i7 quad core ultrabook

[doc_suresh]

I am in search of a light weight laptop with i7 quadcore processor or my work essentially office and corel draw on windows 8 platform with 8 gb ram.
localized Toshiba kirabook i7 as the best to deal with touch screen.
want the expert's take on this before I buy
Dr Suresh

 

[IRONBATMAN]

Ultrabooks are really overpriced. How about a Windows 8 Tablet?

Here's an Asus Transformerbook T100
http/www.asus.com/in-search-of-incredible/us-en/asus-transformer-book-t100/

It uses the Windows 8.1 OS so it's basically a small touch screen laptop. It comes with a keyboard that has a USB 3.0 port, Plus built in MS office. Don't forget it weighs less than 600g

The difference between this and an typical ultrabook is that you get less performance, but that's ok if you're just doing work. And that the screen size is smaller. Battery life of the tablet should be longer too.

 

[doc_suresh]

Ultrabooks are really overpriced. How about a Windows 8 Tablet?

Here's an Asus Transformerbook T100
http/www.asus.com/in-search-of-incredible/us-en/asus-transformer-book-t100/

It uses the Windows 8.1 OS so it's basically a small touch screen laptop. It comes with a keyboard that has a USB 3.0 port, Plus built in MS office. Don't forget it weighs less than 600g

The difference between this and an typical ultrabook is that you get less performance, but that's ok if you're just doing work. And that the screen size is smaller. Battery life of the tablet should be longer too.

well I have a ideapad s10 3t with amd processor its so slow with a 2 gb ram , I wanted a bigger screen as well, with a fast system

 

[IRONBATMAN]

Buying an Ultrabook is basically paying more for less.

A 2KG US$800 laptop would beat a 1.3KG US$1000 Ultrabook based on performance.

 

[doc_suresh]

Buying an Ultrabook is basically paying more for less.

A 2KG US$800 laptop would beat a 1.3KG US$1000 Ultrabook based on performance.

Lenovo Yoga 2 Pro ,whats your take on that , oers everything a kirabook i7 does. but cheaper

 

[IRONBATMAN]

Sure, if you have the money, go for it. the T100 is just a cheaper alternative

 

[LummusMaximus]

Try the razer blade, it packs a regular mobile i7 (quad core) as well as dedicated graphics, it's a very powerful option you should look into. Good battery life, too. Only problem is the screen.

Read the reviews, in terms of battery life, it could be an ultrabook. Good keyboard, too, and made of aluminium. Thin and light as well.

 

[jaguarskx]

I would not bother with the Transformer T100 if you are looking for a primary laptop. If you were looking for a lightweight supplemental laptop in addition to your current laptop / desktop, then perhaps it would do. But not as a primary workhorse.

The Bay Trail generation Atom CPU is pretty powerful compared to the prior generation Clover Trail generation Atom CPU, but it has nowhere near the power of a dual core i3 CPU. The small 10.1" 1366x768 resolution screen is not very good for large spreadsheets. In addition, it has a small keyboard which may or may not be an issue.

There is also no way to expand on the integrated 2GB of RAM. That is all you get. The 2GB of RAM will limit what you can do.

If the Toshiba Kirabook fits your needs, then go for it. 12.5" to 13.3" laptops are generally expensive because they combine both lightweight and relatively powerful performance. You should also be aware that you are not getting a quad core i7 CPU. Mobile Core i7 CPUs comes in two flavors dual core and quad core. In order for a lightweight laptop to qualify as an "ultrabook" it must have a ULV (ultra low voltage) CPU with a TDP of probably no more than 17w. This is to keep power consumption down so that the ultrabook will have longer battery life and also reduced heat because a lightweight laptop means a relatively light heatsink used to cool the CPU.

"U" model Intel CPU are dual core CPUs like the i7-3637U used in that Toshiba ultrabook and are up to 17w TDP. "M" model core i7 CPUs are also dual core CPUs that are rated at up to 37w. Quad core i7 mobile CPUs have the "MQ", "HQ" and "MX" designations. Their TDPs range between 37w and 57w.

The i5-3337u and i7-3637u CPUs are actually the prior generation Ivy Bridge CPUs not the current generation CPUs. Click the below link to help you determine if it is worth spend the extra money on the Core i7 CPU:

http/ark.intel.com/compare/72055,72054

 

[jaguarskx]

The Yoga 2 Pro is a good alternative and so is the Sony Vaio Flip 13. Both are 13.3" convertible ultrabooks and they both use the current generation Haswell Core i5 / Core i7 "U" model CPUs. Bestbuy carries both of them so you can go to their store to check them out. Well, at least the Bestbuys around me had them on display. I played around with them for about a minute each since I was kinda in a rush.

http/store.sony.com/vaio-flip-13/cat-27-catid-All-13-Ultrabook-Flip;pgid=zeh.EzZeFPVSRpDNUFUX6Old00007_ZSpXqH;sid=kwVVc_hCGVMec6qLqTAid2BIWj4btpcO1nQSx7Fk

 

[doc_suresh]

I would not bother with the Transformer T100 if you are looking for a primary laptop. If you were looking for a lightweight supplemental laptop in addition to your current laptop / desktop, then perhaps it would do. But not as a primary workhorse.

The Bay Trail generation Atom CPU is pretty powerful compared to the prior generation Clover Trail generation Atom CPU, but it has nowhere near the power of a dual core i3 CPU. The small 10.1" 1366x768 resolution screen is not very good for large spreadsheets. In addition, it has a small keyboard which may or may not be an issue.

There is also no way to expand on the integrated 2GB of RAM. That is all you get. The 2GB of RAM will limit what you can do.

If the Toshiba Kirabook fits your needs, then go for it. 12.5" to 13.3" laptops are generally expensive because they combine both lightweight and relatively powerful performance. You should also be aware that you are not getting a quad core i7 CPU. Mobile Core i7 CPUs comes in two flavors dual core and quad core. In order for a lightweight laptop to qualify as an "ultrabook" it must have a ULV (ultra low voltage) CPU with a TDP of probably no more than 17w. This is to keep power consumption down so that the ultrabook will have longer battery life and also reduced heat because a lightweight laptop means a relatively light heatsink used to cool the CPU.

"U" model Intel CPU are dual core CPUs like the i7-3637U used in that Toshiba ultrabook and are up to 17w TDP. "M" model core i7 CPUs are also dual core CPUs that are rated at up to 37w. Quad core i7 mobile CPUs have the "MQ", "HQ" and "MX" designations. Their TDPs range between 37w and 57w.

The i5-3337u and i7-3637u CPUs are actually the prior generation Ivy Bridge CPUs not the current generation CPUs. Click the below link to help you determine if it is worth spend the extra money on the Core i7 CPU:

http/ark.intel.com/compare/72055,72054

 

[doc_suresh]

Hi,i have narrowed down to 3laptops
Lenovo yoga pro2
Sony ciao svd 13225pxb
Lenovo idea pad yoga pro 2ultra book 13.3
Ms surface pro 512gb is another option
I felt Lenovo pro 2 yoga had everything right
Which would be your preference
Toshiba is no 1 I believe

 

[jaguarskx]

You list the Lenovo Yoga Pro twice.

Do you mean the Lenovo ThinkPad Yoga and the Lenovo Yoga 2 Pro? I assume you are excluding the Lenovo Yoga 13 which uses the previous generation Ivy Bridge CPUs.

The Sony Viao SVD is more commonly known as the Sony Viao Duo 13.


The 13.3" Yoga 2 Pro is the consumer version laptop while the 12.5" ThinkPad Yoga is more for the business segment. I am not that familiar with those laptops other than the fact the the Yoga 2 Pro comes with a very high resolution screen which means text and icons must be scaled up in order for people to be able to read / see them. The smaller ThinkPad Yoga has a standard 1080p resolution screen, it also has an active digitizer which means if you buy the digital pen, then you can write, draw, paint on the screen. So it's greats for writing notes and for that inner artist within you. The ThinkPad Yoga also has a "keyboard protector" that extends out then used in presentation or tablet mode which locks and protects the keys. It also make the keyboard feel flatter. But it is also more expensive.

Sony VIAO Duo is similar to the Viao Flip I recommended. The major difference is that on the Viao Duo, the screen is always exposed so you must be careful with it. The Viao Flip allows you to flip the screen so that it can be either used as a tablet or laptop and it can be closed like a typical laptop which protects the screen.

They each offer something different. I don't think the Viao Duo fits your needs, but that is for you to decide. Between the ThinkPad Yoga and the Yoga 2 Pro, each has it's good and bad points. The ThinkPad Yoga is smaller and sturdier, but a bit heavier as well. It also has a worldwide warranty whereas the Yoga 2 Pro would only have a warranty for within the US.

 

[jaguarskx]

I'm not too crazy about the MS Surface Pro 2. It is a bit small at 10.6", but that is a personal choice. I played around with it and pretty much didn't like the keyboard very much. However, it is easy to carry and it is pretty light for what it is.

 

[jaguarskx]

Here are some reviews to help you along. The links contains both written and video reviews:

Surface Pro 2
http/www.mobiletechreview.com/notebooks/Microsoft-Surface-Pro-2.htm

Sony Viao Duo 13
http/www.mobiletechreview.com/notebooks/Sony-Vaio-Duo-13.htm

Sony VAIO Flip 13
http/www.mobiletechreview.com/notebooks/Sony-Vaio-Flip-13.htm

Lenovo Yoga 2 Pro
http/www.mobiletechreview.com/notebooks/Lenovo-Yoga-2-Pro.htm

Lenovo ThinkPad Yoga
http/www.mobiletechreview.com/notebooks/Lenovo-ThinkPad-Yoga.htm

 

[LummusMaximus]

I know a lot of people with surface tablets, they've had them about a quarter of a year and they keyboards (which it's entirely true are annoying to type on) are already showing signs that they're wearing out. And replacing them is expensive as hell, something like $140.

If you want a quad core that fits into an ultrabook's body, there's always the razer blade. However, it's very, very pricey.
http/www.razerzone.com/au-en/store/razer-blade

 

[doc_suresh]

You list the Lenovo Yoga Pro twice.

Do you mean the Lenovo ThinkPad Yoga and the Lenovo Yoga 2 Pro? I assume you are excluding the Lenovo Yoga 13 which uses the previous generation Ivy Bridge CPUs.

The Sony Viao SVD is more commonly known as the Sony Viao Duo 13.


The 13.3" Yoga 2 Pro is the consumer version laptop while the 12.5" ThinkPad Yoga is more for the business segment. I am not that familiar with those laptops other than the fact the the Yoga 2 Pro comes with a very high resolution screen which means text and icons must be scaled up in order for people to be able to read / see them. The smaller ThinkPad Yoga has a standard 1080p resolution screen, it also has an active digitizer which means if you buy the digital pen, then you can write, draw, paint on the screen. So it's greats for writing notes and for that inner artist within you. The ThinkPad Yoga also has a "keyboard protector" that extends out then used in presentation or tablet mode which locks and protects the keys. It also make the keyboard feel flatter. But it is also more expensive.

Sony VIAO Duo is similar to the Viao Flip I recommended. The major difference is that on the Viao Duo, the screen is always exposed so you must be careful with it. The Viao Flip allows you to flip the screen so that it can be either used as a tablet or laptop and it can be closed like a typical laptop which protects the screen.

They each offer something different. I don't think the Viao Duo fits your needs, but that is for you to decide. Between the ThinkPad Yoga and the Yoga 2 Pro, each has it's good and bad points. The ThinkPad Yoga is smaller and sturdier, but a bit heavier as well. It also has a worldwide warranty whereas the Yoga 2 Pro would only have a warranty for within the US.

 

[doc_suresh]

hi jaguar
well I got thoroughly confused with the so many models Lenovo website has. thinkpad new X1 carbon touch 14 inch i7- 4600 u 8gb hd4400 caught my attention. I am not sure I it comes with a digitizer. the model no is 20A70037US.i think its features are the same as think pad yoga. I opted yoga 2 pro out.
The sony flip 13 with Core i7-4500U 1.8GHz dual core CPU, 16 gigs of RAM and a 5400 RPM terabyte HDD with 16 gig solid state boot drive, also looks like a close match to new carbon X!.
Whats your take between these two. Though a bit expensive I would go for one of them
regards
suresh

 

[jaguarskx]

There are no indications of a digitizer for the new Carbon X1 on Lenovo's website. It is already available for order.

http/shop.lenovo.com/us/en/laptops/thinkpad/x-series/x1-carbon/#features

I'm am puzzled with the delayed release of the ThinkPad W540 which was initially announced back in Sept or Oct.

 

[Nicholas Fu]

Hey, I think you guys have misses the Asus ZenBook UX303LG. It has a dedicated graphics card(nvidia gtx840m) and 12 gb of ram. You can find it on amazon for $1299.

Another one is the Dell XPS 13. It has 8gb of ram and a 1080p touch display. Also the body is made of carbon fiber, magnesium alloy and titanium.

 

[jaguarskx]

Hey, I think you guys have misses the Asus ZenBook UX303LG. It has a dedicated graphics card(nvidia gtx840m) and 12 gb of ram. You can find it on amazon for $1299.

Another one is the Dell XPS 13. It has 8gb of ram and a 1080p touch display. Also the body is made of carbon fiber, magnesium alloy and titanium.

That laptop was released in mid 2014 which means it did not exist in January 2014.