Ultrabooks

Intel has been hard at work this year, after spending the last few struggling to adjust to new trends in the computing industry. Now, it seems the chipmaker is ready to get back in the game and get its foot in the door of the burgeoning mobile market.
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The consumer electronics industry is expected to see sales exceeding $206 billion in 2012, according to a report from the Consumer Electronics Association. Driven largely by the success of tablet computers, this growth would represent the first time annual CE sales surpassed the $200 billion mark.
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Research firm Gartner predicts the market for ultrathin notebook computers -- including the Ultrabook and the MacBook Air -- will see a significant jump next year, reaching about 17 million units shipped, CNET reports.
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Intel has tried for months to convince OEMs to reduce their profit margins in an effort to get the Ultrabook off the ground. Now, it seems the chipmaker is preparing to take a pay cut itself by slashing the cost of the Ivy Bridge processors.
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The dust has not yet settled on the second generation of Ultrabook computers, but Intel is already looking on to bigger and better things with an eye to the technology's third generation.
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The recent hardships of the PC market have been well documented. Across the board, industry observers agree that the market is struggling amid the boom of new technology, particularly mobile devices like smartphones and tablet computers.
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With the growing number of touch-enabled mobile and laptop devices to emerge in recent years, Intel is betting it's only a matter of time before demand for touchscreens outweighs supply.
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The emergence of the Ultrabook may prove to be the saving grace of the struggling PC industry, as the ultra-thin, lightweight devices are boosting sales of higher priced, premium notebooks, according to a study from the NPD Group.
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CIOs and enterprise IT decision-makers are still biding their time, holding out until the price tags of Ultrabook computers drop before distributing the up-and-coming devices to their increasingly mobile workforce.
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Despite constant chatter about the "post-PC" era and pervasive rumors that new devices will replace desktop and laptop computers, the PC market is actually expected to grow in the coming years, according to a report from IDC.
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Consumer electronics giant Lenovo has been on a tear in recent years, outpacing several of its long-time competitors to become the No. 2 computer manufacturer in the world. Now, the company is setting its sights on a new target - the Ultrabook.
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Intel is reportedly looking to shave a few dollars off the price tag of a few Ultrabook computers after Apple announced that it would reduce the price of the Macbook Air by $100.
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One of the main draws of the Ultrabook computer is its thin frame. But even as the first generation of the ultra-portable laptops took thinness to a new level, the Globe and Mail reports that upcoming devices are showing what it means to really be skinny.
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The amount of purchases made on mobile devices like smartphones and tablets computers is expected to reach $171 billion this year, representing a 62 percent increase over 2011, according to research firm Gartner.
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Intel says it is planning to add built-in, always-on WiFi connectivity to upcoming lines of Ultrabook and tablet computers, proving once again that the chipmaker has no plans to give up in the mobile market.
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The use of near-field communication has been steadily growing in a variety of arenas, including everything from smart cards to smartphones. Now, according to a PCWorld report, NFC is expanding to Ultrabook computers as well.
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Writing for the Star Tribune, columnist Steve Alexander states that rather than erase PC sales, the presence of the tablet will force traditional computers to evolve.
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Proving the company has bigger plans than just creating a skinnier laptop, Intel's PC client general manager Kirk Skaugen says touch capabilities and sensors will be instrumental to the Ultrabook computer's success in the coming years.
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UK news provider the Register, in citing a study by TrendFocus, reports that hybrid disk drives will receive more attention in the near future, as Ultrabook makers look to reduce the costs of their devices without sacrificing functionality.
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After finding their way into millions of homes around the world throughout the past two years, tablet computers show few signs of slowing down, as research firm IHS iSuppli predicts tablet sales will grow 85 percent this year compared to 2011.
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After choosing a school to attend, selecting a computer to get you through the next four years is perhaps the next toughest decision.
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Always looking for new technology to help them compete against larger firms, it appears as though small and medium-sized businesses (SMB) are embracing the Ultrabook, says research from Techaisle.
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Speaking at a press event in Taipei, Intel Taiwan's country manager Jason Chen says consumers can expect to see a $599 Ultrabook computer in the near future -- possibly as early as the second half of 2012.
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According to NotebookReview.com, Qualcomm, which has been hugely successful in the tablet computer and smartphone markets, is hoping to go toe to toe with Intel and introduce its own ARM-based processors for ultrathins.
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The average price of a notebook computer dropped to $507 in March 2012, just a shade more than the $499 price tag that many tablet computers go for, according to a study from the NPD Group.
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Chipmaker Intel is planning to make some noise now that its long-awaited Ivy Bridge chipset has finally hit the market. Though publicity is something Intel rarely struggles to find, it seems like the company is looking to be more vocal than usual with this new technology.
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The inclusion of a solid-state drive (SSD) is one innovation that allows for the cutting-edge performance of the Ultrabook.
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According to PC Magazine, several PC manufacturers are planning to introduce their own lines of "ultrathin value notebooks," which are essentially stripped down Ultrabooks that sell for a lower price.
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Following the release of its newest chipset, Intel says the first Ultrabook computers to run on Ivy Bridge processors will be available to consumers on June 5.
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After a long wait, chip titan Intel has officially revealed the finer details of its third-generation Ivy Bridge chipset and released the processor family to manufacturers to include in laptops, desktops and Ultrabook computers.
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Several interesting developments are working to return people's attention to desktop and laptop computers.
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Research firm IHS iSuppi predicts the NAND flash memory market will grow a "healthy" 8 percent in 2012 due largely to the emergence of the Ultrabook computer and its reliance on solid-state drive (SSD) technology.
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Intel is anticipating huge and near-immediate success for its Ultrabook technology, as the company has reportedly estimated shipments of the new device will reach between 20 million and 30 million units by the end of 2012.
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Rather than create another MacBook Air knock-off, Intel has bigger plans for its surging Ultrabook computer. According to technology news provider Wired, the chipmaker is setting its sights on introducing a new form factor -- the Ultrabook-tablet hybrid.
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Much has been made of the demise of the laptop computer in recent years, as devices like the smartphone and the tablet computer gain prominence and larger pieces of the computing market. But there is one area that laptop manufacturers can count on -- the enterprise.
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As Microsoft gears up for the launch of its touch-friendly Windows 8 operating system, the software giant is reportedly urging manufacturers to include hardware for their Ultrabook computers that supports touch capabilities.
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The recent news that Intel expects dozens of new Ultrabook models will debut this year has some industry analysts predicting big things for the market as a result, the IDG News Service reports.
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One of the most appealing aspects of the Ultrabook computer is its emphasis on portability. While traditional laptops were never a hassle to carry around, the Ultrabook takes this convenience to the next level.
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One of the few hindrances in the early days of the Ultrabook computer has been the high price tag the devices carry. This may soon change, as chipmaker Intel says users can expect prices to come down to as low as $699 before students return to school this fall.
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Brooke Crothers, tech writer and contributor to news provider CNET, doesn't believe the Ultrabook is quite where it needs to be to guarantee success. One feature that Crothers thinks will be crucial to the Ultrabook is a high-quality display.
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The past several years have witnessed the introduction and dramatic rise of a number of different computing devices.
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Much of the talk surrounding the upcoming Windows 8 operating system from Microsoft has been about tablet computers. But this shouldn't suggest that the OS won't have significant implications for traditional PCs as well.
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The Ultrabook and the tablet computer have dominated the technology conversation in recent months. This is hardly surprising given the tech industry's current emphasis on portability -- a characteristic that both devices offer in spades.
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After years of slumping PC sales, the market is once again poised for significant growth, driven largely by the emergence of the industry's newest player, the Ultrabook.
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Many people now may be questioning whether or not an Ultrabook, the new class of computer that is quickly redefining the laptop market, is right for them.
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When looking to buy an Ultrabook, there are a number of factors to keep in mind before making a decision.
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In a March 2012 report, TechSci forecasts the ultraportable PC market to experience a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 92 percent through 2017.
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