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.
Intel Sandy Bridge, Ivy Bridge
Until then, the platform is Sandy Bridge is acclaimed
with the Core i5 and i7 listed above. Next spring, there will be an evolution
of configurations with the arrival of the new architecture Intel Ivy Bridge.
This will allow a possible updating of existing models, but most will move in
the next Ultrabook. According to information gleaned from CES, the Acer Aspire
S5 and U310, U410 and Yoga by Lenovo should embark processors Ivy Bridge. This
new platform deserves the attention of consumers and especially that wait for
its release?
Based on the characteristics of the processors Ivy Bridge, you
can expect a performance gain between 10 and 15% and reduced consumption. These
are two very interesting points, especially when you know that prices
for Ultrabook should be influenced by the arrival of Ivy Bridge processors.
So yes, it may be worthwhile to wait a while to acquire an Ultrabook if
performance is an important criterion.
Inseparable part of the processor is the RAM. In Ultrabook,
it has the advantage of not being a component to look at. For now, whatever the
model installed quantity does not vary. Each Ultrabook is equipped with
4 GB and not a megabyte more. Only four models are expected to rise to 8 GB:
the Samsung Ultra Series S5 and S9 by 14 inches, the Lenovo Ideapad Yoga
and HP Folio 13. None available except Folio 13. For its part, Lenovo
Ideapad Yoga is not even certain to emerge, according to Lenovo.
