Windows 8 ARM laptops won’t be able to run standard x86 applications; consequently Microsoft will supply compatible software through its Windows Store. Manufacturers of x86 processors will continue to release next generation mobile chips. Upcoming Intel Core-i mobile processors are intended to achieve better energy efficiency, while AMD will offer more innovation in laptop space.
Microsoft will be pushing third party software developers to adapt their products with Metro UI and because Windows 8 is not expected to arrive until Q4 2012, software developers still have enough time to port their current x86 software to ARM environment. Laptops consumers in 2013 will also witness a shift of trend to thinner, sleeker form factor, as analysts expected that the sales of ultrabooks will match that of notebooks in 2013. Ultrabooks offer compact and sleek design with performance level that can match the computing requirements of current laptop consumers.
In 2013, the market is preparing for a major uptick in tablet adoption. Manufacturers will ship nearly 185 million tablets, which represents a huge threat for laptop manufacturers. Tablets are relatively a young product category in tech world, but they prove to be capable of handling basic computing tasks previously available only on laptops. While Apple will remain the king of tablet industry in 2013, there will be significant innovation in its MacBook lineup. Some sources reported in September last year that the 2013 model of MacBook Air will grab power from sun light. The highly efficient solar panels may not be able to run the notebook for 24 hours, but they should be able to improve battery life noticeably during daylight hours.
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