We know that most of the Linux fans are now waiting for Dell Ubuntu ultrabook Sputnik, but the date of launch is not yet announced.
ZaReason is the First Ultrabook in the world dedicated to Linux. ZaReason UltraLap 430 supports all variants of Linux OS such as Ubuntu, Fedora, Debian, Linux Mint etc. You can select your preferred Operating System before you buy. Similar to Dell laptops, you can choose the hardware configuration such as processor, RAM , hard disk etc at the time of purchase.
This Ultrabook will cost more than a Windows powered Ultrabooks having the same configuration. People generally use Linux to cut down extra expense of Windows, but unfortunately most of the Linux computer makers make their machine as expensive as Windows machine or even higher than that. Here we are going to compare this Ultrabook with other Windows powered ultrabook.
ZaReason Ultrabook :
Processor – 3rd generation i3 1.8 GHz( i5 also available)
Intel HD 4000 Graphics
14.1 inch Display ( 1366 x 768) with LED backlit
OS – Ubuntu ,Kubuntu,Edubuntu 12.04 version , Debian 6 ,Fedora and Linux Mint 13
RAM – 4 GB DDR3 ( 8GB/16GB also available )
Hard Disk – 32 GB SSD ( 64/128/256 also available )
Camera – 1.3 MP
also 2 USB 3 and 1 USB 2 ports and one HDMI port
Here we are talking about an ultrabook having i3/Ubuntu/4GB/128GB for comparison which costs nearly $ 1,028. You can verify it by visiting this page ZaReason UltraLap 430 (Please select 128 GB SSD, by default it shows 32GB SSD price).
Price is too high!..
Now lets check out the Windows powered Ultrabooks:
1. Vizio UltraLaptop CT14 A0
Price : $ 799.99 ( Special Price )
OS : Windows 7 Home premium 64 bit
Processor : 3rd Generation i3 1.8 GHz with Intel HD 4000 Graphics
RAM : 4GB DDR3
Display : LED Display 1600 x 900 ( Plus point )
Hard Disk : 128 GB SSD
2 USB 3 port , HDMI ,Audio Jack etc..
Know more : Vizio Utralaptop
2. HP Envy Spectre XT Ultrabook 13t 2000
Price : $ 999.99
OS : Windows 7 Home Premium 64 bit
Processor : 3rd generation i5 3317U+ Intel HD 4000 Graphics ( Plus point )
RAM : 4GB DDR3
Hard drive : 128 GB SSD
Display : 13.3 inch HD Display with 1366 x 728 resolution
USB 3 port , HDMI , Audio etc…
Additional Software’s : Norton Antivirus ( 2 year worth $ 99 )
Microsoft Office starter
Adobe Photoshop Element 10 + Adobe Premiere Element 10
Note : We customize HP Ultrabook to get above configuration :
Verify it : HP ENVY Ultarbook
3. Sony VAIO 13.3 inch T Series Ultrabook
Price: $ 949.99
OS : Windows 7 Home Premium 64 bit
Processor : 3rd generation i5 3317U + Intel HD 4000 ( Plus point)
RAM : 4GB DDR3
Hard Drive : 128 GB
Display: 13.3 inch LED Backlit with resolution 1366 x 728
USB 3 port , HDMI port etc…
Additional software : Microsoft Office starter
Note : We customized Sony Ultrabook to get above configuration
Verify : Sony ultrabook
These are the some Windows powered Ultrabooks that cost less in comparison to ZaReason’s Ultrabook. Even though Linux is free why is ZaReason Ultrabook costing so much? In my opinion it is because ZaReason has tailored hardware dedicated to Linux. Perhaps that is the single most deciding factor in the high pricing. In case you prefer to compare laptop specification and prices, click here to visit the SCH Trade UK website for a better view of what you should buy.