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It was teased at Microsoft's CES event last night and Dell has made it official. They now have their own ultrabook dubbed the XPS 13. This one will be shipping at the end of February with a base price of $999. For your money, you're looking at a 13.3-inch display a Core i3 CPU, a 128GB SSD, 4GB of RAM, a backlit keyboard, Intel HD 3000 graphics, WiFi / Bluetooth 3.0 support, and a battery life that's reportedly good for 8 hours.

Of course, it's customizable since you can fit up to a 256GB SSD inside and it even has space for a Core i5 / i7 CPU. Furthermore, it'll ship with Windows 7 so it's a decent-looking ultrabook right now. With the slew of ultrabooks at CES this year, it doesn't really stand out too much.

[Engadget]

HP has just unveiled what they've been teasing for the past week. It's the Envy 14 Sceptre notebook and it's being touted as a "premium Ultrabook". This notebook will be hitting the US starting on February 8th with a base price of $1,400 which is more expensive than other ultrabooks on the market - even the MacBook Air. The notebook itself will be hitting a bunch of other places afterwards which isn't surprising.

For your money you'll be getting a 14-inch display with a 1,600 x 900 resolution, an Intel Core i5-2476M CPU, 4GB of RAM, a backlit keyboard, NFC, Beats Audio, full copies of Photoshop and Premiere Elements, and a 9-hour battery life. This notebook weighs 3.79 pounds and is 20mm thick so it's definitely not the lightest or thinnest around. Look out for this one soon!


[Engadget]

It may look and function like the Asus Eee Transformer Prime but that's not what's pictured above. What you see is the Lenovo IdeaTab S2. This one packs a dual-core Qualcomm Snapdragon S4 CPU, a 10.1-inch display, and will be launching with Android 4.0 "Ice Cream Sandwich" later this year. The tablet itself is an inch thick and weighs 1.1 pounds. Combined with the keyboard dock you're looking at up to 20 hours of runtime and other details are still unknown right now. CES doesn't start for another two days so we'll definitely be seeing more of this one soon.

[The Verge]

HP has just refreshed their Envy line-up and that includes the 15, 17, and 17 3D. They'll be available starting on December 7th for $1,100, $1,250, and $1,600, respectively, so you better have some moolah ready. The notebooks all look better this time around and hopefully that trackpad's been improved a bit.

The Envy 15 and 17 feature a Core i5-2430M CPU along with 6GB of RAM, Bluetooth, a DVD burner, AMD graphics, and WiDi support. The Envy 15 comes with a standard 15.6-inch display with a 1,366 x 768 resolution (with a 500GB HDD), while the Envy 17 steps it up with a 17.3-inch display with a 1,920 x 1,080 resolution. The Envy 17 and 17 3D both pack a 750GB HDD and the 3D model also has 8GB of RAM along with a Blu-ray player which is great if you need it.

HP didn't stop there though. They've also unveiled the Folio 13 which we got a peek of yesterday. This ultrabook packs a 13.3-inch display with a 1,366 x 768 resolution, a Core i5-2467M CPU, 4GB of RAM, a 128GB SSD, a 6-cell battery (that should last 9 hours), HDMI / USB 2.0 / 3.0 ports, a memory card slot, a backlit keyboard, and the company's CoolSense tech. The notebook weighs 3.3 pounds and it's 0.7-inches thick. This one will be available on December 7th starting at $900 if you're interested.
HP: Engadget
HP Folio 13: Engadget

HP looks like they're gearing up to launch their own ultrabook. It's going to be a 13.3-inch model which will be called the Folio. The notebook is said to feature an Intel Core i3 1.4GHz CPU / Core i5 1.6GHz CPU, a 128GB SSD, and 4GB of RAM. Apparently, you'll be able to upgrade the RAM inside to 8GB which would be great. The body is said to be similar to the Pavilion dm3 so that could be a good or bad thing. The price is unknown right now and the same can be said with the release date.

[The Verge]

Today, LG introduced their X-Note P330 notebook in a new 13-inch model. The notebook features a 1,366 x 768 LED-backlit display along with an 8mm bezel with a body that weighs around 3.8 pounds. The notebook will be hitting Korea for as little as 1,490,000 won ($1,336 USD). The high-end model is the P330-UE70K which will cost 2,220,000 won ($1,990 USD) and packs an Intel Core i7 CPU, HDD / SSD storage, WiFi b/g/n support, USB 3.0 / HDMI ports, and Windows 7 Home Premium. It's now available in Korea but we don't know if it's headed anywhere else.

[The Verge]

We first saw the Toshiba Portege Z830 in September and now the company has just announced three different configurations of the ultrabook. The cheapest model will be £899 in the UK and it features an Intel Core i3-2367M 1.4GHz CPU, a 128GB SSD, 4GB of RAM, Windows 7 Home Premium, and integrated Intel graphics which isn't surprising. If you want to step up to the £969 model you'll get Windows 7 Professional and the £1,099 model features an Intel Core i5-2557M 1.7GHz CPU. The US price and release date for this is still unknown right now, and Toshiba should have a Core i7 model of this notebook. Looks like we'll be hearing more about this one in the next few days or weeks.


[The Verge]

HP has just announced a new notebook which will be available in just over a week. The HP 3115m has just been announced and it's packing an 11.6-inch display along with Beats audio. This notebook is a business model packing a dual-core AMD 530 CPU, an Radeon HD 6310M GPU, 4GB of RAM, and Windows 7 Professional. This notebook will be available exclusively in the USA on November 11th for $429 if you're interested.

[The Verge]

Apple has quietly and swiftly updated their family of MacBook Pro notebooks. All of the models now feature Bluetooth 4.0 just like the MacBook Air and the new iPhone 4S. The base 13-inch model now packs a 2.4GHz CPU along with 500GB of storage which is impressive. The 15-inch model got some graphics improvements as well. The 17-inch model now features AMD's newer Radeon HD 6770M graphics and now features a 2.4GHz CPU in the base $2,499 model. The price hasn't changed so they're still awesome deals. Check it out on Apple.

[This Is My Next]

Dell has finally announced exactly when their XPS 14z notebook will be available. If you live in North America it'll be available on November 1st and the rest of the world will get their chance on November 15th. The notebook has a 23mm thin body, it weighs less than 5 pounds, and it starts at $999. That model's packing a Core i5 CPU along with (sadly) integrated Intel HD 3000 graphics which doesn't scream "fully-featured".

The notebook is highly customizable though so you can upgrade it to your liking. Specs include: a Core i5 / i7 CPU, a bunch of HDD / SSD storage options, a Nvidia GeForce GT 520M GPU, a bunch of ports, an HDMI (1.4) output, and USB 3.0. The fully loaded model will cost you $1,599 and packs a Core i7 CPU along with the GT 520M GPU. Check it out on Dell.

[Gizmodo]

Asus has just released their latest ultrabooks but they're calling them zenbooks. If you live in the US, they've announced and released the UX21 and UX31 which start at $999 and $1,099, respectively. The UX21 features an 11.6-inch (1,366 x 768 resolution) display while the UX31 has a 13.3-inch (1,600 x 900 resolution) display. 

Both of them sport a 128GB SSD, 4GB of RAM, USB 3.0, Bluetooth 4.0 support, Bang & Olufsen's ICEpower, and Core i5 / i7 CPU options. They're going to be packing a 5-hour and 7-hour battery life, respectively, and that should be enough for most people. Of course, there are higher-end models which will cost you up to $1,449.

[Engadget]

The real MacBook Air competitors are coming and Acer has just unveiled their first ultrabook. This is the Aspire S3 which will be hitting North America later this week starting at $899. This ultrabook is said to feature a 13.3-inch display with a 1,366 x 768 resolution, an Intel Core i5 CPU, 4GB of RAM, and a 20GB SSD with a 320GB HDD so that it'll boot as quickly as possible. Like I said, this will be available later this week and more models are on the way (Core i3 and i7).

[Engadget]

If you're interested in the Dell XPS 14z then there's some good news for you today. The company has just announced that this notebook will be available in the US and Europe sometime this Fall for an unknown price. The notebook will feature a slot-loading optical drive, USB 3.0 / HDMI ports, Intel Core 2011 CPU options, Nvidia Optimus graphics, and a bunch of HDD / RAM options. It's a pretty darn good notebook so you might want to give it a look.

[This Is My Next]

If you've been waiting for Samsung's Series 7 notebook in the US then you can now pre-order one at Best Buy. The notebook's base model will cost you around $880 and packs 4G (WiMAX) connectivity if you need it. It also features an Intel Core i7-2675QM 2.2GHz CPU, a 1,600 x 900 resolution display, a 750GB HDD, 6GB of DDR3 RAM, USB 3.0 ports, and Windows 7. Check it out on Best Buy.

[Engadget]

Asus has decided that today was a good day to unveil a bunch of new notebooks. They've introduced the 15.6-inch N55SF and the 17.3-inch N75SF which are both packing up to a Full HD (1,920 x 1,080 resolution) along with an HD webcam and Intel Core 2011 CPU options.

The laptops also feature some high-end tech (USB Charger+, instant-on, ICEpower) so maybe that's why it's so expensive. The 15.6-incher is set to be available later this month for €1,100 or $1,500 USD, while the larger one will be available next month (October) for €1,350 or $1,800 USD.

[Engadget]

HP has just updated their Pavilion dm1 notebook and it comes with a new design. The base model for this 11.6-incher which only cost you $400 as well which is pretty cheap. This will be available starting on September 21st with an AMD APU. For $599, you'll be able to get an Intel ULV Core i3 CPU which is decent. The trackpad has reportedly been improved because we know how bad those old HP trackpads were before. Look out for it in a few days!

[Engadget, Liliputing]

It's not the most exciting notebook but MSI has released the updated MSI X370. This one features an AMD E-450 1.65GHz APU, a 13-inch display with a 1,366 x 768 resolution, 4GB of RAM, a 500GB HDD, and up to 10 hours of battery life. The notebook is available now on Amazon and Newegg for $579. It's not amazingly powerful but it'll do most of the tasks that you want it to do.

[Engadget]

Asus' first ultrabook has just been tracked down by This Is My Next. It's pictured above and the first one is the US21 which is sporting an 11.6-inch display. There'll also be a 13.3-inch UX31 but they don't have access to that one at the moment.

Specs for this one reportedly include Intel Core i5 / i7 CPU options, a chiclet keyboard, and a 0.67-inch thin pure aluminum body which gives it a bit of weight (UX21 is 2.4 pounds, UX31 is 2.9 pounds). The build is said to be quite impressive but the ultrabook wasn't turned on so they weren't able to test the large glass trackpad. The price and release date for these are unknown right now but it might be available later this month in a few areas.

[This Is My Next]

Dell has just teased two new notebooks and the one above is the XPS 14z. This notebook will be extremely similar to the 15z but it'll sport a smaller 14-inch HD display. The body should look like a MacBook Pro and you should expect Intel Core 2011 CPU options. The company mentioned that this will be available later this year but didn't mention a price.

The one below is Dell's upcoming updated Inspiron 14z. This one has Intel Core i3 / i5 CPU options, up to 8GB of RAM, up to a 750GB HDD, WiDi, HDMI / USB 3.0 ports, a memory card reader, WiFi, and the Windows 7 OS. The company has mentioned that this will be available at Best Buy in the UK later this month. The price for this one is also unknown right now.

Dell Teases the XPS 14z: Engadget
Dell Unveils the New Inspiron 14z: Slash Gear

Acer has just announced their own ultrabook that leaked a few days ago. It's officially the Aspire S3 and it features a 13.3-inch display with a 1,366 x 768 resolution. The notebook itself is wrapped in magnesium-alloy and it's just 13mm thin while being just 1.3kg. Specs include Intel Core i3 / i5 / i7 CPU options, numerous SSD / HDD storage options, Bluetooth 4.0, and a battery life which should last 7 hours. It's set to hit the US this September but they've only priced it for the European market where the base model will cost €799 ($1,139 USD).

[Engadget]