The versatility of the ultrabook makes it suitable for many different tasks
An ultrabook is a laptop computer (or laptop ) that is characterized by its slim design and low weight . An ultrabook, therefore, is lighter than a notebook or netbook .
Light but powerful
In 2011 , the term ultrabook was registered by the American company Intel . In any case, today the concept is used at a generic level to refer to this type of computer beyond the brand of its processor , so we also call ultralight laptops with components from VIA and AMD that way, for example.
Ultrabooks are considered high-end devices thanks to their excellent performance. They often have more advanced features than traditional laptops and even desktop computers .
The price range of ultrabooks is very wide because it depends on the size of the screen , weight and performance , among other variables. In a broad sense, it can be said that ultrabooks have a weight that does not exceed 2.5 kilograms , with a screen between 13 and 17 inches .
A versatile alternative
When purchasing an ultrabook, as with any other laptop, it is important to consider what it will be used for. Those who want to play with the computer have different needs from those who plan to do office work or the individual who wants to edit audiovisual content, to name just a few possibilities.
While at the moment it is not possible to manufacture a laptop that exceeds the power of a desktop computer and, perhaps most importantly, offers the same possibilities of expanding its internal components to keep up with the times, this does not mean that they are not suitable for perform heavy tasks . It all depends on the model , and among ultrabooks there are some incredibly powerful ones, whose specifications seem impossible to achieve in such a slim thickness.
A peculiarity of ultrabooks is that there are convertible models . This means that it is possible to disassemble the screen (which is touch ) to use it as a tablet , fold it until the keyboard is hidden behind the screen or that a different keyboard can be incorporated to modify its characteristics. In short, the possibilities are many, since they depend on the creativity of the manufacturers.
With the widespread use of touch screens in recent years and the consequent adaptation of traditional operating systems to operate without a keyboard or mouse, the user has also experienced changes in the way they conceive their relationship with the computer , both for leisure and for the work. In the 1980s, developers didn't need this technology, but today it offers some compelling benefits in terms of direct document manipulation .
Intel's plan
Above we mentioned the company Intel as the promoter of the ultrabook. But this did not arise spontaneously, as a brilliant and revolutionary idea, but as an initiative to confront Apple , who at that time reigned with its MacBook Air , an extremely light and thin laptop computer, with an 11 or 13- inch screen. and a weight that does not exceed 1.35 kilograms.
"MacBook Air", the product that Intel set out to surpass
To carry out this plan to surpass its competition, Intel invested an approximate sum of 300 million dollars , with which it encouraged various manufacturers to develop this type of laptop. In addition to money, he made a list of essential requirements:
* the maximum thickness had to be 21 millimeters;
* had to use an Intel ultra-low voltage processor;
* Wi-Fi and USB 3.0;
* touch screen;
* solid state drive (SSD) or, failing that, a hybrid hard drive;
* Long-lasting battery for different types of uses.