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All You Need to Know about Ultrabooks
The Ultimate Guide to Ultrabooks
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Intel probably heard the death knell of the netbook early in 2011, when Apple worked closely with them to get the right kind of low-voltage processor that is both powerful, and energy efficient for their latest line of MacBook Air notebooks. Having said that, the demise of the netbook is inevitable as it was only a stop-gap measure to satisfy simple computing usage with a light and small profile. Ultimately, the goal is to have notebooks that are slim, sexy, powerful and affordable - this is exactly what Intel wanted to carve out with the "Ultrabook" segment. So what parameters define an Ultrabook , how do they compare against other notebooks, what can you expect from an Ultrabook and how can you be sure you’re buying into the right one? We capture all the info you need to know on this new product group in our Ultrabook Tech Guide - complete with a video overview! |
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 Hands-on with The New Ultrabooks of HP's Global Influencer SummitIn August last year, HP declared that they would be spinning off their PC division and bowing out of the hardware business altogether. Today, things are looking decidedly different with the unveiling of HP's second generation Ultrabook lineup at their Global Influencer Summit held in Shanghai, China.  Samsung Series 5 (13-inch) - An Ultra-priced UltrabookThe Samsung Series 5 Ultra 13-inch laptop, is an Ultrabook that sets out to give you the best of all the desired aspects - performance, build quality and portability at a great price. But will it succeed in creating the perfect Ultrabook? Sit tight as we detail all you need to know of this newcomer.  What Ivy Bridge Means for Mobile ComputingIn this article, we explore what the new Ivy Bridge processors could mean for the mobile computing scene, specifically notebooks and eventually Ultrabooks.  HP Folio 13 - An Elite UltrabookThe HP Folio 13 Ultrabook may look like it came from HP's Elitebook series, but it shares more than just an Elitebook's looks - without its hefty price. Read on to find out just what makes it stand out in the sea of Ultrabooks.  HP Envy 14 Spectre - UnbreakableHP's Envy 14 Spectre wowed us at CES 2012, but looks can be deceiving. In this full review we find out if this 'premium Ultrabook' is worth the extra price, or if it's just a big, shiny, fingerprint magnet. Read on for the finer details.  Dell XPS 13 - Fast, Compact and PortableDell's long awaited XPS 13 Ultrabook is finally here, and we've put it through its paces to find out if it was worth the wait. Will its carbon fiber base give it the edge to blaze ahead of the competition or will it be the latecomer left standing in the dust? Find out in our full review.  Dell XPS 13 - A Quick Hands-on With a Compact UltrabookThe Dell XPS 13 made a special appearance in the labs of HardwareZone today thanks to Dell, and we managed to get a brief hands-on with a pre-production unit that is very close to the retail version. First impressions count, and we must say we're fairly impressed with it. Read to find out more.  ASUS Zenbook UX31 - Keeping it ZenThere are certain responsibilities and expectations that a poster-child of a new product category must live up to. One such example is the Core i7 processor equipped, 13-inch ASUS Zenbook UX31 for Ultrabooks. It's got the looks and build, but does it live up to expectations? We find out. | |
