Samsung's Series 9 Ultrabook launched

Samsung Electronics Canada  announced its new second-generation Series 9. With 13.3-inch and 15-inch models and third-generationIntel Core processor, the new Series 9 Ultrabook combines unique design and stellar performance to create a premium user experience.

"The Series 9 offers the wonderful combination of tons of features in a featherweight design," saidb Craig McLennan, Vice President of Consumer Electronics, Samsung Canada. "We know that a category of Canadians have a passion for premium design and function. Series 9 Ultrabook answers the call for a laptop with guts and beauty, which tucks under your arm with ease."

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Intel announces next generation Ultrabooks

Intel Corp. officially announced the next wave of UItrabook devices powered by 3^rd generation Core processors at Computex Taipei 2012. The company also announced agreements with several leading touch panel manufacturers to meet the expected demand for touch-enabled Ultrabook experiences over the next several years.

News highlights include:

• ·         The next wave of Ultrabook devices powered by 3rd generation Intel Core processors is more responsive and offers enhanced security in a choice of designs.
• ·         Intel announced agreements with Cando, HannsTouch, TPK and Wintek to ensure capacity of touch technology for the expected growth of touch-enabled Ultrabook convertible designs.
• ·         New Ultrabook systems offer enhanced security with Intel Anti-Theft technology built in and free, limited-time service subscriptions out of the box from Absolute Software, McAfee, Norton and Intel in select global markets.
• ·         Bringing the best of Intel technology to mobile devices with three Intel-based smartphones now available  from Lava International (available in India), Lenovo (available in China) and Orange (available in the United Kingdom and France); 20 tablet design wins based on the Intel Atom  SoC, codenamed "Clover Trail," designed for Microsoft  Windows  8.

Sony unveils VAIO T Series Ultrabook

Sony Canada is pleased to announce the brand new VAIO T Series Ultrabook as well as a new portfolio of VAIO PCs built with Sony’s industry-leading audio, video, imaging and software technology. The series range from models designed for ultra-portability and everyday use to capacitive touch display technology.

“Thin and light is nothing new to Sony – we built the T Series Ultrabook from many of the same features as our amazingly thin and powerful ultra-premium VAIO Z Series, which has long exceeded Ultrabook specifications,” said Puneet Jain, VAIO Marketing Director of Sony Canada.

“Our entire new VAIO portfolio incorporates the best technology from our innovative digital imaging, sound and TV divisions and unique features across all the models such as backlit keyboard and Sony’s Rapid Wake technology. The new VAIO family continues Sony’s efforts to offer advanced performance and design that fit all business and personal lifestyles.”

The Apple Beat: Next MacBook Pros might feature Retina Displays

By Gadjo Cardenas Sevilla

It has been a while since Apple introduced new MacBook Pros. Now we're hearing reports here and there that the next refresh of Apple's midrange and high-end notebooks might feature the Retina Displays that are on the new iPad as well as the iPhone 4, 4S and the latest iPod Touch.

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