HP Envy Spectre XT - 14,5mm thin with a Core i7-3667U processor
Notebooks / Laptops
Published on Friday, 11 May 2012 13:32 Written by Anton Karmehed
HP has a broad spectrum of ultrathin computers and the star in the second generation is the Envy Spectre XT. This revolves around a really thin model at 14,5mm and with Intel's most powerful and energy efficient Ivy Bridge CPU, the Core i7-3667U.
HP Envy Sleekbok sneak premieres in Shanghai with AMD Trinity
Notebooks / Laptops
Published on Wednesday, 09 May 2012 16:25 Written by Anton Karmehed
HP increases it's family of ultrathin computers with its sleekbook series which is AMD's answer to Intel's ultrabook concept. The heart in the new platform is the new Trinity architecture where AMD's A10 and A8 APU circuits made a sneak premiere in Shanghai.
Samsung announces 15" ultrabook with Ivy Bridge
Notebooks / Laptops
Published on Thursday, 03 May 2012 09:57 Written by Jacob Hugosson
There is still a month to go before the launch of the dual-core Ivy Bridge processors, but Samsung doesn't seem to care. The new Series 9 NP900X4C is an ultrabook at 15" with the new Core i5-3317U processor.
Alienware brings Radeon HD 7970M in CrossFire
Notebooks / Laptops
Published on Wednesday, 02 May 2012 12:00 Written by Jacob Hugosson
Dell acquired Alienware quite some time ago, and now it is time for the next generation computer under the new brand. Besides the latest processors from Intel, we find a bunch of options for the graphics, including AMD's latest Radeon HD 7970M in CrossFire configuration.
AMD launching HD 7000M, gets power saving technology Enduro
Notebooks / Laptops
Published on Wednesday, 25 April 2012 15:10 Written by Jacob Hugosson
AMD has offered alot of rebranded mobile graphics cards this generation, but now it's time to introduce the upper segment with some fresh news. Except for the new HD 7700M, 7800M and 7900M graphics cards, the company introduces Enduro which take up the fight with NVIDIA Optimus.
Intel "Letexo" is a slim ultrabook with slider keyboard
Notebooks / Laptops
Published on Friday, 13 April 2012 13:26 Written by Anton Karmehed
During IDF in Beijing Intel presented a new type of hybrid ultrabook that with the development name "Letexo" is going to act both as a tablet and a laptop. What makes this possible is a hidden physical keyboard that slides out from under the unit, which turns it to a laptop with Windows 8.
Ultrabooks has a positive effect on regular notebooks
Notebooks / Laptops
Published on Monday, 09 April 2012 16:15 Written by Jacob Hugosson
Intel doesn't talk much else than ultrabooks, and is spending a lot more money on marketing this concept than any other previous concept, but it is not just computers defined as Ultrabooks that gain from this, since all everything is expected to get thinner this year.
Intel: More than 75 Ultrabooks to launch in 2012
Notebooks / Laptops
Published on Wednesday, 28 March 2012 14:03 Written by Jacob Hugosson
Intel's Ultrabook has had a good start and since the concept became known 26 different models has launched. In 2012 the number is expected to triple, with over 75 designs from different companies to be arrive in 2012.
Netbooks gets 12-1" screens, convertible tablets in the future?
Notebooks / Laptops
Published on Tuesday, 27 March 2012 14:57 Written by Jacob Hugosson
While Intel's latest Cedar Trail platform doesn't offer any significant performance boost over last generation Atom chips, there is still support for new functions like 1080p video playback. Intel has improved the specifications for Netbooks and allows larger screens than before.
Acer Aspire TimelineU M3 tested with mobile Kepler GPU
Notebooks / Laptops
Published on Wednesday, 14 March 2012 11:22 Written by Anton Karmehed
NVIDIA will launch the new Kepler architecture in about a week and until then we have been offered some early benchmarks for the mobile equivalent, GeForce GT 640M. Acer Aspire TimelineU M3 is the first notebooks that is tested with the new Kepler.
ASUS to use 1080p IPS panels in ultrabooks
Notebooks / Laptops
Published on Monday, 12 March 2012 22:31 Written by Anton Karmehed
ASUS was one of the first to jump on the Ultrabook trend. Now it seems like it intends to raise the bar before the next generation with screens sporting IPS panels and 1080p resolution. First we have ASUS UX21A and UX31A that launches with Ivy Bridge.
Acer Aspire S3 presented with Ivy Bridge and USB 3.0
Notebooks / Laptops
Published on Wednesday, 07 March 2012 11:29 Written by Anton Karmehed
Acer Aspire S3 was actually the first real Ultrabook and was as the concept promised really thin and still relatively powerful. Acer has now started talking about the successor called Aspire S3-391, which will sport Ivy Bridge processor and USB 3.0 ports.
AMD missed out on Apple MacBook Air
Notebooks / Laptops
Published on Friday, 24 February 2012 14:20 Written by Jacob Hugosson
Apple is one of most sought companies to work with for Intel, AMD and NVIDIA that often make tailored designs for its needs. A story has surfaced from a former AMD employee that MacBook Air was very close to get the AMD Llano architecture.
Next ASUS Ultrabooks gets 1080p screen, new keyboard
Notebooks / Laptops
Published on Friday, 24 February 2012 12:18 Written by Jacob Hugosson
When we tested one of ASUS' first Ultrabooks, Zenbook UX21 was overall impressive, but there were detailed that ruined a perfect score. The next generation Ultrabook will not only get a new high definition screen, but also a revised keyboard?
Microfans in next generation Ultrabooks
Notebooks / Laptops
Published on Tuesday, 21 February 2012 15:14 Written by Jacob Hugosson
So called microfans were developed initially for handheld devices, like tablets and smartphones. Not surprisingly nothing really happened with these since there was no demand for them, but instead they might appear in the next generation Ultrabooks and ultrathin computers.
ASUS loses ultrabook partner, Apple said no
Notebooks / Laptops
Published on Monday, 13 February 2012 11:14 Written by Anton Karmehed
Pegatron Technology helps compoennt maker Asustek Computer to build ultrabooks in the Zenbook series, but according to a Chinese newspaper this has come to an end as Pegatron gives in to pressuring from Apple.
Toshiba launches new Ultrabook - Satellite U840
Notebooks / Laptops
Published on Tuesday, 07 February 2012 18:00 Written by Jacob Hugosson
Toshiba has launched a new Ultrabook, without prior notice, called Satellite U840. U840 looks like a more refined version of Z830, but both thicker and heavier?
Quanta purchase CNC equipment for unibody cases
Notebooks / Laptops
Published on Monday, 06 February 2012 12:11 Written by Jacob Hugosson
System like Ultrabooks and Apples MacBook have put pressure on the manufacturing in a new way when it comes to notebooks. ODM Quanta has now purchased new CNC machines for making its own unibody cases for partners and customers.
AMD Ultrathin challenges Intel Ultrabook
Notebooks / Laptops
Published on Friday, 03 February 2012 13:31 Written by Jacob Hugosson
Besides talking technical aspects and new circuits from AMD, it it also discussed notebooks. AMD says that its Trinity is doing better than expecte and is already shipping to partners, and the focus is on notebooks and slim formats.
Acer: Entering Attack mode in 2012
Notebooks / Laptops
Published on Tuesday, 31 January 2012 17:11 Written by Jacob Hugosson
Acer did not make much noise in 2011, but remained passive betting on safe products to defend its market position. In 2012 things will be different says the CEO.
Lenovo IdeaPad Y470p laptop launches with Radeon HD 7690M
Notebooks / Laptops
Published on Monday, 30 January 2012 10:03 Written by Anton Karmehed
Lenovo has launched a new notebooks called IdeaPad Y470p, which sports a 14" screen and Intel's Sandy Bridge processors. Lenovo equips the new rig with a 2.2 GHz Core i7-2670QM processor and Radeon HD 7690M graphics circuit from AMD.
Kepler to appear in Ultrabooks, shipping to partners
Notebooks / Laptops
Published on Saturday, 28 January 2012 13:40 Written by Jacob Hugosson
Many are wondering where NVIDIA has gone now that AMD has taken the scene with its latest Radeon HD 7970. The latest information matches the rumors of NVIDIA starting its venture in the mobile segment.
All computers will look like Ultrabooks in 2016, says analyst
Notebooks / Laptops
Published on Wednesday, 25 January 2012 13:41 Written by Jacob Hugosson
Ultrabooks was the only Intel and many partners were talking about at CES, and they are spending large resources to make the concept appealing to the larger masses. According to a new survey most notebooks will look like Ultrabooks in the coming five years.
ASUS announces pink UX31 before Valentine's Day
Notebooks / Laptops
Published on Monday, 23 January 2012 18:40 Written by Jacob Hugosson
Sometimes companies decides to relaunch a product with a tiny tweak to appeal a specific audience. ASUS will light up Valentine's Day with its UX31, which has been given a new color scheme to match the ladies, or those who wants to come in contact with their feminime side?
Ultrabooks with Thunderbolt from ASUS, Lenovo and Acer
Notebooks / Laptops
Published on Monday, 23 January 2012 11:22 Written by Anton Karmehed
Ultrabooks was one of the more popular categories at CES 2012 and when we look forward at the next generation we can count on some new functionality. Intel's high-speed interface Thunderbolt is one of the news many are contemplating.
CES2012: Intel presents Ultrabook hybrid with detachable screen
Notebooks / Laptops
Published on Thursday, 19 January 2012 15:20 Written by Jacob Hugosson
Besides thinner designs Intel is also trying bing forth difference devices within the Ultrabook concept. When we sat down with Intel it showed a concept design with detachable screen, quite similar to ASUS Transformer.
CES2012: Samsung 9 series a truly slim Ultrabook
Notebooks / Laptops
Published on Wednesday, 18 January 2012 17:30 Written by Jacob Hugosson
The Ultrabook concept has requirements for a thin profile and all we have seen have had it, but the Samsung Series 9 is really something special. Besides an ultraslim profile it will sport Intel's new Ivy Bridge processors.
CES2012: Samsung 5 series, a hot Ultrabook competitor
Notebooks / Laptops
Published on Tuesday, 17 January 2012 15:05 Written by Jacob Hugosson
Samsung had a gigantic booth at CES, and among the many things to see we found the Series-5 Ultrabook. From first impressions we can say it is a solid build and the price makes it one of the cheaper on the market.
AMD to bring Ultrabook alternative later this year
Notebooks / Laptops
Published on Tuesday, 17 January 2012 13:00 Written by Jacob Hugosson
Ultrabooks is Intel's word for ultrathin notebooks and the next big step in the computer industry. There should be at least 75 Ultrabooks on the market in 2012 all based on Intel technology, but also AMD has a lot coming, but under another "name".
New ASUS Transformer Prime with 1920x1200 screen coming
Notebooks / Laptops
Published on Tuesday, 10 January 2012 18:00 Written by Jacob Hugosson
Rumors are going around that Ipad 3 will sport a high resolution screen, and to make sure it won't be left behind Acer decided to do something similar. Also ASUS is reported to be working on an updated version of the already launched Transformer Prime, with a better screen.
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