Ultrabooks

HP has recently announced a new light and thin ultrabook to join Envy family with the Spectre XT. Does it resemble Apple’s MacBook Air in terms of design? One of the company’s representative said that the similarities between the Spectre XT and MacBook Air aren’t so striking as other models following the same form factor. (continue reading…)

While Intel continues to intensively promote its new category of laptops, Apple seems to respond ultrabooks with a new MacBook Air lauched at a more reasonable $799 price tag in the third quarter of this year. (continue reading…)

New lighter and thinner MacBook Pro and Air models are expected to be launched this April, “at the soonest”, said a report from DigiTimes. Apple is planning to release a redesigned category of  MacBook Pros machines than the existing ones. The company is also expected to bring other MacBook Air models on the market that will put some pressure on Intel’s ultrabooks. (continue reading…)

Dell just announced that the XPS 13 can be purchased online for a starting price of $999. It is the company’s first laptop to join the ultrabook world. If the price tag is a factor consumers can’t ignore while purchasing a machine like this, Dell XPS 13 is a better option. Still, if you get to look at the chart below, you’ll see higher technical specs inside Apple’s MacBook Air. Does the XPS 13 succeeds to challenge MacBook Air 13-inch? (continue reading…)

Lenovo U300e, the lower model of the company’s first ultrabook is now available for pre-orders for $959, a bit under $1,000, although Lenovo said it will cost around $800. You get this special price tag after using Lenovo eCoupon. (continue reading…)

Samsung redesigned its Series 9 of laptops with two new models: 13-inch and 15-inch that will hit the market at the end of the month. The 15-inch model is already available for pre-orders via an US online retailer, JR. The second version of its Series 9 shows off a lighter and thinner machine that Apple’s MacBook Air. It does pack top rated technical specifications, but does an extra $200 worths the investment? (continue reading…)

Acer Aspire S3 is amongst the first ultrabooks to be unveiled last year that achieves Intel’s vision about the future of laptops. Announced at first for a price tag under $1.000, Aspire S3 has recently dropped its price with 20% via Amazon US. Practically, it’s much more cheaper than Apple’s MacBook Air 13 inch, but does it have all needed ”ingredients” to consider buying it in favour of the Air? (continue reading…)

Ultrabook seems to be the buzz word this year at CES, the place where the most important manufacturers have shared their machines. HP has made it pretty clear that the Envy 14 Spectre stands out from the rest of its other notebooks. If we take a look at its technical specs, it has the usuals for most current ultrabooks with some new features. (continue reading…)

The first thing that will capture everyone’s attention is Sony Vaio Z price point. It’s highly priced in comparison with other ultrabooks, so you may wanna save a few bucks to purchase it. It’s a powerful laptop sand probably the most luxurious machine you’ll find on the market. Sony Vaio Z is a thinner and lighter version of the computer of last year, weighing 2.5 pounds and being lighter than the Air. (continue reading…)

A new series of ultrabooks from Samsung has just been announced, bringing new options for those willing to invest in an ultra portable, fast and stylish machine. Does they have a chance against Apple’s fancy and appealing MacBook Air 13 inch? Samsung came out with two models of notebooks: a 14-inch machine, which is considered to be the first ultrabook to include an optical disc drive. (continue reading…)