Intel's Core M-5Y10 doesn't necessarily mean you can expect super high performance. The Core M was built for ultra-thin, fanless, mobile form factors, meaning a decent amount of performance (800 MHz to 2.0 GHz max) is instilled in this thin design while keeping power consumption intact (Slash Gear).

According to ASUS, the 2.6 lb, .48-inched aluminum design could very well be the thinnest ultra-portable laptop of its size. It can support up to 8GB of DDR3 RAM, comes with 256 GB SSD, Wi-Fi, Blueooth, 3 USBs, a micro HDMI, and a 2-in-1 card reader. It's 45Whrs battery runs for an average of 10 hours.

Surely, the ASUS ZenbookUX305 Ultrabook isn't trying to be the leader in powerful performance. But hey, it's mobile, it's good for completing everyday tasks for long hours. Starting at $699, isn't too pricey either. In fact, that's a good $200 less than the leading Apple ultra-thin laptops, while boasting more storage capacity! According to Engadget, it seems to be a relatively good equivalent to highly popular (and pricey) PC notebooks. All-in-all, you've at least got a smart option for value with the Zenbook UX305.