The same with the Envy: at one level it’s the cream of the crop of ultrabooks, and in several respects eclipses its rivals. But it comes at a hefty price: $1899 with an Intel Core i5 processor and $2299 for an i7 version. This makes it hundreds of dollars more expensive than Apple’s already-pricey MacBook Air.
Read moreFor those in the market for an Ultrabook—thin, light, MacBook Air-like laptops that Intel hopes will stimulate the PC market—early offerings have left much to be desired. The likes of Samsung, Asus, Acer, Lenovo, and Toshiba have all tried, and while many of their attempts do have points in their favor, they’ve so far failed to live up to Apple’s benchmark.
Read more“Ultrabook” is a term coined by Intel, who provides the underpinnings for the super-fast operating system boot-up times, impressive battery life, and extreme portability that characterize ultrabooks.
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