Ultrabooks

Gap in the Market

Something

InPortable Computing

MacBook Air

- Apple Operating system - Cost Range: ($1,000 (64GB)- $1600 (256GB)

Drawbacks

Doesn’t That Already Exist?

Intel and the Ultrabook!Ultrabook = Intel trademark

Intel Specifications define Ultrabooks

What is an Ultrabook?Some Requirements:

• Windows O/S.• Must be under 18mm (.71 inches) thick• Weight: under 3lbs• Battery life: over 5 hrs• USB 3.0 ports

What Can Ultrabooks Do?So Ultrabooks can:

• Operate at speeds similar to current laptops• Display the same quality graphics as modern laptops

Why Ultrabooks are Useful• They are tiny

• They have extended battery life- increases portability

• Ultrabooks are as portable as Tablets but as powerful as Laptops

Storage Space (GB)

Ultrabooks offer similar but not as much storage as modern laptops

Common Storage Space: 64-128GB

$ Cost $• Ultrabooks will start around $900

• Prices vary according to the screen size and storage capacity

TYPES OF ULTRABOOKS• Asus UX21

• Asus UX31

• Lenovo IdeaPad U300s

• Toshiba Portege Z830/Z835

ASUS UX21• .66”

• 2.4 pounds

• 11.6” Display

• 7 hours battery

ASUS UX21• Projected Price - $899

• Projected Release Date- October 2011

ASUS UX31• .67”

• 2.9 pounds

• 13.3” display

• 7 hours battery

ASUS UX31• Projected Price - $1360

• Projected Release Date – December 2011

LENOVO IDEAPAD U300S• .59”

• 2.9 pounds

• 13.3” display

• 8 hours battery

LENOVO IDEAPAD U300S• Projected Price - $1,195

• Projected Release Date – October 2011

TOSHIBA PORTEGE Z830/Z835• .63”

• 2.4 pounds

• 13.3” display

• 8 hours battery

TOSHIBA PORTEGE Z830/Z835• Projected Price Z830 – $1,350

• Projected Price Z835 - $999

• Projected Release Date – November 2011

Z830 V. Z835• Toshiba Portege Z830 – Business-oriented model

• Toshiba Portege Z835 – Customer-oriented model

SOURCESWorks Cited

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