Posted on Saturday, June 02 2012 @ 20:17 CEST by Thomas De Maesschalck
The next-gen ultrabooks promise "impressive 3D graphics" with twice the performance gains in media and graphics compared to Intel's current-gen 17W Ultraprocessors. Here's a look at the list of specifications that are used to define a third-generation Intel Core-based ultrabook:
Thin designs:
Ultrabook devices must be 18mm or less in thickness for systems with displays less than 14 inches and 21mm or less for systems with displays 14 inches or more; some current systems are much thinner.
Responsive:
All 3rd generation Intel Core Ultrabook devices wake in a flash - going from a very deep sleep state (S4) to full use (keyboard interaction) in less than 7 seconds and wake from "sleep" mode even faster. Additionally, they must be responsive while active, meaning they will load and run favorite applications quickly.
Extended battery life:
Ultrabook devices must offer at least 5 hours of battery life, with many meeting the recommended level of 8 hours plus in even the sleekest form factors.
Security enabled:
Anti-Theft technology is a hardware-based technology that makes it possible to lock down an Ultrabook system if it's lost or stolen and helps secure sensitive information stored on the device's hard drive.
Ultrabook™ systems come enabled with Intel® Identity Protection technology to provide a more secure online experience for activities like shopping, banking or gaming online. It uses chip-level authentication similar to hardware tokens and is widely regarded by security experts as a more secure approach than software-only authentication.
Fast I/O:
Ultrabook devices based on 3rd generation Intel Core must have either USB 3 or Thunderbolt technology to enable incredibly fast transfer capabilities.
Processor:
Powered by the Intel Core processor family for Ultrabook.
