In 2011, tablet PCs and notebook computers have been the hottest topic. In the context of popular Tablet PC, China notebook market has been steadily progressing; there is still little change in the choice of processor and graphics cards. So in the upcoming second half of 2011, what trend will notebook computer market experience?
First,use of Intel’s Sandy Bridge processors will rapidly grow
According to statistics ZDC, Sandy Bridge processor equipped with a laptop in the January to June the number of products has grown rapidly, from 19 in early January to June soared 557 models. The focus of this series along with the proportion rising, and in June reached a half share. Starting from March, Sandy Bridge platform laptop or concern in terms of the number of products have a considerable proportion of growth, more and more manufacturers join the camp, increasingly fierce market competition.
In the second half of 2011, Intel’s Sandy Bridge processors will accelerate the spread and further alternative generation Intel Core i’s position as the market mainstream. By the end of the year, Sandy Bridge entrenched product in the market, growth will gradually slow down, and concern about the proportion remained at 70.0%.
Second, core graphics market share will expand
First Core graphics products in the performance has improved, it can integrate and share in the processing core processor Dangzhong the three high-speed intelligent caching and Turbo Boost Technology, which gives users the most intuitive experience is the graphics and run 3D games and multimedia entertainment program smoother. While the current choice of Chinese consumers is more rational, many users will not blindly believe that discrete graphics, low-power Core graphics products are gradually into the mind of user. The second half of 2011, the proportion of Core graphics cards will also be increased.
Third, the ultra-thin products may become a trend
In the Taipei Computex, Intel introduced the Ultrabook this new concept. Intel has a desire to Ultrabook classified as full laptop functions, but also with ultra-thin tablet-size products, and also shows the UX21 ultra-thin ASUS and Lenovo IdeaPad Ultrabook U300s. Acer said it will launch in the fourth quarter of ultra-light laptops Ultrabook.
Maloney, executive vice president of Intel predicted that the end of 2012 Ultrabook will occupy 40% of notebook market share. Although in such a short period of time can achieve the desired goal has yet to be market research, but may become a new trend in the development of notebook computers.