TheVerge reports that HP now takes pre-orders for Spectre 14 as planned, but not shipping it with 1600×900 Radiance display option.
As usual I updated the Ultrabook Knowledge Base to reflect changes in availability and screen options.
The basic model still costs $1,399 and gets you an Intel i5 CPU, 4GB of RAM and the now common 128GB SSD.
via The Verge
Toshiba went ahead itself and shown off the Satellite U840 at CES 2012 in January, without telling anyone what it is and what are they going to call it. It’s here. Well, not exactly here. Available in Australia and Singapore and presumably arrives to the United States in a few weeks.
To me it looks a bit chubby (3.81 lbs / 1.73 Kg) and there is no information regarding battery life to justify the weight. That said, it can very well become the go-to solution for mass-deployment in businesses. Assuming that the build-quality meets the high expectations.
Regardless, here is the tech spec sheet as the usual follow-up to the Ultrabook Knowledge Base, which I already updated with known details.
Processor
Intel i5-2467M | 1.60 GHz (2.3) | 2 Cores (HT) | 3 MB Cache | GB : 4,800
Basic model is hinted to come with i3 chips. No precise information available as to which exact model. Most probably i3-2367m (as it fits with its 17W power envelope).
Memory
8GB DDR3 1333MHz (8GB Max. due to Memory controller in CPU)
Storage
128GB SSD or 320GB HDD (5400RPM) + 16GB SSD
Battery
6-cell of unknown capacity.
Weight
from 3.81 lbs (1,730g)
Chassis
Brushed Aluminum
Ports and Connectivity
Audio jack, Microphone in, 802.11 b/g/n wireless, RJ-45 10/100 ethernet, 2x USB 2.0, 1x USB 3.0, SD memory card reader, HDMI Output, Bluetooth 3.0
Keyboard
Backlit island-style (chiclet).
Display
14.0″ 1366×768
Availability
First shown at CES 2012, available in Singapore and Australia, no word on US distribution.
Entry Point Price
est. around $1,000 . High-spec model is AUD$1,499 ~$1,600 (inc. GST)
Photo via softpedia.com. Thank you!
The Samsung Series 9 Ultrabook is coming. It’s in the pipelines with an estimated release date of 27th of February. With its matte 1600×900 screen and price tag just a hair under $1,400 the upcoming flagship of Ultrabooks is going to stick out of the bunch.
To order information the ‘other way around’, check out the Ultrabook Knowledge Base I compiled a few days back.
Everyone else, read away below.
Processor
Intel i5-2537M | 1.40 GHz (2.3) | 2 Cores (HT) | 3 MB Cache | GB : 4,100
Memory
4GB DDR3 (Max. 8GB)
Storage
128GB SSD
Battery
6 Hours
Weight
2.5 lbs (1,134g)
Chassis
One-piece aluminum
Ports and Connectivity
Audio jack (audio out, mic input combo), 802.11 b/g/n wireless, RJ-45 gigabit ethernet, USB 2.0, 1x USB 3.0, sd memory card reader, microHDMI, Bluetooth 3.0
Keyboard
“The full-chiclet keyboard is very well-sized, easy and comfortable to use and the keys are well-spaced and feel very nice and smooth. It is also backlit, [...]” ultrabookreview.com
Display
13.3″ 1600×900 (400 nit, matte)
Availability
Announced on CES 2011, to be available from 27th of February, 2012.
Entry Point Price
$1,399.99 (13.3″), $1,499.99 (15″)
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This post covers specifications of Asus Zenbook UX31 (also known as UX31e), one of the earlier Ultrabooks on the market. At 13″ it’s just a little heavier than the UX21, but that’s alright, because this way there’s more space left in it for advanced tech.
It’s a follow-up article to the Ultrabook Knowledge Base I compiled a few days back. Should you need information specifically about the Zenbook UX31, this is your piece. For comparison, head over to the comprehensive post through the link above.
Processor
Intel i5-2557M | 1.70 GHz (2.7) | 2 Cores (HT) | 3 MB Cache | GB : 5,700
Intel i7-2677M | 1.80 GHz (2.9) | 2 Cores (HT) | 4 MB Cache | GB : 5,800
Memory
4GB DDR3 1333MHz (Max supported 4GB)
Storage
128GB/256GB Sata III SSD
Battery
50 Wh, 7 Hours
Weight
2.87 lbs (1,300g)
Chassis
“Monoshell” one-piece hardened aluminum, spin-brushed lid
Ports and Connectivity
Audio jack, 802.11 b/g/n wireless, no ethernet, USB 2.0, 1x USB 3.0, SD memory card reader, microHDMI, miniVGA, Bluetooth 4.0
Keyboard
“Unfortunately, there’s something about how the keys respond to quick, light touch typing that I’m having a difficult time acclimating to.” codeproject.com
“We weren’t so hot on some of the frilly-script branding, annoying trackpad and a keyboard that required hammer-typing to register our presses.” engadget.com
Display
13.3″ 1600×900 (glossy)
Availability
Unveiled in Oct. 2011, internationally available.
Entry Point Price
$1,049 / 1,000 GBP
The superb picture is courtesy of pcpro.co.uk . I tip my hat, Gentlemen!
