The Dell Latitude 6430u is a business-class ultrabook with 14 inch display, Intel Ivy Bridge processor, and a durable case design that’s just 0.8 inches thick and which weighs about 3.7 pounds. But the Latitude 6430u has another trick up its sleeve — it will be one of the first devices to offer WiGig capabilities. […]
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Price drop makes Acer Aspire S3 the first sub-$500 ultrabook (for now)
It’s been about a year since the first ultrabooks hit the market. At the time the thin and light laptops featured 2nd generation Intel Core chips and Windows software. Now most new models are shipping with 3rd generation Core chips, Windows 8, and other premium features such as optional touchscreens. And that’s good news if […]
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HP EliteBook Folio ultrabook coming this week, ElitePad 900 tablet early next year
HP is getting ready to launch its first ultrabook aimed at business. I first got a chance to check out the EliteBook Folio 9470m in May, and it’s finally set to launch this Friday when Windows 8 goes on sale for $1049 and up. The 14 inch ultrabook is a thin and reasonably light laptop […]
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Hands-on with the Asus Taichi dual-screen Windows 8 ultrabook
From the front, the Asus Taichi looks like a typical notebook. It has a keyboard, a touchpad, and an 11.6 inch, 1920 x 1080 pixel display. But when you turn the notebook around or close the lid you’ll find another 11.6 inch, 1920 x 1080 pixel screen. This one’s a touchscreen display, and you can use […]
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Dell first ultrabook coming soon for $899 and up
The Dell Latitude 6430u is the first ultrabook from Dell. It features a 14 inch display, weighs 3.7 pounds, and measures 0.82 inches thick. When Dell first unveiled the laptop last month the company provided plenty of details… but no price. Now Dell says the Latitude 6430u will be available soon for $899 and up. […]
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HP’s Windows 8 laptops are available for order
HP is now taking orders for its first Windows 8 laptops, including a few of the company’s sleekbook and ultrabooks. That includes a $590 HP Pavilion Sleekbook with a 14 inch display and an Intel Core i3 CPU, a larger model with a 15.6 inch screen and an AMD A8 processor for $700, and the […]
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Gigabyte introduces U2142 convertible Windows 8 tablet
The Gigabyte U2142 is an ultrabook that transforms into a tablet. It looks like a classic convertible tablet, with a hinge that swivels to let you rotate the screen 180 degrees and then fold it down over the keyboard. Gigabyte plans to bring the U2141 ultrabook to market shortly after Windows 8 hits the streets […]
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Samsung Series 5 Ultra Touch Windows 8 ultrabook coming soon for $810
Samsung’s first ultrabook with a touchscreen display will have a starting price of $809.99 for a model with an Intel Core i3 processor. A model with a faster Core i5 processor will also be available for $859.99. Both are expected to launch with Windows 8 later this month. The ultrabooks feature 13.3 inch, 1366 x […]
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Acer Aspire S3, S7 Windows 8 ultrabooks go up for pre-order
You can add Acer to the long list of PC makers that are putting their new Windows 8 ultrabooks up for pre-order. Windows 8 versions of the Acer Aspire S3 and S7 ultrabooks go on sale October 26th, but you can pre-order starting today, with prics starting at $700. Acer Aspire S3 The Acer Aspire […]
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Toshiba Windows 8 tablet, ultrabooks go up for pre-order ($700 and up)
Some of Toshiba’s first Windows 8 computers are available for pre-order today. The Toshiba Satellite U925t is a 12.5 inch tablet, while the Satellite U945 is a 14 inch ultrabook. Both items are expected to launch on October 26th, but select retailers are taking orders starting today. Toshiba is also updating some of its existing […]