Ultrabook

An Ultrabook is a computer in a category of higher-end thin and lightweight ultraportable laptops, defined by a specification from Intel.[1] The name Ultrabook is an Intel trademark. By this marketing initiative and an associated $300M fund, Intel hopes to reinvigorate the PC market, against rising competition from tablet computers, which are powered by rivaling ARM-based processors.[2]

Incorporating new CULV Intel processors with integrated graphics, and flash-based SSDs, Intel claims that the main draw of Ultrabooks will be their light weight, long battery life, strong performance, ultra-fast loading times, and reasonable pricing (under $1000) for base models.[3] Announced at Computex 2011,[4] Intel estimates that by the end of 2012, 40% of the consumer laptop market segment will be Ultrabooks.[5]

Contents

Hardware requirements

Three phases of Ultrabooks are planned to align with the release of low voltage Sandy Bridge, Ivy Bridge, and Haswell processor models.

First phase (Q4 2011)

Second phase (2012)

Third phase (2013)

List of Ultrabooks

First phase (Q4 2011)

Brand - Model1 Price of
Base Model2		 Release Date Intel Processor
of Base Model		 Base RAM
Capacity		 Base Drive
Capacity		 Minimum / Maximum
Thickness3		 Weight Battery Life Display Size
Resolution
Acer Aspire 3951[13] $899.99 October 2011 Core i5-2467M (1.6 GHz) 4 GB 20 GB SSD +
320 GB HDD		 13.10 mm / 17.50 mm
(0.51 in / 0.69 in)		 1.35 kg (2.98 lbs) ~6 hours 13.1" (1366×768)
Acer Aspire 3951 $1,199.00 November 2011 Core i5-2467M (1.6 GHz) 4 GB 256 GB SSD 13.10 mm / 17.50 mm
(0.51 in / 0.69 in)		 1.35 kg (2.98 lbs) 13.1" (1366×768)
Acer Aspire 3951[14] $1,299.99 November 2011 Core i7-2637M (1.6 GHz) 4 GB 256 GB SSD 13.10 mm / 17.50 mm
(0.51 in / 0.69 in)		 1.35 kg (2.98 lbs) 13.1" (1366×768)
Asus Zenbook UX21[15] $999.00 October 2011 Core i5-2467M (1.6 GHz) 4 GB 128 GB SSD 16.76 mm (0.66 in) 1.10 kg (2.43 lbs) 45 Wh, ~5 hours 11.6" (1366×768)
Asus Zenbook UX31[15] $1,099.00 October 2011 Core i5-2557M (1.7 GHz) 4 GB 128 GB SSD 17.00 mm (0.67 in) 1.30 kg (2.90 lbs) 50 Wh, ~5 hours 13.3" (1600×900) (Glossy)
Lenovo IdeaPad U300S[16] $1,023.00[17] November 2011 Core i5-2467M (1.6 GHz) 4 GB 128 GB SSD 14.99 mm (0.59 in) 1.34 kg (2.95 lbs) 30 Wh, ~8 hours 13.3" (1366×768) (Glossy)
LG X-Note Z330[18] ₩1,700,000 December 2011 Core i5-2467M (1.6 GHz) 4 GB 120 GB SSD 14.7 mm (0.58 in) 1.21 kg (2.67 lbs) ~6 hours 13.3" (1366×768)
Toshiba Portege Z830[19] $899.00 November 2011 Core i3-2367M (1.4 GHz) (i5, i7 models exist) 4 GB 128 GB SSD 16.00 mm (0.63 in) 1.11 kg (2.45 lbs) 47 Wh, ~8 hours 13.3" (1366×768) (Matte & Glossy models)
Toshiba Portege Z835-P330[20] $799.00 November 2011 Core i3-2367M (1.4 GHz) 4 GB 128 GB SSD 16.00 mm (0.63 in) 1.11 kg (2.45 lbs) 47 Wh, ~8 hours 13.3" (1366×768)
Samsung Series 9 $1,199.00 July 2011 Refresh Core i5-2537M (1.4 GHz) 4 GB (8 GB max) 128 GB SSD 15.74 / 16.25 mm
(.62 in / .64 in)		 1.30 kg (2.88 lbs) 47 Wh, ~7 hours 13.3" (Matte)
HP Folio 13[21] $929.99 December 2011 Core i5-2467M (1.60 GHz) 4 GB 128 GB SSD 18.00 mm (0.7 in) 1.49 kg (3.3 lbs) ~9 hours 13.3" (1366x768)[22]

Notes:
1 Only base laptops are shown here.
2 Pricing announced (in USD and on the US market, unless specified) by manufacturer or at time of product release.
3 Some Ultrabooks have a uniform Thickness.
All specs as claimed by the manufacturer. Only important specs are listed here, for the full spec please visit the manufacturer's website.

References

  1. ^ Intel reveals skinny Ivy Bridge 'Ultrabooks,' Moore's Law-defying Atoms. Engadget.com. Retrieved on 2011-09-07.
  2. ^ Peter Bright, Ultrabook: Intel's $300 million plan to beat Apple at its own game, in Ars Technica, 2011–09–06, retrieved 2011-09-07.
  3. ^ Ultrabooks uncovered. Blogs.intel.com (2011-07-28). Retrieved on 2011-09-07.
  4. ^ Video: Sean Maloney Keynote Intel at Computex 2011, 29:40. Intelstudios.edgesuite.net. Retrieved on 2011-09-07.
  5. ^ Intel's Maloney Talks Mobile Growth, Industry Opportunities at Computex. Newsroom.intel.com. Retrieved on 2011-09-07.
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  11. ^ Intel touts 'ultrabooks' and 2013 'Haswell' Core processors. linuxfordevices.com. 2011-05-31
  12. ^ http://www.tcmagazine.com/tcm/news/hardware/41796/leaked-slides-reveal-intel-haswell-platform
  13. ^ http://news.cnet.com/8301-17938_105-20118209-1/windows-$899-ultrabook-arrives-acer-aspire-s3/
  14. ^ http://www.pcmag.com/article2/0,2817,2396601,00.asp/
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  16. ^ Lenovo announces U300s Ultrabook, U300 and U400 IdeaPads. Engadget.com (2011-09-01). Retrieved on 2011-09-07.
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  18. ^ [2]. Retrieved on 2011-12-06.
  19. ^ [3]. Retrieved on 2011-09-10.
  20. ^ [4].Toshiba Portege Z835
  21. ^ http://www.tomshardware.com/news/HP-Folio-13-ultrabook-intel-Rapid-Start-Technology,14007.html
  22. ^ [5].

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