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  • Looking for Ultrabooks? – Here are few options
altWe all know that PC market is on decline and consumers are choosing tablets over PC as their preferred computing devices.  With PC, notebook, laptop sales on decline a new segment of computer is emerging which is known as ultrabooks. Though they are not new to the market nevertheless they are giving feeble competition to tablets. Ultrabooks are thin, stylish, light-weight hybrids notebooks that have features of laptops and tablets. Today every PC manufacturer is coming up with latest ultra books to woo the customers. Here we will have a look at few selected ultrabooks that offers latest features and functionality.
 
 
1. Acer Aspire S7
The Aspire S7 is sleek and slim ultrabook from Acer a Taiwan based computer manufacturer. The form factor is super thin and glossy which adds to the overall aesthetics of the product. The keyboard is flat and easy to use while typing or composing mails. The scratch resistant body comes with Gorilla Glass 2 and protects the screen and body form everyday wear and tear. The Aspire S7 comes with added flexibility of dual torque hinges that allows you to open it to 180 degree flat. So if you want a ultrabook that makes style statement then you can get your hands on it. 
 
Pros: Slim, sleek flexible and lightweight
Cons: Battery life could have been better and it is very pricey
 
2. Asus ZenBook UX31A
Asus ZenBook UX31A is one of the most fascinating and attractive ultra books in the market today. This remarkably thin machine delivers 1080p resolution on its gorgeous IPS display.  It also has a very good battery life so that you can use it for lengthy computing tasks. The ultrabook is powered by powerful Intel i7 processor to carry on your demanding work, the storage devices is SSD and also offers touch screen features.
 
Pros: Thin, stylish, long battery life, lightweight
Cons: Very expensive
 
3. Dell XPS 12 Convertible Ultrabook
XPS 12 is a convertible ultrabook from Dell and sports a 12-inch screen. The screen rotates around the side mounted pivots making it highly flexible to open and close the ultrabook. The keyboard is slightly smaller but nevertheless offers full functionality for typing and composing mails.
 
Pros: Swiveling screen, features a display port
Cons: Thick in comparison with other ultrabooks in the market, expensive
 
4. Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Touch
Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Touch ultrabook is fast and offers some cool features. It comes with 180GB of SSD and 14-inch display and touch screen functionality. The long battery life is great for those who are always on the move and integrated finger print reader offers added security to your data. The power manager software optimizes the power usage, and for entertainment the ultrabook is equipped with Dolby Home Theater v4.
 
Pros: Rugged, longer battery life, fast booting time
Cons: Expensive when compared to some of the other models
 
5: HP Envy TouchSmart 4t-1200
In the race of ultra books HP Envy TouchSmart 4t-1200 comes as a surprise when ultra books are defined by its size and form factor HP has taken the risk of designing this ultra book rather thick and bulky where it looks more like a laptop. It comes with Ethernet connector, USB and HDMI ports. The keyboards are large but easy to type and use. The touch of HP Envy TouchSmart is not as sensitivity and responsive as other ultra books in its category.
 
Pros: Affordable when compared to other ultra books, full-sized connections and keyboards
Cons: Touchscreen not up to the mark, thick and bulky