Toshiba, Asus, Acer, Samsung Ultrabooks Dominate CES

Asus Zenbook UX31

Asus Zenbook UX31
Jan 10, 2012
2 minute read
eWeek content and product recommendations are editorially independent. We may make money when you click on links to our partners. Learn More


Asus Zenbook UX31

1

The Asus Zenbook UX31’s brushed-aluminum body packs a solid-state drive (SSD), second-generation Intel Core i5 processor and the ability to quickly resume active mode.


Asus Zenbook UX21

2

As with the UX31, the Asus Zenbook UX21 boasts an SSD and an ultra-thin body. ??í


Samsung Series 5

3

Due at the end of January, this ultrabook offers second-generation Intel Core i5 processors and six to seven hours of battery life.


HP Envy 14 Spectre

4

This ultrabook from HP offers integrated glass components, second-generation Intel Core processors and HP wireless audio.


Toshiba Portege Z830 Series

5

Toshiba’s 13-inch Portege Z830 typifies ultrabooks: it weighs less than 2.5 pounds, with a thickness of 0.63 inches, and under-the-hood features such as an SSD.


Lenovo U300s

6

Lenovo’s ultrabook entrant is 0.6 inches thick, boots in as little as 10.5 seconds (according to the manufacturer), and offers 30 days of standby time. Like many other ultrabooks, it also includes a USB 3.0 drive.


Advertisement

Acer Aspire S Series

7

Laptops in Acer’s Aspire S Series measure a mere 0.51 inches thick, weigh less than three pounds and will reportedly leap back from sleep in less than two seconds.


HP Folio 13

8

This ultrabook boasts nine-hour battery life. In addition to more powerful specs, long battery life is another ultrabook selling point.


Tablets

9

Intel is pushing ultrabooks hard this year at CES, but it also has designs on the tablet industry, particularly in conjunction with Windows 8.


Netbooks

10

Despite the emphasis this year on all things ultrabook, netbooks—which, not too long ago, were the darlings of the PC industry—are still something of a presence on the show floor.??í

eWeek Logo

eWeek has the latest technology news and analysis, buying guides, and product reviews for IT professionals and technology buyers. The site's focus is on innovative solutions and covering in-depth technical content. eWeek stays on the cutting edge of technology news and IT trends through interviews and expert analysis. Gain insight from top innovators and thought leaders in the fields of IT, business, enterprise software, startups, and more.

Property of TechnologyAdvice. © 2026 TechnologyAdvice. All Rights Reserved

Advertiser Disclosure: Some of the products that appear on this site are from companies from which TechnologyAdvice receives compensation. This compensation may impact how and where products appear on this site including, for example, the order in which they appear. TechnologyAdvice does not include all companies or all types of products available in the marketplace.