ASUS's UX21 will be the premier Ultrabook laptop, scheduled for release during the 2011 holiday season. At its thickest point the laptop will measure .67 inches and weighs in at only 2.4 pounds. This first version will run on Intel's Sandy Bridge Core i5 and i7 processors. Two future versions are already in the making as well, and each time will run on newer and faster processors. The second version, planned to hit stores in the first half of 2012, will use Intel's new Ivy Bridge processor.
This new technology is 37% faster than current technology, based on its 22-nm processing that can support 3D transistors. According to an article posted on PCWorld.com, the new chips use half the energy as 2D supporters. Not much information is available for the third wave of Ultrabooks, but it is reported that they will use an even more innovative Intel Core processor, Haswell, and will be released in 2013.
This new technology is 37% faster than current technology, based on its 22-nm processing that can support 3D transistors. According to an article posted on PCWorld.com, the new chips use half the energy as 2D supporters. Not much information is available for the third wave of Ultrabooks, but it is reported that they will use an even more innovative Intel Core processor, Haswell, and will be released in 2013.
The dwindling market for Netbooks has forced Intel to create an all-new product for the computer world. The Ultrabook will attract consumers that enjoy the convenience of a smaller and lighter laptop, but need the fast responses of high-end technology. As someone who has been considering switching from being a PC to a Mac user, this product may get me to stick with Windows. Finally something light, small, and fast is combined in one Windows product!