Ultrabook Advice for Buying: HP Envy 14 Spectrum

An Ultrabook must have the mobility of a tablet, according to Intel. In this sense, the manufacturers have opted for the small screen diagonals. If the main body is now between 11.6 and 13.3 inches, a few future Ultrabook open market at sizes more comfortable. Lenovo, LG or HP provide the Ultrabook in 14 inches, while Samsung and Acer even announced at CES 2012 15.6-inch machines. Of course, regardless of the diagonal is used, the PC must always comply with a finesse driven by Intel. The definition is also part of differentiating points. If manufacturers prefer the 1366 x 768 pixels in order to limit costs, Asus is the first to offer 1600 x 900 pixels on both Zenbook UX31E. This extra display is handy for surfing, to see on the screen most of the web page, for example.

GMA cards and dedicated: Torchlight is Zenbook UX31E

Although they are not designed with this in mind, the Ultrabook may occasionally turn into game machine. In our tests the Aspire S3 and Zenbook UX31E, we could test the performance of the HD3000, the integrated graphics processor of Intel. If it is less efficient than the equivalent AMD (IGP), it is sufficient to play a few songs a little old. Of course, there is no need to install or Skyrim Battlefield 3 ... next spring, builders will use the platform of Intel Ivy Bridge. New processor and new graphics chip. The HD3000 will sell his place at the HD4000. Intel announced a 50% gain on graphics performance. The first tests carried out by our colleagues from PC Hardware Duck conclude, on the other hand, a gain of 10%. We will wait for next test to confirm either of these results. Three manufacturers may, in the near future, offer Ultrabook with dedicated graphics card, which would play more comfortably. It has heard of Ultra Timeline of Acer and 14-inch versions of the Samsung Ultra S5 and Lenovo Ideapad U410. The latter two respectively adopt a HD7550M Radeon and GeForce 610M.

Ultrabook Advice for Buying

The Ultrabook is the new darling of the high-tech world. End, fast, efficient and autonomous, it echoes the needs of consumers. By launching this project, its instigator, Intel, wanted it brings the mobility of a tablet and the versatility of a PC. After smartphones, netbooks and tablets, many manufacturers now swallowed up in this new breach. Only down side to get the label "Ultrabook" PCs involved must respect the prerogatives of five Intel finesse, quick start, autonomy, security and aggressive price. If it causes a feeling of desire, you must also define its choice in the growing supply. What are their differences? What are the best Ultrabook? How to choose the ideal? Here's a guide to choosing Ultrabook through the models available or future.

The data sheet is no longer law: Asus Zenbook UX31E

Whether you look at the sheet of Ultrabook or another, the situation is the same. The difference between the configurations is not obvious. Of course, given that Intel is behind the project, we find no surprise that all Ultrabook are based on processors Core i5 and Core i7. At entry level you will find for example the Acer Aspire S3 with a Core i5 1.6 GHz to 730 euros. At the top of the table, it's Asus and Zenbook UX31E who drop the prize. It uses a 1.8 GHz Core i7 and sold 1300 euros. If he plays on the price, the processor is not the only cost of Ultrabook. However, it is good to note that the Core i5 or i7 processors are good that do not suffer from the competition. If your budget is limited, treat yourself, but know that a 1.6 Ghz Core i5 or core i7 clocked stronger offer good performance in a classical usage including surfing, office and multimedia applications.