Ultrabook manufacturers to embrace hybrid HDDs

This is just a status symbol nothing of productivity comes out of ultra book. It comes down to status symbol saying look what I can buy and you can't. I have yet to see those ultra do anything worth while other then raid your wallet and brain cells from making rational decision about what you really need and what will give you the most bang for you buck. Just take a look around when you go anywhere or coffee shop and you see people using alot of 15" and some netbook but mostly 15" units. Why it's cause there are more of those out there and more support for them and can be expanded from RAM to GPU to HDD and motherboard and doesn't cost the user a ARM and LEG to do so. So anyone thinking of going a ultra might want to think how much that replacement motherboard will ultimately cost you when you have to fix it as compared to something that is out there already and has more mass appeal to those whom can afford it and buy it as compared to those just looking to be the new kid on the block that does nothing a 15" can best and do better at. Sure weight is a consideration but then again they got 14" as well in that league. And considering the economy the way it is going now people are actually becoming smarter in their buying decision and holding on to things longer and making it last longer before making any kinda Capital investments in new equipments they must ask themselves "How does getting a Ultra book" bring back money to my coffers that will best my returns.

15" Laptops are typically heavy and bulky, and totally unsuitable for most women, and many smaller blokes.

14" Laptops are significantly lighter, but are significantly more expensive (at least in Oz).

Ultra books so far have just been expensive light weight toys for the uninspiring suits that substitute style for any meaningful work.

As time goes on they will get cheaper. They have to.

Not when they can still make money....with high prices...