Ultrabook for Complete Computing Experience
By siliconindia   |   Monday, 19 September 2011, 17:22 IST
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San Francisco: Intel Developer Forum has made personal computing experience to undergo another fundamental transformation as the company leads the creation of Ultrabook, a new category of mobile devices. Ultrabooks are designed to give people the power to create and consume in a sleek, light, secure and elegant device that offers an immersive and responsive experience without compromising performance, all at mainstream price points. The first Ultrabook devices, scheduled to be available is based on 2nd generation Intel Core processors. They will come in range of sleek form factors using Intel Rapid Start technology. The 2nd generation Intel Core processor family introduced earlier this year delivers an entirely new visual computing experience as a result of improved performance and processor graphics. The Thunderbolt technology, a new, high-speed, dual-protocol I/O technology designed for performance, simplicity and flexibility. It enables high-speed storage, media capture devices and displays to all connect via a single, thin cable. He gave attendees an early look at a prototype with Thunderbolt technology running the Microsoft Windows 7 operating system. The 3rd generation Intel Core Processor is expected to be available in systems in the first half of 2012; it will deliver greater performance and energy efficiency. Intel also redesigned the processor graphics to provide better video and gaming experiences. Security features will be built into Ultrabook devices with processor based Intel Identity Protection technology and Intel Anti-Theft. Building on the capabilities next generation Ultrabooks, notebooks and desktop computers can benefit from the collaborative effort between Intel and McAfee to jointly develop a McAfee anti-theft service for Ultrabooks. Available in 2012, the McAfee solution will be the first to take advantage of unique, Intel chip-level technologies and will provide device and data protection for consumers such as device lock, data wipe and location tracking. Challenging the entire personal computing industry to work together to deliver the thin, light and most complete computing devices, the component technologies including panels, keyboards, battery technology and chassis that require further innovation to meet the Ultrabook vision. Leading the innovation charge, Intel demonstrated a new laptop power savings technology that limits screen refreshes when the Ultrabook screen is static, thereby saving energy. LG Display, a leading panel vendor, will be one of the first to bring a power-optimized panel self refresh display to market for Ultrabooks using its Shuriken Technology that features edge to edge design, smaller footprint and low power.

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