Emerging from 2012, ultrabook is used to call the ultra-thin laptop slightly.As defined by Intel, a laptop called ultrabook when weighing less than 1.8 kg and less than 2 cm thin.
Currently, there are many models ultrabook with all screen sizes from 11 inches to 15 inches. Manufacturers also tend to use solid-state drive (SSD) and remove the optical drive (ODD) to reduce device size, increasing mobility. Declining prices, many ultrabook models under $ 1,000 that was attractive option when looking to buy a laptop.
Here is the note to own a suitable ultrabook:
Keyboard and touchpad
Keyboard and touchpad (trackpad) is the most frequently used on laptops so noteworthy. With ultrabook, both fashionable chiclet keyboard, and useful are preferred. Users should also be considered, depending on the needs that choose a backlight or not. Backlit keyboard is useful when working in the dark, without affecting other people but also often appear only on high-end models.
Most manufacturers are equipped ultrabook touchpad without using the left mouse button, right mouse button. This makes the device more attractive, larger space hover but also increases the cost of the machine.In addition, users are also prone to touch this area, especially when typing text without special design or identification mechanisms palm. Touchpad without buttons must be sufficiently sensitive or cham equipped with features to perform multi-scrolling pages, zoom ... easily.
You should refer to the evaluation and the most important is to see that its ultrabook form directly to purchase. Trial, the experience of searching for products that deliver the most comfortable feeling when using the keyboard and touchpad.
Hard Drive
On ordinary ultrabook models, to reduce costs, manufacturers often use traditional hard drives (HDD) in combination with flash memory (SSD) called hybrid hard drive. Some models like the Acer Aspire S3 typical 320 GB HDD 20 GB SSD in combination with or as the Samsung Series 5 500 GB memory support of 16 GB hard drive and SSD often. The advantage of hybrid hard drive is large storage memory but supports fast boot time.
But the ultrabook, solid-state drive is still the most optimal option. The device will run faster with high performance, less power consumption and increased mobility. However, SSD ultrabook models usually have higher prices and lower storage hybrid hard drives.
Screen
Most ultrabook has a 13-inch screen size. This is just standard for compact laptops, high mobility but also brings experience comfortable space. Users also have the larger sized models like the HP Envy Spectre 14 (14 inch) or Samsung Series 9 (15 inches). However, despite the size selected, the screen quality is also of interest. Resolution of 1600 x 900 pixels will be much better than the screen resolution of 1366 x 768 pixels because it helps you work long before the computer without eyestrain.Other destinations such as wide viewing angle, the screen mirror, anti-glare screens could also consider.
Emerging with recent Windows 8 laptops with touch screens. With regular demand for a touchscreen ultrabook it will be equipped with not really necessary.
Configuration and connectivity
With a highly configurable, ultrabook can handle complex jobs quickly, but of course the money is not small. So do not be swept under the parameters that should be considered attractive your needs is what you buy ultrabook.
The majority ultrabook Intel Core i chips including the Core i3 for cheap machines, lines for mid-range Core i5 and Core i7 is the most powerful. In the Core i chip is divided into generations based on the year of manufacture. If not master the technique, should refer to the information or ask the salesperson specific advice.
One other note is the ultrabook can be equipped with little more than a laptop connector commonly used standard or special for thin devices.Some models are only 2 USB ports, other devices are not equipped with a card reader. Users should consider the important connections such as Ethernet to use the wired network, VGA or HDMI to connect to a projector and if used separately, there comes standard adapter or not. CD drives tend to be omitted in ultrabook but if there is demand, several large-screen models (14-inch, 15-inch) are fitted.
Battery life
Most instant ultrabook battery life so users will be difficult to replace and upgrade. Cheap models have a battery life of about 3.5 hours, and mid-level model over 5 hours. Besides the parameters which manufacturers introduced, users should refer to evaluate and select the trusted brand, with high reliability for the best battery life.
Some ultrabook using power-saving chips (Ultra-Low-Voltage) for better battery life, but the performance will not by conventional chips. Users based on their needs to select the appropriate product and refer to measures to increase the time to use your laptop battery.
