Google last month introduced its latest Chromebook, a thin notebook called the Pixel.
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Plexstor introduced its M5M SSD in an mSATA format intended for thin notebook computers.
The drive is available in ultrathin formats that can fit into a very thin notebook computer.
Those already in the market for the ridiculously thin notebook computers are promising to slash prices, fast.
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Lower prices could make hybrid HDD (or dual storage with both a HDD and an SSD) storage the highest volume ultra-thin notebook computers.
We hope to see HDD and SSD combinations or future hybrid HDDs that would support write caching, particularly for notebook and especially ultra-thin notebook computers.
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The ASUS Transformer Book uses a SanDisk U100 SSD for high-capacity, blazing-fast storage and a small footprint that allows it to fit neatly into the sleek, ultra-thin notebook.
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Thus flash memory in ultra thin notebook computers will be most popular ether incorporated into a hybrid HDD (such as those offered by Seagate Technology, Western Digital and Toshiba) or as a dual storage device configuration where the OS and applications are stored on a small SSD and user data is stored on a HDD.
The new LifeBook S Series thin and light notebook will take advantage of the new PIII 400MHz processor designed for smaller systems.
Early in this decade Intel found a groove when paired a new breed of power sipping mobile processors with wireless connectivity to lead the shift from boxy, deskbound PCs to thin, light notebook computers.
AppleInsider.com reports the company will introduce a version of its thin, light MacBook Air notebook with an 11.6-inch screen.
With device volumetric efficiency a key concern for system makers, WD began shipping 7 mm height hard drives for thin-profile notebooks earlier this year (historically, standard notebook hard drives have been 9.5 mm).
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Although in decline over the last year or so notebook computer makers appear to be poised to offer thin and light weight, reasonably priced products that provide performance and power use like those of flash memory devices with the storage costs of hard disk drives.
The HP ENVY m4 notebook PC delivers the perfect balance of mobility, performance and entertainment in a thin and light package so customers have all they need while on the go.
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Thin, light, and powered by Intel processors, Intel boasted its chips would redefine the notebook market.
The SanDisk X110 SSD enables notebook and tablet OEM manufacturers to design fast, responsive systems with the sleek, thin form factors consumers' desire.
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The 3.7-pound high-performance LIFEBOOK S762 subcompact notebook, perfect for business travelers, offers an array of full-sized features in a thin and light system.
At the same time thin client mobile devices such as tablet computers and smart phones are all the rage and are impacting sales of notebook computers.
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Dive into the crowd at MacWorld gathered around Apple's latest product, the MacBook Air, and they'll quickly point out what could be the wafer-thin machines biggest flaw: Users can't swap in fresh batteries. (See: " Into Thin (MacBook) Air") That could be a deal-breaker for road warriors looking for a lightweight notebook.
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