Posted on Thursday, April 19 2012 @ 20:28 CEST by Thomas De Maesschalck
DigiTimes
reports Intel has set an internal goal to reach ultrabook shipments of 20-30 million in 2012, and to double or even triple the volume in 2013.
Intel has internally estimated that ultrabook shipments will reach 20-30 million units in 2012 and the volume in 2013 is expected to double or even triple on year as the integration of the supply chain will be ready, according to sources from the upstream supply chain.
Second-generation ultrabooks are set to launch after May 2012, while hybrid ultrabook models, which combine the design of tablet PCs with ultrabooks, are set to appear in the fourth quarter along with Windows 8.
As for chassis, Intel is cooperating with upstream makers to enhance reinforced plastic chassis to allow them to feature similar sturdiness and quality as metal chassis.
