Ultrabooks

Enjoy life in the fast lane with the HP Pavilion 14-b003sa Ultrabook™, giving you the best in portable computing and superb access to all the latest gossip and news wherever you roam – perfect for social networking fans.

As thin as 2.1 cm and weighing from only 1.8 kg, the HP Pavilion 14-b003sa Ultrabook™ is easy to carry around and a joy to use resting on your lap while still packing in a superb 14 inch HD screen.

You can keep all your social networking passions at your fingertips, from Facebook to Twitter to Instagram, and always stay bang up to date with all the action. You can also use the built-in webcam to enjoy face-to-face video chats via Skype. What a looker too! This HP Ultrabook™ is sleek, lightweight and features a sparkling metallic sheen that will turn plenty of heads.

Altec Lansing speakers with Dolby Advanced Audio makes the most of all your websites, music and video. Your HP Ultrabook™ comes with the HP Connected Music package, giving you access to the Universal Music catalogue and the chance to win tickets to exclusive music events with your friends.

The HP Pavilion 14-b003sa Ultrabook™ also includes CoolSense technology that stops it overheating (no more hot legs!).

Useful info:

• Windows 8
• Intel® Core™ i3-3217U processor
• 4GB memory
• 320GB storage + 32GB SSD
• 14 inch HD LED-backlit display
• Intel HD Graphics
• Wi-Fi
• Webcam
• Altec Lansing speakers with Dolby Advanced Audio
• 2x USB 2.0, 1x USB 3.0, HDMI
• Weight: 1.8 kg
• HP Pavilion 14-b003sa Ultrabook™

HP helpline: 0844 369 0369. Colour: Black.

Style and mobility, for your everyday life. This HP Pavilion is durable, reliable and ready to meet your everyday computing needs.

This HP Pavilion notebook comes with a powerful Intel® Core™ processor, 8GB of RAM and a 1TB hard drive, giving it the power to handle your everyday tasks with ease. As well as offering Windows 8 and a whole array of software and features this notebook lets you get more from your PC. With an attractive sparkling black finish it can match any style. HP ProtectSmart will keep your notebook’s data safe from accidental bumps and bruises. It senses motion and plans ahead stopping your hard drive and protecting your digital life.Surf the net on the comfort of your sofa using Wi-Fi, keep up with the latest social networking, study your business emails or enjoy the latest games. The HP Pavilion has an integrated HDMI port, allowing you to connect your laptop to an external device. As well as offering a full-size textured island-style keyboard with numeric keypad and Touchpad Technology supporting multi touch gestures.

Useful Information:

• Intel® Core™ i5-3217U processor
• 8Gb RAM
• 1Tb Hard Drive
• Microsoft Windows 8 (64 bit)
• 14" HD BrightView LED-backlit display
• HP CoolSense Technology
• HP ProtectSmart
• HP Connected Music powered by Universal Music Group
• Integrated Intel HD Graphics
• 802.11 b/g/n WiFi, Bluetooth 3.0
• HP TrueVision HD Webcam with integrated digital microphone
• Altec Lansing speakers with Dolby Advanced Audio
• ENERGY STAR® qualified

HP Helpline: 0844 369 0369. Colour: Black.

The Sony Vaio Duo 11 Ultrabook has the versatility to suit every occasion – just slide out the keyboard to switch between a laptop and tablet.

Sometimes you need the typing speed of a laptop and some tasks are better suited to the freedom of expression you get with a tablet – now you can have both in an ultrabook that's just 18mm thin and weighs only 1.3 kg. The SurfSlider design allows you to slide the screen up and reveal a sleek keyboard.

A 11.6 inch full HD touch screen puts everything at your fingertips, as you touch and swipe through intuitive Windows 8 menus and screens. Scroll and open files, drag and drop images, flick navigate or zoom in and out. You can also sketch with your finger or write an email with a stylus.

An Intel® Core™ i5-3317U processor, 4Gb of RAM and Windows 8 software ensure everything happens quickly, while a 128Gb solid state drive offers plenty of storage, as well as being much quieter than a standard hard drive.

A built-in full HD webcam is perfect for enjoying face-to-face video chats via Skype.You can use HDMI connection to use your Sony Vaio Duo 11 SVD1121Q2EB Ultrabook as a HD display or enjoy fast data transfers via USB 3.0, built-in media card reader and Bluetooth.

Useful info:

• Switches between laptop and tablet
• Intel® Core™ i5-3317U processor
• Windows 8 (64 bit)
• 4Gb RAM
• 128Gb solid state drive
• 11.6 inch HD touch screen (1980 x 1080)
• Intel® HD graphics 4000
• Wi-Fi, Bluetooth® 4.0
• 2x USB 3.0, HDMI
• Full HD EXMOR R webcam
• Weight: 1.3kg
• Sony Vaio Duo 11 SVD1121Q2EB touch screen convertible ultrabook

Colour: Black.

The Samsung 530U3 ultrabook combines the best in portability and high-spec computing.

Ultra slim at less than one inch thick and lightweight at just 1.7 kg, this Samsung ultrabook still manages to cram in a powerful Intel® Core™ i3 processor, 6Gb of a memory and the latest Windows 8 software.

A 128Gb Solid State Drive gives you much faster data transfer than a traditional hard drive, as well faster boot times and being quieter in use.

Get everything done fast with the Samsung 530U3 ultrabook, featuring a Fast Boot speed as low as 20 seconds and a 2-second Fast Start from sleep mode.

USB 3.0 connectivity delivers faster downloads and the Fast Browsing feature makes your frequently viewed web pages run 2x faster.

You get up to 6.5 hours of power from a single charge, so you can get plenty done while you're on the move.

The 13.3 inch SuperBright HD screen gives you superb viewing of your websites, photos and movies. A built-in webcam lets you enjoy face-to-face video chats with friends and family around the world via Skype.

This Samsung ultrabook is also available a Core™ i5 processor – see item number 2BVNT.

Useful info:

• Ultrabook - inspired by Intel®
• Intel® Core™ i3 processor
• Wakes from sleep in just 2 seconds
• Battery life of up to 6.5 hours
• 6Gb memory
• 128 Gb Solid State Drive
• 13.3 inch display
• WiFi 802.11 b/g/n
• Webcam
• Windows 8 Home Premium
• Built-in stereo speakers
• 4-in-1 SD card slot
• 2x USB 3.0, HDMI
• Samsung 530U3 ultrabook

SAMSUNG helpline: 0845 726 7864.

The compact, portable and powerful Acer Aspire S3 Ultrabook ™ is just 13mm thin and weighs less than 1.4kg, with no compromise to performance or battery life.

Thanks to Acer Green Instant On technology, the Acer S3 resumes from sleep in less than 2 seconds and with Instant Connect technology, it can access the internet 4x faster than a normal notebook.

The sleek and stylish aluminium and magnesium alloy chassis is strong and light, helping the Aspire S3 weigh less than 1.4 kg, little more than a bag of sugar!

A powerful Intel® Core™ i3-2377 processor, 4Gb of RAM and the new Windows 8 software ensures everything happens quickly and smoothly, while a 500Gb hard drive gives you storage space for up to 142,000 digital photos, 125,000 MP3s, 220 hours of DVD quality video or up to 60 hours of HD video.

The Aspire S3 ultrabook also features a 13.3 inch HD display and professionally tuned speakers with Dolby Home Theater v4 for cinema-quality sound, ensuring the make the most of your video, websites and gaming.

Thanks to the rise of cloud-based storage, network sharing, USB flash drives and the competitive cost of external hard drives (available separately), an optical drive is not included with this ultrabook to ensure it is as slim and lightweight as possible.

Useful info:

• Intel® Core™ i3-2377 processor
• 4Gb DDR3 RAM
• 500Gb SATA hard drive
• 13.3 inch display
• Integrated graphics
• Acer instant on
• USB 2.0, USB 3.0, HDMI
• Microsoft Windows 8 Home Premium
• Acer Aspire S3-391 S Series Ultrabook - NX.M1FEK.006

ACER helpline: 08717 601000. Colour: Champagne.

The Satellite U940 is an excellent new addition to our family of ultra portable Ultrabooks™, which are extraordinarily responsive, stylish, and thin. A durable and lightweight design ensures the Satellite U940's premium finish matches its outstanding performance. With fast boot up times, Intel® ULV processors and excellent battery life, it also features extensive connectivity including 3 x USB, HDMI and SD ports.

Useful Information:

• Intel® Core™ i3-3217M Processor
• 4Gb RAM
• 500Gb + 32GB (SSD) Hard Drive
• 14 inch HD LED backlit TruBrite (1366 x 768) 16:9 display
• Integrated Intel Graphics
• 802.11 b/g/n Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 4.0
• Integrated 1.3 megapixel Webcam
• Integrated Stereo speakers, SRS Premium Sound
• 2x USB 3.0, 1x USB 2.0
• HDMI
• Card Reader
• Intel® Wireless Display Connectivity
• Microsoft Windows 8
• Model: Toshiba U940-100

TOSHIBA helpline: 0845 726 7864. Colour: Silver.