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# Ultra Thin Netbooks
The ASUS ZenBook 3 is Less Than Half an Inch Thick for Easy Portability

By M | Published 2016-05-31 | Tech
Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/thin-netbook
References: [theawesomer](http://theawesomer.com/asus-zenbook-3/369697/) & [asus](https://www.asus.com/ca-en/)

The [ASUS](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/asus-expertbook-b9) ZenBook 3 is one of the most compact computer devices to date with an ultra thin netbook that measures just under an inch and a half in thickness. The incredibly slender device is ideal for travelling and portability thanks to its size, without compromising on the high-end specs and features consumers need for daily usage.

At its current size, the ASUS Zenbook 3 is actually smaller than any [MacBook](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/intricuit-magic-screen) available on the market. The laptop does have a smaller screen that is 12.5-inches diagonally but it offers a high definition 1080p display coupled with a powerful [Core i7](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/x14) processor. The thin laptop opts for a minimalistic design with a colored keyboard, track pad and frame available in an array of metallic hues such as pink and blue. The small sizing is ideal for consumers to take for on-the-go work, meetings or presentations.

## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter)

- Score: 1.4/10
- Popularity: 13% | Activity: 20% | Freshness: 8%
- Audience gender: 70% men, 30% women
- Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X
- Top markets: North America

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## Key Themes

### Key Themes Behind This Trend

- **Ultra-thin Netbooks:** The trend towards ultra-thin laptops and netbooks continues with devices like the ASUS ZenBook 3, presenting opportunities for companies to innovate and compete in the field of portable tech.
- **Minimalistic Design:** The ASUS ZenBook 3's design embraces minimalism, a trend that presents opportunities for companies to create visually clean and streamlined products that cater to a market interested in simplicity.
- **On-the-go Computing:** The portability afforded by the ASUS ZenBook 3 promotes the trend of computing while on-the-go, creating opportunities for companies to innovate technologies catering to those who need portable devices for work and travel.

### Where This Applies

- **Technology:** The computing and technology industries can continue to innovate and improve upon the design and feature offerings of ultra-thin netbooks like the ASUS ZenBook 3.
- **Manufacturing:** The manufacturing industry can look to produce products with the slim, lightweight aspects of ultra-thin netbooks like the ASUS ZenBook 3, creating opportunities for the production of high-quality portable gadgets.
- **Travel and Tourism:** The travel and tourism industry can appreciate the ASUS ZenBook 3's portability and small design, encouraging on-the-go computing for individuals in the industry and presenting the opportunity for companies to innovate travel-friendly technologies.

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