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First-Generation Ultrabook Prices May Drop As Much As 25 Percent

Tue, 07 Feb 2012 05:00:00 GMT

Want a super thin laptop at sub-$1000 prices? You may be in luck.

Will Ultrabooks Slow the Tablet Revolution?

Tue, 24 Jan 2012 05:00:00 GMT

A new report from analyst firm Juniper Research forecasts that shipments of ultrabooks will grow three times the rate of tablets over the next five years. The initial reception and anticipation of the cadre of ultrabooks announced at CES is impressive, but if we look closer at the stats the tablet really isn't in any danger of being relegated to irrelevance by the new class of laptops any time soon.

CES 2012: Weird, Wild, and Totally Out of Control

Tue, 17 Jan 2012 05:00:00 GMT

Amidst the debauchery of Las Vegas, CES had some of the most fun and interesting products and spectacles on display. Here's a look at some of the treasures from CES 2012.

Buyers Hang on for Cheaper, Faster Windows 8 Ultrabooks

Thu, 12 Jan 2012 05:00:00 GMT

Ultrabooks are attracting admirers at the Consumer Electronics Show, but some attendees are waiting to buy the thin laptops until prices drop and Windows 8 is released later this year.

A Closer Look At Lenovo's Enterprise and Hybrid Ultrabooks

Thu, 12 Jan 2012 05:00:00 GMT

Cashing in on the ultrabook excitement at the International Consumer Electronics Show (CES), Lenovo has rolled out four of its own slimmed-down models, including one geared specifically for the enterprise.

Ultrabooks: 7 Ways They're Revolutionizing Mobile Computing

Wed, 11 Jan 2012 05:00:00 GMT

At CES 2012, the ultrabook is the new tablet. Of course, there are plenty of new tablets being offered up as well, but 2012 is shaping up to be the year of the ultrabook.

Dell Announces XPS 13, Its First Ultrabook

Tue, 10 Jan 2012 05:00:00 GMT

Dell on Tuesday announced its first ultrabook, the XPS 13, making some noise amid a smaller presence at the Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas compared to previous years.

Windows Ultrabooks: What's Apple Response?

Mon, 09 Jan 2012 05:00:00 GMT

With a glut of "ultrabook" announcements slated at this week's Consumer Electronics Show (CES), Apple watchers have one question: How will the Cupertino, Calif. company respond?

Intel Shows Off Hybrids: Ultrabooks That Turn Into Tablets

Mon, 09 Jan 2012 05:00:00 GMT

Intel is taking on the burgeoning tablet market by working on hybrid ultrabooks that look and act like both laptops and tablets.

Acer to Offer Free Cloud Service, Shows Super-Slim Ultrabook

Sun, 08 Jan 2012 05:00:00 GMT

Acer kicked off the Consumer Electronics Show on Sunday by previewing a free cloud service for storing images and other documents online, and showing a novel ultrabook that hides its I/O ports in a hidden pop-up section at the back.

Intel Bets Big on Ultrabooks

Fri, 06 Jan 2012 05:00:00 GMT

Intel will get a strong indication at next week's Consumer Electronics Show whether its decision to bet heavily on ultrabooks is a good one -- or not.

Ultrabooks, Expected to Be Hot At CES, Could Be Boon for Enterprise IT

Fri, 06 Jan 2012 05:00:00 GMT

With ultrabooks poised to be the hottest computers to come out of this year's Consumer Electronics Show (CES), analysts say the new hardware should be a boon for enterprise IT shops.

Five Standout Features to Watch for in an Ultrabook

Thu, 05 Jan 2012 05:00:00 GMT

With dozens of ultrabooks set to be introduced at CES next week, choosing one will be difficult. Watch for these important features.

Ultrabooks to Get the CES Spotlight, Netbooks Get the Knife

Thu, 05 Jan 2012 05:00:00 GMT

With ultrabook announcements expected to get all the attention at next week's CES, it's important to lament the ill-fated netbook -- left for dead by a callous and capricious tech industry. Patrick Thobodeau explains.

LG to Show New Ultrabooks in Las Vegas

Thu, 05 Jan 2012 05:00:00 GMT

The smallest model has a 13.3-inch screen and weighs less than the corresponding MacBook Air model