Gigabyte introduced a 14-inch ultrabook

Computer manufacturer Gigabyte recently introduced its first ultrabooks at CeBIT 2012, the world's largest information technology exhibition taking place this week in Hannover (Germany).

Most compact ultrabooks now feature 13.3-inch screens, 1366x768 pixel resolution and integrated graphics cards. Gigabyte's U2442 ultrabook with U2442N and U2442V representatives has 14-inch screen, 1600x900 pixel resolution and is equipped with Nvidia GeForce discrete graphics card.

So these ultrabooks are not as thin as rivals but have a thickness of 18.5-20.5mm and weigh about 1.5 kg.

The device will be equipped with Core i5 or i7 third-generation Ivy Bridge processor from Intel. The U2442N will be equipped with a standard power processor with strong mobile performance, while the U2442V model will have a low power processor.

These new U2442 ultrabooks will have an optional 2GB discrete Nvidia GeForce GT 640M graphics card, suitable for gamers or graphics professionals.

It comes with a backlit keyboard, Bluetooth 4.0, USB 3.0, Thunderbolt port options. Users can also choose SSD storage or HDD.

These new ultrabooks are expected to be launched this summer for around $ 1,000.