Tablets may be killing PCs right now, but Ultrabooks could be poised for a boost as more people give up their almost 10-inch iPads in favor of 7-inch slates like the iPad Mini, Nexus 7, and the Kindle Fire.
Sony has started shipping two new Vaio ultrabooks with large screens starting at US$699 as the company expands its lineup of thin and light laptops.
Intel has released a new, low-power Core processor for ultrabooks and pledged that touchscreen ultrabooks will be available for as low as US$599 by the end of the year.
Hewlett-Packard has priced its new Pavilion Touchsmart Sleekbook laptop at US$699, claiming it’s the most affordable device in its category.
Right now Lenovo is running a promotion on all of their Ultraportable and Ultrabook style laptops. Confusing “Ultra” terminology aside, let’s just say there’s a sale on the thinnest and lightest ThinkPads that Lenovo offers. When you use coupon “ULTRADEAL” you get up to $150 off. Here’s a rundown of the offers using this coupon: [...]
While much of the attention surrounding the long-awaited introduction of Windows 8 has focused on the latest tablets and convertibles, ultrabooks seem to have been lost in the frenzy. But although they aren’t Transformers that can assume several computing personalities, ultrabooks tend to be lighter and less expensive — and, for most business users, more [...]
Asustek has delayed U.S. shipments for its dual-screen Taichi ultrabooks, which were available for order from retail sites like Amazon, Newegg and TigerDirect.
If you’re thinking about picking up a sleek, thin Ultrabook or MacBook Air, you may want to check out FixYa’s September 2012 Ultrabook Report, first. The new report reveals the biggest problems users experience with the MacBook Air and six popular Ultrabooks, including the Asus Zenbook Prime, Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon, and Vizio Thin Light.
Intel’s 2012 ultrabook prediction fails to materialise (except for Apple’s MacBook Air) but 20m expected next year.
Voice interaction will be available in ultrabooks starting in the fourth quarter, an Intel executive said Tuesday.
Western Digital announced what it said is the industry’s thinnest hybrid drive for Ultrabooks, a 5mm-thick model that has 500GB capacity.
Are those 7mm-thick drives looking bulkier ever day? Well, Western Digital (WD) has just announced that it is now producing sampling versions of 5mm-thin (0.2 inch) hard disk drive featuring hybrid technology, which will be showcased during WD’s Investor Day on Sept. 13. WD started shipping 7mm hard drives for thin notebooks (e.g. Ultrabooks) earlier [...]
Most new super-thin laptops, including Ultrabooks and the Retina MacBook Pro, are designed so consumers can’t change the batteries themselves. This is a big issue if you plan on keeping your new laptop for more than two years or want to hand it down to someone else later.
Most new super-thin laptops, including Ultrabooks and the Retina MacBook Pro, are designed so consumers can’t change the batteries themselves. This is a big issue if you plan on keeping your new laptop for more than two years or want to hand it down to someone else later.
Acer is offering a free upgrade to Windows 8 on some ultrabook models, saying it will refund the upgrade fee being charged by Microsoft on certain Windows 7 PC models purchased by buyers.
Upgrade from Windows 7 and get your money back
A Taiwan government office is warning local PC vendors of a new Apple patent for its MacBook Air that could be used in legal action to try and stop the sale of ultrabook models.
A Taiwan government office is warning local PC vendors of a new Apple patent for its MacBook Air that could be used in legal action to try and stop the sale of ultrabook models.
Acer on Wednesday announced new Timeline Ultra M5 ultrabooks starting at US$679.99 that will be upgradable to Microsoft’s upcoming Windows 8 Pro for $14.99.
The Japanese company has made a play for you business users with the new Lifebook U772 Ultrabook
Advanced Micro Devices showed off a Windows 8 tablet-laptop hybrid running on the company’s A-series chips code-named Trinity, taking direct aim at Intel’s effort to chase touchscreen ultrabooks running on Ivy Bridge processors.
The Dell Inspiron 14z and 13z are just the latest sub $700 Ultrabooks to hit the market as manufacturers try to appeal to a budget conscious audience with the latest technology. The Inspiron 14z Ultrabook (not to be confused with last years Inspiron 14z) is a 14-inch notebook with a not so incredibly light weight [...]
Get ready for Ultrabook overload as second-generation versions of Intel’s new ultraportable category begin rolling out to stores near you. Reiterating previous statements, Intel on Tuesday said more than 35 new Ultrabooks are available now or headed to store shelves in the next month. The company also expects 110 new Ultrabook designs to roll out [...]
Intel provided a glimpse into the future of ultrabooks on Tuesday, saying the next big thing for the emerging class of thin and light laptops is natural interaction through sight, sound and touch.
Acer on Monday unveiled new Windows 8 products, including tablets that come with attachable peripherals and ultrabooks fitted with touchscreens, as the company tries to set itself apart from the competition with new hardware designs that meld features from both tablets and notebooks.
