Tuesday unveiled an emerging breed of computers called Ultrabook, which are like laptops with tablet-like features. The company expects the device to comprise 40 percent of the consumer laptop market segment by 2012 end.

Speaking at the technology trade show Computex in Taiwan, Intel’s Executive Vice President Sean Maloney said the Ultrabook would have the performance and capabilities of laptops with the features of tablets and would be thin and light. They will be shaped by Moore’s Law and silicon technology as the traditional PC has been shaped for the past 40 years.

Intel also unveiled its latest 2nd Generation Intel Core processors. This will enable thin and light designs that are less than 20 mm thick, with mainstream price points under $1,000. Brand new AS07A31 ACER Laptop Battery for acer laptop.

Systems based on these chips will be available for the 2011 winter holiday shopping season and include the UX21, ASUS Ultrabook.

ASUS Chairman Jonney Shih, who joined Maloney to showcase the company’s new ultra-thin laptop based on the latest 2nd Generation Intel Core processor, said, “Our customers are demanding an uncompromised computing experience in a lightweight, highly portable design that responds to their needs quickly. Transforming the PC into an ultra thin, ultra responsive device will change the way people interact with their PC.” High quality PA3356U-3BAS TOSHIBA Laptop Battery for Toshiba laptop.

The next generation Intel processor family codenamed “Ivy Bridge” is scheduled for availability in systems in the first half of 2012. According to Intel, laptops based on Ivy Bridge, the first high-volume chip based on Intel’s 22 nanometer manufacturing technology, will have improved power efficiency, smart visual performance, higher responsiveness and enhanced security. Replacement Studio 1537 Dell Laptop Battery for Dell Studio 1537 Laptop.

The chipmaker also said it is accelerating the Atom processor roadmap to a one-process-generation per year cadence. This will enable a wider range of optimized solutions for multiple market segments.

Intel further said it is preparing its next-generation netbook platform, codenamed “Cedar Trail.” It is the first netbook platform based on Intel’s 32 nm technology, and will enable ultra-thin, fanless designs. The new platform is also expected to enable over 10 hours of battery life and weeks of standby. Cedar Trail will support leading operating systems such as Microsoft Windows, Google Chrome and MeeGo.

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