Ultrabooks are creating waves in tech markets. Even the 2012 Consumer Electronics Show was dominated by lots of fresh Ultrabooks from various computer makers. Apple was the first computer maker that started slim revolution in laptops with its MacBook Airs in 2008. Later, Intel coined up the concept of Ultrabooks, which are notebooks with Intel’s high-performing 2nd gen Core i-series CPUs, thin and lightweight body and SSD storage options.
Over the last several months, almost all leading computer makers have launched Ultrabooks that comply with the standards set by Intel. Asus, Acer, Samsung, Toshiba Lenovo, HP and Dell are some of those Ultrabook makers. Here we compare the new Windows-based Ultrabooks with Apple’s MacBook Airs, which come in two screen sizes 11-inch and 13-inch.
Intel Core processors
Most of new Ultrabooks, which were announced at CES 2012, highlight Intel’s third generation Core i-Series Ivy Bridge processors. MacBook Airs, which were upgraded last year, run on Intel’s Sandy Bridge processors. The new Intel processor technology provides 30 percent better graphic performance and 20 percent better processor performance compared with the Sandy Bridge processors. In addition, the new processors bring USB 3.0 and PCI Express 3.0 standard support to Ultrabooks. Apple MacBook Air falls short to Ultrabooks here; however, Apple may soon upgrade its flagship notebooks with the Ivy Bridge processors.
Most of new Ultrabooks, which were announced at CES 2012, highlight Intel’s third generation Core i-Series Ivy Bridge processors. MacBook Airs, which were upgraded last year, run on Intel’s Sandy Bridge processors. The new Intel processor technology provides 30 percent better graphic performance and 20 percent better processor performance compared with the Sandy Bridge processors. In addition, the new processors bring USB 3.0 and PCI Express 3.0 standard support to Ultrabooks. Apple MacBook Air falls short to Ultrabooks here; however, Apple may soon upgrade its flagship notebooks with the Ivy Bridge processors.
Affordable prices
There is a huge variety of Ultrabooks out in stores. Various tech makers have launched their own products and so you can find Ultrabooks with different price tags. Models like Acer Aspire S3, Toshiba Portege Z835-P330 and many others come for a price under $1000. It is when Apple sells its MacBook Air’s higher end version for $1,299. It is a big threat for the Cupertino technology maker and it will be forced to cut its price tags in future.
There is a huge variety of Ultrabooks out in stores. Various tech makers have launched their own products and so you can find Ultrabooks with different price tags. Models like Acer Aspire S3, Toshiba Portege Z835-P330 and many others come for a price under $1000. It is when Apple sells its MacBook Air’s higher end version for $1,299. It is a big threat for the Cupertino technology maker and it will be forced to cut its price tags in future.
Windows 8
All upcoming Ultrabooks will run Microsoft Windows 8, which is touted as the most advanced version of Windows operating system. Windows 8 is Microsoft’s first unified Windows version, which will support both a tablet and notebook. The new Windows 8 is also touch-enabled and has a tremendous Metro-style interface. A state-of-the-art Windows App Store will add into the strength of Windows 8. Meanwhile, MacBook Airs run Mac OS X 10.7 Lion, Apple’s latest Mac OS version.
All upcoming Ultrabooks will run Microsoft Windows 8, which is touted as the most advanced version of Windows operating system. Windows 8 is Microsoft’s first unified Windows version, which will support both a tablet and notebook. The new Windows 8 is also touch-enabled and has a tremendous Metro-style interface. A state-of-the-art Windows App Store will add into the strength of Windows 8. Meanwhile, MacBook Airs run Mac OS X 10.7 Lion, Apple’s latest Mac OS version.
Long battery life
Intel’s Ultrabook guidelines request tech makers for a back up of five hours of battery life for their notebooks. In fact, this battery life standard seems to have set by the performance MacBook Air has been offering. Whatever, many of high end forthcoming and available Ultrabooks offer long battery life than a MacBook Air.
Intel’s Ultrabook guidelines request tech makers for a back up of five hours of battery life for their notebooks. In fact, this battery life standard seems to have set by the performance MacBook Air has been offering. Whatever, many of high end forthcoming and available Ultrabooks offer long battery life than a MacBook Air.
Storage capacity
It is yet another area Ultrabooks have simply surpassed the levels set by Apple MacBook Air. You have 128GB of SSD with a Core i5 CPU version of MacBook Air. Meanwhile, many Ultrabooks come with additional hard drives besides SSDs for enhanced storage. Some devices also provide better SSD storage itself.
It is yet another area Ultrabooks have simply surpassed the levels set by Apple MacBook Air. You have 128GB of SSD with a Core i5 CPU version of MacBook Air. Meanwhile, many Ultrabooks come with additional hard drives besides SSDs for enhanced storage. Some devices also provide better SSD storage itself.
Portability
MacBook Airs might be the thinnest and lightest notebooks we had for a long time. But the Ultrabooks revolution has brought up many slimmest notebooks from many manufactures. Moreover, some Ultrabooks come with less weight and instant on technology to compete with MacBook Airs in almost all aspects.
MacBook Airs might be the thinnest and lightest notebooks we had for a long time. But the Ultrabooks revolution has brought up many slimmest notebooks from many manufactures. Moreover, some Ultrabooks come with less weight and instant on technology to compete with MacBook Airs in almost all aspects.
What others say?
PCMag’s Brian Westover, comparing the Ultrabooks with Apple MacBook Air, says that even the first flock of Ultrabooks could hoist critical threat to MacBook Airs.
PCMag’s Brian Westover, comparing the Ultrabooks with Apple MacBook Air, says that even the first flock of Ultrabooks could hoist critical threat to MacBook Airs.
“There are certainly compelling reasons not to dismiss the Apple MacBook Air, but when all things are taken into consideration, the first crop of Ultrabooks makes a strong showing and gives the Apple MacBook Air a run for its money.”
On the other hand, Craig Simms of CNet says MacBook Air seems to be the favorite and best notebook we can find on market even it is filled with lots of svelte notebooks.
“So which would we go for? It’s still the MacBook Air, despite all the new svelte laptops vying for the crown. The combination of usability, build quality and performance ensures it’s still our favourite thin and light laptop.”
Sum-up
It is now up to you to decide whether you want an Ultrabook or Apple MacBook Air. Indeed, as far as performance, thinness, battery life and price are considered, we have lots of better Ultrabook options in stores rather than MacBook Airs.
It is now up to you to decide whether you want an Ultrabook or Apple MacBook Air. Indeed, as far as performance, thinness, battery life and price are considered, we have lots of better Ultrabook options in stores rather than MacBook Airs.
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