Computex promises many new ultrabooks

The upcoming ultrabooks revealed at Computex 2012 opening tomorrow in Taipei will have screens of 12 from 17 inches, using chips of Ivy Bridge platform and touch screen.

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Computex exhibition this year promises more than a dozen new ultrabook models. (Photo: Thisismynext).

A Notebookcheck source said that more than a dozen new ultrabook models are expected to come out at Computex 2012 event tomorrow.

These products will feature screens from 12 to 17 inches and use Intel's third generation Ivy Bridge processor. In addition, manufacturers can also introduce a few models with touch screens during this exhibition.

The entry of iPad into the market has made many manufacturers strongly affected. Taiwanese companies like Acer and Asus from the world's second computer vendors have been pushed down to the 4th and 5th. Therefore, ultrabook is considered to be the last hope to help these companies regain market share. lost, especially in the context of tablet sales are tending to overtake computers. As expected, tablet sales will continue to increase and surpass traditional computers by 2016.

However, to achieve success, ultrabook also thanks to two other factors is the new processor Ivy Bridge platform and Windows 8. Hery Wang, representative of Acer said, ultrabook sales are increasing thanks to the export Windows 8's display with touch screen is competitive with current tablet models. Market research firm Gartner predicts that the global traditional computer market share will increase from 1.4% to 4.4% from 2011 to 2012. In addition, some analysts also expect ultrabook to lower prices. from USD 1,000 to USD 800 at the end of 2012.

Computex is the world's second largest information technology exhibition. The event was held in 2000 and takes place annually in June in Taipei, Taiwan.