The ultrabook represents the latest gadget in the technological world and seriously threats the domination of other similar devices. In essence, this device is nothing but a thinner laptop. However, if you dig deeper into it, you will be surprised by how it can totally change this concept.

Aside from the thickness, the ultrabook is also supposed to be a lot more advanced. First of all, it uses smaller processors. In this industry, the size has nothing to do with the performance, as the processors are also meant to be more powerful. The general idea is to reduce the power use. The battery can successfully resist for up to 10 hours. Moreover, the ultrabook can startup in just a few seconds. Although the product is new on the market, the deposits from all over the world have been beaten up with such requests.

By the end of January, you can already start asking about this new device. Four manufacturers have decided to involve in this new industry so far – Asus, Toshiba, Acer and Lenovo. At the first view, the products are quite similar. But if you look more careful, you will easily spot the different materials. The technical configuration is even more important, not to mention about the actual brand, which is probably the definitive criteria for the customers. All the four manufacturers have decided on aluminum for the cover. The aluminum is extremely light and adds an elegant accent. Acer and Toshiba have chosen more accessible materials for the inside and the keyboard, only to be able to provide lower costs. On the other hand, Lenovo stays focused on the business area, with a simple, yet extremely effective design. Finally, Asus will impress its customers with the polished aluminum for both the inside and the outside.

The costs will differ. The cheapest ultrabooks will range around $1,000, while the most expensive ones will be double than that. For such prices, you will get i7 processor configurations, DDR3 memory and SSD stocking options. Although the ultrabook is definitely the most important gadget to hit the market in 2012, the experts are not quite convinced that the laptop has said its last words. This new laptop weighs around 1.1 kg, is very lightweight and thin and can easily fit in a purse. As a matter of fact, a purse is more appropriate than a briefcase to carry it around. It is easy to use and the performance is huge.

In order to beat the classical laptop, the ultrabook doesn't count on its image and appearance only, but also on its performance. But is this enough? It took the Apple competitors up to four years to reach the Macbook Air. Ever since that moment, the whole struggle was an actual evolution. What people expect for 2012 is a revolution and something to totally change the laptop world. This thin and fresh platform promises even more. Or at least this is what the Intel specialists claim. They are responsible for developing it and giving it away to the laptop manufacturers.

Currently, the market is already presenting the first generation of ultrabooks. The second generation will be launched in 2012 and will combine multiple capabilities from tablets and laptops. This means you can expect a touchscreen, as well as the classical characteristics of a laptop. Besides, this industry is quite fresh. There is a lot to improve in it. If these days an ultrabook can totally rock a laptop, the experts don't even want to think about the upcoming years. Aside from the four major ultrabooks being commercialized these days, plenty of other models are getting ready to be launched. The new manufacturers include Samsung, LG and HP. Just like most other gadgets, these devices will first be presented at the huge and already popular ceremony for gadgets from Las Vegas.

Overall, the new ultrabooks will seriously have a word to say. They come with a few major advantages over the classical laptops. They are thinner and lighter, while they got great security measures and very fast startup options. At the same time, they are designed to reduce the power consumption. As a matter of fact, this is one of Intel's most important projects for these years. Since the power use has always been a problem for the company, these new processors represent a significant improvement. Finally, don't forget about the long battery lifetime. Other than that, the ultrabook is a gadget and having one implies being trendy, so people will certainly take this aspect into consideration as well.