Difference 2. Graphics Engine

As in the previous case, the graphics engine of a tablet offers less 3D graphics performance and acceleration Ultrabook or a laptop, even taking into account that many of the latter is usually built into the processor Intel .

Still, companies such as NVIDIA already have tablet specific CPUs with integrated graphics engine developed by them. Thanks to this, they have the ability to run games with high quality graphics that rival those of any handheld game. Yes, would be unable to run many applications or interfaces on a conventional PC.

Now if you look at the laptop versus Utrabooks , the big difference is that many laptops, especially those looking for outstanding performance, dedicated engines have in many cases do not have much to envy machines desktop. Consequently, if we play games with demanding graphics, or applications where we need a high graphics performance , certain modelsar of hp laptops in pakistan e the only alternative.

Difference 3. Storage

This is perhaps the area where Ultrabooks and tablets have more in common. Except Ultrabooks with mechanical or hybrid discs, many of the new models are coming to market with SSDs , ieflash storage very similar in concept to using any tablet. Differences in the capacity we have and, above all, performance.

Thus, the SSD an Ultrabook with amounts generally have between 128 and 512 Gbytes of storage, and offer a first class performance. The tablets, however, have between 8 and 64 Gbytes of capacity and performance is much lower, largely because their small CPUs and operating systems do not need much more.

A third case would be portable, where SSDs are coming only residually, especially for its high price per gigabyte compared to mechanical drives. Therefore, we usually find in portable traditional disks with capacities can easily reach 1 Tbyte, although it is more common to see models with 500 or 640 GB. The bad: the lower performance of these devices, coupled with its low power consumption and greater resistance to shocks.

Difference 4. Screen

Each product is a different concept and seeks to satisfy different needs, and the screen is a clear example. While an Ultrabook has a screen similar to that of any laptop, with a typical resolution of 1366 x 768 and sizes from 11 to 15 ", where things change radically tablets.

Indeed, the kings of mobility have touch screens ( capacitive ), usually coated with a specific treatment to prevent dirt and improve your stamina, and sizes ranging between 7 and 10 inches.As for the resolution, it is very common to find 1024 x 600 dots, except for the iPad with Retina display (2,048 x 1,536).

Regarding quality, it is likely that content as a movie in HD can display even better on a tablet equipped with a good screen in an Ultrabook, but for this contention would have to rate other factors such as performance, sound or ergonomics.

As we noted, the laptops are, at this point, much like the Ultrabooks, although we can encontrae models up to 17 "(less and less). Nevertheless, both screen resolution, quality or technology as the differences are with a minimum of Ultrabook we've seen so far.

Difference 5. Connectivity

In regards to wireless connectivity , the tablets are sometimes very superior to any Ultrabook or laptop. Thus, besides the essential WiFi and Bluetooth , many of them have 3G connection to access the Internet via the mobile operator. The Ultrabooks, however, are much better in terms of wired and interfaces available: USB exhibit several (many as 3.0), some additional video output toHDMI , and even Thunderbolt .

That is, we can connect an Ultrabook about the same as a conventional PC. However, in a tablet will not always be possible to connect something as common as a USB memory.

Looking at a laptop, find some more possibilities. To begin, it is normal that they have a Ethernet connector (something not always seen in an Ultrabook), more USB ports (have more space), specific video connections as DVI or DisplayPort , and in many cases even we ExpressCard bays to insert expansion cards.

Difference 6. Sensors

We understand those sensors that allow the device to interact with their environment and position in space. At this point, the tablet takes the cake, because from mid-range models and findreceivers integrated A-GPS , and in virtually all proposals have gyroscopes to determine their position on the X and Y axes and accelerometers to detect the inclination and speed of movement. The more elaborate also have ambient light sensors to adjust the backlight andsave energy .

On the side of the Ultrabooks and laptops, in some configurations found the ambient light sensor on the screen to adjust the intensity of the backlight . And on models with mechanical unit, it is common to have accelerometers that detect an imminent crash and stop the hard drive to prevent damage. Yes, no GPS or other possibilities, however, eventually have to reach these segments.

Difference 7. Autonomy

The battery life of a well optimized Ultrabook is truly amazing (there are models that advertise up to 9 hours), especially when compared with a conventional laptop. The tablets may exceed that figure if used responsibly. That is, without the backlight to the maximum, without resorting intensively elements as the A-GPS or 3G module , or without spinning the graphics engine / CPU running demanding tasks.

Instead, with a low backlight and using the tablet to surf the Internet or check email in continuous use duration can be extended to 10-12 h of the best models. If we also consider that the tablet is in many cases an impulsive use device, that is, but it is widely used for short periods of time for consultation and leisure days may take up having to charge the battery.

Traditional notebooks are usually the worst in this respect. Some models can offer very specific figure is around 4 or 5 hours, but usually move between 2 and 3 hours of actual use. It all depends on the size of the screen and, above all, the machine configuration. Processors high frequency , dedicated graphics engines , mechanical drives and integrated optical drives have a higher energy the battery has to assume.

Difference 8. Format

We end the section with the hardware most obvious difference of all. While Ultrabooks are an evolution of conventional notebooks, which has lightened the weight and thickness to the limit, eliminating things like the optical drive, the tablets are a completely new segment that has just a couple of years behind. In this case it is primarily designed devices to consume information from anywhere, quickly and with a touch interface that aims to be as comfortable and easy as possible.

That is why we have to think what we like best. We need to think what kind of solution we need: an Ultrabook tasks that allows any PC classic but in a much more compact and portable, or tablet with which we want to consume information primarily in moments of the most comfortable way possible and with an even smaller weight and size.

On the portable little to add except what is evidently. Its weight is usually usually exceed 2 kg in most of the models on sale, while the thickness exceeds 20 mm, at most, has stipulated the Ultrabook concept. The culprit of this is the optical drive , but also a lower miniaturization of electronics, more space for memory banks that allow enlargements, or cooling systems larger to dissipate heat generated by the CPU and dedicated graphics engine riding this kind of equipment.