Actually, Ultrabook is designed to be ultra mobile devices, but at the same time Ultrabook also has the same features as the laptop in general. but seems at CES this time used by some vendors to try to blur the definitions and boundaries of the laptop and tablet literally with disconnecting from the keyboard so the users can use it as a tablet.
This is truly the year of the ultrabook. Here are some of the best ultrabooks at this year's CES quoted from ibtimes.com.
HP Envy 14 Spectre
HP Envy 14 Spectre is an eye catching Ultrabook with chassis built from scratch-resistant glass but weighs less than 4 pounds. With a 14-inch screen, multi-touch enabled touchpad, Beats Audio and a HP Radiance backlit keyboard. It has a built-in NFC chip, full versions of Adobe Photoshop Elements, Adobe Premiere Elements and 2 years of Norton Security. The Specter runs on a choice of Intel Core i5 or i7 processor with either 4Gb or 8Gb of RAM and a 128GB or 256GB solid state storage. The HP Envy 14 Specter Will set shoppers back for $ 1.400. Will release the HP Envy on February 8, but the company is taking reservations on the HP Web site.
Dell XPS 13
Dell debuted on the market Ultrabook, with the launch of the Dell XPS 13. Ultrabook device which is claimed as the thinnest Ultrabook is present ranging from 6 mm to 18 mm at the thickest devices made from carbon fiber and aluminum. The screen is wearing, gorilla glass technology is durable. backlit keyboard. It smelled simple quality, although it's only $ 1,000, but the selection is fairly basic port to not include an SD card slot is something, which we think is an unforgivable crime in 2012. Dell XPS 13 is also equipped with Intel Core i5 or i7, 4GB RAM, Intel HD 3000 integrated graphics and a choice of 128 or 256 GB solid state drive.Dell promising XPS 13 will have a battery that lasts eight hours and 58 minutes. Dell XPS sell 13 for $ 999 in end of February. but early adopters could reserve it at Dell's Web site.
Samsung Series 9
Samsung's Series 9 ultraportables is actually a year-old and predated Intel's ultrabook push. This year Samsung redesigned its Series 9 laptop with a thinner unit available in 13 or 15 inches. The new Series 9 has a 1600x900 display, a choice between a Core i5 processor or Core i7, 4Gb of RAM and 128Gb of solid-state drive. It will have full-sized USB 2.0 and 3.0 ports, headphone and microphone jack, HDMI, Ethernet and VGA connectors, and an SD card slot. The 13 inch standard model costs $1,299 while the Core i7 model costs $1,495
Acer Aspire S5
Dubbed the world's thinnest ultrabook, Acer's Aspire S5 weighs just under 3 pounds and measures only 15mm at its thickest point. The Aspire S5 is also the first ultrabook to ship with the Thunderbolt interface seen on Apple's laptops and desktops. The Aspire will also have USB 3.0 and HDMI ports, a solid state drive and the latest Intel processor. Acer is including its Green Instant On technology for faster boot-up times. Acer hasn't released any price yet but expect the Aspire S5 to hit the market in the first quarter of this year.
Lenovo IdeaPad Yoga
Lenovo's IdeaPad Yoga is a stylish ultrabook that is actually a lot more than that. Flip it over and the IdeaPad becomes a tablet with a capacitive touchscreen. Not only is it the first touchscreen-enabled ultrabook it also has Intel's Ivy Bridge processors and Microsoft's Windows 8 operating system. The IdeaPad Yoga has a thin 0.67 inch chassis that weighs 3.1 pounds, a 256Gb solid state drive and 8Gb of RAM. With its 360-degree double-hinge design the IdeaPad Yoga turns into a tablet or even a standing tablet. It has a soft-touch rubberized exterior for a secure grip. The Lenovo IdeaPad Yoga is a giant leap forward for ultrabook design. Lenovo is shipping the IdeaPad Yoga in the second half of 2012 for $1,199.
