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Released by Intel in early 2011, ultrabook symbolizes a new departure in notebook technology. Intels purpose is to make the most of the features that make tablet computers so attractive to consumers, and mix them with the capabilities of a notebook. The hope is that this product niche will establish itself as a direct rival for the Apple MacBook, and will get at least a 40 percent share of the laptop market by late 2012.

As created by Intel, the distinguishing feature of Ultrabook is its classy, thin and light Ultrabook design. This slim and elegant look is added to tablet-type attributes, such as portability and flexibility, and combined with performance functions that make up Intels most effective laptop yet. These features contain second generation Core CPUs providing much faster start up times, superior graphics chip efficiency, and the Windows 7 os.

At least four biggest manufacturers Toshiba, Asus, Acer and Lenovo have confirmed their intention to produce slimline notebooks under the Ultrabook trademark, and a couple of of these have already been introduced. Asus aimed to be the very first to market with its UX21, nevertheless found itself in a competition with the Acer Aspire S3 Ultrabook. Both of these have received positive reviews, particularly the Acer.

Among the capabilities of the Aspire that particularly impressed reviewers were the fast answer times, including reboot as well as wake up. It needs little extra than a second for the Windows login to show after closing the display. The battery life is presented by one reviewer as five hours right after sustained WiFi work, which was believed to be good but not magnificent, although other reviewers put it at seven hours. The processor alternatives on the higher end models range from Core i3 to Core i7, whilst the lower end devices will have a 500GB or a 300GB drive.

The Lenovo IdeaPad U300s, immediately to be launched, like the Aspire will be less than half an inch thick. It is focusing for a battery lifespan of eight hours, and will have a boot time from cold of about 10 seconds, thanks to its RapidDrive SSD technological innovation. At its top end it can be configured with 4GB of storage and a Core i7 processor chip. The Toshiba Portege Z830, as well due to hit the market shortly, declares to be the lightest of the Ultrabooks at much less than 2.5 pounds, although its proportions are similar to the others. Distinctive features include a variety of ports two USB 2.0, one USB 3.0, Ethernet and also VGA and a spill resistant keyboard.

Ultrabooks are manufactured mainly from aluminum and this is one adding factor to their high price tag of about $1,000. Acer and Asus have plans to bring cheaper models to market by substituting the aluminum designs with alternative materials such as fiberglass. Meanwhile ben s bargains has deals on the several models that make them more affordable.

Up till now, the market for slim, portable laptops has been monopolized by Apple, but Ultrabook aspires to change all that. Each of the brands released so far has its own distinctive features, which will appeal to different parts of the market. It remains to be seen which of them if any will provide certainly serious competition.