More information on the Toshiba 21: 9 Ultrabook

The new Toshiba Ultrabook will be released within a few days with an atypical screen...

Following the news published yesterday and with this Toshiba Ultrabook, we now have new information to us to eat on this laptop. Therefore summarize the characteristics of this laptop who sailed a wide screen format "cinema".

This Satellite U845W (U840W in Europe) will be sold July 15 in the United States. The "W" of the reference relates to "Wide" or wide French, and therefore screen 21: 9 a definition of 1792 x 768 pixels with a backlight led to a 14.4-inch diagonal TN slab.

For the rest of the specifications, it has a backlit keyboard, three ports USB 3.0 including a "Sleep and Charge" technology with and allows even the reading of music by the headset when the screen is closed. At the order, will be a choice between a hard drive to 500 GB platters with 32 GB flash chip that will serve from cache or a 256 GB SSD. Selected CPU appears to be Intel Core i5-3317U MHz to 1.7 GHz with a Turbo mode to 2.6 GHz for 3 MB of L3 cache and can be with 10 GB of RAM DDR3. The graphic part seems to be managed by the Intel HD 4000 of the new processors Ivy Bridge of the skier.

      

Input/output level, it offers a HDMI port, an SD card reader, taking jack for audio output and a second for the microphone, the now classic WiFi a/b/g and n, Bluetooth 4.0 as well as the WiDi for viewing external wireless and Ethernet making slim format which will require an adapter to work. For more security, Toshiba provides its U845W of a Kensington port to lock his machine. To 1.57 Kg, the machine is 36.8 cm wide and 20 cm long and 2 cm thick with an aluminum case covered plastic "Soft Touch" on some parts.

Available for pre-order, it in will cost $ 999 with a date of availability yet unknown in France. Hope that the exchange rate will be in our favour.

   

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MSI Slider S20: the sliding ultrabook

While the ultrabooks and other mobile are cycled through to 2012 Computex, fly over the MSI Slider S20.

The principle of the portable computer whose screen scenes for a Tablet is not recent. Include the Samsung Sliding FP7 or the Asus EeePAD Slider or even the Asus Transformer tablet, which can connect a keyboard. It can be seen that this is not exclusive to MSI but this type of computer is still very widespread.

    

In short, it is the turn of can International, with which is still just a concept, to analyze if his slider to what a place to spawn. Announced in 11.6 inches, Ivy Bridge processor and 4 GB of RAM, it is its keyboard (or its screen depending on how it takes) sliding which makes the hybrid prototype. Powered by Windows 8, the touch screen could take support up to 10 fingers at the same time. The device weighs 1.3 Kg for a thickness of 2 cm. Side connectivity there is the HDMI, USB 3.0 and Bluetooth.

If everything goes well, the MSI Slider should happen on the old continent in September at a price of €899 for the larger model. Then gadget or useful product?

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After the Ultrabook, Intel tackles the Nettops with the NUC

A minicomputer to set on the back of a TV or screen, the vu? Intel is trying to democratize this type of computers, as it already did for the Ultrabooks.

At the Intel Platinum Summit 2012 held in London, the founder of Santa Clara has presented its NUC, or Next Unit of Computing. A the rikiki dimensions of 10 cm x 10 cm enclosure that houses a processor Intel Core i3, without more details. On interfaces offered by the NUC, Intel offers a USB port, a HDMI, a Thunderbolt port port and even the Bluetooth. This seems us still low compared to other manufacturers or to Raspberry Pi.

                                                      

The SweClockers Swedish were able to get their hands on it and we indicate that the NUC has a VESA 75 standard setting to be put in the back of a television or screen supporting this standard. As is the case for most of the nettops. Because that is what it is, if Intel seeks to reappropriate the market of the ultraportable with his concept of ultrabook, he may be trying to surgery similar marketing with its NUC on the market of the nettops...

For the moment, it is a simple concept and Intel said nothing about a possible marketing. Is probably the skier actively working with manufacturers to develop a standard, a specification and find partners. Follow .

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VAIO T11 and T13: Sony updates the Ultrabook in Sandy Bridge...

Japanese Sony is going two models of Ultrabooks 11.6 "and 13.3", the VAIO T11 and T13.

Sony arrived shortly after the battle of the Ultrabooks which took place between the different constructors earlier this year but as the proverb so says "everything comes to point to who knows wait".

    

The Japanese firm has come to unveil its two models of ultrathin laptops, VAIO T (T as "Thin", "end" in English) available in versions 13.3 to 11.6 inches. Small disappointment however, the technical characteristics for the model 13 "are not excessive with a slab of" 13.3 of a definition of only 1366 x 768 pixels, an Intel Sandy Bridge Core i3-2367M processor (dual-core running at 1.4 Ghz, 3 MB cache and GPU Intel HD 3000), 4 GB of DDR3, a hard drive hybrid 320 GB 5400 RPM more flash NAND (SSD optional)a webcam HD 1.3 megapixel camera (Exmor sensor), Bluetooth 4.0, WiFi b/g/n, a SDHC memory card reader, a Gigabit Ethernet port, a USB 2.0 port, a USB 3.0 port and an HDMI output.

The VAIO T13 comes under Windows 7, it measures 226 x 17.8 x 323 mm, weighs 1.6 kg with its standard battery autonomy can mount up to 9 hours in SSD configuration.

         

The VAIO T have an elegant design with the use of materials like aluminum and magnesium. Availability is announced for the beginning of the month of may for undisclosed rates. Hope that the asking price is not excessive and that versions with new processors Intel Ivy Bridge see the day quickly.

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HP launches a Ultrabook and a MacBook Pro

HP introduced its new range of laptops from the end of the year. It includes a Ultrabook 13 inches, Folio 13 and three MacBook Pro, Envy, 15, 17 and 17 3D.

Folio 13 is a Ultrabook pure blood letter respecting the desires of Intel: 18 mm thick for a screen of 13 inches, 128 GB SSD, Core i5-2467M processor. It weighs 1.4 kg and offers a rich enough connections for a Ultrabook: a port USB 2, a 3, a USB output HDMI, SD card reader and even an Ethernet port! HP presents as the first Ultrabook for professionals. Folio 13 justifies this designation by a backlit keyboard, the possibility of adding a TPM chip and the greater autonomy of the market: 9 hours. Folio 13 should especially seduce by its prices: it is announced to the United States to $899. It will be available from December 7.

The Envy at HP have originally assumed a strong resemblance to the MacBook Pro from Apple. Their latest versions grow mimicry still further. Open hood is difficult not to be confused: same screen with black border protected by a glass slab, same all-metal chassis, same same trackpad, backlit black keys "chiclet" keyboard integrated without apparent button. The similarity disappears once closed screens, Envy being black external hulls. Fortunately, HP with its Envy of other arguments than a little inspired design.

The Envy 15 base offers for $1100 an Intel Core i5 2430M CPU, a GPU AMD Radeon, 6 GB RAM, 500 GB of hard disk (7200 RPM / min), two USB 3.0 ports and 8 battery cells of 76 Wh intended to hold 9 h. Very interestingly, HP offers on this model, optional, a Radiance screen brings not only a resolution of 1920 x 1080 but mostly non-TN and IPS liquid crystals. Farewell angles of narrow visions and unstable colour! The Envy also benefit from the partnership between HP and Beats Audio: they have seven speakers including a serious. The options include a smart WiFi type 3 x 3 (to achieve 450 Mbps rates) and a 128 GB solid state of type mSATA on Envy 17. Availability is also announced for December 7 in the us. We will update this news as soon as HP will have clarified us what it will be for the France.

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XNote Z330 or ultrabook according to LG

While Acer and Asus recently decreased their production of ultrabooks, expecting that the application is less strong provided, here LG launches its own model: the Xnote Z330.

With a 13 inch screen, Xnote Z330 is not unlike a certain MacBook Air from Apple. Ultrafine (1.52 cm), this ultrabook aluminum is also rather light with 1.23 kg on the scales. Inside, there is a Core i7 or Core i5 1.6 GHz processor 1.8 GHz, depending on the version. 4 GB of DDR3 memory are present, the graphical part being entrusted to the CPU integrated Intel HD Graphics 3000 chipset. It also notes the presence of a DSS 128 GB or 256 GB, Bluetooth, WiFi and WiDi controllers and USB 3.0 and HDMI ports.

Running Windows 7 64 - bit, the LG Xnote Z330 is present on the Korean market at a rate equivalent to 1500 euros. Therefore remains to know his date of availability - and its price - for our country.

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The Folio 13 of HP ultrabook $ 900 with SSD

The price of ultrabook Folio 13 of HP, which should compete favourably with the Toshiba Z830 to (almost) equal equipment is finally known.

A few weeks ago, HP announced its first ultrabook: Folio 13, oriented to professionals. A portable computer that does not exceed 18 mm thick, all aboard a battery that provides 9: 30 of autonomy on paper and that starts in a few seconds only. In short, it was only missing a detail - weight: price.

It is now made, because HP has to communicate sales begin for the Folio 13 with an interesting model sold from $ 899,99. It is therefore well below $ 1000, and it was right for this price slab LED 13.3 "in 1366 x 768, a Core i5-2467M running at 1.6 GHz (with Intel HD 3000 graphics circuit) supported by 4 GB of DDR3, and a 128 GB SSD. The equipment includes a HD Webcam, Gigabit Ethernet, WiFi n, Bluetooth, a memory card reader, HDMI output, with Dolby Advanced Audio and compatibility WiDi.

Those who follow will notice a similarity with the Toshiba ultrabook, Z830 (10E - test to appear very soon on PCWorld.fr reference) which, for a similar configuration, sold approximately €990. Folio 13 could be interesting, if it is less expensive and as much - or more - efficient.

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$ 100 grant Intel on each Ultrabook?

On each sold ultrabook, Intel would slide a $ 100 ticket in the pocket of the manufacturers. The skier denies...

The DigiTimes reveals that Intel founder would subsidize its partners on the market of the ultrabooks $ 100 by machine. Information which, if proven, would that confirm the commitment of Intel on this new platform dedicated to quickly dominate the portable PC sales. In addition, the manufacturer of processors would also set up a specific fund, with a nice sum of $ 300 million, has the mission to promote the concept of the ultrabook and help manufacturers to put in place revenue strategies on this emerging market segment.

But back a moment on this grant. Why has it been implemented by Intel? A priori, the reason would be most logical: manufacturers have for most of the evil machines that meet the specifications of the fondeur-side technical specifications but side budget, with a label that is not supposed to exceed $ 1000.  We see recently that the cost of returns a ultrabook 13 "with SSD average is estimated at $ 690 for the components, and $ 940 once labour, distribution and marketing added.

Meanwhile, Intel has denied the existence of such a grant. While the President of Acer has confirmed there is little price declines to wait on the market of the ultrabooks by mid-2012 and 2013.

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