Lenovo IdeaPad Yoga

Its barely 10 days after Lenovo launched its IdeaPad Yoga, and its well over in high demand, with online markets having there stocks exhausted. It is an ultrabook convertible, offering  four different modes of viewing with a 360-degree flip flop style. It has two model's IdeaPad Yoga 13 and IdeaPad Yoga 13. Today we will be reviewing the Yoga 13. So here it goes...
Firstly the specification....

Specs :
Laptop Type - Ultrabook Convertible
Thickness - 16.9mm
Weight - 1.54 kgs
Operating System - Windows 8 , Windows 8 Pro
Screen Size (diagonally) - 13.3 inches ( 1600 X 900 )
Screen Type - LED-Backlit LCD
Cpu Brand - Intel
Cpu Family - Ivy Bridge
Graphics Type - Intel HD 4000 ( Integrated )
Battery - 54 Wh
Battery Life - Upto 8 hrs
Touch Technology - Capacitive Multi-Touch
Display Type - Soft (Finger) Touch

CPU Specs : 
Processor - Intel 3rd Generation dual-core Core i5-3317U at1.70GHz  (can be upgraded to i7-3517U at 1.9GHz Core )
Cpu Speed - 1700 Mhz
RAM - 4 GB DDR3 ( Expandable upto 8 GB )
SSD - 128 GB ( upgradable to 256 GB )

Physical Interfaces : 

• DC - in
• Line-Out / Microphone ( 3.5mm ) 
• SDHC Card Slot 
• USB 2.0
• USB 3.0 (X1)
• 2 in 1 SD/MMC Card Reader 
• 720p HD (1.0 MegaPixel ) Camera
• Stereo speakers, combo headphone/microphone jack

Wireless Interfaces :

• Bluetooth 4.0
• Wifi 802.11 b/g/n

Silent Features :

• OneKey Recovery
• AccuType Keyboard
• Intelligent Touchpad
• Lenovo Cloud Storage by SugarSync
• Lenovo Companion
• Lenovo Energy Management
• Lenovo Motion Control
• ComboJack
• Ethernet

Now, Lets Discuss Highs And Lows :

Highs :

• Superior quality IPS display
• Top-notch keyboard 
• Great Performance
• Good touchpad

Lows :

• No backlit keyboard 
• Touch response is not up to the mark (in tablet view)
• Battery is average 
• Not fast gaming, lags sometimes in heavy games
• Lacks 1080 HD screen
• A little over priced

                                                               Conclusion : 

With Windows 8, which is also compatible with tablets, most of the makers are more or less willing to develop convertible laptops. All ultrabooks with Windows 8 share the same specification at press time, every Ultrabook featured the same base processor - hardware and design will be the differentiating factor for the next half year, and possibly longer. That means aesthetics, batteries, input device, and other intangibles will matter more than anything else.
If you see overall, its a great ultrabook with all the features in it a buyer needs, but if you don't want ultra-convertible laptops, then you want to consider others out there in the market.

Acer S7-191-6640

At the Computex 2012, were launched some of the top class ultrabooks from some of the well known world class companies. One of those is Acer Aspire S7-191-6640,the 11-inch model, of the three models available in S7 series. The announcement came back in June and the release was made in last week of October. The Specifications of the same are as follows -

Specs : 
Laptop Type - Ultrabook
Thickness -  11.9mm
Weight - 1kg (approx)
Operating System - Windows 8 64-Bit
Screen Size (diagonally) - 11.6 (1920 X 1080)
Screen Type - LED, Backlit LCD
Display Type - LED-backlit HD with CineCrystal technology
Cpu Brand - Intel
Cpu Family - Ivy Bridge
Graphics Type - Intel HD 4000
Touch Technology - Capacitive Multi-Touch
Battery Life - 9 hrs ( as claimed by Acer )

CPU Specs :
Processor - Intel i5-3317U(3 MB Intel Smart Cache, 1.70 GHz with Turbo CORE Technology up to 2.8 GHz)

Cpu Speed - 1.75 GHz
RAM - 4GB DDR3 SDRAM
HDD - 128GB

Physical Interfaces :

• Capacitive Touchscreen
• Line-Out / Headphone (3.5mm)
• HDMI (Micro)
• SDHC Slot (Micro)
• VGA
• Thunderbolt
• USB 3.0 (x2)
• Back-lit Keyboard 
• Webcam
• Ethernet

Wireless Interfaces :

• Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/n
• Bluetooth 4.0 + HS

Silent Features :

• Have Acer's latest TwinAir cooling technology
• AcerCloud
• SSD's are arranged in RAID 0 configuration
• USB to Ethernet adapter
• Micro-HDMI to VGA

Now, lets see the Highs n Lows...

Highs - 

• Fast I/O speed due to RAID 0 
• Good Battery Life 
• Very Light Weight
• AcerCloud
• TwinAir cooling technology
• Gorilla Glass Touchscreen
• Has Aluminium Lid 

Lows - 

• Less Ports

Conclusion :
The only and the major problem with this ultrabook is that you are only going to get only two USB 3.0 and less ports and that paralysis this ultrabook, this all happens because of its too much thinness. If less ports are alright for you, then this is one of the high-end ultrabooks available in the market. Its RAID 0 configuration is just awesome and gives S7-191 a wonderful I/O speed. Acer's AcerCloud and TwinAir technologies are another great options to be considered while talking about the effectiveness of this ultrabook. The Gorilla Glass Touchscreen gives it a premium touch.
Although, the thinness is a problem for some, on the other hand it gives it the real beauty.

Dell XPS 12 Convertible

Windows 8 was recently launched worldwide, and PC makers have already started making PC's compatible to it. Dell XPS 12 is first of its kind for Windows 8. Today I'm gonna review Dell XPS 12 convertible operating on the brilliant Windows 8. So, lets get started...

Specs : 
Laptop Type - Ultrabook
Weight - 3.35 lbs
Operating System -  Windows 8
Screen Size (diagonally) - 12.5 inches Full HD ( 1920 X 1080 )
Screen Type - Widescreen
Display  Type - WLED capacitive touchscreen
Cpu Brand - Intel
Graphics Type - Intel HD 4000
Battery - 47 Whr

CPU Specs :
Processor - Intel 3rd Gen Core i7-3517U ( 4M cache, upto3.0 GHz
CPU Speed - 3.0 GHz
RAM - 8 GB DDR3

HDD - 256 GB

Physical Interfaces :

• USB - 3.0 ( X2 )
• Webcam - 1.3 Mp
• Stereo Speakers 
• Display port (Mini)
• Headset i/f (Mic+Line)

Wireless Interfaces :

• Bluetooth  3.0 

Silent Features :

• Back lit Keyboard 
• Intel Smart Connect 
• Intel Wireless Display
• Mic array

Now, lets have a look on the HIGHS n LOWS...

HIGHS:

• Resurrect the flip-and-fold display
• Comfortable Keyboard 
• Excellent Touch pad
• Powerful
• Thin and Light
• Flips into Multi-screen position

LOWS:

• Battery is a little bit low 
• Makes a better laptop than a tablet
• Limited port selection

Conclusion: 
The XPS 12 Convertible's build and specs definitely seem impressive, but I have a doubt spending Rs.91000 on it!The Dell XPS 12 convertible provides  an Ultrabook specs and performance with Tablet functionality. Although you can use touch screen with keyboard and touch pad works well in Windows 8. It's really hard spending too hefty amount, when it doesn't satisfy as a slate-style tablet. If you're in love with the design, I'd suggest considering other options too, which actually doesn't carry heavy amount tag with them.

Sony Vaio T Series 11

As already said by Sony..Vaio T series is for active indivisuals who are often on the go and who need top computing utility. The T series isn't like the superclass Z Series.. Vaio T Series is a good one, offering a perfect slim-downed computing experience with 3rd Generation Core i5 CPU. Today I'm gonna review Vaio T Series 11 or Model  STV11113FGS priced at 50,000 INR  (approx ). So Lets Get Started...

Specs :
Laptop Type - Ultrabook
Thickness -  20.9mm
Weight - 1.42 kg
Operating System -  Windows 7 Home Premium 64-bit
Screen Size (diagonally) - 11.6 inches ( at 1366 X 768 pixel )
Scren Type - HD WLED
Display Type - TFT Colour Display (VAIO Display, LED Backlight)
Cpu Brand - Intel
Cpu Family - Ivy Bridge
Graphics Type - Intel HD Graphics 4000
Battery - VGP-BPS30 Lithium-ion 6-cell battery
Battery Life - approx 5-6 hrs

CPU Specs :
Processor - Intel Core i5-3317U Processor 1.70 GHz with Turbo Boost up to 2.60 GHz 1, 3 MB (L3 cache)
Cpu Speed - 1.6 Ghz
RAM - 4GB DDR3
HDD - 500 GB 4 (Serial ATA, 5400 rpm) + SSD 32 GB 5

Physical Interfaces :

• USB - Hi-Speed USB (USB 2.0) port Type A Connector x 1, SuperSpeed USB (USB 3.0) with USB charge port Type A Connector x 1 
• Headphone - Stereo, Mini Jack x 1 
• HDMI Out x 1 
• "Memory Stick Duo"("Memory Stick PRO" compatible, Not support for copyright protection)*7
• SD memory card(SDHC, SDXC compatible, Not support for copyright protection)
• Camera - 1.3 MP HD web camera powered by "Exmor for PC"
• Audio - Intel High Definition Audio
• Internal, Stereo Speaker
• "Clear Phase", "xLoud" Audio Technology

Wireless Interfaces :

• Bluetooth - Standard Version 4.0 + HS

Silent Features :

• Rapid Wake
• Eco Quick Resume 
• USB charging function without booting up OS and ACadaptor plugged in 
• Evernote for VAIO
• VAIO gesture control
• Magic-i Visual Effects
• Remote Keyboard 
• Anti-Theft Service

Now, The HIGHS n LOWS..


HIGHS :

• Excellent Screen 
• Amazing Colors
• Clear Webcam
• Speaker Provide good and loud sound 
• Fast boot

LOWS:

• No shortcuts to switch off screen
• Responding is sometimes slow
• Battery Back up is not good
• No Erthnet

Conclusion: 
Sony Vaio T SVT11113FGS is one of the most affordable Ultrabooks in the market. It’s stylish, extra-compact, feature loaded, well-built, and the battery life is just superb. It is a one of the best laptops, having an amazing display, the sound quality is just perfect to suit the laptop, bluetooth 4.0 is one its best feature and the touchpad is very comfortable. Recommended for those for want a good quality 'UltraBook'  at less price !!

ThinkPad X1 Carbon

The latest to be added in Lenovo highly advanced business class Ultrabook X series is X1 Carbon. Lenovo launched ThinkPad X1 Carbon celebrating  20 yrs. Priced at $1349 in US and Rs.85000 in India, this is one of the top class business ultrabooks. Lets see the specifications :-

Specs :

• Laptop Type - Ultraportable 
• Thickness - 8mm
• Weight - 1.36 kgs
• Operating System - Upto Windows 7 Professional
• Screen Size (diagonally) - 14 inches ( 1600 X 900 )
• Screen Type - LED-Backlit LCD 
• Battery - 45WH, Integrated, RapidCharge upto 80% in 35 mins  
• Battery Life - Upto 8.2 hrs

CPU Specs : 

• Processor - Intel 3rd Generation i5-3427U (1.80 GHz, 3MB L3 Cache, 1333Mhz FSB)    
• Cpu Speed - 1700 Mhz
• RAM - 4 GB DDR3L 1333MHz ( Expandable upto 8 GB )
• Flash - 128 GB
• SSD - 256 GB SATA3
• Graphics Type - Intel HD 40 Graphics (Integrated)

Physical Interfaces : 

•  Line-Out / Microphone ( 3.5mm ) 
• Mini Displayport 
• SDHC Card Slot 
• USB 2.0
• USB 3.0 
• 4 in 1 SD Card Reader 
• Audio - Dobly Home Theater v4
• Webcam - 720p HD (1.3 MegaPixel )

Wireless Interfaces :

• Bluetooth 4.0
• 3G Optional

Anti-Slip and Light Weight, which means you
 can hold it from both your fingers 

Silent Features :

• Fingerprint Reader 
• Navigation - UltraNav TrackPoint and larger glass touchpad
• System Update 4.0
• Power/Password Manager 
• SimpleTap
• Rescue and Recovery 

Now, Lets Discuss Highs And Lows :

Highs : 

• Excellent Keyboard 
• Lightweight 
• Durable Design
• High-res screen with viewing angles 
• Long Battery Life 
• Great Webcam
• Brilliantly Fast Charging Time 

Lows :

• Etherget is only via a USB dongle 
• Only one USB 3.0 port
• Slower SDD than other Ultrabooks  
• A little pricy

Conclusion : 
The Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon is an Ultrabook providing complete business class experience with robust, carbon fibre-based body that suits best to business users. Although it has a 14 inches screen, having this too it is still very thin and light . It is a stellar business Ultrabook, coming with a high-res matte screen and long battery life in a slim and classic design. A few sacrifices like Ethernet and VGA were made to make it so thin, but I think it's worth it. If you want the best business Ultrabook, the ThinkPad X1 is worth the best.