Thanks to the new processor, Ultrabook Will Be More Affordable

Although thin and lightweight, Ultrabook still not very popular because the price is too expensive for consumers. However, that soon will change because Ultrabook cheaper version is being prepared.

Intel, the microchip giant heavily promoting Ultrabook, will launch Celeron processor Ultra-Low-Voltage (ULV) type 877 and 807 are each valued US $ 86 and $ 70. These processors are much cheaper than Core i7-3720QM that sold for US $ 378.

Intel Celeron 807 processor uses one core that works at speed of 1.5 GHz, while the Celeron 877 is dual-core processors that works at speed of 1.4 GHz.

"ULV" on the new processor refers to the so-called low-power consumption of only 17 watts. Both have architecture base Sandy Bridge and is made with 32 nm fabrication process.

Microsoft and Intel work together to compete Apple

Currently Intel and Microsoft are working together to produce Windows 8 touch-based tablet that based on Ultrabook platform. ODM (Original Design Manufacture) from Taiwan claim Intel-Micosoft duet aims to reduce iPad market share from 70% to 50% in mid 2013. What weapons are prepared by Intel-Microsoft? Of course, Microsoft's most advanced operating system, Windows 8.

As quoted from TomsHardware, Intel-Microsoft products are Hybrid Ultrabook that ever been showed in IDF (Intel Developer Forum) event and will compete Apple on two market, tablet market and ultrabook market.

Intel chips for Macbook Air and Ultrabooks

To support slim notebook Macbook Air and Ultrabooks products, Intel is preparing the chips to satisfy vast majority of users who want to upgrade from Core 2 Duo laptop into Ivy Brige processors that well known as Core i-series. Intel seems will focus on power efficient chips for Ultrabooks products. This chips designed with "M" or "U" suffix, and said that will draw less 20 watts than desktop computer.

Power efficient chips of course will affect its appearance. You can't compare the 17W chip with 25W or 35W chip that usually used by common thick laptops. But after all, the new chip is more than enough to satisfy the user who previously use Core 2 Duo laptop.

Hybrid Drive Facility's Ultrabooks on sale for $600

The innovation of hybrid hard disk drives was hoped can decrease the price of ultrabook products. According to DigiTimes, hybrid hard drives is preferred by vendors to built their latest ultrabook products. A lot of ultrabook vendors arround the world are desperately trying to sell their products for $600 only.

Right now, ultrabooks price normally sold with a minimum price $800. The change in approach hope can reduce the price to increase more customers. The other factor that be hoped can reduce the price is because of Ivy Bridge chip.

Currently ultrabooks is sold in the market with Windows 7 as the bundle. It also blended with several additional portability.