Intel Core I3

The compact and portable Sony Vaio SVT Ultrabook is just 19mm thin and weighs only 1.42kg but still produces a stunning computing performance.

The sleek and stylish aluminium and magnesium alloy chassis is strong and light, and built-in HDD Shock Protection ensures your Sony ultrabook can cope with knocks and shocks.

A 13.3 inch HD touch screen display puts everything at your fingertips, as you touch and swipe through menus and screens.

A powerful Intel® Core™ i3 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.

A 32Gb solid state drive also drives rapid load times and an extra-quick boot-up so you can get on with the job in hand, as well being much quieter than a standard hard drive.

HDMI connectivity allows you to easily hook up your Sony ultrabook to any compatible TV or monitor.

You can also upgrade this Sony SVT ultrabook to an Intel® Core™ i7 processor – see item number 2DJ5N.

Useful info:

• Intel® Core™ i3-2367M processor
• Windows 8 (64 bit)
• 4Gb RAM
• 500Gb hard drive
• 32Gb solid state drive
• 13 inch LED-backlit (1366 x 768) touch screen display
• Intel® HD graphics 4000
• 802.11 b/g/n WiFi, Bluetooth 4.0
• USB 2.0, USB 3.0, HDMI
• Webcam
• Sony Vaio SVT touch screen ultrabook

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.

HDMI connectivity allows you to easily hook up your Acer ultrabook to any compatible TV or monitor.

You can also upgrade this Acer ultrabook to an Intel® Core™ i5 processor – see item number 2BN57.

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

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 memory and the latest Windows 8 software.

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 and 128Gb Solid State Drive – 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
• 500 Gb hard drive
• 13.3 inch display
• Wi-Fi 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
• Weight: 1.7 kg
• Samsung 530U3 ultrabook

The Lenovo IdeaPad U310 Ultrabook gives you the best in high specification computing in an incredibly portable format. Weighing only 1.7kg and ultra slim at less than one inch thick, this Lenovo ultrabook still manages to cram in a powerful Intel® Core® i3 processor and a seriously speedy 4Gb of memory. Get everything done fast with the Lenovo IdeaPad U310 ultrabook, with an SSD hard drive that boots up quicker and generates less heat than a normal drive. You also get a 2 second Fast Start from sleep mode, so you can get on with it without hanging about. USB 3.0 connectivity delivers faster download, while the one aspect of this Lenovo ultrabook that does take its time is the battery, which will give you up to 8 hours, so you can get plenty done on the move. The 13 inch widescreen display, HD graphics and built-in stereo speakers give you superb enjoyment of websites, photos and movies. Lenovo Smart Update automatically updates your mailbox, IM chats and social networks even while your ultrabook is asleep. The Lenovo IdeaPad U310 ultrabook's built-in webcam lets you enjoy face-to-face video chats around the world via Skype.

• Useful info:
• Ultrabook - inspired by Intel®
• 21mm thick
• Intel® Core® i3-3217U processor
• Fast boot-up
• Battery life of up to 8 hours
• 4Gb memory
• 500Gb hard drive / 24Gb SSD
• 13 inch LED-backlit display (1366 x 768)
• Integrated Graphics
• WiFi 802.11 b/g/n, Bluetooth 3.0
• Webcam with mic
• Windows 8 Home Premium
• Stereo speakers
• HDMI, 2x USB 3.0, USB 2.0
• Weight: 1.7kg.