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Intel Core i7-3720QM Review -- Mobile Ivy Bridge To The Test
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Instead of breaking new ground in performance, Ivy Bridge improves efficiency, marking the arrival of Intel's 22nm design process which uses new 3D transistors. This allows the flagship quad-core 3.5GHz Core i7-3770K to consume less power than the more modest Sandy Bridge i5-2500K.
Granted, the 19-watt power savings we recorded in our tests probably won't excite desktop users, but it does present a tangible benefit for battery-bound mobile machines. Ivy Bridge's improved fuel efficiency should grant laptops a little more mileage away from wall chargers.
Rumor: Sunset planned for Sandy Bridge in Q3, makes way for Ivy Bridge
- Based on information provided by industry sources, Digitimes reports that Intel will begin phasing out Sandy Bridge processors this September. Intel's recent announcement of several brand-new, dual-core processors allow Ivy Bridge to finally thrive in spaces where Sandy Bridge has remained a long-term…
Sony offers a free PS3 or Vita with back-to-school PC
- Shopping for a back-to-school computer? Spend your money with Sony and you could walk away with a free gaming console. On the heels of Microsoft's promotion, the Japanese manufacturer has announced that students and faculty who purchase an eligible VAIO…
Toshiba refreshes its Portege ultrabook, unveils ultra-wide-screen U845W
- Toshiba refreshed its sole ultrabook offering today while also introducing a couple of new models, one of them sporting a rather unconventional 21:9 aspect ratio. The Satellite U845W is targeted at movie enthusiasts who enjoy watching films in their original…
Intel expects touchscreens on "majority" of Ultrabooks in 2013
- As highlighted in this press release, Intel has been creating agreements with display manufacturers in order to promote touch-enabled Ultrabooks. This confirms earlier reports which claimed Intel had begun encouraging OEMs to include touch-sensitive displays on their Ultrabook products.
Acer unveils Windows 8 Aspire S7 Ultrabook series with touchscreens
- Acer has announced two new Windows 8 Ultrabooks at Computex this week. Known as the Aspire S7 series, both systems feature all-aluminum bodies with full HD touch screens in what the company calls the “thinnest and smallest” HD Ultrabook, although…
Sony intros VAIO T13 ultrabook, refreshes other series
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Although it's well-versed in developing thin-and-light machines, Sony has been slow to ship a machine under Intel's ultrabook branding. That's changed today with the company unveiling its new VAIO T series as part of a major refresh. The system, as you might expect, is touted as the ultimate travel companion...
Marvell unveils first 802.11ac chip with Bluetooth 4.0, NFC
- Marvell has pulled the curtain on its first 802.11ac chip, a debut which makes Marvell the second manufacturer to produce an 802.11ac solution thus far. The Avastar 88W8897 may feature a name only an industry OEM could love, but marks…
Lenovo launches third-gen U310, U410 Ultrabooks starting at $749
- Lenovo has launched two new IdeaPads that have met Intel qualifications to be deemed Ultrabooks. The 13.3-inch IdeaPad U310 and the 14-inch U410 both ship with third generation Intel Ivy Bridge processors that offer more processing power than Sandy Bridge…
Intel claims new plastic chassis will rival aluminum in quality, price
- Intel has announced what it considers to be a breakthrough in structural design for Ultrabooks and possibly other portables. The chip maker claims it has engineered a plastic chassis which rivals the solid aluminum unibody case designs made popular by Apple --…
Intel, Devicescape deal brings automatic Wi-Fi logon to Ultrabooks
- Manufacturers and end users alike will soon have another reason to want to jump on the Ultrabook bandwagon. Intel has come to an agreement with Devicescape that will permit qualifying portables to automatically connect to wireless networks through Intel’s Smart…
Asus Zenbook Prime UX21A, UX31A, UX32A and UX32VD headed to the US
- Earlier this month Asus offered a first look at the upcoming Zenbook UX32VD during a conference in its native Taiwan. Now, the company has confirmed its range-topping, next-generation Ultrabook will see a release in the US as well, along with…
Lenovo announces world's thinnest Ultrabook, ThinkPad X1 Carbon
- Lenovo announced a wave of notebook updates this morning, including new range of ultrabooks set to run Intel's brand new third-generation Ivy Bridge processors. Among the models released is a new 14-inch ultrabook, the ThinkPad X1 carbon, which the Chinese…
Asus Zenbook UX32VD touts GeForce GT 620M, 1080p IPS display
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Asus has unveiled a new ultrabook with discrete graphics at an event in Taiwan this week. Like virtually every upcoming ultrabook, the 13.3-inch Zenbook UX32VD packs an Ivy Bridge CPU (i3-3217U, i5-3317U or i7-3517U), and although Intel's latest chips boost graphics performance...
HP announces new Envy ultrabooks and 'sleekbooks'
- HP is refreshing its notebook lineup with a trio of Envy Ultrabooks, a new EliteBook Folio for business users, as well as a new aggressively priced thin-and-light brand of laptops called Envy Sleekbooks. All of them come with either 13.3-,…
Apple to launch $799 MacBook Air in Q3 2012 to rival Ultrabooks?
- Apple could be planning to release a $799 MacBook Air that would be designed to combat new Ultrabooks launching in the coming months. The price is $200 cheaper than the current entry-level model based on Intel’s Core i5 processor, according…
Sony announces Vaio T11 and T13 ultrabooks
- Sony is officially getting into the Ultrabook game with the announcement of its first couple of models for this market: the Vaio T11 and T13. As the name suggests, they'll come with 11- and 13.3-inch screens, and will offer many…
Acer Chairman optimistic about Windows 8 and the future of Ultrabooks
- Acer is optimistic about the second half of 2012 as the launch of Windows 8 slowly approaches. The company is hoping the operating system paired with new Ultrabooks will help the world’s fourth largest PC vendor by shipments (and the…
Report claims Microsoft is actively involved in Ultrabook development
- Microsoft is reportedly playing an active role in developing Ultrabooks that will run Windows 8, industry sources have told Digitimes. Microsoft is concerned about a specific design element that they feel needs refining in order to provide the best possible…
PC industry grows about 2%, beats Gartner, IDC expectations
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Following a 6% decline during the holidays, the PC industry snapped back to growth in the first quarter of 2012 according to Gartner and IDC. The former outfit pegged worldwide shipments at 89 million units for a 1.9% increase year-over-year, while the latter reported a 2.3% bump...
Industry sources say Ivy Bridge will launch Monday, April 23
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We already knew Intel planned to ship its die shrink of Sandy Bridge this month, but separate reports by CNET and DigiTimes this week offer a more specific date: Monday, April 23. Intel is expected to yank the wraps off its next-generation processors on that day, initiating Ivy Bridge PC rollouts...
$699 Ultrabooks coming this summer, according to Intel
- Intel believes that we will see Ultrabook prices as low as $699 this summer as a slew of new products are expected to lower prices across the board. In total, the chip giant claims there are 75 new Ultrabooks currently…
HP Folio 13 Review: The Sturdy, Affordable Ultrabook
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There are only so many people willing to spend $1,300+ on a finger-thick machine, and many of them are already loyal Apple customers. The reality is, the average consumer wants to believe they're buying a premium product, but they don't necessarily want to pay premium prices.
It's a tough nut to crack and most PC makers have failed when it comes to ultrathin notebooks, whether by charging too much or cutting too many corners. Striking a balance between both extremes, HP's Folio 13 kicks off at an attractive $900 while packing the same core componentry you'll find in even the priciest of ultrabooks.
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